Fed Chairman Ben Bernanke is making news for saying he may extend emergency lending to primary dealers, that came in the wake of Bear's downfall, past September and into next year.... Read More
Another issue weighing on financials is the gradual realization that the government is dead serious about additional regulation, particularly of brokerage firms... Read More
Stocks are likely to remain hobbled by gushing oil prices in the week ahead, but it's also the start of the earnings season, and that will ultimately influence direction.... Read More