Money Anecdotes

Stock futures traded in a tight range Friday as investors cautiously approached the government’s monthly employment report.

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THE Australian stock market was higher this afternoon, after losing some ground with all four major banks falling into negative territory.

THE Australian stock market was higher at noon, after losing some ground with all four major banks falling into negative territory.

A record boom in Tehran’s stock market will end in a spectacular crash that could trigger a prolonged depression producing multiple bankruptcies, mass unemployment, and acute economic hardship, analysts say. -Robert Tait, RFE

Stock futures fluctuated in a narrow range Thursday, a day after investors sent stocks surging to start the new month. The hesitancy to extend the market’s big gains came as investors prepare for key readings on the jobs market over the next two days.

THE stock market was higher at noon than its opening, but came back from an early high after disappointing export figures for July.

By Jacob Wolinsky. I updatemarket valuations on a monthly basis

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Conventional wisdom says that what goes up must come down. But even if you view stock market volatility as a normal occurrence, it can be tough to handle when it’s your money at stake.