For U.S. stocks, consumers rule
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Stock investors will look to earnings  reports from retailers Federated Department Stores Inc.   and Target Corp.  next week as well as new soundings on  consumer sentiment as they to try to get a handle on the state  of the U.S. economy.
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Bargain-minded investors might want to start paying attention.
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Microcaps are volatile; for the patient investor, that can be a good thing.
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Here's a market mantra any investor can profit from.
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Many strategists predict domestic stocks are still a better buy, on average, than domestic real estate or bonds.
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NEW YORK Sept. 26, 2004 - When nervous consumers hold on to their money, Wall Street gets nervous about profits. So the question investors hope will be answered in the coming week is, just how nervous are consumers these days?
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Gazing at a stock that is true to Form.
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The first U.S. presidential debate this week and a load of data on consumer spending will settle some questions that have been hanging over U.S. stocks, and equity strategists, and traders say the decreased uncertainty could draw buyers back to the market.
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Money managers are betting on what has often been a riskier segment of the market: growth stocks.
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A report on consumer confidence due this morning may yet have an impact on market direction, but in early trading stocks are moving higher.
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A stock doesn't have to be loved to outperform.
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Here are the stocks that CAPS investors unanimously picked to win.
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Investors should ponder the different stories for Target and Wal-Mart.
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Spotting the clues to buy before stocks rise.
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These discount retailers have the ability to offer investors a good product at a good price: their stock.
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Stocks were little changed Friday  morning, drawing some support from end-of-year buying in what  is set to be a thinly traded session as many on Wall Street  have taken a holiday ahead of New Year's Day.
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Does Wall Street like Bush or Kerry? At this point, investors would be happy with having a clear winner by the opening bell on Wednesday, no matter who it might be.