Bullish Blog

AP - World stock markets mostly rose Friday after economic data from the U.S. and China suggested the global recovery will continue, although at a moderate pace.

AFP - Wall Street managed to wrap up its strongest September since 1939 despite underlying concerns that the US economy is recovering too slowly to sustain growth.

Reuters - Asian stocks rose on Friday as stronger-than expected economic indicators from China and the United States boosted confidence in the global economic recovery.

AP - Continental Airlines Inc. shares are expected to stop trading on the New York Stock Exchange Friday after Continental and United announce they’ve completed their deal to combine into the world’s biggest airline.

AP - TRAILING OFF: The Dow Jones industrial average fell 47 points on Thursday, but still closed out its best September in 71 years with a gain of 7.7 percent.

AP - The Associated Press interviewed dozens of stock market experts this week to solicit their opinions about the recent rally and ask about the market’s direction.

AP - Stocks ended a monthlong rally on a weak note but still chalked up the best September in 71 years. Indexes rose sharply at the open Thursday following some better news on the economy, but stumbled at midmorning and stayed lower the rest of the day as traders pulled out profits following a spectacular run for the market in September.

Americans are cutting their debts and putting away more money. But too often they’re settling for zero returns or making investments that look increasingly risky.

AP - When you open your quarterly financial statements in the next few weeks, you might be both pleased and puzzled.

AP - Here’s a look at some third-quarter performance data for various market indexes and economic indicators: