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The U.S. Treasury Department Wednesday announced that 61 community banks across the country received a total of 608 million dollars as part of the next wave of funding provided through Small Business Lending Fund,(SBLF), to help small businesses grow and create new jobs.

Investors sold-off stocks today as jobs growth last month supported the notion that the U.S. may be very likely heading into a recession, and the Fed may finally be forced to step in.

Comments from German leaders raised concerns that the Euro rescue efforts may not be moving fast enough. U.S. earnings came in mixed today, unable to prevent the sell-off.

JPMorgan Chase led financial stocks lower today after the second-largest bank in the U.S. reported disappointing results in Q3. Late trading surges helped to minimize the market's decline.

Wall Street continues rally as investors regain hope on a resolution in Europe and the U.S. staves off another shutdown risk. Commodities also rebound after major drops.

Financial stocks were mixed on Friday with the major banks sliding on European debt woes and credit companies ticking higher on news of consumer confidence that outshined expectations.

Many investors seem to believe that gold is the ultimate hedge, but Michael McTague, in the interests of myth busting--and truth--gives a resounding "no."

Wall Street stayed relatively calm today as Q3 earnings season starts. Utilities lead decliners despite not falling by much. FOMC minutes from the Fed's last meeting is tomorrow.

Some distrust toward blue chips arose after the Dow Jones took a major hit in the massive volatility swings. Many health companies continue to hover toward the bottom of their 52-week range in spite of being a safer bet than the treasury's many investors are chasing.

Despite trading higher for most of today's session, stocks ended roughly flat as investors wait on news from the Federal Reserve and Greece.

The market is relatively flat today after taking a worse-than-expected dive yesterday. Europe remains a concern, so more market volatility is most likely in store.

As was the case yesterday, a late-hour rally in the session helped to propel stocks into positive territory for the second consecutive day. Volatility and choppy trading is still the trend.

Positive earnings from Google and encouraging signs in Europe helped Wall Street to cap off the week with gains. Investors look to major Q3 reports next week.

The Market is telling us it believes Europe can effectively address its bank and debt woes. Buyers getting aggressive, charts coming to life.