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Stocks point lower ahead of inflation reading

Newsvine - business  Wed, 07/16/2008 - 06:44

U.S. stocks headed for a moderately lower open Wednesday as oil prices fell and investors awaited a key reading on inflation.


 

Stocks Fall in Asia and Europe as Euro Hits a High

NYT > Business  Tue, 07/15/2008 - 06:27

Stocks fell in Asia and Europe and the euro hit a record high against the dollar amid concerns about the global financial system.


 

Democratic presidencies aren't always bad for stocks

Digg - Business & Finance  Mon, 07/14/2008 - 05:33

"The answers provided by almost everyone of whom I ask this question are almost unanimous: The stock market does better under Republican presidents...

They're wrong. "


 

S.& P. Turns Bearish as Stocks Plunge

NYT > Business  Wed, 07/09/2008 - 15:37

The S. & P. index fell 2.3 percent, entering its first official bear market since 2002. The Dow was down 2.1 percent.


 

US stocks look to open higher after Alcoa earns

Newsvine - business  Wed, 07/09/2008 - 06:14

Stocks headed for a higher open Wednesday, with investors heartened by better-than-expected earnings from Alcoa Inc. but still nervous about oil prices.


 

Global Markets Fall as Oil Surpasses $145

NYT > Business  Thu, 07/03/2008 - 05:45

Stocks fell as oil rose above $145 a barrel for the first time.


 

Stocks Point to Lower Open

NYT > Business  Tue, 07/01/2008 - 07:50

Wall Street appeared headed for a sluggish start to the third quarter, hurt by concerns about the effect of rising oil prices on the economy.


 

Stocks trade higher ahead of Fed decision

Newsvine - business  Wed, 06/25/2008 - 05:58

Stocks advanced modestly Wednesday as investors awaited the Federal Reserve's decision on interest rates and policymakers' take on the economy.


 

Stocks head for higher open ahead of Fed decision

Newsvine - business  Wed, 06/25/2008 - 05:58

U.S. stocks headed for a higher open Wednesday as investors awaited economic reports and the Federal Reserve's latest decision on interest rates.


 

A Good Sign?

Newsvine - business  Tue, 04/08/2008 - 14:13

While the indicator is that we are likely nine months from tangible evidence of a turn-around, keeping an eye on builder stocks as a conduit for the thought process of investors is a key element when making a decision to buy, sell, or wait.