Statements from Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke may have shook the bond markets, but what were the implications on the yields from MLP companies?
Wall Street could be fighting to maintain the bullish momentum as stocks retreated from multi-year highs, though investors remain optimistic regarding the economy's health.
In the area of Master Limited Partnerships, two companies dominate in size as determined by market cap, but as value in the sector continues to grow, are smaller MLPs the smart play?
Despite trading higher earlier in the session, stocks faded toward the close but still stayed positive for the day. The Nasdaq, however, closed in the red.
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.
Day four of Market Madness has the final games in the round of 32, narrowing the the Mid Majors and Road to Redemption Brackets down to the Sweet Sixteen.
The Commerce Department imposed low duties on Chinese solar makers, acknowledging an imbalance but offering less assistance to American makers than some anticipated.
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.
The increased likelihood of higher interest rates could affect how investors look at the Master Limited Partnerships group, but is a sell-off really justified?
Wall Street ended lower today with the S&P 500 closing below the 1400 level as investors grow more concerned about Europe and China's economic growth prospects.
Wall Street enjoyed a strong trading day as bulls regained some ground after last week's underwhelming performance. Investors still are unsure of the overall trend, however.
After spiking yesterday, stocks retreated to close in the red today. A last-hour sell-off brought the major indices down after trading flat for most of the day.