Talk of a resolution of the gridlock in Washington was enough to spur the three major indexes to an over two percent gain each. CNNMoney reports the Dow spiked +323.29 points, +2.18 percent, to close at 15,126.07. Meanwhile, the Nasdaq advanced +2.26 percent, +82.97 points to end today’s trading at …

Possible Deal to avoid Debt Crisis Lifts Stocks Read More

Investors, concerned that the continuing drama over the government shutdown and debt crisis may lead to default, expressed their fears today, as all three indexes dropped in today’s trading. CNNMoney reports the Dow dropped -136.34 points, -0.90 percent, to close at 14,936.24. Meanwhile, the Nasdaq moved down -0.90 percent, -37.38 …

Investors Pull the Reins; most Tracked Housing Stocks Slip Read More

Investors continued to remain cautious on the economy but did push all three major indexes into positive territory. CNNMoney reports the Dow gained +76.10 points, +0.51 percent, to close at 15,072.58. Meanwhile, the Nasdaq moved up +0.89 percent, +33.42 points to end today’s trading at 3,807.76, while the S&P advanced …

Most Housing Stocks Advance, as do Three Major Indexes Read More