| U.S. stocks surge on hopes for economic growth [MarketWatch] - U.S. stocks start September on a strong note after a reading on August manufacturing activity climbs, defying expectations of a decline. finance.yahoo.com |
Irish Bond Auction Eases Some Tension Ireland attracted strong investor demand in a closely watched bond auction on Tuesday, although yields jumped. By contrast, yields on short-term Greek debt fell for the first time since the country's fiscal crisis broke. nytimes.com |
It s a Wonderful Time to Be in Stocks: Chief Investor [at CNBC] - Stocks struggled Wednesday as the prospect of the Fed resuming Treasury purchases to boost the economy countered a disappointing report on private sector hiring. Scott Billeadeau, managing director at Fifth Third Asset Management and Kent Croft, CIO and portfolio manager at Croft Value Fund discussed their insights. us.rd.yahoo.com |
US stocks rise ahead of earnings US stocks saw a small rise as the telecommunications sector led gains, with expectations of a positive earnings season lifting companies that are reporting their results. us.rd.yahoo.com |
US SMALL/MIDCAPS-Energy shares offset European debt woes NEW YORK, Nov 29 (Reuters) - Small and midcap shares fellon Monday as investors fretted that Europe's sovereign debtwoes could spread, but a late day reversal in energy shareshelped indexes recoup ... reuters.com |