Aug 28, 2008 01:17PM

Big rally on Wall Street

Stocks jumped, with the Dow and S&P 500 rising for the third straight session thanks to lower oil prices, a surprisingly strong reading on second-quarter economic growth and a rally in the financial sector.

Aug 31, 2008 09:00PM

Staying sane in wild markets

It's ugly out there. As of late July, Standard & Poor's 500-stock index was down almost 13% for the preceding 12 months. With the housing market on the skids and energy prices soaring, the economy seems more vulnerable than it has in decades. At times like these, you may be sorely tempted to flee stocks before your 401(k) gets any droopier.

Aug 28, 2008 12:38PM

Oil prices fall despite Gustav threat

Oil prices ended lower Thursday, reversing an early spike, as traders sized up a potentially devastating blow to production from Tropical Storm Gustav.

Aug 28, 2008 01:04PM

Dollar rises on stronger GDP, falling oil

The dollar rose against major foreign currencies Thursday as investors cheered a sharp drop in oil prices and a robust quarterly reading on the U.S. economy.

Aug 28, 2008 12:53PM

Bonds fall on strong GDP

U.S. Treasury prices fell slightly Thursday after a revised reading on second-quarter GDP showed a better-than-expected jump and the government auctioned off $22 billion of 5-year notes.