Gold Stocks in SPX Selloffs

Gold Stocks in SPX Selloffs
With the general stock markets now due for a selloff while gold hits new nominal all-time highs, precious-metals-stock traders face something of a quandary. How are their stocks likely to perform in the near future? Will they ignore general-stock weakness to rally with gold?
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Stocks Decline on $100 Oil; Franc Gains, U.S. Futures Fluctuate

Stocks Decline on $100 Oil; Franc Gains, U.S. Futures Fluctuate
Stocks fell for a second day, led by Persian Gulf markets, after oil traded above $100 a barrel in New York on concern the Mideast unrest will disrupt supplies. The Swiss franc strengthened, and U.S. index futures fluctuated.
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Asia Markets: Indian shares soar to lead Asian stocks higher

Asia Markets: Indian shares soar to lead Asian stocks higher
Indian stocks soared to further extend gains, with automobile companies leading after Monday’s federal budget didn’t raise excise duties as feared and on an increase in February sales.
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Most European Stocks Retreat; Shell Slumps as TeliaSonera Soars

Most European Stocks Retreat; Shell Slumps as TeliaSonera Soars
Most European stocks dropped as gunfire was heard on the streets of Cairo for a second night and crowds of men loyal to President Hosni Mubarak resumed clashes with protesters who want him to step down immediately.
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China Stocks Drop Most in 3 Weeks on Korea, Inflation Concerns

China Stocks Drop Most in 3 Weeks on Korea, Inflation Concerns
China’s stocks fell, driving the benchmark index down by the most in three weeks, on concerns the government may raise interest rates to tame inflation and that North Korea will retaliate against South Korean artillery drills.
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Dollar Slips on Bernanke Stimulus Speculation; Stocks Decline

Dollar Slips on Bernanke Stimulus Speculation; Stocks Decline
The Dollar Index fell for a fourth day and Treasuries rose on speculation Federal Reserve Chairman Ben S. Bernanke will signal the central bank is ready to inject cash into the economy. Stocks and U.S. index futures declined after General Electric Co.’s revenue slipped.
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FTSE 100 Stocks Fluctuate as Gains by Insurers Offset Unilever, Barclays

FTSE 100 Stocks Fluctuate as Gains by Insurers Offset Unilever, Barclays
U.K. stocks fluctuated, as better- than-estimated earnings at Aviva Plc and RSA Insurance Group Plc offset a retreat in companies from Unilever Plc to Barclays Plc.
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U.S. Stocks Retreat as Yahoo, Energy Producers Lead Declines

U.S. Stocks Retreat as Yahoo, Energy Producers Lead Declines
U.S. stocks fell as Yahoo! Inc. led a slump in technology and media companies after sales trailed analysts’ estimates and energy producers fell on a government report showing an unexpected increase in oil inventories.
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Sliding consumer confidence sends stocks down

Sliding consumer confidence sends stocks down
Investors are finding disappointment everywhere and taking out their frustration on stocks. Stocks slumped Friday after banks’ second-quarter earnings fell short of expectations and a new survey found that consumers are becoming more pessimistic. The Dow… Business – Consumer confidence – Investing – Stocks and Bonds – Equities
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U.S. Stocks Rise, Sending S&P 500 to Best Week Since July 2009

U.S. Stocks Rise, Sending S&P 500 to Best Week Since July 2009
U.S. stocks advanced, sending the Standard & Poor’s 500 Index to the biggest weekly gain in a year, amid optimism about earnings reports and a rally in metals that drove up shares of its producers.
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