Fed minutes due as investors seek fresh clues
Stocks fell sharply in early trading as traders await the Fed minutes from the Aug. 10 meeting. Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke indicated the central bank would begin gradual steps to boost the economy, but the minutes may offer new insights that influence market sentiment.
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Click of the Mouse Drives More at OACA Site
Online data shows yesterday sales reaching 978,936 with open interest at 1,242,039. Market figures include light crude prices noted as dollars per barrel and a negative intraday move of minus 10515.00.
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FundFocus: Bruce duo runs high‑return fund amid volatility
The fund managed by Robert and Jeffrey Bruce has delivered stellar returns over the last decade while showing notable volatility. It also ranks near the top of year-to-date gains, highlighting strong performance early in the current period.
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Absolute return funds offer steady gains despite stock moves
Absolute return mutual funds aim for modest, steady gains with blends of stocks, bonds and hedging tools. They employ short bets and options to profit when markets fall, attracting over 7 billion dollars this year and double the 2009 pace by July. Performance varies. some funds show solid three year gains while others post losses.
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Chip stocks slip after Intel outlook cuts demand signals
Anxiety grips the market as Intel lowers its outlook and flags weaker consumer PC sales. Despite that, the Semiconductor Industry Association reports July chip sales up 37 percent year over year to 25.2 billion dollars, with June gains. Wedbush Morgan's Patrick Wang calls July SIA results not as bad as feared yet cautious on near term chip stocks, seeing long term value.
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Permian Basin Stock Portfolio Snapshot From a Scrambled List
A dense ledger of stock tickers, prices, and changes across energy and tech names. Companies like Apache, Anadarko, ExxonMobil, Chevron, Apple, Microsoft, Wal Mart, and JPMorgan appear amid cluttered figures and partial entries, reflecting a volatile mix of large cap equities and sector plays.
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