Markets Flat in Holiday-Shortened Week
The markets were flat the week following the U.S. Labor Day holiday despite easing tensions in the Ukraine and less than spectacular August employment data.
What Is the Federal Reserve and What Does It Do?
The Fed makes headlines daily… but who are they and what do they do? Learn about their influence in this week’s Financial Tip.
Economic Improvement Seen in Housing and Consumer Price Data
The markets took a break from worrying about Ukraine and to focus on domestic economic news.
Stocks Higher in Light Summer Trading
Despite light summer trading, a tension relapse in Ukraine and negative economic news out of the Eurozone, the U.S. markets rose.
The Fed Funds Rate and Interest Rates
Bond prices and interest rates are a supply and demand game.
Timing Your Trading Strategy
A listener wants to time trades with the market’s ups and downs. We weigh in.
What are the Fundamentals of Stock Analysis?
The hosts of “Money Talks” give an overview of the fundamentals of stock analysis. Dr. Gene, and the show hosts discuss what variables to consider and an alternative that may be a better starting point than one particular stock.
Markets End Week in Positive Territory Despite Mid-Week Tumble
The markets started the week strong and ended the week up, despite the rocky trading mid-week.
Stocks Tumble on Fed’s Mixed View of Economy
Stocks fall more than 2% during the week on mixed economic views, losses in the European markets and a potential default by Argentina.
Markets End Week Mixed After Week Containing Another Record High
The S&P 500 Index climbed to a new record high to 1987.0.