Japan Rocked by 7.1 Quake

Staff / Truthdig Apr 8, 2011 This time, fears of another devastating tsunami were thankfully unfounded after another big earthquake -- a 7.1 this time -- shook Japan late Thursday, but workers at the trouble-plagued Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant didn't take any chances. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Want to Own a Chunk of Facebook?

Staff / Truthdig Jan 4, 2011 Well, you may have to wait awhile, unless you're among Goldman Sachs' circle of elite customers who were given the investment opportunity Sunday night -- an indication of other possible big moves that Goldman and Facebook might make down the line. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

In Money-Changers We Trust

Robert Scheer / Truthdig Dec 29, 2010 Two years into the Obama presidency and the economic data is still looking grim Don’t be fooled by the gyrations of the stock market, where optimism is mostly a reflection of the ability of financial corporations -- thanks to massive government largesse -- to survive the mess they created. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

How’s This for Poignant Social Commentary?

Staff / Truthdig Oct 6, 2010 Considering how feeble most public art is, this rather arresting piece by Italian sculptor Maurizio Cattelan deserves some serious props, especially in light of its location -- within spitting distance of the Milan stock exchange. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

The Sale That Dropped 600 Points

Staff / Truthdig Oct 2, 2010 We knew capitalism was crazy, but it turns out it took only a single sale of $4.1 billion in futures to put into motion a series of events that culminated in the “flash crash” of May 6, during which the Dow Jones dropped 600 points in just a matter of minutes. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

U.S. Stocks Dip After Stronger September

Staff / Truthdig Sep 27, 2010 The good news is that the U.S. stock market has enjoyed its "strongest September in 71 years" thus far this month, according to The Wall Street Journal. The bad news is that September ain't over yet, and that hopeful trend didn't quite last through Monday. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Tea Partying for Fun and Profit

Staff / Truthdig Jul 6, 2010 If you thought tea party politics were just for rabid wingnuts and certain Twitter-prone politicians, think again or else you may miss out on some hot stock market action before the November elections. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Stock Market Slumps on Consumer Spending Concerns

Staff / Truthdig Jun 12, 2010 The news from Wall Street wasn't great as the week wrapped up and trading shut down Friday, although it wasn't bad across the board The stock market took a tumble, registering ongoing worries about (continued). Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

U.S. Stocks Take a Nosedive as Euro Worries Rise

Staff / Truthdig May 21, 2010 The Icelandic volcano isn't the only problem blowing over from Europe, judging by Thursday's dismal stock market dive, touched off in part by problems in the euro zone as well as homegrown concerns about the American government's plans for financial regulation. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Euro-Bailout Helps U.S. Stocks Rise High

Staff / Truthdig May 11, 2010 After the Dow's freaky dip last week, Monday's news that the U.S. stock market was closing in on its biggest day in terms of gains this year might just boost some spirits on and off the trading floor. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Stock Market at 19-Month High

Staff / Truthdig Apr 24, 2010 Even in the face of an extended recession, devastating double-digit unemployment and a barrage of political charges that President Barack Obama's health care reform will decimate the economy, the U.S. stock market finished the week at a 19-month high. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Lock, Stock & Sock

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