| Shares open lower on flat US lead THE share market opened marginally lower on a flat lead from Wall Street, with financials dragging the market down. news.com.au |
BAY STREET-Canada s banks solid, but growth uncertain [at Reuters] - * Banks results mixed, revenue growth problematic * Stocks considered well valued, gains tougher to come by * Dividend increases could come next year us.rd.yahoo.com |
Swan won't speculate on early surplus TREASURER Wayne Swan has refused to speculate about a possible earlier-than-estimated budget surplus. news.com.au |
Presidential Election Cycle May Be Good for Stocks According one researcher, the third year of a presidential term has been accompanied by double-digit returns in the stock market. nytimes.com |
Energy stocks gain ground Energy stocks rose on Thursday. The NYSE Arca Oil Index rose 0.4% to 1,091. The NYSE Arca Natural Gas Index added 0.1% to 552. The Philadelphia Oil Service Index jumped 0.5% to 209. us.rd.yahoo.com |