Stock futures pointed to a sharply lower open Thursday as credit market fears spooked financial markets. Nasdaq futures were down 16 points vs. fair value S&P down 16 points and Dow down 121.
There’s lots of earnings news, but that’s not the focus. Investors are very nervous about credit conditions with investment banks, lenders and […]
Canadian viewers won’t see a hike in their cable and satellite TV bills because of a new subscription fee broadcasters proposed last fall, but they will likely start seeing more commercials soon, according to changes the CRTC announced Thursday.
The Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission revealed its decisions regarding several contentious issues discussed during hearings […]
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Oil prices softened somewhat, bond yields forged higher and stocks rose, then slipped again in afternoon trading.
The NYSE composite was up 0.3%, the Nasdaq up 0.5% at 2:57 p.m. ET. Nasdaq’s Computers Index continued to lead the gains, rising 1.1%. The S&P 500 was up 0.4%, the Dow was […]
Wednesday was likely a busy one for many option traders that focus on IBD 100 stocks. With volatile price swings, earnings and increased premiums across-the-board, there were plenty of reasons for considering adjustments and perhaps opening fresh positions as well. In the following, we’ll recap a couple of the more extreme regions of that particular […]
Treasury debt prices barely budged Wednesday, after stocks bounced back on strong corporate profits that shifted investors’ focus from credit concerns.
Trade was choppy, reflecting large swings in U.S. equities markets where sentiment was torn between credit worries sparked by news that Chrysler had postponed a $12 billion auto loan deal and strong […]