Why Dow 11,000 Is Worth a Lot Less Now Than in 2001

Adjusted for inflation, the current stock market hasn’t recovered nearly as much as it seems if you look at only nominal prices. At best, you’ve gained just 3.6%. But more likely, you’re down by some 23%. And if you measure the…

Flash Crash Panel to Discuss Market Fixes with Regulators

The May 6 “flash crash” is still somewhat of an enigma, but an advisory panel meeting on Friday to review a report into it could at least help regulators establish some new market rules to prevent similar crashes from occurring…

Retail Investors Are Finally Warming Up to Stocks

Solid quarterly earnings and anticipation of more stimulus from the Fed have helped lift the Dow by 400 points over the past two weeks. However, another boost is coming from individuals who’ve begun moving money from bonds to e…