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The mismatch between the stock market and the economy
February 8, 2013
So far, 2013 has seen a mismatch between a euphoric market and lackluster economic news.
Faceplant: 4 lessons from the Facebook IPO
May 24, 2012
Lots of elements went into making Facebook's IPO a flop, but here are four of the most important.
Stocks show a fear of judgment day
April 12, 2012
Savings accounts and stocks may seem to have little in common, but both have something at stake as first-quarter earnings reports emerge.
Will the bond market rescue savings accounts?
March 16, 2012
A Fed meeting and a stock market rally grabbed headlines recently, but savings account customers may be more interested in the surge in bond yields.
Market 'milestone' more hype than substance
February 29, 2012
The Dow Jones Industrial Average crossing 13,000 was hailed as a landmark, but the economy has much more meaningful barriers to overcome.
Markets buckle under the weight of discouraging economic news
July 14, 2011
Market optimism was dashed once again by recent developments, and that does not bode well for bank rates.
Ask the expert: Shifting between money market accounts and the stock market
February 8, 2011
Ask the expert: Why are bond yields rising, and will money market rates follow?
December 16, 2010
Ask the expert: Are money market accounts a good hedge against inflation?
November 25, 2010
Don't look now, but stock market hype is making a comeback
November 1, 2010
