U.S. stock futures point to a lower start for Wall Street, as investors absorb the latest results from the likes of Pfizer and Emerson. See full story.
Gold, silver futures extend losses
Precious metals prices fall, led lower by a nearly 2% slide in silver after the main U.S. metals exchange announces higher margin requirements, the third such hike in a little more than a week. See full story.
Oil futures slip as U.S. dollar rises
Crude-oil futures edge lower in electronic trading, weighed down by an appreciation in the U.S. dollar. See full story.
10 rules for rookie day traders
If you are going to day trade, it’s essential that you have a set of rules to manage any possible scenario. Even more important, you must also have the discipline to follow these rules. See full story.
Technology, materials stocks top traders’ outlook
Stock traders are more upbeat on the equity market, especially technology shares, but aren’t so optimistic about the energy and commodities sectors, according to a new investor sentiment study from Charles Schwab Corp. See full story.
MARKETWATCH COMMENTARY
Commodities may be getting scarce and expensive in the long run, but there are signs that prices may collapse in the next year or two, writes Brett Arends. See full story.
MARKETWATCH PERSONAL FINANCE
Given all of the work that’s been piled on employees at leanly staffed companies during the weak economy, it’s understandable that some workers want to scale back. See full story.
