Markets Have Posted Big Gains Since the Fed Launched QE2

Republican leaders may be worried about the Federal Reserve’s second round of quantitative easing, but the stock and credit markets are delighted: They’ve improved significantly since the plan was announced. But can the rally b…

Will a Rising Dollar Hammer Down Gold?

A rapidly growing list of reports shows a U.S. economic recovery that’s far stronger than most had anticipated just months ago. And both deflation and inflation seem less likely to explode. All this is boosting the dollar — an…

Global M&A Hit $2.25 Trillion in 2010

Mergers and acquisitions reached $2.25 trillion worldwide in 2010, and the industry is gearing up for more in 2011.

This was the first year since 2007 that the mergers industry has posted positive growth, Reuters reported. Deals in emerging markets …

Time to Switch From Bonds to Stocks?

Some investment strategists say it’s unwise to “fight the Fed.” And right now, Chairman Bernanke wants investors to move into riskier assets, particularly stocks. But these strategists also point to pitfalls if investors aren’t…

Face-Off on Stocks: Alcoa, Caterpillar, United Technologies


China and other emerging markets will be a growth story for a long time to come, creating opportunity for American companies and investors. Nikhil Hutheesing and Dan Burrows face-off in this video about which U.S. stocks stand to benefit the most.

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