Money Anecdotes

Stock futures inched higher Friday, continuing a rally ahead of the government’s monthly employment report.

AUSTRALIA’S stock market was higher at noon, after losing some ground earlier, 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.

Stock futures are trading in a tight range after new claims for unemployment benefits fell slightly but still remain above levels considered a sign of a healthy economy.

Stock futures slipped 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.

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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.

Stock index futures rose on Wednesday as new signs of growth in China and Australia eased concerns about the global economy and investors awaited data on the labor market and housing.

The stock market ended its worst August since 2001 with meager gains Tuesday after minutes from the latest Federal Reserve meeting showed officials’ increasing concern about the economy.

The economy is weakening, home sales are plunging, and stocks are on a long slide. Now comes something even scarier for investors: the beginning of what is traditionally the worst month in the market.