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Consumer spending rose 0.7 percent in February
Consumers spending rose in February at the fastest pace in four months, but a big part of the increase we
Read More »Libya action could last ‘a while,’ official says
The international military intervention in Libya is likely to last "a while," a top French official said Monday
Read More »Plan to support Japan pushes stock futures up
NEW YORK - Stocks are rising in early trading after the world's seven largest industrialized countries backed a plan to bring the Japanese y
Read More »Asian stocks higher amid G7 pledge to restrain yen
Asian markets posted solid gains Friday, and the yen retreated from historic highs, after the world's seven maj
Read More »Is A Serious Market Correction Coming This Week?
This week looks like it’s going to be an interesting one. The S&P 500 is barely hanging on to 1,300 and the Dow is doing its best to stay above 12,000. With all that’s
Read More »The Chart Whisperer
Last week, markets were able to add to recent gains but just slightly. Volume was higher across the board for the indexes but action in individual stocks was less impressive. Increasing oil prices add to pressure at the pump and
Read More »Stocks open lower as unemployment claims rise
Stocks are down sharply after the government reported a rise in new unemployment claims and a jump in the trad
Read More »More people sought unemployment aid last week
The number of people seeking unemployment benefits rose last week. But the rise comes after applicat
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