Executives Paid in Stock Rake It In as Workers Struggle
While many of us benefit from the recent rally in stocks, executives often get paid partly in company shares. Right now, they're making out like bandits, unlike their workers.
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5 Offensive and Defensive Funds to Strengthen Your Portfolio
The recent rally in stocks has many investors excited again, but if you invest now, you have to protect yourself from the possibility that the bull market could reverse itself.
Despite Stock Surge, Money Still Flowing Into Bonds
When the Dow started setting records, investors were expected to show their confidence by leaving the safety of bonds and sinking their money into stocks. It hasn't happened.
U.S. Stocks Close Lower, Ending Dow's 10-Day Rally
U.S. stocks fell Friday, ending the longest winning streak for the Dow Jones industrial average in nearly 17 years.
Consumer Confidence Plunges as Payroll Tax Holiday Ends
U.S. consumer confidence plunged in January to its lowest level in more than a year, reflecting the cut to take-home pay nearly all working Americans were hit with after Washington allowed a temporary Social Security payroll tax holiday to expire.
Stocks Rise as Investors Wait for a Presidential Winner
Major stock-market indexes climbed Tuesday as investors waited for the finish of a closely fought U.S. presidential election. The Dow Jones industrial average was up 146 points at 13,259 just before 1 p.m. EST.
Romney or Obama: Whose Win Would Ignite an Economic Boom?
According to our exclusive (but unscientific) poll two-thirds of respondents felt one candidate would be better for the country economically. But does history back up their opinions about which party's presidents bring growth and which bring stagnation? You may be surprised.
Libya Isn't the Only Force Working Against Stocks
With Mideast turmoil chasing oil higher and stocks lower, it's a good time to check the charts and see what price levels seem to be key "lines in the sand." Some indicators have been warning for months that the steep rally was preparing to reverse.
Markets Are On the Rise Since the Fed Launched QE2
Republican leaders may be worried about the Federal Reserve's second round of quantitative easing, but the stock and credit markets are delighted: They've improved significantly since the plan was announced. But can the rally be solely attributed to QE2?
As Sentiment Shifts, Pension Funds Could Turn to Stocks
Now, even over-the-top bears like bond giant Pimco are doing a bullish about-face, and that makes it tougher for fund managers to keep avoiding the stock market. If they start returning to a historical stock allocation, that could further boost equity prices.
How Companies Should Spend Their $1.9 Trillion in Cash
Companies have record amounts of cash to spend: $1.9 trillion. How can they put it to the best use to keep stock markets booming?
Are Bullish Investors Signaling a Bear Market?
With analysts expecting the stock market to rally, investors are feeling bullish. But are they too bullish? High investor confidence has often signaled a market turn for the worse in the past. Other indicators also show cause for caution.
How to Invest in the Coming Tax-Cut Stock Rally
If the extension of the Bush tax cuts triggers a market rally, as many expect, investors will likely rush in. But caution is advised: High prices can also mean high risk. Here are some tips from Alan Lancz, director of research at LanczGlobal.com, on how investors can avoid getting burned.
How to Turn Volatility Into Profit in 2011
As 2010 draws to a close, it looks like 2011 is likely to be another wild year for the stock market. Fear not: Here are some tips from T. Rowe Price portfolio managers on how careful investors can take advantage of drops and rebounds in the coming year.
What's Reviving Investors' Hunger for Stocks
The far-sighted ones are looking beyond the election and Fed and seeing a robust global manufacturing rebound and impressive corporate earnings. These strong fundamentals are finally overcoming risk aversion -- and could set the stage for an equity rally.