A New Front for Defense Contractors

Whatever the outcome of the November Presidential contest, industry players could face some significant changes. Here's what to expect

Flagging Sales Abroad

Slowing overseas growth and a firming dollar will challenge foreign sales for S&P 500 companies

Stocks End Week With a Rally

Bernanke's dovish tone on inflation signaled that the Fed won't be hiking rates. Speculation swirled about a possible buyout of Lehman Brothers

Obama, McCain, and the Stock Market

Beyond the campaign rhetoric and party platforms, how could the 2008 Presidential race affect equity investors? Here's what the experts think

Analyst Actions: Gap, Nordson, Verigy

Movers: Lehman, Alpharma, Google, Intuit, Gap, Pacific Sunwear

Stocks in the news on Friday

S&P Picks and Pans: Lehman, Google, Intuit, LDK Solar, Bebe Stores

Analysts' opinions on stocks in the news Friday