wall street

Wall Street Follow Europe and Aisa Lower

Mon, 01 Dec 2008 08:49:13 -0600

Shares fell sharply at the open as investors banked profits from last week’s rally and focused on a gloomy economic outlook.

Everything Will Be Fine

Sun, 30 Nov 2008 19:51:24 -0600

As I watch the news each night I am waiting for word that Wall Street has exploded, and everyone has gone out of business. The media would have you believe that are economy is entering another depression, and it will be years before we are back on our feet.

Investors hope stocks can build on rally

admin — Sun, 30 Nov 2008 15:19:58 -0600

Wall Street will look to build on the strongest weekly performance for stocks since 1932 on Monday, with investors focused on how recession-minded shoppers spent.

Stocks fluctuate in narrow range after big gains

Fri, 28 Nov 2008 09:56:57 -0600

Investors held off making big moves in the stock market early Friday following enormous gains earlier in the week, as Wall Street braced for what is expected to be a weak holiday showing from retailers.

European Shares Fall Slightly

Fri, 28 Nov 2008 07:32:22 -0600

European stock markets fell modestly Friday on some profit-taking and ahead of an expected lower opening on Wall Street after the Thanksgiving holiday.

Shares Move Higher After Struggling at Open

Wed, 26 Nov 2008 13:39:39 -0600

Wall Street held onto gains for a fourth day after weathering a series of discouraging economic reports.

Citigroup Is Saved for Now, but Long-Term Anxiety Grows

Mon, 24 Nov 2008 21:06:36 -0600

While Citigroup’s rescue was a breath of fresh air for Wall Street on Monday, many worry that the boost will soon wear off, leaving the outlook for the financial industry bleak.

Big rally doesn't mean markets will calm

admin — Mon, 24 Nov 2008 19:08:36 -0600

Although Wall Street rallied smartly after the federal bailout of Citigroup Inc., investors burned in the 15-month market plunge probably don't expect this advance to be sustained.

Wall Street's nervous about more bank rescues

Mon, 24 Nov 2008 18:06:15 -0600

Shares of Citigroup Inc. and other financial stocks soared Monday on a bet that a long line of government-funded financial bailouts could be nearing a close. But if the last few months have taught us anything, it's that new problems always seem to crop up.

Gold, other commodities soar on falling dollar

Mon, 24 Nov 2008 17:13:48 -0600

Gold and other commodities surged Monday, buoyed by a weakening dollar and a rally on Wall Street that lifted the Dow Jones industrials nearly 400 points.