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Investors spin their wheels after rally
Stocks seesawed Friday as investors weighed a stronger-than-expected retail sales report, a weak dollar and falling commodity prices.
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30-year rides auction wave
The 30-year bond continued to rise Friday morning, carrying over from a successful $13 billion government auction the day before. Other Treasurys remained relatively flat as investors look ahead to statements from the Fed next week.
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Oil plummets ahead of new contracts
Oil prices fell Friday despite a rosy government retail sales report and a weaker dollar, as traders cashed in their positions.
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Long-term debt prices rise after auction
Long-term U.S. debt prices rose Thursday after a government auction of $13 billion in 30-year bonds.
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Oil inches higher
Oil prices eked out gains Thursday, as the risk of an overheated Chinese economy and higher continuing jobless claims stifled traders.
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Dollar hurt by weak consumer data
The dollar fell Friday against most major currencies except the yen as investors digested conflicting reports on retail sales and consumer confidence.
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Citi, AIG, Fannie and Freddie: The Not Fab 4
Investors had a funny way of commemorating the first anniversary of the market's bottom on Tuesday. They rewarded some of the stocks responsible for most of the problems in the first place.
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Airline stocks take off
Airline stocks rallied Wednesday, riding a wave of investor sentiment that 2010 is shaping into a profitable year for the industry, experts say.
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Market speaks: Health reform doesn't matter
If you believe the stock market, health care reform is a dead subject.
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Treasurys dip as $21B auction sees big demand
Treasurys traded lower Wednesday as stocks advanced slightly and a government auction of $21 billion in 10-year notes generated strong demand.
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Oil rises after inventory report
Oil prices rose Wednesday as the government's weekly inventory report showed a smaller than expected increase in oil supplies and a dip in gasoline inventory.
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The Dow's best performer is ...
The hottest blue chip stock this year isn't what you think. It's not a big bank on the mend, a gadget maker with a hot new product, or a retailer with soaring sales.
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Oil falls as the dollar firms
Oil prices fell Tuesday as a stronger dollar overshadowed a modest advance on Wall Street.
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Ford shares: Buy or sell?
Ford is back. The automaker recently reported its first annual profit in four years; sales are improving; and investors have pushed up its stock 550% in the past year.
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Citigroup shares: No longer toxic?
Yes, Citigroup lost billions in the financial crisis. And yes, it's still swimming in toxic assets. But Bruce Berkowitz argues the worst is over.
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Bulls are back. Send in the bears?
The S&P 500 and Nasdaq are up for the year after a rough stretch from mid-January to early February. The Dow had joined them earlier Wednesday before pulling back.
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The price you pay for frothy assets
As the 10th anniversary of the bursting of the tech bubble is upon us, you've probably read a slew of stories about what an awful decade this has been for stocks.
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Can Vanguard Wellington keep running?
Vanguard Wellington is a throwback. Before mutual funds became specialized, so-called balanced funds like this -- which invests in both stocks and bonds -- were core holdings you could feel comfortable putting most of your money into.
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3 ways to find value in a pricey market
A year ago, when all sorts of investments -- stocks, bonds, commodities -- were being tossed on the scrap heap, dyed-in-the-wool bargain hunters who had the courage to sift through the market's ruins were richly rewarded.
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Can Wal-Mart beat the tech giants? No
Wal-Mart is trying yet again to prove that it can compete with the big boys in Silicon Valley.
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