Out of Egypt’s Chaos, Opportunity for Investors?

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 Dow Snaps Two-Day Losing Streak

Better-than-expected earnings from General Electric helped lift the Dow and S&P 500. The Nasdaq closed lower after disappointing results from chipmaker Advanced Micro Devices. Overall, the week’s strong earnings bode well for c…

U.S. Stocks Get a Lift From Portugal and the Dollar

Stocks closed broadly higher Wednesday after Portugal’s government had no trouble in tapping global debt markets, helping ease European debt fears. The euro gained at the dollar’s expense, which lifted a broad basket of commodi…