(NEW YORK)The Standard & Poor's MidCap 400 index dropped in a shortened trading session Thursday, as crude oil prices nearly touched $146 a barrel and investors review data showing a drop in...READ MORE
(NEW YORK)Two companies in the producer durable sector are being to be added to the Russell 1000 in this year's reconstitution of the large-stock index, while two in the sector are being...READ MORE
(NEW YORK)The Standard & Poor's MidCap 400 index slipped during midday trading Tuesday, as concerns mounted over the impact of high fuel costs on companies and consumers.READ MORE
(NEW YORK)A Credit Suisse analyst started coverage of the homebuilder sector with an "Overweight" rating Tuesday, saying the industry will likely turn a corner next spring as inventory level...READ MORE
(NEW YORK)On Tuesday, two indexes measuring the change in home prices in April are likely to show declines, as a glut of unsold homes continues to pressure the struggling market.READ MORE
(NEW YORK)Next week, investors will get updates on the struggling housing sector when the Department of Commerce reports data on new home sales for May, and the National Association of Realt...READ MORE
(LOS ANGELES)Credit-rating agencies are betting that the housing downturn will deepen well into next year, dragging out homebuilders' woes. Fitch Ratings on Tuesday slashed its issuer defau...READ MORE