Stocks Have Worst Week Since March of '09

Stocks tumbled for the third straight day on uncertainty about President Barack Obama's plans to restrict big banks.

Nov. 27: Stocks Slide on Dubai Debt Concerns

Stocks tumbled as concern swept world markets that financial trouble in the Middle Eastern city-state of Dubai will upend a global economic recovery.

Oct. 9: Stocks Post Their Best Week Since July

Health care and utility stocks have pushed major indexes to their best weekly performance since July.

Oct. 8: Stocks Climb on Retail Sales, Alcoa

Encouraging readings on two of the best gauges of the economy's health: consumer spending and corporate profits gave investors confidence to move into stocks Thursday.

Stocks End Mixed As Earnings Loom

Investors waiting for earnings reports to start rolling in held to modest moves after a two-day spike in stocks.

Your Money: 401(k) Plans on the Rebound

If you were an active participant in your retirement fund this spring, you may have been handsomely rewarded. AP Personal Finance Editor Trevor Delaney explains.

March 13: Stocks End Best Week Since November

A stunning about-face in bank shares handed the stock market its best week since November.