Stocks sputter on weak economic reports
Stocks lost ground quickly Thursday morning after the release of weak economic reports from the U.S. government.
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European Central Bank holds rates steady
The European Central Bank held interest rates steady at 1%, following its first monetary policy meeting of 2012.
Read MoreStocks set for boost from Italy, Spain
U.S. stocks are gearing up for a positive open Thursday after Italy and Spain’s first bond auctions of the year drew solid demand and calmed fears about Europe’s debt crisis.
Read MoreECB leaves rates unchanged at 1%
The European Central Bank held interest rates steady at 1%, following its first monetary policy meeting of 2012.
Read MoreFDA halts OJ shipments to test for fungicide
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration says it has halted shipments of imported orange juice from all over the world and will test each one for traces of fungicide.
Read MoreStocks end little changed
U.S. stocks recovered from earlier losses to ended little changed Wednesday as concerns about Europe’s weak economy and debt crisis weighed on the market.
Read MoreHigh-yield mortgage REITs: Too good to be true?
As bond, CD, and money market interest rates remain mired at rock-bottom levels, investors continue their quest for dividends. One category offers eye-popping yields: mortgage real estate investment trusts, or mREITs (which are...
Read MoreStocks: Europe keeps investors sidelined
U.S. stocks were little changed Wednesday, a day after hitting their highest levels in nearly six months, as concerns about Europe’s debt crisis were once again front and center.
Read MoreGermany and Italy sound upbeat on debt crisis
The leaders of Germany and Italy sought to present a united front Wednesday in the fight to resolve the eurozone debt crisis and revive the ailing European economy.
Read MoreEurope Keeps Investors Sidelined
U.S. stocks opened slightly lower Tuesday, a day after hitting the highest levels in nearly six months, as concerns about Europe’s debt crisis were once again front and center.
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