Jonathan Yates

Jonathan Yates

InvestorPlace Contributor

Jonathan Yates is a financial writer with over one hundred articles appearing under his byline in such periodicals as Newsweek, The Washington Post and Foreign Policy.  He was Press Secretary for a Member of Congress on the House Banking Committee, Speechwriter/Editor for the Investment Company Institute, and General Counsel of a publicly traded corporation.

He holds degrees from Harvard University, The Johns Hopkins University and Georgetown University Law Center.

Recent Articles

Debt Doubts Dampen Boeing, Financial Sector

By Jonathan Yates, InvestorPlace Contributor

Investors worry about potential downgrade of U.S. credit rating; Bank of America, JP Morgan among financials taking hits Monday.

CR Bard, Caterpillar Keep S&P 500 Flat

By Jonathan Yates, InvestorPlace Contributor

Caterpillar and CR Bard stocks fall after disappointing earnings; S&P 500 shaves off just a few points.

Caterpillar’s Downward Crawl Clips Dow

By Jonathan Yates, InvestorPlace Contributor

Disappointing earnings report cuts out Caterpillar's legs, and Verizon slides despite solid earnings.

S&P 500 Thrives on Strong Earnings, Mergers

By Jonathan Yates, InvestorPlace Contributor

Robert Half International (RHI) upgrade, Medco (MHS) merger with Express Scripts (ERSX) among biggest news across uplifted S&P 500.

Banks, Home Depot Boosting Upbeat Dow

By Jonathan Yates, InvestorPlace Contributor

Bank of America and JP Morgan continue strong weeks, and positive U.S., international news also helps buoy Dow Jones Industrial Average.

Numbers Don’t Look Good for Bank of America

By Jonathan Yates, InvestorPlace Contributor

Bank of America already is in a world of hurt, and the numbers show no glimmer of hope in BAC's future.

E Trade, Cintas Among Winners for Flat S&P 500

By Jonathan Yates, InvestorPlace Contributor

Citadel announces intentions to sell holdings in E Trade, sending ETFC stock up about $2.

UTX, Microsoft Slipping on Slow Day for Dow

By Jonathan Yates, InvestorPlace Contributor

Techs Microsoft, IBM and United Technologies all hit Wednesday as Dow slides a little; Bank of America, JP Morgan tick upward.

IBM, Techs Help Dow Forget Global, U.S. Woes

By Jonathan Yates, InvestorPlace Contributor

IBM- and Intel-led tech surge pushes Dow Jones up in early trading; stragglers include Coca-Cola, Bank of America and Johnson and Johnson.

Harley Revved Up on Earnings, Home Starts Lift LEN and DHI

By Jonathan Yates, InvestorPlace Contributor

Up by almost 1% to over 1,317, a pick up of more than 12, theS&P 500 INDEX,RTH rose on strong earnings reports from the tech and consumer sectors.

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