The U.S. markets are closed today in honor and memory of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.
The week ahead is light on economic data but earnings season is once again here. Corporate earnings and outlook are very important as strong earnings can pull money out of the fixed income sector to fund an equities rally. However, weak earnings can cause a flight to safety where market participants sell riskier stocks and move the cash into the safety of treasuries and bonds.

The key data...

The new 2010 year got off to a shaky start, I am referencing the quake in Haiti, prayers for the people of Haiti and aid to come soon. I believe this to be the start of another to follow, I have a feeling it will be California. I am not saying this to be cruel or negative, after all, my family and I are moving back to California in April. It's just a strong feeling I have. So, if I say this, why am I moving back there, because we love it there and are willing to take the chance. But will take very...

In 2010 :
Lo : 33 °
Hi : 55 °
Rainfall : 0.91 " : Rain fell during the 3 - 11 p.m. hours.

In 2009 :
Lo : 4 °
Hi : 20 ° ** Record Coolest
Rainfall : 0.00 ”

In 2008 :
Lo : 27 °
Hi : 41 °
Rainfall : 0.11 "

In 2007 :
Lo : 23 °
Hi : 30 °
Rainfall : 0.00 "

In 2006 :
Lo : 47 °
Hi : 63 °
Rainfall : 0.82 ”

In 2005 :
Lo : 19 °
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A few things that insurance agents take into consideration when evaluating the home are-the age of the home, style of roof(hip roof is best), how close the home is to a natural body of water or fire hydrant, how the roof is tied on, if the home has hurricane shutters or impact resistant glass, if the home has a Miami-Dade rated garage door, if the home is frame or block. These are just a few of the criteria they use to give an insurance quote. There are more but these are some of the biggies. ...

Hi I'm transfering to Charlotte NC this summer for my job
I'm going to be renting at first I would like to spend about $400-$600

My company is located in the southern part of Charlotte.

Could someone please let me know the safe places to live.