The Dow Jones Industrial Average contains some of the biggest and oldest companies out there, but that doesn't mean there aren't still potential bargains.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average and S&P 500 managed to close higher today, but the Nasdaq extended its recent losing streak. Earnings continue to be solid.
Stocks ended flat with the Dow Jones Industrial Average and Nasdaq inching lower, and the S&P 500 ending slightly higher. Weaker than economic numbers curbed investor enthusiasm.
Stocks slipped again to end the trading session slightly lower. The Dow Jones Industrial Average and S&P 500 both edged down, while the Nasdaq managed to end flat.
Bulls are inching higher and higher as the Dow Jones Industrial Average crossed today 13,000 but was unable to hold the level. Investors will watch closely to see if stocks push through.
The US stock markets ended by posting varied outcomes as the US major indexes also ended in mix. The Dow Jones Industrial Average Index supported the session by adding +4.24 points or 0.03% to settle at the level of 12,878.28. The S&P 500 Index remained shy of -1.27 points or 0.09% to linger at 1,350.50 and the NASDAQ Composite Index recovered position and posted +0.44 points or 0.02% to finish the session at 2,931.83.
WELLINGTON, New Zealand -(Dow Jones)- Telecom Corp of New Zealand Ltd. (TEL.NZ) and Vodafone New Zealand (VOD) said Tuesday they agreed to confidential settlement terms covering six years of determinations and over four years of litigation under the previous Telecommunications Service Obligation regime.
While the broader U.S. market indices have been making their way lower, one ETF is moving against the grain. Could the fund's moving day averages suggest a potential breakout?
Wall Street moved mildly higher today as the passage of several Greek austerity bills helped to ease the market's concern of a default. The S&P 500 will try to overcome a key level.
The percentage of Americans that own their homes is declining and while the weak housing market impedes a full economic recovery, it's possible to capitalize on it from an investment stand point.
The start of 2012 has seen a rise in most areas of the financial markets, but as economic concerns re-emerge, investors will need to decide which assets have staying power for growth.
Wall Street was sagging lower today, but a late rally in the day helped stocks to close in the green as investors keep a close eye on Europe's financial crisis.