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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.

Hong Kong ended slightly higher in thin, volatile trading as the downgrade of Italian debt was another blow for investor confidence.

Will November change the interface of US stock market? Or it is going to create a stumbling block in the stock market. The curiosity has begin to place in the heart of many investors and traders making their way to yet another game of shares. The chorus at Wall Streets have pointed their fingers at US Fed Reserve as predicted range has reduced to 3.0- 3.5%. Customer along with businesses persists on losing their confidence after the reports.

Analysts are losing more and more confidence in banks with downgrades leading the top financial institutions to 52-week lows. Bargain bin hunters continue to push shares up on the slightest bit of good news, but how long can this continue in light of the harsh realities facing this sector?

Gold slid considerably today as a rising dollar, the result of a seemingly inevitable Greek default, made commodities less attractive. Only indirectly dependent on the strength of the dollar, miners experienced more moderate losses and even gains for some companies as gold bulls expressed their ongoing confidence.

Clarification on Europe and the US economy needed before Big money pulls trigger. 12-member supercommittee to become critical factor in confidence in government.

Recent insider buying at Nvidia and Avis Budget Group expresses confidence among top executives that their stock prices are about to bounce back. Is it worth it to follow their lead?

Remarks by the German finance minister hurt investors' confidence Europe would soon solve its debt crisis, triggering a sell-off in Hong Kong and other global markets.

Cambridge Capital Management remains a place where clients can be confident that they are getting independent, unbiased investment advice.

Market on verge of 1,000-point move in either direction. End to this bear run within six weeks of reversing. Big money may make it happen sooner.

Emerging market economies have been relied upon as drivers of the economic recovery. The inexorable connection between their growth and developed nation support as buyers though may have a negative impact on their long term success.

All 10 sectors showed gains today with financial stocks and energy stocks leading the move higher. The market will wait on key economic numbers this week and developments in Europe for direction.

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.

Market up at open thanks to Jobless Claims. Market can't afford more rally failures. Bulls must drive DJIA above 11,600 (S&P 500: 1220) to gain control.

Wall Street edged slightly higher today as investors were undeterred by consumer sentiment and housing prices declines. Stocks shook off early losses to move into green territory late in the day.

Uncertainty in the European Union's financial health helped to spark an international sell-off today, hammering U.S. equities as the market returns from the holiday weekend.