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Dec 25,
2009 |
U.S. stocks week ahead: Lunge toward the finish?, MarketWatch.com |
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Trading next week is likely to be even lighter than it has in recent sessions, meaning any surprises in economic data could provide for more pronounced swings for stocks. |
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Dec 24,
2009 |
It's time for investors to trust again, MarketWatch.com |
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What makes investing so difficult is that much of it is beyond our control. The fact is that individually we have no real say over the economy or the financial markets or the decisions that professional money managers make. Trust is all we have, and over the past couple of years that faith has been sorely tested. |
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Dec 24,
2009 |
U.S. indexes close at 2009 highs, MarketWatch.com |
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If the Dow holds its level through the close, it will reach a new 2009 closing high. Its highest close so far this year was at 10,501.05 on Dec. 14.
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Dec 24,
2009 |
Investor sentiment bullish, but far from stampede, MarketWatch.com |
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The portion of investors who say they expect stocks to keep rising shows bullish sentiment has yet to reach 2007 highs, suggesting to some analysts the rally has more room to run. |
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Dec 24,
2009 |
How to keep your finances on track in 2010, MarketWatch.com |
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If there's any consolation for investors from the past 18 months, it's that many people now pay more attention to their total financial picture -- not just stock and bond investments, but saving and spending habits as well. |
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Dec 24,
2009 |
Happy holidays from the MarketWatch PF team, MarketWatch.com |
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The MarketWatch Personal Finance team wishes you and yours the happiest of holiday seasons and a wonderful New Year. |
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Dec 24,
2009 |
U.S. indexes close at 2009 highs, MarketWatch.com |
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If the Dow holds its level through the close, it will reach a new 2009 closing high. Its highest close so far this year was at 10,501.05 on Dec. 14. |
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Dec 24,
2009 |
Dollar edges down after positive U.S. data, MarketWatch.com |
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The dollar trims its loss in thin Christmas Eve trading, as the euro and Japan's yen win back some ground, but relatively upbeat U.S. economic reports counter that trend. |
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Dec 24,
2009 |
Treasurys slide after jobless claims, orders data, MarketWatch.com |
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Treasury prices give ground as 10-year note yields push to four-month highs in holiday-thinned trading. A pair of government reports show jobless claims fell and a measure of durable-goods orders increased, adding to evidence of economic growth and deterring interest in U.S. debt. |
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Dec 24,
2009 |
Housing has a tax-credit addiction, MarketWatch.com |
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Don't miss these top stories on real estate in this week's MarketWatch roundup. |
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