Investors have been betting on a Greek austerity deal all week, and now that it’s finally here, they’re breathing a sigh of relief. U.S. stocks closed modestly higher Thursday following a morning of choppy trading.
Business and financial news – CNNMoney.com

deal, GREEK, Investors., stocks, stride, take

U.S. stocks are poised for a higher open Tuesday, after European Union leaders agreed to strengthen a financial firewall and sign a fiscal pact.
Business and financial news – CNNMoney.com

Europe, Investors., watch

U.S. investors were unwilling to place any big bets early Friday, as key Greek debt talks remain unresolved.
Business and financial news – CNNMoney.com

Investors., sidelines, stocks

U.S. stocks were headed for a modestly higher open Wednesday, following reports that the International Monetary Fund may boost its bailout fund to contain Europe’s debt crisis.
Business and financial news – CNNMoney.com

edge, Investors.

Investing experts may be predicting a modest rise for stocks in 2012, but it will be far from smooth sailing.
Business and financial news – CNNMoney.com

Europe, Huge, Investors., Neck, pain, still

U.S. stocks set to open higher, ahead of economic reports on personal spending and income, as well as more housing data.
Business and financial news – CNNMoney.com

holidays, Investors., pack, stocks

Today, essentially two global economies exist side by side. The U.S. and its advanced peers continue to struggle with high unemployment, idle capacity, depressed housing markets, and anemic growth. Credit remains tight in much of the developed world, despite historically low interest rates. Debt-laden European nations pose heightened risk for anyone exposed to their banking system. (See: Corzine, MF Global, Inglorious End of.) By contrast, the global financial crisis has “left no lasting wounds” on China, India, Brazil, and other emerging economies, according to a recent IMF report.
Business and financial news – CNNMoney.com

Global, Investors., spots

U.S. stocks were trending toward a lower open Wednesday after the Federal Reserve said it would not be taking action to counter Europe’s debt crisis.
Business and financial news – CNNMoney.com

hold, Investors.

The Federal Reserve is essentially asking big Wall Street banks to estimate how much they will lose in case a plague of locusts descend on Europe and the United States.
Business and financial news – CNNMoney.com

Buzz, Investors., little, thankful

The congressional debt committee’s failure likely won’t be a disaster for the markets or the economy. But it is a warning signal to both.
Business and financial news – CNNMoney.com

FLAG, Investors.