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 flat as investors conclude economy on slow road to recovery
For the week ended June 12, 2009
U.S. consumer confidence increased in May for fourth month
U.S. trade deficit widens
Household wealth drops
BlackRock becomes world’s largest money manager
Fiat buys Chrysler
Airlines cut jobs
Brazil and Russia move to diversify reserves
S&P cuts Ireland’s debt rating
Stocks were flat on the week despite the Standard & Poor’s 500 Stock Index’s advance to a [...]
Week in Review: Stocks stagnant as investors look for convincing signs of global economic recovery
For the week ended May 29, 2009
Consumer confidence makes biggest one-month jump in six years
U.S. home sales up; prices down
Initial jobless claims fall from prior week
Time Warner set to break away from AOL
South Africa struck by first recession since 1992
Japan’s economy shrinks on declining exports, retail sales
Investors expressed cautious optimism as leading market indicators were [...]
