| Tech Stocks: Apple, disk-drive makers lead tech-sector gains [at MarketWatch] - Tech stocks start September on a strong note, highlighted by gains from Apple, Western Digital and Seagate Technology. us.rd.yahoo.com |
Wall Street edges higher after Fed decision Wall Street edged higher Tuesday, moments after the U.S. Federal Reserve held interest rates unchanged and said it is prepared to take new steps to shore up the economy, if needed. Wall Street - Federal Reserve System - Business - Investing - Federal Reserve pheedo.msnbc.msn.com |
Sector Snap: analyst sees good holiday for retail [AP] - The holiday season should be pretty good for retailers as economic conditions improve, an analyst said Wednesday. Liz Dunn of FBR Capital Markets said in a client note that consumers are in better shape than they were during the 2009 holidays since employment, housing and consumer credit/savings are showing modest improvements from a year ago. finance.yahoo.com |
STXNEWS LATAM-Mexican stocks gain, Cemex down on debt Mexican stocks gained slightly on Monday, led by gains in top retailer Wal-Mart de Mexico and offset slightly by losses in cement giant Cemex. us.rd.yahoo.com |
US STOCKS-Wall Street slips as euro concerns linger * Stocks extend two-week fall but late rally trims losses * Euro falls versus the U.S. dollar despite Irish bailout * Retailers off on profit-taking after two-week climb * Indexes down: Dow 0.4 pct; S&P ... reuters.com |