US stock markets
The US markets can offer access to blue-chip stocks in sectors such as technology where the UK can be lacking. The best-known US indices are the S&P 500, and the Dow Jones Industrial Average.
Recent articles
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(06 February 12)
When Glencore floated its shares on the stock market last year, it marked a top in the commodities market. So could its merger with Xstrata do the same again? David Stevenson investigates, and picks two ways to cash in on falling commodity prices.
(01 February 12)
Matthew Partridge explains how this year's American presidential election will affect the economy and the stock market, and picks the best ways to profit - whoever wins.
(01 February 12)
Despite the depressed state of the global economy, stock markets have been rising strongly since October. Dominic Frisby looks at what's driving the rally, and how long it is likely to last.