Most U.S. stocks ended the week with losses, but the Dow Jones Industrial Average notched a small rise for the period thanks to gains on Friday in health care stocks and consumer-related shares. Tech shares were the biggest losers on the week.

There have been some further signs from the Fed that the credit crunch is rapidly coming to an end.

Corporations selliing more debt, taking advantage of low rates to make acquisitions and buyback stock, sending yet another signal that credit markets are returning to normal.

It’s somehow fitting that as traders focus their sights on November, our political leaders are focusing on compensation reform.

Space agency successfully test-fires new rocket that will help replace space shuttles.