http://www.rttnews.comGlobal financial news, market analysis, economics and forex newsen-usSat, 07 Nov 2009 16:20:02 GMTThe price of natural gas continued to tumble on Friday and reached a two-month low. Prices have been trending lower for about two weeks. http://www.rttnews.com/ArticleView.aspx?Id=1121391&Category=CommentaryFri, 06 Nov 2009 21:29:55 GMTStocks saw only slim moves to close out the week on Friday, as subdued reaction to monthly employment figures kept the major averages near the unchanged mark. The major averages were able to recover from a pullback at the opening bell and managed to close modestly higher.http://www.rttnews.com/ArticleView.aspx?Id=1121352&Category=CommentaryFri, 06 Nov 2009 20:51:04 GMTStocks remain grounded near the unchanged mark in mid-afternoon trading on Friday after recovering from their initial pullback that was prompted by dreary employment data. The major averages currently modestly higher, as they continue to swing between gains and losses.http://www.rttnews.com/ArticleView.aspx?Id=1121216&Category=CommentaryFri, 06 Nov 2009 18:43:36 GMTStocks are extending their lackluster performance into afternoon trading on Friday after seeing a recovery from initial weakness despite the day's weak jobs report. The major averages have been swinging between gains and losses but are currently all in positive territory.http://www.rttnews.com/ArticleView.aspx?Id=1121125&Category=CommentaryFri, 06 Nov 2009 16:42:58 GMTWith traders showing a mixed reaction to the latest employment report, stocks have shown a lack of direction in morning trading on Friday. The major averages have been bouncing back and forth across the unchanged line after ending the previous session sharply higher.http://www.rttnews.com/ArticleView.aspx?Id=1121038&Category=CommentaryFri, 06 Nov 2009 15:32:31 GMTStocks have shown a lack of direction over the course of morning trading on Friday as traders digest the latest monthly employment report. After moving lower at the open, the major averages have been bouncing back and forth across the unchanged line.http://www.rttnews.com/ArticleView.aspx?Id=1121001&Category=CommentaryFri, 06 Nov 2009 14:50:51 GMTStocks are poised to open notably lower on Friday, as a disappointing monthly jobs report has deflated trader sentiment before the opening bell. The major index futures are all in negative territory, with the Dow futures down by 67 points.http://www.rttnews.com/ArticleView.aspx?Id=1120828&Category=CommentaryFri, 06 Nov 2009 12:55:49 GMTStocks saw a significant rally on Thursday, as trader sentiment picked up this morning following some upbeat figures on the labor market and quarterly productivity. The major averages all posted standout gains after ending each of the two previous sessions mixed, with the Dow climbing back above the 10,000 level.http://www.rttnews.com/ArticleView.aspx?Id=1119871&Category=CommentaryThu, 05 Nov 2009 20:38:51 GMTStocks remain firmly positive in mid-afternoon dealing on Thursday, as a batch of better-than-expected employment data has boosted risk appetite. The major averages are all in positive territory, looking to snap two days of lackluster movement.http://www.rttnews.com/ArticleView.aspx?Id=1119643&Category=CommentaryThu, 05 Nov 2009 18:37:43 GMTStocks are continuing to post considerable gains in early afternoon trading on Thursday, as trader reaction to the day's upbeat employment figures sparked a broad-based rally. The major averages are all in positive territory, further offsetting last week's losses.http://www.rttnews.com/ArticleView.aspx?Id=1119509&Category=CommentaryThu, 05 Nov 2009 16:44:45 GMTAfter moving sharply higher at the open, stocks have seen some further upside over the course of morning trading on Thursday. The major averages have all moved firmly into positive territory after ending each of the two previous sessions mixed.http://www.rttnews.com/ArticleView.aspx?Id=1119418&Category=CommentaryThu, 05 Nov 2009 15:33:52 GMTStocks are showing significant strength in mid-morning trading on Thursday, with upbeat jobs data leading traders to fund a rally in the stock market. The major averages are all in positive territory by substantial margins, looking to offset last week's losses.http://www.rttnews.com/ArticleView.aspx?Id=1119364&Category=CommentaryThu, 05 Nov 2009 14:50:39 GMTStocks are poised to move higher at the open on Thursday, as better than expected jobs data has boosted trader sentiment, although by a moderate margin as the markets are still looking forward to tomorrow's all important monthly jobs report. The major index futures are all in positive territory, with the Dow futures up by 35 points.http://www.rttnews.com/ArticleView.aspx?Id=1119111&Category=CommentaryThu, 05 Nov 2009 12:54:43 GMTStocks closed mixed for a second straight session on Wednesday, giving up earlier gains following news that the Federal Reserve left interest rates near record lows amid continued economic concerns. The major averages finished on opposite sides of the unchanged mark, extending their lackluster performance.http://www.rttnews.com/ArticleView.aspx?Id=1117750&Category=CommentaryWed, 04 Nov 2009 20:45:50 GMTStocks have seen some wild swings but are building on earlier gains in mid-afternoon trading on Wednesday after the Federal Reserve announced that it would leave its key interest rate unchanged. The major averages are all in positive territory, looking to offset recent losses.http://www.rttnews.com/ArticleView.aspx?Id=1117545&Category=CommentaryWed, 