Dow Jumps 124 Points as Oil Dips and Bank Stocks Rally

After a rough opening session on Monday, stocks rebounded sharply on Tuesday. The Dow enjoyed a triple-digit gain after oil prices eased and bank shares bounced higher on the possibility of further dividend payouts and share bu…

Five Ways the Government Could Make Oil Prices Fall

Sky-high oil and gas prices risk tipping the U.S. economy back into recession. But Washington isn’t powerless when it comes to oil prices: Here are five things that the federal and state governments can do that would quickly re…

Japan Finds No Link Between Vaccines and Child Deaths

Japan’s health ministry says it’s continuing its suspension of pediatric vaccines made by Pfizer and Sanofi-Aventis, despite finding no connection between the vaccines and the deaths of four children. Both drugmakers are cooper…

How Your Portfolio Can Profit From Higher Oil Prices

Skyrocketing prices don’t have to bring only pain. Investors can also find some relief with investments that can benefit from oil’s recent — and likely future — increases. Here are some ETFs and mutual funds worth considering…