$130,000 Speeding Ticket?
Each of the three major indices eked out small gains this week, marking the fourth week of consecutively higher finishes.
Debt Ceiling Crisis Averted
Some of the uncertainty that plagued investors this year has melted away lending to the relief rally we saw today.
Life and Debt
It was an active week that saw mostly upside as news of a potential debt ceiling deal was in the works.
An Italian National Crisis
While the stock market has held up remarkably well this year given all the uncertainty, issues, and slowing economy, we should not become complacent.
Ten for Ten
The markets gave up a little ground this week although ended on a high note.
Bed, Bath and Bankruptcy
This week was all about earnings announcements and with few exceptions, they were much better than expected.
Glass Half Full
Consumer prices rose 5.0% in March from a year ago, slowing a full percentage point from 6.0% in February, and less than the 5.2% expected.
Q1 Ends on a High Note
With news about the banking issues subsiding, the markets had an opportunity to gain some traction this week.
Bad Spaniels
Despite the continued uncertainty with banks, all the major U.S. equity indices closed higher this week.
Who is Top Dog?
Fear of contagion took hold this week as both First Republic Bank and then Credit Suisse began to falter.