U.S. stock markets finally regained their sense of optimism today, as broad markets ended up higher across the board. The Dow Jones Industrial Average
Around the markets
Some of today's most intriguing storylines came out of the tech sector. Apple
And while we're on the topic of massive swings, two nat-gas plays also made waves today. Both Westport Innovations
What it all means
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