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The U.S. markets were a mixed bag Monday. The blue chips posted gains, while tech stocks were particularly hard hit ahead of Alibaba’s IPO, which is slated to launch later this week and could be the largest initial offering in history.

The US markets were mixed today following an unexpected rise in initial jobless claims and a new round of European Union economic sanctions against Russia over the situation in the Ukraine.

U.S. markets were in the red Tuesday on continuing concerns around the timing of the Federal Reserve rate hikes.

For a market that essentially finished flat for the week, there sure was a lot of fireworks.  Technically, though, it all went pretty much according to plan, as the expected 16.3K bounce happened on Thursday.

It was three years ago that Standard & Poor's made the unprecedented move of downgrading the U.S. credit rating from AAA to AA+.

Exclusive: Goldman Sachs and Morgan Stanley, two of Wall Street's most respected firms,are facing scrutiny over their dark pool trading. 

It was a nasty week for the market, but at least we now know the dominant direction.

Here’s a look at 19 big-name stocks already in correction mode.

Here's a look at two 'boring' stocks that could give your portfolio a lift. 

I know the market is a little spooky today. But you know, as markets shift into a more defensive mode, I continue to think a perfect place for you to be and sleep better at night is whirlpool.

There’s been a big jump in the price of oil, which now tops $107 a barrel, on violence in Iraq, and it’s affecting what you pay at the gas pump.

There’s been a big jump in the price of oil, which now tops $107 a barrel, on violence in Iraq, and it’s affecting what you pay at the gas pump.

If Wall Street pulls back, buy stocks at a discount.

Investors got a reality check yesterday as the Dow lost 102 points and the Nasdaq and S&P 500 each gave up about 6.

Investors got a reality check yesterday as the Dow lost 102 points and the Nasdaq and S&P 500 each gave up about 6.

The Dow and S&P 500 are trading at record highs. Is the market overbought?

A sharp reduction in trading revenues has sparked a panic inside Goldman Sachs as executives there brace for additional layoffs in the firm’s trading ranks.

A sharp reduction in trading revenues has sparked a panic inside Goldman Sachs as executives there brace for additional layoffs in the firm’s trading ranks.

A sharp reduction in trading revenues has sparked a panic inside Goldman Sachs as executives there brace for additional layoffs in the firm’s trading ranks.

It’s better to wait for a stock that’s falling to rebound a bit before hopping in.