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  • September 1, 2009

The three major US stock indexes fell again for the third day bringing down commodities as well. Read More

  • August 31, 2009

The three major US stock indexes finished with losses as stocks slid world wide. Energy was hit the hardest, down 2.1 percent. Read More

  • August 29, 2009

The US economy will see a few quarters of strong growth as we snap back from depressed conditions, but longer-term growth prospects remain subpar. Read More

  • August 28, 2009

The three major US stock indexes finished lower undoing gains from yesterday. Read More

  • August 27, 2009

The three major US stock indexes finished with gains despite a weak opening. Read More

  • August 26, 2009

The three major US stock indexes finished in the green with minimal changes. Read More

  • August 25, 2009

The three major US stock indexes finished with modest gains. The energy sector finished weak from declining oil prices. Read More

  • August 24, 2009

The three major US stock indexes finished with mixed results. Financials fell after SunTrust Banks Inc (NYSE: STI) said credit losses for lender have increased and that the commercial real estate market is looking dim for the coming year. Read More

  • August 22, 2009

I generally agree with most aspects of the bears’ case for the US market and economy. The issue is one of timing: The fact that the US faces plenty of longer-term challenges didn’t preclude a 50 percent gain in the S&P 500 since March, nor does it mean we won’t see further gains in the S&P 500 going into 2010. Read More

  • August 21, 2009

The three major US stock indexes finished the week with considerable gains setting new highs for the year. The housing and oil services sector led. Read More