Stocks: Down Day, Strong July Thu, 29 Jul 2010 16:55:18 EDT
The Dow industrials fell 30.72 points amid disappointing revenues from utilities and consumer companies. But blue chips remain on track for their best month since July 2009.
Corporate-Bond Boom Gathers Steam Thu, 29 Jul 2010 20:15:00 EDT
The global corporate-bond boom is gathering steam as companies rush to take advantage of some of the lowest borrowing costs in history.
Euro Touches an 11-Week High Thu, 29 Jul 2010 18:32:05 EDT
The euro rose above $1.31 to the highest point in 11 weeks as improving euro-zone economic data helped the common currency extend a rally during which it has strengthened more than 10% since early June.
Drought Overseas Boosts U.S. Wheat Export Sales, Prices Thu, 29 Jul 2010 15:50:51 EDT
U.S. wheat export sales were double what some analysts had forecast, yet another sign that global supplies are tightening.
Fed's Bullard Raises Policy Concerns Thu, 29 Jul 2010 15:55:15 EDT
The Fed's promise to keep its target interest rate near zero for an "extended period" could have the counterproductive effect of encouraging a Japan-like deflation trap, St. Louis Fed President Bullard said.
Closing the Dividend Gap Thu, 29 Jul 2010 18:10:43 EDT
Thanks to faster growth and relatively healthy balance sheets, emerging-market companies are able to lure shareholders with greater payouts.
Soft Auction Damps Treasury Gains Thu, 29 Jul 2010 17:48:27 EDT
Most Treasurys gained Thursday, but tepid demand for the government's seven-year notes tempered the market's early rally.