Jobs, prices data flag hurdles for economy

Thursday, March 17th, 2011

The number of U.S. workers filing new applications for unemployment insurance unexpectedly surged last week, while producer prices increased sharply in January, raising potential hurdles for the economic recovery.

Radian Leads Mortgage Insurer Rally on First Profitable Quarter Since 2009

Sunday, March 13th, 2011

Radian Group Inc. rose the most in seven months in New York trading, leading a mortgage insurer rally after posting its first profit in five quarters as claims costs fell.