Equities Barely Budge Before Election Day

Equities Barely Budge Before Election Day

The major indexes began the week barely changed as traders appeared focused on Washington.

Countdown to the Vote: The Economy and Jobs

The next president faces an uphill battle on the economic and labor fronts.

Today's Market Is Best Suited to Day Traders

Jonathan Hoenig: Sustained moves, not one-day pops, build wealth.

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Index Price   Chg. % Chg.
DJIA 9319.83 Down -5.18 -0.06%
Nasdaq 1726.33 Up 5.38 0.31%
S&P 500 966.30 Down -2.45 -0.25%
10 Yr Bd 3.91 Down -0.04 -1.01%
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Investing

Daily ETF Wrap-Up

ETFs Hold Steady Ahead of Election Day

ETFs experience calm trading session ahead of the election.

The New Retirement

Retirement, Race and the Next President

Our columnist says there's a wealth gap that must be addressed.

TAKING STOCK BLOG

The Best-Tasting Five-Point Loss Ever

The Dow rested today, which is good. But we're still down $5.6 trillion in a year.
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Decision 2008

SmartMoney's Election Center

Join us as we blog live on election night, and read election coverage now.

Deal of the Day

The Pros and Cons of Buying a Car Now

The auto industry's mess is both good and bad news for car shoppers.

Financial Crisis Center

Volatile Markets: Answers to Your Key Questions

Anxious about the market's swings? Our crisis center answers your questions.
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The Agenda

The Credit Crunch

Protecting Your Retirement Savings

How to protect your nest egg in a plunging market -- no matter how old you are.

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The Power 30

Here's our look at the decision makers who will figure out the financial mess.
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