Jun 4, 2012 | Banking and Finance
U.S. stocks are extending losses after the latest economic data showed factory orders fell in April for a second month, adding to evidence that U.S. economic growth is slowing. The S&P 500, the U.S. benchmark equity index is now down 10% from its 2012 peak of...
May 15, 2012 | Banking and Finance
Stock market volatility, the struggling economy, job losses, and a variety of other factors have left many individuals feeling less than totally comfortable with their personal finances these days. If you’re among them, maybe you would benefit from reassessing your...
May 7, 2012 | Banking and Finance
Equity markets closed sharply lower on Friday and on the week after the April payrolls report showed the U.S. economy created just 115,000 new jobs, the fewest in six months. The S&P 500 lost 2.4% last week, its largest weekly retreat since mid-December. The Dow...
