How to Play a Decline in the S&P 500
Economic weakness could cause the market to reverse course and head down. Here's how to use futures and options to bet on that outcome.
11:37AM 11/11/09
Stocks rally following deal news and support for the economy from finance leaders. Gregg Greenberg reviews the tape in The Real Story.
05:10PM 11/09/09
Dollar Hit as Stocks, Commodites Lift
Higher equity and commodity markets are the reason for U.S. dollar index prices around 75.00, and at yearly lows.
04:34PM 11/09/09
Stocks finish slightly higher after the unemployment rate climbs to 10.2%.
05:05PM 11/06/09
The Dow finishes above five digits, with various sectors showing strength.
05:33PM 11/05/09
I am looking for possibly another gasp toward 1100, where I believe the selling will resume.
11:04AM 11/05/09
Stocks Mixed After Late Selloff
The Dow and S&P close in positive territory but well off session highs as the Fed keeps interest rates steady. Gregg Greenberg reviews the day in The Real Story.
05:31PM 11/04/09
The major averages close in positive territory despite technical resistance levels and strength in the dollar. Gregg Greenberg reviews the action in The Real Story.
05:01PM 11/02/09
The Dow gives up almost 250 points as the dollar strengthens and rally sustainability fears take over.
02:56PM 10/31/09
Dow's Gain: 199.89 as GDP Wows Wall Street
Stocks soar as the gross domestic product rises at an annualized rate of 3.5% in the third quarter and continuing jobless claims fall. Gregg Greenberg recaps the action in The Real Story video (above).
05:33PM 10/29/09
Stocks Trip Over Charts; Nasdaq Pummeled
Stocks fall sharply at technical levels. The dollar strengthens, and new-home sales and mortgage volume drop. Gregg Greenberg reviews the day in The Real Story.
06:13PM 10/28/09
The dollar is regaining strength as investors' appetite for risk wanes. This is creating some excellent plays in bonds and commodities.
11:41AM 10/28/09
Dow Up, Nasdaq Down, Signals Mixed
Stocks close mixed after disappointing consumer data, but also an improvement in home prices and a variety of corporate news. Gregg Greenberg recaps the day in The Real Story.
04:32PM 10/27/09
Dow Falls Below 10,000 as 'Sell the News' Prevails
Stocks lose ground as earnings from Microsoft and Amazon aren't enough to prop up the major indices.
04:24PM 10/23/09
All three major averages advance after earnings, economic data and executive compensation developments.
04:19PM 10/22/09
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