04 Nov 2009 18:56:06 GMTStocks are posting notable gains in early afternoon trading on Wednesday, boosted earlier by positive reactions to lukewarm economic reports ahead of today's interest rate announcement from the Federal Reserve. The major averages are all in positive territory, although they have moved off of their best levels of the day.http://www.rttnews.com/ArticleView.aspx?Id=1117382&Category=CommentaryWed, 04 Nov 2009 16:41:59 GMTStocks have shown a strong upward move over the course of morning trading on Wednesday, with the major averages all moving firmly into positive territory. Traders have reacted positively to the latest batch of economic data ahead of the Federal Reserve's interest rate announcement.http://www.rttnews.com/ArticleView.aspx?Id=1117306&Category=CommentaryWed, 04 Nov 2009 15:30:14 GMTStocks are posting strong gains in mid-morning on Wednesday, as traders are reacting positively to tepid reports on private employment and service sector activity. The major averages are all in positive territory by substantial margins, partly offsetting their recent losses.http://www.rttnews.com/ArticleView.aspx?Id=1117260&Category=CommentaryWed, 04 Nov 2009 14:44:13 GMTStocks futures are pointing to a moderately higher open on Wednesday, as the day's private employment data came roughly in-line with expectations, boosting trader sentiment ahead of the latest interest rate announcement from the Federal Reserve. The major index futures are all in positive territory, with the Dow futures up by 50 points.http://www.rttnews.com/ArticleView.aspx?Id=1117029&Category=CommentaryWed, 04 Nov 2009 12:55:07 GMTAfter a positive start and a subsequent upmove, the South Korean market shed some gains in late morning trades due to lack of support at higher levels.http://www.rttnews.com/ArticleView.aspx?Id=1116260&Category=CommentaryTue, 04 Nov 2009 02:36:36 GMTThe Japanese stock market opened lower on Wednesday with investors treading a cautious path, as they look ahead to the outcome of the two-day U.S. Federal Open Market Committee meeting.http://www.rttnews.com/ArticleView.aspx?Id=1116221&Category=CommentaryTue, 04 Nov 2009 01:11:12 GMTCopper prices moved higher on Tuesday, recovering some of its recent losses. Encouraging factory orders data and a strike in Cuba boosted the metal. http://www.rttnews.com/ArticleView.aspx?Id=1116037&Category=CommentaryTue, 03 Nov 2009 22:02:01 GMTStocks saw a choppy trading session on Tuesday, despite some signs of life on the M&A front and positive news on factory orders. The major averages closed on opposite sides of the unchanged mark as some traders preferred to stay on the sidelines ahead of the release of key economic reports in the second half of the week.http://www.rttnews.com/ArticleView.aspx?Id=1115906&Category=CommentaryTue, 03 Nov 2009 20:45:42 GMTAfter recovering from a moderate pullback at the outset of the session, stocks are showing a lack of direction in mid-afternoon on Tuesday, as traders await more significant economic catalysts forthcoming in the second half of the week.http://www.rttnews.com/ArticleView.aspx?Id=1115645&Category=CommentaryTue, 03 Nov 2009 18:49:49 GMTStocks have shown a strong move to the upside in recent trading on Tuesday, with the major averages climbing back near the unchanged line. Nonetheless, buying interest has remained somewhat subdued amid continued uncertainty about the outlook for the economy.http://www.rttnews.com/ArticleView.aspx?Id=1115510&Category=CommentaryTue, 03 Nov 2009 16:50:48 GMTAfter moving lower at the open, stocks have seen continued weakness over the course of morning trading on Tuesday. While the major averages have not seen much follow-through on their initial downward move, they have remained stuck in negative territory.http://www.rttnews.com/ArticleView.aspx?Id=1115432&Category=CommentaryTue, 03 Nov 2009 15:32:06 GMTIn an interview with RTT News, Ken Tower, senior vice president of Institutional Research at Quantitative Analysis Service discusses the recent volatility in the market, explaining the recent turnaround can be a good thing for longer term investors. "If you're a longer term investor, I think you're looking at any weakness here as an opportunity to add to your position," he says.http://www.rttnews.com/ArticleView.aspx?Id=1115409&Category=CommentaryTue, 03 Nov 2009 15:16:49 GMTStocks are experiencing a modest pullback in mid-morning trading on Tuesday, as profit taking has overshadowed strength in transportation stocks and upbeat data on factory goods orders. The major averages are all in negative territory, offsetting a portion of yesterday's solid gains.http://www.rttnews.com/ArticleView.aspx?Id=1115362&Category=CommentaryTue, 03 Nov 2009 14:37:11 GMTStocks are poised for a lower open on Tuesday, as a lack of first tier economic data and the beginning of the Federal Reserve's two-day rate setting meeting has some traders poised to take profits. The major index futures are all in negative territory, with the Dow futures down by 57 points.http://www.rttnews.com/ArticleView.aspx?Id=1115111&Category=CommentaryTue, 03 Nov 2009 12:48:24 GMTStocks were able to eke out solid gains on Monday after reaction to a number of economic reports and some Fed comments on the financial sector prompted some volatility. The major averages all finished in positive territory, recovering some of last week's losses.http://www.rttnews.com/ArticleView.aspx?Id=1114115&Category=CommentaryMon, 02 Nov 2009 20:43:54 GMT