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Data, Budget Negotiations Lower Stocks
Stocks fell today, as investors considered the effects both federal budget negotiations and better-than-expected economic data would have on the timing and magnitude of stimulus cuts from the Federal Reserve.
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S&P 500 Reaches another New Record High
The S&P 500 hit a new record high of 1,808.56 today as investors weighed the timing of stimulus cuts from the Federal Reserve.
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European Central Bank Unsure How to Proceed
According to European Central Bank (ECB) President Mario Draghi, the bank is now ready to begin fresh action to aid the euro zone economy but does not yet have a concrete plan in place.
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Retail, Economic Data Lower Stocks
U.S. stocks hit their third straight session of decline as investors scoured retail sales and economic data in an attempt to determine when the the Federal Reserve will taper its stimulus.
Auto Sales up in November Thanks to Discounts
Major automakers marked November as their best month of U.S. sales in more than six years.
What to do When the Fed Tapers its Stimulus
Investors across the nation should not be blamed if they give thanks for the continuing easy-money policies of the U.S. Federal Reserve.