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Silver was up 0.2 percent at $1,169.26 an ounce. The number of Americans filing new claims for unemployment benefits rose only modestly last week, indicating the labor market remained on solid footing despite slowing economic growth. Initial claims for state unemployment benefits increased 1,000 to a seasonally adjusted 291,000 for the week ended March 14, the Labor Department said on Thursday. Claims for the prior week were revised to show 1,000 more applications received than previously reported. Economists polled by Reuters had forecast claims rising to 292,000 last week. A Labor Department analyst said there was nothing unusual in the state-level data. Claims have bounced around for much of the winter as harsh weather either depressed or boosted filings. But through the volatility, the trend remained consistent with a strengthening jobs market. Read more- http://mcxhnitips.blogspot.in/2015/03/commodity-face-with-mcx-call-for-today.html

Industrial metals were climbing in trading today after the months of losses. A report from the Commerce Department on increased manufacturing demand and a bullish note from Goldman Sachs helps some metal miners partially regain...

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.

The state Department of Agriculture has targeted about 28.60 lakh hectares during rabi gram cultivation this year, while in previous year it was 28.53 lakh hectares cultivated grains produced.... Read more here- http://www.pinnaclefinancial.in/blog/ncdex-calls-pinnacle-financial-expert-view-on-chana/

Nordstrom Inc. closed of an impressive day for retail stocks who appear to be whether the slower economy just fine. Some of the groups major players have found ways to profit in spite of the current economic challenges.

A recent round of earnings indicates retailers have been experiencing considerable success in spite of global economic slowing and pressure on consumer spending. Multi-category department stores have seen especially strong sales.

Despite disappointing jobs growth, bulls are buying the notion that the Federal Reserve is preparing to step in for another round of stimulus, extending gains the market.

Stocks fell steeply today as key economic numbers and the European financial crisis continues to scare off investors. Gold continues its advance to new highs, while oil drops.

Wall Street is wavering between gains and losses today as the market is searching for a bottom, but investors are also taking profits and expecting to get back in at lower prices.

Stocks are turning lower today as investors renew concerns over Europe's debt crisis. Amazon, however, made a splash with its latest Kindle and is expected to be a threat to Apple.

Wall Street is on pace to end the worst quarter since the peak of the financial crisis, with stocks and oil down over 10 percent over the last three months.

Stocks are gradually making their way lower as investors may be tired out from August's dip and rally. Key jobs report and President Obama's proposal also has Wall Street on edge.

The energy sector was broadly higher following a BP report that divided the blame over several major oil companies. The price of oil meanwhile, fell beneath $90 per gallon again today after reaching Tuesday highs in recent trading.

The recent rally appears to be driven my invisible forces. Flat or pessimistic news regarding the global economy seems to inexplicably be driving the market upwards, but can it last?

Stocks seesaw as employment data comes in stronger than expected but Europe woes continue as investors worry about the debt contagion affecting the U.S.

Stocks are up in mid-day trading today as retail sales came in strong and EU showed some progress in handling the debt crisis. Apple is also holding up after the death of Steve Jobs.

Stocks are on pace to extend gains for a second week as the fourth quarter tries to recover from a dismal Q3. Consumer spending and online advertising have helped push the market higher.