The benchmark Standard & Poor’s 500 Index only has to go up a tick or two before it doubles from its March 2009 trough. The index fell to under 677 on March 9 that year, and closed just short of 1,325 Tuesday.
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Wicked winter weather played havoc with the government’s employment situation resulting in an inconclusive jobs report on Friday. Still, stocks ended the week higher. But how much longer can stocks continue to gain?
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Many people blame America’s high unemployment rate on a mismatch between workers’ skills and the fields with open jobs. But jobs are scarce across all sectors. That means effective policies are needed to stimulate demand and re…
With protesters swarming the streets of Egypt, its stock market has taken a hit. But discount the doomsday scenarios. The sell-off could provide a good entry point for investors with the stomach to endure until things turn arou…
The all-important January employment reports come out this week. Also worth watching for are a host of earnings releases, led by economic bellwhether UPS. The package deliverer is expected to post strong results.
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