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Wall Street kicks off 2010 on bullish note (AFP)

Traders on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange in December 2009. US stocks raced higher in the first trades of 2010, with sentiment boosted by a global market rally that was helped by corporate dealmaking and upbeat economic news from China.(AFP/File/Don Emmert)AFP - US stocks raced higher in the first trades of 2010, with sentiment boosted by a global market rally that was helped by corporate dealmaking and upbeat economic news from China.


Bullish Wall Street grapples with rate concerns (AFP)

Champagne is raised as the last closing bell of the year rings at the New York Stock Exchange December 3. Wall Street enters the first trading week of 2010 on a bullish note but the market remains dogged by concerns on the timing of any interest rate hike by the Federal Reserve amid economy recovery(AFP/File/Don Emmert)AFP - Wall Street enters the first trading week of 2010 on a bullish note but the market remains dogged by concerns on the timing of any interest rate hike by the Federal Reserve amid economy recovery.


Lazard ex-banker charged with insider trading (Reuters)

Reuters - U.S. prosecutors filed criminal charges against a former Lazard Freres banker on Wednesday for alleged insider trading that earned him and others $500,000 in illegal profits.

Wall Street awaits Santa Claus, keeps eye on Fed (AFP)

This December 2002 file photo shows a trader on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange wearing a Santa Claus hat. Some on Wall Street believe a Santa Claus rally will deliver more gains in the final weeks of the year, while others are playing it cautious until an upcoming Federal Reserve meeting is over.(AFP/Henny Ray Abrams)AFP - Some on Wall Street believe a Santa Claus rally will deliver more gains in the final weeks of the year, while others are playing it cautious until an upcoming Federal Reserve meeting is over.


How to Pick a Stock-Market Winner Investment in 2010 (Time.com)

Time.com - Mutual funds that beat the stock market in 2009 are likely to be investor favorites for 2010. But a new report says investors should beware of 2009 stars

Wall Street heads for 2009 home stretch with new confidence (AFP)

Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange November 2009 in New York City. Wall Street heads into the final stretch of 2009 with fresh confidence that the worst of the economic crisis is over, setting up a positive environment for the market heading into 2010.(AFP/Getty Images/File/Mario Tama)AFP - Wall Street heads into the final stretch of 2009 with fresh confidence that the worst of the economic crisis is over, setting up a positive environment for the market heading into 2010.


Wall Street stocks drop on Dubai debt crisis (AFP)

Picture taken on June 2009 shows the Burj Dubai tower (R) and the skyline of other multi-storey buildings in Dubai. US stocks dived Friday as investors confronted the fallout from Dubai's debt problems that have rocked global markets.(AFP/File/Oliver Lang)AFP - US stocks dropped in an abbreviated session Friday on concerns that Dubai's debt crisis could stall the global economic recovery from recession.


US stocks tumble on Dubai debt troubles (AFP)

Picture taken on June 2009 shows the Burj Dubai tower (R) and the skyline of other multi-storey buildings in Dubai. US stocks dived Friday as investors confronted the fallout from Dubai's debt problems that have rocked global markets.(AFP/File/Oliver Lang)AFP - US stocks tumbled Friday as investors faced the fallout from Dubai's debt problems that have rocked global markets and stoked fears of a second wave of financial crisis.


Housing data in focus as Wall Street rally pauses (AFP)

A trader works on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange moments before the closing bell on November 5 in New York City. Key housing sector data may provide direction for Wall Street in the coming week as the market looks for confirmation of economic recovery and girds for the year-end holiday period.(AFP/Getty Images/File/Spencer Platt)AFP - Key housing sector data may provide direction for Wall Street in the coming week as the market looks for confirmation of economic recovery and girds for the year-end holiday period.


SEC files charges over “green” Ponzi scheme (Reuters)

Reuters - The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission charged four individuals and two companies with running a $30 million Ponzi scheme that targeted elderly investors and people nearing retirement who were seeking environmentally friendly investments.