Stocks falter after downbeat ISM report (AP) - Comments Off
AP - Wall Street stumbled Friday after a key survey showed manufacturing unexpectedly contracted in November for the first time in more than three years, stoking concerns that the economy won't be able to achieve a soft landing. The major indexes ended the week with losses.
Home builders give some life to Wall Street - Comments Off
The averages finish flat, but home builders have a very strong day as a bearish analyst becomes cautiously optimistic. Retailers -- especially Wal-Mart -- have a mediocre November. A key manufacturing indicator turns negative.
Moving my winnings to a new stock - Comments Off
I have a nifty gain in Formula Systems, but it's time to look for a new opportunity.
Will Microsoft’s Vista make an impact? - Comments Off
Eventually, we'll all be using Microsoft's new operating system, says MarketWatch columnist John Dvorak. But don't expect it to set the world on fire or have a major impact on any tech segment.
Nasdaq could seek less than 100 pct of LSE: source (Reuters) - Comments Off
Reuters - Nasdaq Stock Market Inc. has
left the door open in its financing terms to just buy a
controlling stake in the London Stock Exchange , instead
of buying all outstanding shares, a source close to the matter
said.
News Corp. stock a ‘tremendous opportunity’ - Comments Off
Wall Street still classifies the conglomerate as an old-media company, says portfolio manager George Maris.
NYSE says floor trading system now operational (Reuters) - Comments Off
Reuters - The New York Stock Exchange said on
Thursday that an electronic system for handling orders on its
trading floor is now fully operational after going down this
morning.
Stocks flat; Midwest growth slows and oil rises (Reuters) - Comments Off
Reuters - U.S. stocks ended little changed on
Thursday as a report showing slowing Midwestern business
activity offset gains in energy stocks on the back of rising
oil prices.
Reuters - European stock exchange operator
Euronext expects that shareholders will vote in
support of its merger plan with NYSE Group , board
member Olivier Lefebvre said on Thursday.
One word for investors: Plastics - Comments Off
From MP3 players to golf shirts to corn, plastics and chemical makers are changing the world with the wonders of science. Savvy investors will find good values in DuPont and a host of smaller names.
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