During a volatile week, stocks bounced between Mideast turmoil and generally strong economic reports. Even with the jobless rate’s surprising drop, equities ended on a down note. Still, stocks eked out a tiny overall gain on th…
If you look past the calamitous Libyan mess, there’s plenty of cause for optimism at home. And investors with a longer-term view of the markets should consider the ongoing uncertainty stemming from the Middle East as a potentia…
The first trading day of the month is usually good to equities, but after a two-day respite, stocks went back back to broad-based declines. The sharp rise in oil prices overshadowed some encouraging corporate and economic news….
The market suffered its biggest swoon since August last week as chaos swept Libya and oil prices hit multiyear highs. With the geopolitical landscape uncertain for the foreseeable future, don’t be surprised if stocks come under…
It was a rough (even if short) week on Wall Street. But at least the Dow ended higher after losing more than 300 points in the previous three days. Some month-end bargain-hunting also helped stem the slide. [Video]
…