With an absence quarterly earnings news, the focus shifts to economic data, in particular this Friday's jobs report.   Read More

Market analysts are expecting the ISM data on Tuesday to show further growth in U.S. manufacturing in November, while some dollar bulls are forecasting a greenback rebound in December.   Read More

The challenge for stock investors is whether to pocket more of the year's gains or ride it out in hopes of a Santa Claus rally.    Read More

US markets are bracing for a shakeup Friday after investors fled risk assets globally on concerns about Dubai's debt rescheduling.   Read More

A week's worth of economic reports has been crunched into just three days this week, and Wednesday has its share of significant data, which include jobless claims, durable goods and consumer sentiment.   Read More

Risk is on so far this holiday week, but the bigger question is how long will that trade work. Tuesday's calendar is heavy on news about housing and the consumer, including the revision to third quarter GDP.   Read More

Stocks climbed on Monday as the dollar pulled back and gold hit a new record above $1,170 an ounce. John Hathaway, senior portfolio manager of the Tocqueville Gold Fund, believes the precious metal has room to run higher.    Read More

Investors will take in a heavy helping of economic reports in the shortened holiday week, but the main course remains the dollar.    Read More

Friday's markets have no economic indicators to consider, but Dell's disappointing after the bell earnings could spill into tech stocks.   Read More

The latest rush to gold is providing plenty of market buzz even on the quietest days.   Read More