S&P 500 Posts First Retreat Since September Amid Greece Concern

Sunday, November 6th, 2011

U.S. stocks fell, driving the market to its first weekly drop since September, as Greece’s reluctance to accept another bailout and a disagreement over boosting the International Monetary Fund’s resources threatened Europe’s efforts to halt its debt crisis. Find more info about S&P 500 Posts First Retreat Since September Amid Greece ...

S&P 500 Extends Best Month Since ’87, Euro Rises on Debt Accord

Thursday, October 27th, 2011

Stocks surged, extending the biggest monthly rally in U.S. equities since 1987, and the euro strengthened as European leaders agreed to expand a bailout fund to stem the region’s debt crisis. Treasuries and bunds fell, while metals and oil led a rally in commodities. Find more info about S&P 500 Extends ...

France Likely to Lose Top Rating in Stressed Scenario, S&P Says

Thursday, October 20th, 2011

France is among euro-region sovereigns likely to be downgraded in a stressed economic scenario, according to Standard & Poor’s. Find more info about France Likely to Lose Top Rating in Stressed Scenario, S&P Says photos videos pictures. read more

Biggest S&P 500 Gain Since 1998 Forecast by UBS, Barclays

Thursday, October 6th, 2011

Wall Street strategists say the Standard & Poor’s 500 Index, after falling within 1 percent of a bear market this week, will post the biggest fourth-quarter rally in 13 years even after they cut forecasts at a rate exceeded only during the credit crisis. Find more info about Biggest S&P 500 ...

S&P Rater a ‘Wuss’ for Bending for Bankers, Australia Court Told

Wednesday, October 5th, 2011

Standard & Poor’s, bending to pressure from a bank selling the product, gave its highest investment rating to notes that resembled a gambler’s tactic of doubling down on losing bets, an Australian court was told. Find more info about S&P Rater a ‘Wuss’ for Bending for Bankers, Australia Court Told photos ...