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A trader watches prices at his post at the New York Stock Exchange at the opening bell August 8, 2011. (credit: STAN HONDA/AFP/Getty Images)

Budget Deal Sends Stocks Shooting Higher

Stocks are moving sharply higher on Wall Street after lawmakers reached a last-minute budget agreement to avert sweeping tax increases and cuts to government spending programs.

2013/01/02

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JCPenney Is Biggest S&P Stock Loser

J.C. Penney Co. executives may be confident in the department-store chain’s everyday pricing strategy, but investors are panicking. The Plano-based company’s stock fell nearly 11 percent on Monday.

2012/11/12

R2-D2 visits the floor of the New York Stock Exchange on December 22, 2009 in New York City.

Hurricane Sandy Having Impact on U.S. Stock Market

Though Hurricane Sandy has yet to officially make landfall on the East Coast, the U.S. stock market is already feeling the impact. The U.S. Stock and Options Exchange is closed on Monday and Tuesday.

2012/10/29

Facebook Stock Plunges: Time To Buy?

The hype surrounding Facebook continued on the second day of trading. After closing only $0.23 above the IPO price on its debut, the stock dropped 11 percent on day two, down $4.20 cents.

2012/05/22

Money Expert Talks JPMorgan, Greece, Airlines

Will the latest banking scandal mean more fees for consumers? And if Greece leaves the euro, what would it mean for America? Financial expert Jim Lacamp explains.

2012/05/14

Money Expert Talks Taxes & Stock Market Swoon

There is still time to make moves that will lower your tax bill. Financial expert Jim Lacamp explains, and talks about summer stock expectations.

2012/04/16

Money Expert Talks Dip In Stock Market & Jobs

The stock market just finished its worst week of the year, and Friday’s disappointing jobs numbers may not help. Financial expert Jim Lacamp explains.

2012/04/09

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Financial Expert Talks Apple, Interest Rates, Gas Prices

Financial expert Jim Lacamp offers his insight on an upcoming Apple announcement, higher interest rates and rising gas prices.

2012/03/19

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Find Out How Much $ You Will Need To Retire

With the stock market fluctuating, many people are wondering what’s happening to their retirement funds, and if it’s even possible to retire. These days, how much do you even need in order to retire?

2011/09/30

Dow Jones Drops 400+ Points

The Dow Jones Industrial average dropped 419 points Thursday as investors worried over a trio of problems.

2011/08/18

A jewelry shop displays necklaces, bracelets and rings in white and yellow gold. (credit: Atta Kenare/AFP/Getty Images)

Gold Prices Jump, But Experts Warn Against Investing

Michael Meyers opened two yellow envelopes Tuesday and poured out a tangle of necklaces, rings and bracelets. It was $3,000 to $4,000 of gold he bought, from just two sellers.

2011/08/09

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From Wall Street To Dallas, Spirits Drop As Dow Plunged

From Wall Street to the streets of Dallas, heads dropped and spirits sank as the stock market plunged more than 500 points Thursday, the worst since Dec. 2008.

2011/08/04