| Energy stocks fall to lowest levels in a month (at MarketWatch) Energy stocks finished out a losing week with the NYSE Arca Oil Index dropping to its lowest point in a month on rising fears of a double dip recession. The NYSE Arca Oil Index fell 1% to 950. us.rd.yahoo.com |
Banks, financials boost shares at noon THE Australian share market was higher at noon, led by strength across banking and finance stocks. news.com.au |
Market Snapshot: U.S. stocks rebound on oil gains [at MarketWatch] - U.S. stocks rebound from early lows Wednesday boosted by energy stocks which benefited from a surprise drop in oil inventories. us.rd.yahoo.com |
Stocks Decline More, Led by Banks; Telecom Rises Stocks fell after news of higher inflation and weakness in the employment market, and as financial stocks skidded. McDonald's and Verizon rose, while Bank of America and JPMorgan fell. us.rd.yahoo.com |
Builders pessimistic; industrial production falls Builders are pessimistic about the housing market, but are seeing a little more foot traffic after the worst summer for home sales in a decade. pheedo.msnbc.msn.com |