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The American Stock Exchange, or more commonly known as the AMEX, is the third largest U.S. exchange. It focuses mostly on stocks with market cap under $2 billion.

U.S. demand for consumer products may be shrinking but there are plenty of domestically based companies thriving on increased sales in China and other emerging markets.

Gains in the U.S. and Europe helped Hong Kong open higher, but weak Asian markets pulled Hong Kong blue chips down nearly 400 points around noon.

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.

Dual problems haunt global equity markets - Euro-zone sovereign debt issues and slowing economies here and abroad. Uncertainty = high risk

This week, unfortunately for China stocks, will probably look a lot like last weekSmoking valuations and healthy corporate profits in the Hong Kong market might again spur a short-lived rally, as they did early last week.

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.

The market is responding to news that the government won't shut down, and is also hoping for a euro-zone debt crisis solution. Lower prices for stocks is likely.

A 2% gap down triggered fears of another quick correction as talk of a Greek default grew louder, but the market held in all day before surging sharply higher into the close.

Battered by the steep drop on U.S. markets, Hong Kong blue chips fell below the 22,000 level in heavier turnover.

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.

U.S. stocks took a breather from the huge momentum swings of historic drops and rebounds to extend on yesterday's gains. Investors may be looking to find a bottom and buying opportunities.

Easy does it! Uncertainty in the market may continue to dominate European news this week, while U.S. economic news will be key to a recovery or recession.

Better-than-expected results by Chinese companies propelled Hong Kong and China stocks higher. But weak turnover was dominated by short-term traders watching the U.S. Federal Reserve Board.

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.

European Group of Seven meets tomorrow to stabilize its economic and debt problems. U.S. markets to test August lows today and Monday.

A lot of selling has already taken place, making it difficult for institutions to buy in-size without running stocks up.

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.

European debt crisis plus the possibility of a U.S. recession are combining to produce a major buying opportunity at current levels, or a plunge below DJIA 10,000.