Why the Dow’s Winning Streak May End Today: Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. (WMT), AT&T Inc. (T), Verizon Communications Inc. (VZ)
The Dow Jones Industrial Average's 10-day winning streak and nine-day run of record-setting highs may come to an end today.
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Bank of America Corp (BAC) Is Rallying the Dow
The Dow Jones Industrial Average (INDEXDJX:.DJI) is down following some mixed economic reports and worse-than-expected consumer-confidence numbers. As of 1:10 p.m.
Chinese Government Gives 6 Foreign Companies a Helping Hand: Intel Corporation (INTC), Caterpillar Inc. (CAT)
The government just gave six foreign firms the right to move more capital across Chinese borders, according to a Reuters report.
The Most Incredible Surge in Dow History: Pfizer Inc. (PFE), Lockheed Martin Corporation (LMT)
The nationwide banking holiday declared by incoming President Franklin D. Roosevelt could have ended in disaster.
1 Standout in a Sea of Dow Losers: Bank of America Corp (BAC)
The Dow Jones Industrial Average (INDEXDJX:.DJI) has been enjoying its longest winning streak since 1996, and the S&P 500 (INDEXSP:.INX) is nearing its own record high.
Bank of America Corp (BAC) Is the Winner, and JPMorgan Chase & Co. (JPM) the Loser
On the back of yesterday's gains, stocks opened moderately lower this morning, with the S&P 500 (S&P Indices:.INX) and the narrower, price-weighted Dow Jones Industrial Average...
10 Straight: Dow on Best Run Since ‘90s – Hewlett-Packard Company (HPQ), JPMorgan Chase & Co. (JPM), The Home Depot, Inc. (HD)
What were you doing in November 1996? Listening to Celine Dion on repeat? Watching Michael Jordan dunk over evil cartoon aliens in the cinematic masterpiece Space Jam? Who knows...
The Truth Behind This Market’s “Groundhog Day”: Dow Jones Industrial Average (.DJI)
The market appears to be experiencing its own version of Groundhog Day this month, the 1993 comedy that had Bill Murray caught in a loop in which he repeats the same day over ...
Optimism About Jobs Leads the Dow Higher: The Procter & Gamble Company (PG), International Business Machines Corp. (IBM), 3M Co (MMM)
Stocks are on the rise again, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average seemingly immune to losses during this record-setting rally.
1996; Last Time the Dow Had a 10-Day Winning Streak: Chevron Corporation (CVX), Hewlett-Packard Company (HPQ), The Coca-Cola Company (KO)
The Dow Jones Industrial Average hasn't had a 10-day winning streak in nearly 17 years. The index crossed that mark again today, after closing higher by 83 points.
8 Wasn’t Enough for These Dow Stocks: The Home Depot, Inc. (HD), SandRidge Energy Inc. (SD)
Lately, the stock market has seemed to look for any excuse to rise, and today was no exception.
Jobless Claims Send the Dow Higher Again: JPMorgan Chase (JPM), Bank of America (BAC)
Based on the strength of today's unemployment claims report, the Dow Jones Industrial Average started off strong and held a steady line for the day's session, finishing up 0....
Gold Won’t Break $2,000 Before 2020: SPDR Gold Trust (ETF) (GLD)
Yet another failed attempt. Stocks rose today, but the S&P 500 failed once more to break its October 2007 all-time (nominal) high of 1,565.15.
Value Is Back! Should You Bet on It? – Apple Inc. (APPL)
With stocks opening higher this morning, the Dow Jones Industrial Average (INDEXDJX:.DJI) is now looking for its 10th consecutive winning day.
The Invention that Built (and almost destroyed) America: Wells Fargo & Co (WFC), Union Pacific Corporation (UNP)
Eli Whitney received a patent for his cotton gin on March 14, 1794. For the first time, American plantation owners would be able to harvest large amounts of cotton profitably.
3 Stocks Trying to Hold the Dow Back: Merck & Co., Inc. (MRK), Caterpillar Inc. (CAT)
Once again, the Dow Jones Industrial Average is pushing higher today. As of 12:55 p.m. EDT, the index has added 64 points, or 0.44%.
Hewlett-Packard Company (HPQ) Leads the Dow to New Highs
The Dow Jones Industrial Average is up after for the 10th day in a row following multiple positive reports on the state of the economy. As of 1:15 p.m.
