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Dow Makes Modest Push Higher

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 00:11:31 EST

The Dow industrials inched up 20 points on gains in Kraft, BofA and American Express, as other indexes slipped.

Australia Property Trusts Lead

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 23:19:54 EST

Asian stock markets were mixed Wednesday with Australia's main index up 0.6% as Investa Property Group surged after abandoning its plans for an initial public offer.

Gains Abound in Stocks, Bonds Marriage

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 00:11:31 EST

Stocks and bonds once belonged to different universes, but have been in close partnership for years -- which right now may promise more gains for stocks.

Companies Rush to Sell Bonds

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 16:42:32 EST

Companies are on pace to sell as much as $20 billion in bonds this week, as they stock up on relatively cheap cash ahead of the holiday slowdown and in anticipation of the government winding down its stimulus programs.

Central Banks Join a New Gold Rush

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 00:11:48 EST

The world's central banks are likely to be net buyers of gold in 2009 after spending two decades as net sellers.

BofA, AmEx Nudge Blue Chips Higher

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 00:11:48 EST

While the broader market was weighed down by weakness in Boeing, a rally for BofA and AmEx helped the Dow close higher for a fifth day in a row.

Bearish Bets Fall on NYSE, Nasdaq

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 00:11:48 EST

Short-selling fell at the New York Stock Exchange and the Nasdaq Stock Market during the second half of October.

Bigger Credit Risk: China or U.K.?

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 16:49:50 EST

Credit-rating firms seem slow to take the next step and admit the U.K. is a prime candidate for a downgrade. Or to put it differently, they seem reluctant to upgrade deserving emerging-market issuers. Commentary.

Dodd Unveils Financial Overhaul

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 00:11:48 EST

Sen. Dodd introduced a financial-regulatory-overhaul measure seeking more ambitious changes in some areas than the regime envisioned by the White House.

Ambac Draws Attention

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 00:11:48 EST

Bears dominated much of Tuesday's action in options, as stocks waffled between positive and negative territory.

MBIA, Carter's Fall; Live Nation Advances

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 00:11:48 EST

The technology and financial sectors led a broad retreat in small-cap stocks, as investors shied away from the riskier sectors.

Pacific Rim Urges Strong Dollar

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 00:11:48 EST

Pacific Rim leaders will tell Obama about global concerns over the falling dollar and burgeoning U.S. debt at a summit this week.

Natural Gas Futures End Lower

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 15:24:01 EST

Natural gas futures ended 4% lower amid forecasts for mild weather and a supply glut that has helped ease concerns over storm-related production curtailments.

Oil Drops as Storm Fears Subside

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 16:05:17 EST

Crude futures gave up some of the previous day's gains, settling at $79.05 a barrel, as the risk of damage to energy infrastructure from a U.S. Gulf storm faded.

Inflation Expectations Vex Fed, BOE

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 13:56:20 EST

For policy makers in the U.S. and the U.K., tempering inflation expectations could be tougher than controlling consumer prices.

Cruising Toward Blowout Week

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 00:11:31 EST

Companies are on pace to sell as much as $20 billion in bonds this week, as they stock up on relatively cheap cash ahead of a holiday slowdown.