Stocks and Dollars

Dow Pushes Toward New 2010 High A small gain in the DJIA has put it within reach of ending the year above its highest close since August 2008 and the 12th time in its history that it closed the year at its high.

Shortages and inflation fears may well drive food prices higher still in 2011. Here are four stocks that could benefit.

Shortages and inflation fears may well drive food prices higher still in 2011. Here are four stocks that could benefit.

Shortages and inflation fears may well drive food prices higher still in 2011. Here are four stocks that could benefit.

Consumer discretionary stocks are on track to close 2010 up nearly 26 percent, followed by industrial and material stocks, rising 24 and 20 percent, respectively.

Consumer discretionary stocks are on track to close 2010 up nearly 26 percent, followed by industrial and material stocks, rising 24 and 20 percent, respectively.

Consumer discretionary stocks are on track to close 2010 up nearly 26 percent, followed by industrial and material stocks, rising 24 and 20 percent, respectively.

We continue to retain our bearish outlook on USDJPY and look for it to decline further towards its 2010 low at 80.23. This is coming on the back of its loss of upside momentum at the 84.50 level. A loss of the 80.23 level will call for more declines towards