Recent market gyrations have been unsettling to say the least. Word of disappointing earnings from the major blue chip stock, GE, brought a 13% loss of its capitalization in one day and the negative effect spilled over into other market sectors.
Stock Market Commentary for 9/2/08
This past week was another volatile one for equity markets. Although the DJIA gave up 177 points on Friday, it had gained over 200 points on...
Stock Market Commentary for 8/25/08
This past week was highly eventful, with the DJIA losing about 400 points on Monday and Tuesday, but regaining about 300 points on Thursday and...
Stock Market Commentary for 7/11/08
Thursday, US equities rebounded slightly after the 236-point decline of the DJIA on Wednesday. Many oil stocks strengthened as crude oil futures...
Stock Market Commentary for 7/7/08
Although the DJIA finished up 73 points on Thursday's half day of trading, it was a devastating day for market-leading stocks. Even high-flying oil...
Stock Market Commentary for 4/28/08
This past week was another challenging sequence of trading sessions for investors. Consumer confidence came in around 62, at its lowest level in 26...
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