Six Reasons for Investors to Give Thanks

As the market takes a time out for Thanksgiving, we thought it would be a good time to reflect upon some recent good fortune. From corporate earnings to weekly jobless claims, here are six things investors should be thankful fo…

Stocks Retreat as Korean Hostilities Get Hot

Stocks fell sharply Tuesday as investors fled riskier assets following an exchange of artillery fire between North and South Korea. Better news on U.S. economic growth was no match for the new worries, on top of Euro-jitters.
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A Short but Busy Week Could Mean More Volatility

Investors may be most thankful that this is a quick week. The market is closed for Thanksgiving and will log just a half-day on Black Friday, but from today through Wednesday, traders will face a heavy slate of economic data an…

Stocks Edge Higher to Eke Out Weekly Gains

Stocks closed slightly higher Friday after fluctuating most of the session as some better-than-expected quarterly earnings helped offset anxiety over China’s move to curb inflation.
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Stocks Vault as Ireland Fears Wane and GM Debuts

On Thursday, stocks clawed back nearly of the week’s prior losses. Lifting investors’ spirits were an easing of concerns over Irish debt, GM’s massive IPO and some surprisingly positive economic reports.
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