Wall Street flat after Facebook IPO fizzlesStocks were little changed on Friday, reversing earlier gains after Facebook Inc stumbled in its market debut after a delayed opening. Shares of the social networking giant were volatile in early trading, …

Market edges up, Wall Street awaits Facebook debutStocks rose in early trading on Friday but were gearing up to close their worst week of the year, while Facebook’s market debut could help lift battered investor sentiment. The S&P has fallen 6.7 percent …

Stocks tend to be most volatile around earnings season, when a good or bad report can make or break it. However, a good or even great earnings report doesn’t necessarily translate into a huge pop for a …

Shares of auto retailers declined on Thursday as Advance Auto Parts Inc. cautioned that it continues to face challenging sales trends in the second quarter.Advance Auto, which reported a 22 percent increase …

Dow average heads for its 11th loss in 12 daysThe Dow Jones industrial average is heading for its 11th loss in 12 days after a pair of discouraging economic reports and as investors worried about Greece’s possible exit from euro.The Dow fell 130 points …

Stocks fall on Europe, worrisome economic reportsStocks slipped Thursday after a couple of downbeat economic reports from the U.S. and unease over Europe overshadowed positive earnings from the largest American retailer and an encouraging jobs report.The …

S&P on track for 5th straight day of lossesStocks fell on Thursday, with the S&P on track for a fifth straight day of declines as weak economic data spooked investors already concerned about the ongoing situation in Europe. Both the S&P and the …

Wall Street falls on euro zone concernsStocks fell in choppy trade on Wednesday, putting the S&P 500 on track for its fourth consecutive decline as concerns about the euro zone continue to be at the forefront of investors’ focus. German Chancellor …

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I Told You So: Facebook’s Ugly IPO Debut

By Value in Stock Market:
Earlier, I wrote that Facebook’s (FB) IPO is becoming a sucker’s bet. On its IPO debut, Facebook started at $42, hit a high of $45 for a brief moment, and then [...]

Facebook IPO May Break The Market And Initiate A Free Fall Crash

By Steven Vincent:
Let me start by clarifying something. I am not saying that the market could crash spectacularly in the next few days and that in that event the Facebook (FB) IPO would be a [...]

Blue-Chip Dividend Growth Stocks Today’s Strong Option For Retirement Portfolios: Part 1

By Chuck Carnevale:
There is a confluence of factors that are painting a very odd picture of current investor behavior. Common sense and a careful analysis of the market dynamics between equities and bonds today would [...]

U.S. Demographics And The Likelihood Of A Housing Recovery

By Sami J. Karam:

Expectations of a robust housing recovery are not well supported by US demographics.

From Bloomberg News (February 8, 2012): Chief Executive Officer Jamie Dimon told investors and analysts in a [...]