Week in Review: Stocks slide as worries about slowing global growth intensify
For the week ended August 13, 2010
• Fed downgrades assessment of U.S. economic recovery
• Increase in jobless claims adds to evidence of weakening economy
• Cisco results fall short of expectations
• U.S. M&A activity rises
• European economy expands more than expected
• China pushes yuan lower
Stocks fell throughout the week as worries intensified that global growth is slowing. Investors dumped commodities and riskier [...]
Week in Review: Stocks anemic as investors look for signs of recovery
For the week ended October 2, 2009
Consumer spending jumps by most in nearly eight years
New unemployment filings inch upward
ISM’s factory production, new orders indices drop
Mergers and acquisitions activity on the upswing
Gannett posts strong quarterly results
Germany’s business sentiment index rises, is below analyst projections
IMF raises global economy forecast
During a critical week for economic data on many [...]
Week in Review: Investors mostly optimistic that latest data foreshadows economic recovery
For the week ended August 28, 2009
New-home sales jump most in four years
Rate of U.S. economic decline slows
U.S. durable goods orders surge 4.9%
P&G to sell pharmaceutical division
Burger King profits rise 16%
World trade volumes increase 2.5%
Israel’s central bank raises key interest rate
Amid a spate of encouraging economic data this week, including stronger than expected housing, durable [...]
Week in Review: Stocks add to midweek gains
For the week ended August 21, 2009
U.S. existing-home sales jump 7.2% in July
Fed extends TALF program, to pump $1.25 trillion into U.S. economy
New home construction falls; single-family starts increase
Unemployment filings creep upward
Home Depot, Target beat estimates
Hormel profit jumps 49%
OECD suggests economic downturn is waning
IMF claims gradual recovery already underway
Trading volume was mostly light this week, [...]
Week in Review: Stocks pull back despite signs of emerging global growth
For the week ended August 14, 2009
Fed leaves rates on hold; U.S. inflation remains tame
U.S. retail sales, jobless claims worse than expected
U.S. industrial production rises, trade deficit widens less than expected
Wal-Mart Stores, Berkshire Hathaway beat estimates
French, German, Czech economies emerge from recession
U.S. stocks gave up gains this week, even though the consensus solidified that the [...]
Week in Review: Investors look to wealth of economic data for economy's prospects
For the week ended August 7, 2009
Manufacturing orders rise in July
“Cash for Clunkers” program leads to surge in auto sales
Personal income drops; spending increases
U.S. existing home sales jump
Toyota posts loss, outlook remains uncertain
Prudential, Allstate report strong earnings
European investors flock to purchase corporate bonds
U.K. central bank keeps rate steady
Investors continued to express cautious optimism while waiting [...]
Week in Review: Stocks fluctuate amid mixed data
For the week ended July 31, 2009
Fed’s Beige Book shows signs of an easing recession
Sales of new homes jump
Weekly jobless claims rise but less than projected
Microsoft and Yahoo unite in search deal
Oil companies report big drops in second-quarter profits
Investors buy up emerging market bonds in record numbers
Investor sentiment remained cautiously optimistic on recent strong earnings [...]
