Markets were able to finish the week out with mild gains as strong earnings from General Electric and McDonald’s gave a much needed push to equities. The Dow jumped by 65 points while the S&P 500 gained …
Archive for April 20th, 2012
Stocks Up As Apple Falls: Earnings Strength Lifts Equities
April 20, 2012
U.S. stocks were in positive territory on Friday after an up-and-down week, with good earnings from General Electric helping to lift stocks. Apple, though, continues to fall.
Red Banks Rising: China Scare On Wall Street
April 20, 2012
China’s big four financials now rank among the world’s largest companies and most profitable lenders. Is this the world’s next Wall Street?
Friday’s ETF Chart To Watch: MSCI Canada Index Fund (EWC)
April 20, 2012
Stocks struggled to recoup losses from the previous sessions on Thursday as worse-than-expected economic data releases overshadowed earnings season, including an upbeat report from Ebay . Investors fretted …