Earlier in the morning, traders took a shot at buying beaten-up groups: financials, airlines, and builders rallied. These stocks have been dramatically oversold recently. Not surprisingly, there was also a mild rotation out of agricultural stocks, coal, and energy to pay for the money going into beaten-up groups.
Stocks fell sharply Friday as oil prices climbed about $3 and a concoction of rumors and bad news shook up the banking sector. Rounding the bend toward the closing bell, the Dow was off nearly 4 percent for the week, the S&P off 3 percent and the Nasdaq off 2 percent.
Stocks fell sharply Friday, with volatility expected to remain high due to the expiration of options, oil prices continuing their climb and bank worries slamming the financial sector.
Stocks fell sharply Friday, with volatility expected to remain high due to the expiration of options, oil prices continuing their climb and bank worries slamming the financial sector.
Stocks fell sharply Friday, with volatility expected to remain high due to the expiration of options, oil prices continuing their climb and bank worries slamming the financial sector.
Interesting quotes and suggestions gleaned from Friday's Investors Clinic with guests Michael Browne, portfolio manager at Sofaer Global Research and Elissa Bayer, director of private clients at Insinger de Beaufort.
The markets seesawed amid mixed economic and financial news on Thursday.
Stocks dropped sharply Wednesday as oil prices recovered from previous losses.
Gushing oil prices could swamp stocks in the week ahead, and even if crude pulls back, expect volatility.
J.P. Morgan's strategist Thomas Lee told me this two weeks ago: "I think if oil stays at $130, equities are in big trouble...because there's so much pressure here on corporate America because of this oil price."
Both Continental and United airlines announced major cutbacks this week as they grapple with soaring fuel prices. Is it enough to turnaround these stocks?