Last week’s attempt to prop up the European common currency probably won’t work for long – and when it goes, U.S. stocks will feel the pain.
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Netflix: Fewer Subscribers, Plummeting Stock Price
When the announcement was made over the summer that Netflix was essentially raising membership plan prices by 60%, many observers considered it only a matter of when, not if, subscribers would begin fleeing the DVD and video streaming service. The price changes started taking effect on September 1, and we can already see the impact: …
It’s Time to Admit the Euro Has Failed
The breakup of the common European currency is inevitable and will shake U.S. stock markets. Here’s how investors can prepare – and even profit.
Three Takeaways of Today’s Market Decline
A toxic jobs report, a federal lawsuit against banks, Euro-debt troubles and a run to safety are all threatening stocks today — and likely for the rest of the week, too.
Wall Street Unfazed by Hurricane Irene
Sure, Hurricane Irene wasn’t the raging monster that forecasters and the media had warned about, but it still left billions of dollars in damage in its wake. Investors, however, have largely shrugged off the storm.
How to Know When the Stock Market’s Hit Bottom
These four indicators, often overlooked, will help you decide when it’s smart to start buying stocks again.
Shaken to the Core: What Now For Apple’s Stock?
Now that Steve Jobs is out as Apple CEO, how will Wall Street react?
Bank Stocks Are On the Upswing
Like the rest of the market, bank stocks have taken a beating in August, led by Bank of America, which is down 40% over the past four weeks. But investors waded back into the sector Wednesday, propelled by a surprisingly upbeat …
Experts Don’t Always Have Expertise
We hear a lot of questions lately along the lines of, “How do I know who to believe?” It’s a good question, and relevant not just in personal finance, but in other areas, especially politics, economics and health, where we’re …
Large and In Charge: Mega-Caps Draw Wall Street’s Attention
Wall Street analysts: think "big" in small market.
15 Financial Moves to Make Right Now
Most of the best financial advice is timeless. It remains sound in good times and in bad. But this particular moment of economic and market turmoil has some unique characteristics, so Moneyland put together a handful of smart …
What Gaddafi’s Downfall Will Mean for Investors
Fashionistas may secretly regret the impending departure of the flamboyant Libyan dictator, whose wardrobe ranged from early Mussolini to late Michael Jackson. But most of the world will simply breathe a sigh of relief. And the …