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Operation Twist was Ben Bernanke's latest feeble attempt at reviving a stagnating U.S. economy. It may also be a signal that he wants out of his job.

U.S. markets are getting crushed today on poor economic data out of Europe and China surfaced. Here are three stocks that are really taking it on the chin.

Investors may not like that the Fed continues to keep interest rates near zero. But it seems to be working for the housing market.

In April, the Federal Reserve said it expected the U.S. unemployment rate would dip below 8% this year for the first time since 2009. Today, it backtracked on… Read more

Ben Bernanke and the Fed decided to forgo QE3 in favor of extending 'Operation Twist'. The markets responded with a collective yawn.

A weak earnings report this morning put an untidy bow on what has been a sloppy year for Barnes & Noble (NYSE: BKS).

When it comes to the markets, the U.S. government plays the role of Lenny from "Of Mice and Men."

Facebook (Nasdaq: FB) shares have risen nearly 10% in the last two trading sessions. And that's been good for Zynga (Nasdaq: ZNGA).

Intel (Nasdaq: INTC) and Yamana Gold (NYSE: AUY) each completed sizable acquisitions today. And the deals have given both stocks a nice kick in the pants.