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Bank worries, profit-taking hits stocks

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 04:08:01 EST

Financial markets did a quick about-face from the previous session's patterns on Tuesday with stocks falling, the dollar recovering some losses and gold dropping back a bit from record highs.

HP triples stock buyback plan, profit up 14 percent

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 19:40:01 EST

Hewlett-Packard Co tripled the size of its share repurchase program to $12 billion as China sales and better profit margins on its services boosted quarterly earnings.

Stocks gain, gold hits new high as dollar eases

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 16:48:02 EST

Gold scaled a record high on a weak dollar and global stocks jumped on Monday after better-than-expected U.S. home sales data and rosy economic news in the euro zone bolstered appetite for riskier assets.

Stocks rise as home sales feed optimism

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 16:32:01 EST

U.S. stocks snapped a three-day losing streak on Monday as stronger-than-expected home sales data fueled optimism while a weaker dollar boosted commodity-linked stocks.

Wall St ends up on home sales, weak dollar

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 16:16:02 EST

U.S. stocks ended higher on Monday, snapping a three-day losing streak as stronger-than-expected home sales fueled optimism while a weaker dollar boosted commodity-linked stocks.

NYT: Wave of Debt Payments Facing US Government

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 15:30:00 EST

Something I feel like grandma warning to look both ways before crossing the street, and to tie your shoes or you may trip as we talk incessentently about these issues.... to a wall, it appears.� No one listened about our warnings on Fannie/Freddie, no one is listening now about FHA, no one care...

Stronger housing, weaker dollar boost Wall Street

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 15:48:02 EST

U.S. stocks rose on Monday, with the S&P 500 on track to snap a three-day sell-off as stronger-than-expected home sales data fueled optimism about the economic recovery while a weaker dollar boosted commodity-linked stocks.

Stronger housing, weaker dollar boost Wall St

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 15:08:02 EST

The S&P Futures Knock on the Door of 2009 Highs

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 14:12:15 EST

Another positive U.S. Existing Home Sales release is appeasing investors after Friday's retracement below 1100. In addition to the positive Existing Home Sales number, investors are reacting favorable to another wave of encouraging EU Flash PMI data points. Furthermore, Fed members continue to support the anticipation that the central bank is not likely to raise rate until well into 2010. Such a loose monetary policy is favorable for corporate performance due to the abundance of cheap cash. As a...

Paul Kasriel: Waking up in recovery

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 13:34:20 EST

We've made it to recovery, but it won't be quick or easy, opines Paul Kasriel, award-winning chief economist of Northern Trust. In this video, he takes a fresh look at the economy, the headwinds we face, and future engines for global growth.

Bookkeeping: Beginning Stake in Smart Grid Company EnerNOC (ENOC)

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 12:45:00 EST

I believe this is the first time I've spoken about EnerNOC (ENOC) in the blog, but it is part of a very small niche in the market based on smart grid updates; perhaps 4-5 stocks in all.� Just in the past week or two a new ETF for this sector has been launched (symbol: GRID) which has 29 stocks,...

Wall Street gains on weak dollar, strong home sales

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 12:56:01 EST

U.S. stocks advanced on Monday, with the S&P 500 on track to snap a three-day sell-off, as a weak U.S. dollar and better-than-expected home sales data encouraged investors.

Wall St rallies on weak dollar, strong home sales

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 12:00:03 EST

Wall Street rallied on Monday, with the S&P set to reverse a three-day sell-off, as a weak U.S. dollar and better-than-expected home sales data encouraged investors.

The Most Controversial Issue in the World this Week

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 11:18:00 EST

While 80% of our readers hail from the States, I want to enlighten them on the biggest issue facing the world this week.Ben Bernanke acting like a reckless drunken sailor? No.Brad potentially cheating on Angelina? No.Sarah Palin v Katie Couric v2.0? No.US healthcare reform debate? No.Stop being so U...

US market: stocks higher - 15:20 (CET)

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 11:25:35 EST

The main Wall Street indexes are on the green, after the rise in demand for riskier assets. Depending on the results from the US Existing Home Sales, the DJI could seek the 10.500 points target.