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Stocks look to end week flat
September 10, 2010Stocks climbed modestly on Friday afternoon, putting them near breakeven territory for the week, as investors wavered between mildly upbeat data and ongoing fears about a slowing economy.
Coffee prices on the rise
September 10, 2010You may soon find yourself paying more for your morning coffee - if you aren't already.
Corporate debt issuance at 3-year high
September 10, 2010A flurry of activity erupted in the corporate debt market this week as investors warmed up to the idea that the economic outlook is brightening, but weren't yet ready to dive into the stock market.
BlackBerry crumble: Why RIM is in trouble
September 10, 2010In many businesses, it's not the worst thing in the world to be second or even third biggest.
Stocks that can take a double dip
September 10, 2010Personally, I have no idea whether the economy is headed for a double-dip downturn, as some now predict. And frankly, no one else does either.
Dollar advances on global slowdown fears
September 10, 2010The dollar turned higher this week as jittery investors flocked to the greenback for its safe-haven appeal amid fears of a global economic slowdown.
European stocks: Still valuable
September 10, 2010David Marcus's past is filled with triumph and defeat. In the '90s he was a star protégé of mutual fund king Michael Price, the value manager who made a killing for investors in his Mutual Series funds. Marcus ran three funds there with more than $14 billion in assets and was labeled a European stock-picking ace by the press.
Why does everyone hate Microsoft?
September 10, 2010Why don't investors love Microsoft?
Dollar hits 15-year low against yen
September 10, 2010The dollar fell to a 15-year low against the Japanese yen Wednesday, as investors flocked to safe-haven trades after weak economic data was released by China and the Federal Reserve posted a bearish outlook.
Stocks end higher after light trading day
September 10, 2010Stocks posted tepid gains, down slightly from their earlier rally Thursday as investors weighed better-than-expected reports on the U.S. trade deficit and weekly jobless claims.
