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The stock market typically experiences a September slump, but with last month's steep drop, volatile trading and bull run, investors shouldn't be surprised to see a break from the norm this year.

Americans were buying more clothes, cars and furniture during September according to the Commerce Department's latest data. News that retail sales grew by 1.1 percent for the month helped bolster shares in the sector.

Retailers surpassed analyst expectation for September but many experts predict the growth will be short-lived. Consumer sentiment remains strained and jobs data is weak; two factors that could be reflected in holiday sales.

Stocks fell lower today, extending Septembers losing streak. Financial stocks once again led decliners as the European Unions deteriorating crisis retakes center stage.

Wall Street ended a nice string of runs to start September off in the red. Financials once again led all decliners as sentiment weakens on recovery efforts.

Brokers said participants adopted a cautious approach and trimmed their positions ahead of wholesale inflation data for September, to be released later in the day and Q2 earnings by Reliance Industries, which has significant influence over 30-share Sensex. Reliance Industries has slashed its budget for developing the three main oil- and gas- producing areas in its showcase Andhra offshore field by $3 billion, citing an unexpected fall in reserves, sources told optiontips.in India plans to relax rules for oil and gas exploration licences in time for the next bidding round, in a move to attract global companies. More News on: http://www.kyachadega.com/2012/10/market-remain-flat-for-day-optiontipsin.html

optiontips.in Reform' stocks - The market lingo for stocks that have benefited from the government's recent policy decisions in some sectors such as retail, aviation, and power - are going places. The decision to allow up to 51% foreign direct investment (FDI) in multi-brand retail has propelled stocks of Pantaloon, Shoppers Stop, and Trent. After the announcement on September 12, the ET Retail index has gained 13.21% against the 3.93% gain of the BSE Sensex. The shares of Spicejet BSE 1.74 %, too, have gone up by 8.86% after the government decided to allow FDI in aviation up to 49%. Shares of Jet AirwaysBSE 1.54 % didn't react to the news, but Kingfisher Airlines BSE -4.80 % gained 20.4%. Similarly, the financial restructuring.... Read More on: http://www.kyachadega.com/2012/10/stock-market-uncertainty-only-buy.html

Economic indicators suggest economy is weakening. Big crunch at open setting stage for test of last week's lows and a buying opportunity in a month, six weeks.

Technical rally possible today prompted by reassurance out of Europe. Fear frenzy suggests "buy" not far off - odds favor DJIA below 10,000 Sept./Oct.

Hong Kong stocks opened sharply higher following the announcement Friday by U.S. Federal Reserve Board chairman Bernanke that the Fed might launch new measures in September to stimulate the U.S. economy.

The September results of integrated technology outfit General Cannabis indicate that medical marijuana may be a worthy option for recessionary investing. Profits are up three fold from the year-ago period.

The yellow metal broke its falling trend as it started rising in the second half of the last week of August 2014. Price of Gold rose for the three days in four sessions of the week which is shocking for jewelers and investors who expected "gold prices to continue the fall till Diwali." There is no need to worry in mid-term considering prices of the commodity since Asian demand stayed low, US currency strengthened and equities surged in the week. Market analysts are waiting for a pointer from European Central Bank (ECB) to add in support to the price of the metal.

Indian equity market is witnessed of a down trend due to decline in the global market. BSE index Sensex has lost 245 points trading at 28800 level and 50 share index Nifty has fell 80 points and trading at 8872 level. Get Free Stock Tips Today here- http://www.onlinesharetradingtips.in/free-stock-tips-today-stock-in-news/

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.

The risk of a potential bear market has intensified, and investors tired of the heightened volatility may want to look for calmer waters. S&P's Sam Stovall tells us more.

Stocks pushed higher for the fourth consecutive day as the market hinges hopes that the euro crisis could be easing. Economic data in the U.S., however, showed more softness.

September's retail results should have at least some investors considering entering into a sector that has been plagued by analyst bearishness. Here are three of the best.