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The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) registered another difficult day Tuesday, plunging 389 points to 11,781 on institutional investor concern that Italy will not be able to service its debt, and that one, and possibly more countries may leave the Eurozone. What's the prudent stance for the typical investor?
U.S. Stocks Plummet in Global Flight to Safety
U.S. stocks plummeted Wednesday in a global stampede toward investments perceived as capable of withstanding a severe European downturn, or worse.
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Wall Street Selloff as Italy Fans Crisis Worries
Stocks tumbled 3 percent on Wednesday, erasing gains for the week so far, as a spike in Italian bond yields fanned worries about contagion in the European debt crisis.
Wall St slides as Italy sparks debt crisis fears
Stocks slid more than 2 percent on Wednesday as a spike in Italian bond yields heightened fears the debt crisis in Europe was spreading.
Gold, Silver Mining Stock Defy Broader Market, Post Gains
Gold and silver mining company stocks rose Wednesday, defying a global downdraft in equities and underscoring the traditional role precious metals have as a safe haven for investors.
Global Equities Plunge, Dollar Soars on Fears of Italian Default
Global markets stampeded Wednesday after the bond market signaled that Europe's third-largest economy can no longer survive without a rescue.
U.S. Stocks Plummeting Over Italian Debt Crisis, Political Uncertainty
The major European bourses are down anywhere from 2.0 percent to 2.6 percent.
Eurozone Crisis: Too Bad Greece Never Had a Tea Party
Too bad Greece never had a Tea Party. If it had, it wouldn't be in the mess it's in now. It wouldn't have become the beggar of Europe, eking out a living on the kindness of strangers.
Wall St drops as Italy fuels euro zone fears
Stocks dropped more than 2 percent in early trading on Wednesday as a spike in Italian bond yields prompted fears the region's debt crisis was spiraling.
Italian Borrowing Costs Surge to Dangerous Levels
Portugal, Ireland and Greece all were forced to accept a rescue package once their national bonds reached that emergency yield.
Berlusconi resignation fails to convince markets
Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi's pledge to resign after implementing economic reforms did nothing on Wednesday to staunch a perilous collapse in market confidence in Italy.
Italian Borrowing Costs Reach Breaking Point
Italian borrowing costs reached breaking point on Wednesday after Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi's promise to resign failed to raise optimism about the country's ability to deliver on long-promised economic reforms.
Gold Prices Slip on Worsening Eurozone Debt Crisis
Gold prices slipped Wednesday as skyrocketing Italian government bond yields signaled the beginning of a possibly terminal phase in that nation's economy.
Futures Tumble on Rising Italy Worry
Stock index futures tumbled on Wednesday as a spike in Italian bond yields sparked fears the country will need a bailout, ratcheting up the region's debt crisis to another level.
Italian Bond Costs Break 'Unsustainable' 7% Level; European Markets Shudder
Italian borrowing costs reached the breaking point Wednesday after Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi's promise to resign failed to raise optimism about the country's ability to deliver on long-promised economic reforms.
Asian Markets and European Futures Rise on Berlusconi Departure
European shares looked set to follow Asian equities higher Wednesday and the euro steadied after Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi said he would resign, raising hopes the debt-ridden country would proceed with reforms that may keep Europe's debt crisis from spreading.
Key Coalition Partner Asks Berlusconi to Step Down
We asked the prime minister to stand aside, Bossi told reporters outside parliament.
Italy, Greece on the Brink, Markets Hold Breath
Financial markets held their breath on Tuesday as Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi's reform-shy government teetered on the brink and debt-crippled Greece's leaders struggled to put together a national unity government.
Earnings lift stocks, but Italy woes weigh
European shares climbed sharply and Wall Street was set to join in on Tuesday as positive corporate earnings allowed stock investors to look beyond the euro zone debt crisis.
Italian Bond Yields Dangerously High, But European Stocks Steady
Italian bond yields ticked higher on Tuesday, closing in on unsustainable levels as lawmakers in Rome readied for a crucial vote on public finances that marks the latest chapter in the euro zone debt crisis.
Italy Bond Yields Soar; Eurozone Troubles Deepen
Italian government bond yields soared to near 15-year highs, putting the Eurozone's third largest economy front and center of the region's debt crisis, despite scrambling efforts by policymakers to stem the growing contagion.
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