The best investor of 2008 is buying...
09.01.09
We all know that 2008 was a horrific year for the stock market. But to really put into perspective how terrible it was, get a load of this. Only one mutual fund that focuses on buying U.S. stocks made money in 2008. One!
Stocks recharge rally
09.01.09
Stocks rallied Tuesday as investors looked beyond the Federal Reserve's dour outlook on the economy and instead scooped up shares hit in last year's big selloff.
Pricing in a jobs apocalypse
09.01.09
There is no way around it. This is the worst job market in years and it's going to get even tougher.
Dollar retreats on dismal economic news
09.01.09
The dollar retreated against major currencies Wednesday as two weak jobs reports showed that the already battered U.S. labor market wasn't getting better.
Oil tumbles 12% on still-growing supply
09.01.09
Oil prices fell in one of the biggest single-day declines in history Wednesday, after a woeful supply report gave previously bullish investors little reason to believe oil would sustain a rally anytime soon.
Treasurys down after $30B auction
09.01.09
Treasury prices fell Wednesday - after a record $30 billion auction of 3-year notes - amid speculation that the new president will increase debt sales.
Stocks knocked by recession fears
09.01.09
Stocks slumped Wednesday after weak labor market reports and dour forecasts from Alcoa and Intel gave investors reasons to retreat after the recent rally.
Oil prices extend declines
09.01.09
Oil prices extended their declines Thursday as further signs of economic weakness signaled a slowdown in demand.
Warning! Warning! Weak profits ahead
09.01.09
If you're looking for some theme music for the upcoming wave of earnings reports, a funeral dirge is probably most appropriate.
Bonds steady after new year's slide
09.01.09
Government bond prices reversed their new year's slide Thursday as investors weighed a flood of supply against a potentially sour unemployment report being released by the government on Friday.