Stocks Down On Freddie Mac's Weakness - U.S. Commentary []

Stocks Down On Freddie Mac's Weakness - U.S. Commentary []
After opening Tuesday's session with notable gains, stocks have moved to the downside in afternoon trading, largely on poor quarterly results out of Freddie Mac (FRE).

Stocks Once Again Showing A Lack Of Direction - U.S. Commentary []
With traders continuing to express some uncertainty about the outlook for the markets, stocks are once again showing a lack of direction in morning trading on Friday. The major averages have been bouncing back and forth across the unchanged line.

European Markets Rise, Led By Banks, Miners - European Commentary []
The European markets rose on Friday, as banking stocks gained on investor speculation that the recent sell-off in the sector may be overdone and mining stocks surged up on rising metal prices and hopes of further consolidation in the sector.