But analysts warn sector gains may have topped out
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SAN FRANCISCO (CBS.MW) - Defense stocks advanced Wednesday as President Bush won a second term, dashing industry fears that a Kerry victory would unleash cutbacks on lucrative missile defense contracts.
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A surprising source may spur a Gap turnaround.
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Stocks could rally back up to their   highs of the year this week if the Federal Reserve shows Wall   Street that its decision to keep interest rates on hold last   month was not just a one-off.
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THERE&#39;S SOMETHING to be said about going out on top, seeing that last jump shot swish through the net or the final profit report stuffed with extra zeros.
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While economic bulls and bears were hashing it out this week, investors were busy snapping up stocks. Indeed, the major averages rose to their highest levels in over three years, as oil prices declined and
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U.S. stocks could rise this week if the first wave of quarterly earnings inject optimism about results for the period and on economic growth that has surprised on the upside.
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The sharemarket kicked off the December quarter at a new high yesterday, but experts are warning that it will have trouble maintaining the momentum of the past three months.
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Heading into the heart of earnings  season this week the expected results look robust, but a  slowing of future profit growth and the impact of surging oil  prices on the economy could conspire to hold down stocks.
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Stocks could rally back up to their  highs of the year next week if the Federal Reserve shows Wall  Street that its decision to keep interest rates on hold last  month wasn't just a one-off.
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U.S. stocks could rise this week if  the first wave of quarterly earnings inject optimism about  results for the period and on economic growth that has  surprised on the upside.
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The equipment manufacturer may have hit its peak.
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A sure sign that an industry has matured is when the pioneers begin to sell up. Is that what&#39;s happening after a period of explosive growth to hedge funds?
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Stocks could move higher next week after a bond market rout led investors to wonder if the threat of inflation was on the horizon or if the economy was actually stronger than expected, and good for stocks.
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Investors will be looking for a quick recovery in the stock market this week, but such a rebound might do more harm than good over the long run, one analyst warns.
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Stocks could rally back up to their   highs of the year next week if the Federal Reserve shows Wall   Street that its decision to keep interest rates on hold last   month wasn't just a one-off.
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Healthy profits and free cash flow propel the stock, but has it reached a ceiling?
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Bargain-minded investors might want to start paying attention.