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Promises from French and German leaders to strengthen European banks gave investors something to smile about this Columbus Day. The Dow soared 330 points or 3%. The S&P and Nasdaq also rose sharply.
It's been heck of a ride on Wall Street: the ups, the downs, a 500-plus point selloff. But some stocks suffered far more than others this week. Here's a look at 10 of the biggest decliners.
How to Survive the Stock Market's Wild Ride
10:30AM 8/05/2011
Retirement, Economy, Investing, Investing Basics, Market News, Streetwise, Investment
It you're feeling sick to your stomach, you're not alone. The stock-market roller coaster of the last couple of weeks -- culminating with Thursday's 500-point plunge on the Dow -- has been enough to make even the most stoic investors sweat. But here's how you can turn uncertainty into opportunity.
Dow Ends Best First Quarter Since 1999
7:00PM 3/31/2011
The Dow Jones industrial average closed its best start to the year since 1999 Thursday, rising 6.4% in the first three months. The index of 30 large companies gained 742 points in that stretch -- the largest point gain since 1998 and the second best on record.
Stocks Plunge as Oil Nears $100 a Barrel and Gold Hits Record High
4:20PM 3/01/2011
Energy, Economy, Investing, Ford Motor Co, General Motors, Market News
The first trading day of the month is usually good to equities, but after a two-day respite, stocks went back back to broad-based declines. The sharp rise in oil prices overshadowed some encouraging corporate and economic news.
Dow 12,000: Still Well Short of Record High
7:45AM 2/02/2011
Investors and traders greeted Dow 12,000 with cheers Tuesday after the blue-chip index closed at the highest level since 2008. Where do we head from here? It all depends on the economy. And considering the possible headwinds, the market's rapid rise so far seems pretty fragile.
Dow Rallies on Tech Stocks. Next Stop 12,000?
4:10PM 1/24/2011
Investing, Earnings, JC Penney, Alcoa, McDonald's, Market News
Stocks closed sharply higher Monday with the Dow Jones posting a triple-digit gain as technology stocks rallied after Intel raised its dividend and expanded its share buybacks by $10 billion. The index last saw 12,000 in June 2008 -- on the way down.
It's been a long time since the DJIA reflected just America's smokestack economy. But today's economic rebound is being led so far by manufacturers. And if you plot those Dow components as a group, you'll see they're leading the larger pack by far.
Bank Stocks Lead Market to a Seventh Winning Week
4:25PM 1/14/2011
Economy, Investing, Earnings, JP Morgan Chase, Intel, American Express, Bank of America, NYSE, Video, Stocks in the News, Market News
Stocks ended the week on a positive note despite economic reports that fell short of expectations. But Cort Gwon of FBN Securities says there was lots to cheer about as fears over the debt crisis in Europe lessened and U.S. companies announced stellar earnings.
Daily Blogwatch: What If Apple Had Replaced Cisco in the Dow?
8:30AM 1/14/2011
Some of the best online stories for investors, including: Why the Nvidia-Intel deal is a win-win for everyone; the top 20 most influential blogs in financial media; what if Apple had gone into the Dow instead of Cisco?
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