Stocks Rally into the New Year
Stocks Rally into the New Year U.S. Dollar Trading (USD) stock markets rallied but economic data kept the USD weak. Stocks reacted positively to news that GM would receive $6bn for its car financing arm from the TARP. December Consumer Confidence fell to 38 vs. 45 expected a new all time low. Case Shiller fell -2.2% in October vs. a milder -1.8% forecast. In U.S. share markets, the NASDAQ was up 40 points (2.67%) and the Dow Jones was up 184 points (2.17%). Crude Oil closed down -$0.99
Market Snapshot: Stock rally to test its sticking power as traders return to work
Like so many New Year’s revelers, the U.S. stock market may try to stick to its resolutions — and fail miserably.
Selling at a Loss Can Help Your Tax Bill
It has been a terrible year for the stock market, but there may be a consolation prize in it for some investors: a tax loss that can help them offset their income.
Investors Flee Stock Funds
The bubble pops. Stock markets tumble. Investors flee.
Tech stocks trading mixed as broader market edges up
SAN FRANCISCO (MarketWatch) - Technology stock trading was mixed Friday morning as the broader market kicked off 2009 with a modest gain. The Nasdaq Composite Index and the Morgan Stanley High Tech 35 Index were mostly flat. The Philadelphia Semiconductor Index was behind 0.7% after the Semiconductor Industry Association reported that November chip sales fell nearly 10%. The Dow Jones Industrial Average was up about 30 points.
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Selling at a Loss Can Help Your Tax Bill
It has been a terrible year for the stock market, but there may be a consolation prize in it for some investors: a tax loss that can help them offset their income.
Bond investors clamor for little - or no - return
As continuing stock market volatility leaves investors searching for a safe place to put their money, many have decided government bonds are the best option - even if the bonds give back a bit less than investors put in.
Avoiding Penalties on A Roth Conversion
QTo take advantage of the drop in the stock market, I decided to convert a rollover IRA to a Roth earlier in the year. Unfortunately, now it looks like my adjusted gross income will be a smidgen more than the $100,000 limit allowed for this conversion. Is there a way to reverse the transaction to…
Asia stock markets hit by 40% losses
Stocks in Japan and South Korea ended the last trading day of the year yesterday by notching up annual falls of more than 40 per cent, their worst yearly result since records began
Before the Bell: Dell, American International Group, crude-oil in the spotlight
Stock market futures were mostly higher Wednesday ahead of the final trading session of 2008 as investors took stock of a terrible year for global markets.
World stocks welcome start of new year
Asian and Pacific stock exchanges were mostly higher on the first trading day of the new year, with Hong Kong and South Korean markets showing strong gains Friday while Australia was nearly flat.
Asia stock markets hit by 40% losses
Stocks in Japan and South Korea ended the last trading day of the year yesterday by notching up annual falls of more than 40 per cent, their worst yearly result since records began
Energy Stocks Rise on Mideast Concerns
Most world stock markets gained in light holiday trading on Tuesday as Middle East tensions pushed up energy stocks.
Investors Flee Stock Funds
The bubble pops. Stock markets tumble. Investors flee.
Record stock market falls in 2008
Asian shares see record falls in 2008 as the financial turmoil and economic slowdown ends the stock market boom.
Avoiding Penalties on A Roth Conversion
QTo take advantage of the drop in the stock market, I decided to convert a rollover IRA to a Roth earlier in the year. Unfortunately, now it looks like my adjusted gross income will be a smidgen more than the $100,000 limit allowed for this conversion. Is there a way to reverse the transaction to…
Indications: Futures edge broadly higher in final session of 2008
Stock market futures edge higher ahead of the final trading session of 2008 as investors take stock of a terrible year for global markets.
Bond investors clamor for little - or no - return
As continuing stock market volatility leaves investors searching for a safe place to put their money, many have decided government bonds are the best option - even if the bonds give back a bit less than investors put in.
Selling at a Loss Can Help Your Tax Bill
It has been a terrible year for the stock market, but there may be a consolation prize in it for some investors: a tax loss that can help them offset their income.
Before the Bell: Dell, American International Group, crude-oil in the spotlight
Stock market futures were mostly higher Wednesday ahead of the final trading session of 2008 as investors took stock of a terrible year for global markets.
Selling at a Loss Can Help Your Tax Bill
It has been a terrible year for the stock market, but there may be a consolation prize in it for some investors: a tax loss that can help them offset their income.
Record stock market falls in 2008
Asian shares see record falls in 2008 as the financial turmoil and economic slowdown ends the stock market boom.
