Revenue growth steps into spotlight as sign of health

Article Abstract:

Stock indexes have posted loses in the 3rd qtr 2000 as investors become more wary of the results of a slowing economy. The Standard and Poor's 500 ended the quarter with a 1.2% loss while the Nasdaq composited ended with a 7.4% slide. Companies with poor earnings estimates have likewise suffered from dropping stock prices. Apple Computer dropped 52% after it announced that it would scale back future earnings estimates as a result of weak back-to-school sales.

Securities and Commodity Exchanges, Market information - general, Securities Exchanges

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Sell-off tempers stocks' celebratory rise

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The Federal Reserve's decision not to raise interest rates has resulted in a rise in stock prices. However, the rally was short lived as it fizzled near the close due to concerns that interest rates are still bound for a raise. The Federal Reserve has left the impression that it could raise interest rates in Aug 2000 which casts a cloud of uncertainty over the stock market for two months beginning Jul 2000.

Common Stocks

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Many wonder if rally's sustainable; past months have seen markets rise, only to slide

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he Dow Jones has rallied 13% in May, 2003, compared to March, 2003. The debate is whether this is the end of the advance or whether the market will continue to rise.

Analysis, Evaluation, Stocks, United States economic conditions

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