Market Gawk

United States Market and Economy

September 4th, 2007

Another September Slump on the Way?

Stocks have shown a tendency to retreat during the month, and S&P has identified a number of potential reasons for the weakness

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September 4th, 2007

Signs of a Stabilizing Market

With the Sept. 4 rally and the Fed expected to lower the Fed funds rate, the stock market at least could see a significant boost

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September 4th, 2007

Reliance Buys African Fuel Distributor

India’s biggest fuel exporter acquires a controlling 50% stake in Gulf Africa Petroleum.

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September 4th, 2007

Bad Idea To Buy On A Rumor

There’s nothing like a juicy buyout rumor to get investors jazzed about a stock. After all, who wouldn’t want to make money off what sounds like a…

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September 4th, 2007

SMR Rating Weighs Critical Fundamentals

Earnings growth is the most important factor in determining successful stocks, but market winners also need other solid fundamentals.

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September 4th, 2007

Skin-Cream Maker Gains From Physicians Who Sell Its Products

Most women don’t like getting older, but they can say one thing for it. At least they don’t have their teenage acne any more.

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September 4th, 2007

Arizona business index volatility signals uncertainty

The Arizona Business Conditions Index dropped 9.7 points in August to 58.8, but remains above the midpoint of 50, which draws the line between growing and declining markets.

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September 4th, 2007

Angelica to sell or close N.J. facility

Angelica Corp. announced Tuesday it plans to sell or close its Edison, N.J., service center amidst disappointing financial results. (AGL)

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September 4th, 2007

Thornburg: Out of the Woods?

Some analysts think the mortgage company’s moves to shore up its finances have stabilized its position, at least for now

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September 4th, 2007

Centreville man charged with taking $3M in Ponzi scheme

A Bibb County grand jury has charged a 66-year-old Centreville man with bilking investors out of $3.3 million in a Ponzi scam.

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