The three major US stock indexes closed up as signs of umemployment improved. Read More

The three major US indexes finished up for the first time in three days. Read More

The three major US indexes finished down as US stocks fell sharply. Read More

Stocks gained during the day as Chairman Bernake reiterated commitments to keep inflation low but ended mostly down, weighed by financials. Read More

A perfect storm is building in the Midwest that will mean far more to investors than the wording of any press release on carbon emissions that originates from Copenhagen. Read More

The three major US indexes finished with gains. Read More

After last year’s dismal showing, institutional investors are anxious to lock in gains; the Dubai debt debacle is a convenient excuse. But the broader trends remain bullish. Read More

Strong leverage to Asia’s growth helped keep Australia’s economy out of recession despite the worst global downturn in decades. Read More

Consumers are saving money by maintaining their existing cars and keeping them on the road longer. This trend is good news for the aftermarket auto parts industry. Read More

Unless they work on Wall Street, Americans will be thrilled not to get a pink slip. But there are still ways to play holiday spending. Read More