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Markets tread water above 15,000
David Brancaccio May 9, 2013
The new normal for the Dow Industrial average seems to be hovering around15,000 points. U.S. markets were down slightly this morning but still trading above the 15,000 mark.
After another strong day globally, stocks turn down in the U.S.
David Brancaccio May 8, 2013
Share prices in Germany hit a new record high today. Asian markets were strong. But U.S. markets were down slightly this morning.
Stocks around the world reach 5 year highs
David Brancaccio May 7, 2013
Mark Luschini, chief investment strategist at Janney Montgomery Scott, explains what's got markets running strong.
Emergencies? There's an app for that
Stacey Vanek Smith May 8, 2013
A new market is emerging for apps that can connect people to emergency services and family members during a crisis.
Social media and the stock markets after that one AP tweet
Amy Scott Apr 30, 2013
One tweet sent the stock market downward, but just for a minute. Now the Commodity Futures Trading Commissions is looking at how social media and the markets should interact.
Six months after Sandy, a Jersey Shore ice cream shop gets ready to open for summer
Kai Ryssdal Apr 29, 2013
HUD Secretary Shaun Donovan and New Jersey Governor Chris Christie announced an additional $1.8 billion in recovery aid for homeowners, renters and small businesses, today. Some of those businesses have been plugging along in the meantime.
What Google search can tell you about the stock market
Jeremy Hobson Apr 26, 2013
New research has found a link between Google search terms and the stock market. In other words, check out what people are searching for and then buy or sell.
A check in on earnings, at the half
Jeremy Hobson Apr 24, 2013
Earnings season continues on Wall Street with Procter & Gamble, Ford, Boeing, Qualcomm, and Eli Lilly & Co. all reporting today.
Cyprus bailout to calm U.S. markets
Mark Garrison Mar 25, 2013
Richard DeKaser, economist with Wells Fargo, discusses the impact of Cyprus' bailout on the U.S. economy.
Hold your applause, Dow record highs won't last
Allan Sloan Mar 13, 2013
The Dow broke another record yesterday and is now on its longest record-breaking streak -- six days -- since 1998. And while that sounds great, one man is not happy.
