Sep 05, 2010 03:00PM

Wall Street faces an economy at a 'crossroads'

Stocks started September with a bang as investors cheered a rare dose of good economic news but investors may need to buckle in for the coming week: It's a holiday-shortened week with little on the docket to set the tone.

Sep 03, 2010 01:57PM

Dow back in the black for 2010

Stocks closed near session highs Friday, with the Dow erasing its losses for the year, as investors welcomed a better-than-expected report on the U.S. job market.

Sep 01, 2010 04:30PM

Oil roars into September 'like a lion'

After ending August in a slump, oil prices surged into September, rallying more than 3% Wednesday as the economic outlook brightened.

Sep 01, 2010 01:47PM

Treasurys fall on upbeat manufacturing data

Investors eased away from safe-haven Treasurys Wednesday, sending prices lower and yields higher after strong manufacturing data out of both the U.S. and China spurred optimism about the global economy.

Sep 03, 2010 10:24AM

Dollar slips on return to risk

As better-than-expected economic data boosted investor morale this week, the greenback lost some of its luster, falling against a basket of currencies.

Aug 31, 2010 01:33PM

Saks stock shoots up 20% on buyout rumors

Shares of luxury retailer Saks surged Tuesday after a British newspaper said the company could soon get a buyout offer of $1.7 billion.