The worst week on Wall Street for months

There was no happy ending to a tough week on the U.S. stock market. The downturn continued right from the opening Friday on Wall Street.

Stocks: Profit taking in New York

The U.S. investors followed the trend in Europe and took some of their winnings home after days of sharp rises. The leading index seeped through the day and was in the red by market close.

Investors welcome the Fed's checkbook

The U.S. investors after some indecision decided that the new round of central bank bond purchases provides better prospects for companies.