Trading Markets

Stocks Rise on Bernanke, Bush Comments

Stocks surged on Friday, boosted by Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke’s comments that the Fed was ready and willing to use all available resources to keep the economy healthy.

Tech Stocks Continue to Rise

Technology stocks are showing strength today, with the NASDAQ adding to yesterday’s gains, while the Dow & S&P 500 fluctuate either side of the unchanged line.