InvestorPlace Market Recap

Shares of Apple continued their downward spiral as the stock briefly moved under $400, helping to set a gloomy tone on the day as the markets retreated broadly. More 

U.S. stocks and gold alike rebounded from Monday's glaring losses thanks to positive news on the corporate earnings and housing fronts. More 

Reports of slower growth in China overshadowed a seeming return to Merger Monday and sent U.S. markets significantly lower. More 

Technology stocks reversed course as a report showed dramatic slippage in PC shipments, but the Dow and S&P still marched on to new records. More 

An accidental early leak of the Fed's most recent minutes suggested continued monetary easing through at least mid-year, helping prop up the bulls Wednesday. More 

First Solar's 2013 guidance sent FSLR and the rest of the sector skyward Tuesday, and big gains by tech giants Microsoft and Intel propped up the Dow. More 

The markets started the day on a downward trend but rallied to broad gains, while Alcoa posted a huge profit increase after the bell thanks to a tax benefit. More