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 Jul 25, 2011

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 Jul 22, 2011

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 Jul 22, 2011

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 Jul 21, 2011

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 Jul 21, 2011

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