First Commonwealth
The Fiscal Cliff Is Looming
KDKA-AM’s Larry and John talk to First Commonwealth’s Rick Applegate about what the Fiscal Cliff is and why you should be concerned.
First Commonwealth Athlete of the Week: Austin Miele, Mars
It’s rather fitting Miele’s team is called the Planets, because for at least one playoff round he was in his own little world.
First Commonwealth Athlete of the Week: Christian Brumbaugh, South Fayette
This week’s First Commonwealth Athlete of the Week is Christian Brumbaugh, a senior quarterback for the South Fayette football team. What is the best way to follow one of the finest seasons, team and individual, […]
First Commonwealth Athlete of the Week: Dakota Conwell, Upper St. Clair
This week’s First Commonwealth Athlete of the Week is Dakota Conwell, a junior quarterback/linebacker for the Upper St. Clair football team. Conwell has emerged as one of the most impressive athletes in Class AAAA this […]
First Commonwealth Athlete of the Week: Delrece Williams, Steel Valley
This week’s First Commonwealth Athlete of the Week is Delrece Williams, a senior tailback for the Steel Valley football team. For anyone who wondered if he had any more gas left in the tank after […]
First Commonwealth Athlete of the Week: Rushel Shell, Hopewell
This week’s First Commonwealth Athlete of the Week is Rushel Shell, a junior tailback for the Hopewell football team. Although he and the rest of the Vikings are still a long way from the coveted […]
Investors Look To a New Week
A new week will hopefully bring better times after a bad Friday. First Commonwealth’s Rick Applegate has the details.
Fog Over Wall St
Spending and income are soft, and that makes a murky economic picture for investors. First Commonwealth’s Rick Applegate explains…
July Was Hot for Wall St- Could August Get Hotter?
Wall St had one of its best July’s ever, so what does August hold for the markets? First Commonwealth’s Rick Applegate has the details…
Consumer Index Brings Wall St Down to Earth
July’s consumer confidence numbers brought Wall Street’s uptick in check. First Commonwealth’s Rick Applegate explains.
Inflated Housing Numbers Deflates Wall St
It turns out that the better then expected housing numbers wasn’t what it seemed- a previous May drop made June’s rise seem bigger then it was. First Commonwealth’s Rick Applegate explains what that did to […]
Will Good Week Extend to Monday?
Solid gains and earnings and bank stress test resutls bolstered Wall St last week. First Commonwealth’s Rick Applegate looks at the indicators for Monday.
Earnings Report Season is On
Alcoa released their earnings reports yesterday, and looks to set the pace for Wall St. First Commonwealth’s Rick Applegate has more…
Earnings Reports Start with Alcoa
Alcoa will be reporting first on how they’re doing, but investors aren’t confident in most companies’ earnings. First Commonwealth’s Rick Applegate explains…
Wall St Finally Gets a Win
The losing streak has finally eneded on Wall St. First Commonwealth’s Rick Applegate has the details.













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