Marc Bastow
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Jobless Claims Down, Stocks Back on Track — Thursday’s IP Market Recap

May. 2, 2013, 4:46 pm EDT – A drop in jobless claims and a rate cut in Europe conspired to jump-start Wall Street and send the S&P 500 back into new territory. More 

May Day! May Day! — Wednesday’s IP Market Recap

May. 1, 2013, 5:00 pm EDT – Wall Street took "Sell in May and go away" to heart Wednesday with a stock slump following a downbeat ADP hiring report. Facebook also disappointed after the bell. More 

10 Defensive Stocks Taking on Some Froth

May. 1, 2013, 12:45 pm EDT – Defensive stocks have been on fire and outpacing the broader market for months. However, while many still offer enticing yields, you'll be overpaying by jumping in now. More 

Can Streaming Cure Your Cable Habit?

May. 1, 2013, 10:48 am EDT – The success of Netflix, Hulu and Amazon Prime might make you rethink your old cable habits. Here's a look at some of the options out there. More 

April Ends With a Smile — Tuesday’s IP Market Recap

Apr. 30, 2013, 4:48 pm EDT – Apple helped lead another up day for U.S. indices that included a second straight record-setting performance by the S&P 500. More 

Pitney Bowes Takes the Plunge

Apr. 30, 2013, 2:05 pm EDT – Pitney Bowes' deteriorating business finally took a bite out of PBI's 2013 renaissance, with poor earnings and a massive dividend cut sparking a Tuesday selloff. More 

Amazon Stock Will Keep Tumbling: The Ifs, Ands & Buts

Apr. 30, 2013, 8:30 am EDT – Amazon is a great long-term investment, but shareholders appear to be losing some of their patience. Here's what to look for going forward. More 

S&P 500 Returns to the Record Books — Monday’s IP Market Recap

Apr. 29, 2013, 4:53 pm EDT – Tech stocks helped lead a broader market rally Monday that pushed the S&P 500 to a new high of 1593.61. More 

19 Companies Increasing Dividends

Apr. 26, 2013, 1:24 pm EDT – This week saw a number of blue-chip companies boost their quarterly payouts, including Apple, Exxon Mobil and Wells Fargo. More 

Good News on the Jobs Front — Thursday’s IP Market Recap

Apr. 25, 2013, 4:58 pm EDT – Markets continued to power ahead following a report on lower jobless claims and some good news on the earnings front. After the bell, Amazon announced a dip in profits. More