Investment Updates
Stocks Surge 2% Friday But Why Are They So Volatile Lately?
Published Friday, February 12, 2016 at: 7:00 AM EST
The Standard & Poor's 500 gained 2% on Friday, a big and much-welcomed surge after losses all week. The big gain was widely attributed to a jump in oil prices.
"A surge in oil prices helped put investors in a buying mood early on," the Associated Press reported Friday evening.
The sudden correlation of stocks and oil prices is remarkable for revealing just how irrational and emotional the stock market can be.
This article was written by a professional financial journalist for Advisor Products and is not intended as legal or investment advice.
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