Jun 10, 2013 by Matt ThalmanMarkets End the Day Flat, After S&P Makes a ChangeThe markets briefly rallied after Standard & Poor's changed the U.S. credit rating.
Jun 10, 2013 by Matt ThalmanS&P Saves the Dow From Steep LossesA credit boost gives investors' confidence to continue buying stocks.
Jun 9, 2013 by Matt ThalmanBuy Index Funds, Not Mutual Funds: An OverviewLearn about a few simple reasons investors should avoid mutual funds and stick with a simple index fund.
Jun 9, 2013 by Matt ThalmanFor Better Returns, Buy Index Funds, Not Mutual FundsLearn about one of the many reason to avoid mutual funds and stick with a simple index fund.
Jun 8, 2013 by Matt ThalmanLast Week's Worst Performing Dow ComponentsAn in-depth look at what caused a few stocks to become this week’s losers.
Jun 8, 2013 by Matt ThalmanIs It Good for Management to Lower Investor Expectations?Last week Walt Disney made a few announcements that caused the stock to tumble. Should it have stayed quiet?
Jun 8, 2013 by Matt ThalmanWhy You Should Buy Index Funds, Not Mutual FundsLearn about one of the many reason to avoid mutual funds and stick with a simple index fund.
Jun 7, 2013 by Matt ThalmanBuy Index Funds, Not Mutual Funds: ExpensesLearn about one of the many reasons to avoid mutual funds and stick with a simple index fund.
Jun 7, 2013 by Matt ThalmanMarkets Surge Higher After Jobs ReportAfter a slightly better than expected jobs report, investors went all in on stocks and the markets rose higher.
Jun 7, 2013 by Matt ThalmanUnemployment Rate Climbs -- and So Do the MarketsMay's jobs report has sent the markets soaring higher this afternoon.
Jun 6, 2013 by Matt ThalmanWall Street Roller Coaster Went Over Some Big Hills TodayInvestors couldn’t make up their minds today, as the markets moved up and down all day.
Jun 6, 2013 by Matt ThalmanAnother Down Day on Wall StreetAfter a slow start, the markets quickly headed south just after noon EDT.
Jun 5, 2013 by Matt ThalmanMixed Economic Signals Cause More Uncertainty, FearIt was a bloodbath on Wall Street as the color red ran deep and touched nearly every corner.
Jun 5, 2013 by Matt ThalmanIt's a Sea of Red on the DowA few of the Dow's components are being unduly punished.
Jun 4, 2013 by Matt ThalmanEvery Streak Must Come to an EndAfter ending the past 20 Tuesday's higher, the Dow's streak finally comes to an end today as the index closes lower.
Jun 4, 2013 by Matt ThalmanDow May End 20-Day StreakThe markets are fluctuating between negative and positive as the Dow makes a run at 21 consecutive winning Tuesdays.
Jun 4, 2013 by Matt ThalmanDow Fights to Keep Tuesday Winning Streak AliveAt midday and with little economic news released today, the markets are flat.
Jun 3, 2013 by Matt Thalman2 Big Winners and 2 Big Losers in the Dow TodayMarkets claw back some of last week's loses during the first day of the trading week.
Jun 3, 2013 by Matt ThalmanDow Shows Life After Last Week's DeclineAfter falling 208 points last Friday, the Dow is moving higher this afternoon.
Jun 2, 2013 by Matt ThalmanThe Dow's Best and Worst Stocks, Year to DateShould you own either the best- or the worst-performing Dow component of 2013?