Financial stocks banks, brokers, asset managers led the stock market down earlier this year, and almost left the stage as many shares sank into single digits. In recent weeks, however, the group has reversed course, rallying strongly, and even led the market to a robust gain on Monday, with the Dow rising 235 points.
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O’Shea gives Man Utd slender advantage
Manchester United will carry a slim 1-0 lead into their second leg of their all-English Champions League semifinal against Arsenal. A John O’Shea goal after 18 minutes was all the defending champions had to show despite dominating Wednesday’s first leg at Old Trafford. But the manner of their performance will encourage them to believe they can book a place in the final in Rome on May 27 and remain on course to repeat their feat of last season in winning the Champions League and English Premier League
2 dead after twister hits Arkansas town
A tornado ripped through Mena, Arkansas, on Thursday, killing at least two people and damaging more than 100 homes, authorities said. Ferguson, who has won the Champions League twice with Manchester United, also revealed how he craves more European success and feels that United have not won all that they could have during his more than two-decade reign at Old Trafford
Michael Phelps’ mom: My son has great values
Debbie Phelps, the mother of swimming star Michael Phelps, who won a record eight gold medals in Beijing, is the author of a new memoir, "A Mother For All Seasons." Ferguson, who has won the Champions League twice with Manchester United, also revealed how he craves more European success and feels that United have not won all that they could have during his more than two-decade reign at Old Trafford. Asked who he thought would be his successor at United, Ferguson said: “I don’t know what the club thinks about who the next manager is going to be but hopefully it’s not for another two or three years because I intend to stay on as long as I can.” Ferguson, who is 67, also said he wanted to win “a couple more European trophies” before he quits. What do you think about Alex Ferguson’s comments Have your say
Ferguson: No plans to quit Manchester United
Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson has no immediate plans to retire and intends to remain in charge of the European and English champions "as long as he can," he told CNN in an exclusive interview. Ferguson, who has won the Champions League twice with Manchester United, also revealed how he craves more European success and feels that United have not won all that they could have during his more than two-decade reign at Old Trafford