Will United Technologies Corporation (UTX) Help You Retire Rich? – The Boeing Company (BA)
Now more than ever, a comfortable retirement depends on secure, stable investments. Unfortunately, the right stocks for retirement won't just fall into your lap.
Dow Approaches 10-Day Record With A Little Help – International Business Machines Corp. (IBM), Chevron Corporation (CVX), Hewlett-Packard Company (HPQ)
The Dow Jones Industrial Average hit a major milestone yesterday when it finished the day five points up to mark the ninth straight session of gains.
The 2 Stocks Behind the Dow’s Gains This Morning: International Business Machines Corp. (IBM), Chevron Corporation (CVX)
The amazing run of record highs for the Dow Jones Industrials appears poised to continue today as the market responds favorably to data showing fewer unemployment claims and ...
Count ‘Em: 9 Straight Winning Sessions for the Dow – JPMorgan Chase & Co. (JPM), AT&T Inc. (T)
The Dow Jones Industrial Average's winning streak continued today, after the index closed higher by 5.22 points, or 0.04%.
Is the Dow Approaching Bubble Territory? – Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. (WMT), McDonald’s Corporation (MCD), Bank of America Corp (BAC)
If the market finishes the day where it is now, it will mark the eighth straight session in which blue-chip stocks have climbed.
Top 4 Contrarian Reads: Berkshire Hathaway Inc. (BRK.B)
For all that is written on the topic, the key to beating the market can be boiled down to a single concept: variant perception.
7 Winning Stocks for the Dow’s 7th Record: Facebook Inc (FB), VMware, Inc. (VMW), EMC Corporation (EMC)
The Dow Jones Industrials again eked out another record close, finishing higher by five points and making it seven days in a row that the average has finished at new all-time...
How Buybacks Change the Game for International Business Machines Corp. (IBM)
It's a story of patience and attention to detail, where small, short-term differences add up to massive divergence over decades.
The Boeing Company (BA) and the Dow Make It Lucky 7 After All: Phillips 66 (PSX), Cliffs Natural Resources Inc (CLF)
Among historic stock market runs, the latest upward move for the Dow Jones Industrials today is remarkable.
7 Isn’t Lucky for the Dow’s Streak: Alcoa Inc (AA), Dole Food Company, Inc. (DOLE), Spectrum Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (SPPI)
After six straight record highs for the Dow Jones Industrial Average 2 Minute (Dow Jones Indices:.DJI), the market finally looks like it's running out of steam.
From Peak to Peak: What I’ve Learned About Investing in the Last 5 Years – Las Vegas Sands Corp. (LVS), Sony Corporation (ADR) (SNE)
Then the Internet bubble burst, and I learned a little bit about the difference between speculating and investing.
1 Sector Standing Firm as the Dow Struggles: JPMorgan Chase & Co. (JPM), Travelers Companies Inc (TRV), Bank of America Corp (BAC)
The Dow Jones Industrial Average is on the verge of its hottest winning streak in years.
Alcoa Inc (AA) Weighs on a Sluggish Dow: Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. (WMT), Caterpillar Inc. (CAT)
The market's crawling back up toward its record highs today, and the Dow Jones Industrial Average 2 Minute (Dow Jones Indices:.DJI) is just above breakeven, having picked up ...
Strong Retail Sales May Save the Dow’s Winning Streak: The Home Depot, Inc. (HD), Verizon Communications Inc. (VZ), Hewlett-Packard Company (HPQ)
Some observers feared that higher payroll taxes in 2013 would hurt consumers, but new data released this morning should alleviate those worries.
Microsoft Corporation (MSFT): Celebrating One of the Greatest IPOs of All Time
"In over-the-counter trading, Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT) rose $7, to $28, on its first day of trading." Where were you on March 13, 1986, when one of the greatest IPOs...
The Walt Disney Company (DIS) May Help End Dow’s Record Run: Caterpillar Inc. (CAT), Merck & Co., Inc. (MRK)
It's a quiet day on the economic front, giving investors little reason to move markets sharply higher or lower. As of 3:20 p.m.
International Business Machines Corp. (IBM) Leads the Dow on Strong Retail Sales
The Dow Jones Industrial Average is up slightly following a better-than-expected retail sales report. As of 1:15 p.m. EDT the Dow was up 7 points, or 0.05%, to 14,475.
