US STOCKS SNAPSHOT-Market turns positive after consumer data
[at Reuters] - U.S. stock indexes reversed earlier losses to turn positive on Tuesday after data showed consumer confidence rose modestly in August, helped by an improvement in the short-term outlook. us.rd.yahoo.com |
Energy Stocks: Oil service firms hold on to gains
[at MarketWatch] - J.P. Morgan initiates coverage of six firms; Goldman rates Nabors a conviction buy us.rd.yahoo.com |
September Rally Extends Into October
Shares jumped after a better-than-expected report on the American service sector and measures by the Bank of Japan to support the economy. nytimes.com |
Charting a Stock Market Course Between Hope and Despair
Mutual funds posted strong gains in the third quarter, but analysts remain cautious about the future. nytimes.com |
Shares open higher on bank strength
THE share market opened slightly higher today, following a subdued lead from Wall Street as a rise in local banks offset weaker miners. news.com.au |