Wall Street Up Big – 889 Points Big: 10/29

The second highest point gain in history today after expectations of an interest rate cut coming tomorrow.  The Dow finished 889 points off to finish what was a very late rally, after hovering at about 150-200 point gain for most of the day.  Read More

Dow Closes 127 Down

Down and down we go. Link
Still gained 4.8 percent for the week. Will it be able to keep gains? EU has devised a new meeting before years end to discuss global markets.

Dow Ends 401 Up – 10/16

After a stunning turn from being down over 380 points, the Dow finishes 401 up.  Good news for investors, but still a shaky performance.  Link

Stocks Drop Again – 10/16 Down Over 350

Dow down over 300 points after opening bell. Link

Going, Going, Down – Dow Finishes 733 Down

Amidst panics on Wall Street and a record day earlier this week, the Dow plunges 733 points, the second worst average loss ever. Link

Atlantic City Hit With Smoking Ban

Despite economic woes, Atlantic City casinos will be kept from lighting up after a smoking ban. The city is moving for a delay on the ban. Some casinos estimate this ban will hurt revenues up to 30%. Thanks Big Brother! 🙂 AP

San Francisco Fed Claims Recession

Fed official claims country is in recession.  He is the first of twelve to officially claim this.

Sales Down 1.2% in September

A report released toady said that retail sales were down 1.2% for the month of September, largest drop in three years.  Forbes

Prostitution Takes No Hit During Economic Woes

Prostitution is still up in New York city, despite economic woes.  The gift that keeps on giving.