Will Merck & Co., Inc. (MRK) Help You Retire Rich? – Abbott Laboratories (ABT), Pfizer Inc. (PFE)
Now more than ever, a comfortable retirement depends on secure, stable investments. Unfortunately, the right stocks for retirement won't just fall into your lap.
Dow Keeps It a Perfect March: Merck & Co., Inc. (MRK), The Boeing Company (BA), Ryanair Holdings plc (ADR) (RYAAY)
Well, the streak almost came to an end, but the Dow Jones Industrial Average 2 Minute (Dow Jones Indices:.DJI) eked out another win today, its eighth in a row.
The Boeing Company (BA) Investors Can Look Skyward
On the back of yesterday's minor gains, stocks opened lower this morning, with the S&P 500 (S&P Indices:.INX) and the narrower, price-weighted Dow Jones Industrial Average 2 Minute...
The Boeing Company (BA) Shares Get Some Irish Spring
The S&P 500 (INDEXSP:.INX) declined by roughly a quarter of a percentage point today -- its first loss of the month.
Merck & Co., Inc. (MRK) Props the Dow Up
The Dow Jones Industrial Average 2 Minute (Dow Jones Indices:.DJI) is down slightly after finishing higher for the past six trading sessions. As of 1:15 p.m.
Will 3M Co (MMM) Help You Retire Rich? – Chesapeake Energy Corporation (CHK), General Electric Company (GE)
Now more than ever, a comfortable retirement depends on secure, stable investments. Unfortunately, the right stocks for retirement won't just fall into your lap.
Why The Dow’s Taking a Breather Today: Intel Corporation (INTC), JPMorgan Chase & Co. (JPM), Cisco Systems, Inc. (CSCO)
After seven consecutive days of gains, the Dow Jones Industrial Average is taking a breather today.
4 Stock Success Stories From the 2009 “Sucker’s Rally”: Fifth Third Bancorp (FITB), Office Depot Inc (ODP), Krispy Kreme Doughnuts (KKD)
The financial crisis ended -- at least where the markets are concerned -- four years ago. But some people couldn't believe it was over.
How Dividends Could Change the Game for Bank of America Corp (BAC): JPMorgan Chase & Co. (JPM), Wells Fargo & Co (WFC)
The wealth-building power of compound interest will never cease to amaze me.
Dow May Slip as Costco Wholesale Corporation (COST) Beats the Street: Raven Industries, Inc. (RAVN), Yum! Brands, Inc. (NYSE:YUM)
LONDON -- After closing at a fifth consecutive record high on Monday, the Dow Jones Industrial Average (INDEXDJX:.DJI) may retreat slightly and open down by 0.2% this morning...
The Dow Gets Modernized: The Coca-Cola Company (KO), The Boeing Company (BA), Alcoa Inc (AA)
Two American economic bellwethers began their tenure on the Dow Jones Industrial Average 2 Minute (Dow Jones Indices:.DJI) on March 12, 1987.
Can Merck & Co., Inc. (MRK) Make It 6 in a Row for the Dow? – Heckmann Corporation (HEK), Cabelas Inc (CAB)’s
As the Dow Jones Industrials continues to forge ahead to new highs, many investors have become anxious about just how long the bull-market run can last.
Avoid Depression: Don’t Dwell on the Daily Market – Dow Jones Industrial Average 2 Minute (.DJI)
Today's market open seemed to herald the end of March's winning streak, as stocks were broadly lower, but now the markets sit near breakeven. As of 10:10 a.m.
How the Dow Chalked Up Another Win: The Boeing Company (BA), Coca-Cola (KO), McDonald’s (MCD)
Stocks gained for the seventh day in a row, and the S&P 500 closed 10 points shy of its all-time high just a week after the Dow Jones Industrial Average set a record of its own...
The Dow Does It Again: Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. (WMT), International Business Machines Corp. (IBM)
For the seventh straight trading session, the Dow Jones Industrial Average managed to close higher, and for the fifth straight day, the index set a new record closing price.
The Dow Makes It 5 Records in a Row: Merck & Co. Inc. (MRK), Zynga Inc (ZNGA), Genworth Financial Inc (GNW)
They say that most bull markets end with a final bout of exuberance, and that certainly looks like what might be happening with the stock market these days.
