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  • October 20, 2010

US stocks rallied as investors gained more confidence with a positive outlook from the financial sector and as airlines including a Growth Portfolio holding reported solid gains. Materials and energy stocks led the gains. Read More

  • October 19, 2010

US stocks dropped sharply on concerns that banks will have to repurchase soured mortgages. Housing data and corporate earnings were mixed. Read More

  • October 18, 2010

US stocks rose as earnings from Citigroup (NYSE: C) boosted gains. Banks, utilities and telecom stocks rose, while the consumer discretionary sector fell. Read More

  • October 15, 2010

At the very least, an optimistic outlook at rail giant CSX Corp (NYSE: CSX) bodes well for the year-end rally and suggests that the US economy is unlikely to lapse into recession over the next two to three quarters. Read More

  • October 15, 2010

US stocks closed the trading session with mixed results. Financial stocks remained weak over concerns of the forecolsure crisis. Read More

  • October 13, 2010

The stock market doesn’t close on Columbus Day, but the holiday-shortened week is usually a slow one for news. That hasn’t been the case this year. Read More