Wall Street
S&P 500 Reaches New High, Led By Tech
Technology companies led the Standard & Poor’s 500 index to an all-time closing high Monday. Apple surged 3 percent, or $12.92, to $430.12.
Netflix Big Mover In Leading Stock Market Higher
Los Gatos-based Netflix, which streams TV shows and movies over the Internet, was among the winners after announcing profits that impressed investors. Netflix soared $42.62, or 24 percent, to $216.99 after reporting a big gain in subscribers in the first quarter.
Wells Fargo Profit Rises 23% Despite Slip In Mortgage Income
San Francisco-based Wells Fargo, the nation’s biggest mortgage lender, said its first-quarter profit surged 23 percent after the bank cut expenses.
HP, Microsoft & Intel Tumble After Worst PC Sales Drop
If fewer people are interested in buying a new personal computer, then fewer investors want to own stakes in companies whose fortunes are tied to the sales of laptop and desktop machines.
Google Stock Reaches New High In Wall Street Rally
Google’s stock climbed to a new high Friday as Wall Street’s best known indexes approached record territory, too.
Opinion: Upon Further Review: Mitt Romney May Have Cheated To Win The Debate
There was a moment in the debate that will be discussed in the days ahead that everyone missed until yesterday. A review of the debate tape reveals that, apparently, Mitt Romney needed a cheat sheet to keep the lies straight.
Opinion: If Republicans Can’t Run A Campaign How Can They Run A Government?
It is clear that Democrats have shown a greater propensity to spend money wisely with their campaigns and allied groups. At the end of the day, that is what America needs.
Opinion: Republicans Are Abandoning Romney’s Sinking Ship
Romney is dragging his own campaign and every Republican down. Republican operatives and House and Senate candidates have conceded as much throughout the month of September.
Occupy SF Protesters Mark 1st Anniversary Of Movement
Protesters returned to Justin Herman Plaza Monday night following a day of rallies and marches to mark the one-year anniversary since the beginning of the Occupy Wall Street movement in New York.
Opinion: Occupy Wall Street’s First Anniversary
Occupy Wall Street made the world aware of Wall Street’s nearly-obscene inequities. But, unfortunately, that has been about it. How much has really changed because of the 12-month-old movement?
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