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: U.S. stocks rise for second week as recovery optimism gathers momentum
For the week ended September 18, 2009
U.S. household wealth increases for first time since 2007
Tech companies still under pressure of muted spending
Global confidence rises
BOJ keeps rates steady
U.S. stock indices rose for the second week amid better-than-expected corporate earnings, analyst upgrades, and positive economic data.
U.S economic news
Wealth rises; retail sales rebound
Household wealth increased by $2 trillion [...]
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: 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 [...]
