Asian stock markets rise modestly as investors eye company earnings; oil above $70October 8th, 2009 Asia stocks rise modestly as company earnings eyedHONG KONG — Asian stock markets were modestly higher as investors eyed earnings from major companies for clues about the health of the global economy. The moderate advance came after a mixed finish on Wall Street, where traders were reluctant to place major bets ahead of quarterly reports from U.S.
Stocks mixed in early trading as dollar strengthens; investors await start of earnings seasonOctober 7th, 2009 Stocks mixed in early morning tradingNEW YORK — Stocks were mixed in morning trading Wednesday as investors await the kickoff of earnings season, and as the dollar strengthened. Overseas stock markets were mixed as well.
Stocks modestly lower ahead of upcoming Federal Reserve meeting, retailer earningsAugust 10th, 2009 Stocks modestly lower in early morning tradingNEW YORK —Stocks were trading modestly lower Monday morning as investors look this week to the retail sector and the Federal Reserve for signs of how the economy is faring. Overseas, Asian markets rose amid a positive report on Japanese machinery orders, a key indicator of corporate capital spending.
Stocks fall modestly despite report GDP fell less than expected in 2nd quarterJuly 31st, 2009 Stocks fall modestly in morning tradingNEW YORK — Stocks are falling in the opening moments of trading as investors are brushing off a report showing the nation's economic decline slowed more than expected in the second quarter. European markets were modestly lower Friday as well, after Asian markets posted big gains overnight.
Stocks mixed in morning trading as GDP report shows economy still shrinkingJuly 31st, 2009 Stocks turn mixed after latest GDP readingNEW YORK — Stocks were trading in a narrow range early Friday as a new report showed the nation's economy continued to shrink, but at a smaller pace than expected. European markets were modestly lower as well after Asian markets posted big gains overnight.
Stocks fall as July consumer confidence falls; investors remain cautious about mixed earningsJuly 28th, 2009 Stocks slide as July consumer confidence fallsNEW YORK — Jitters about the economy are putting the stock market rally on hold again. Stocks fell moderately Tuesday after a private research group said consumer confidence fell more than expected in July.
Asia stock markets largely mixed as powerful rally stalls; Tokyo weaker ahead of earningsJuly 28th, 2009 Asia stocks narrowly mixed as earnings eyedHONG KONG — Asian stock markets fluctuated Tuesday, pausing from a powerful two-week rally fueled by optimism about company earnings. Markets were narrowly mixed, with Tokyo's benchmark index weakening after a nine-day winning streak as investors awaited second-quarter results from Japan's Nissan, Sony and mega lender Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group later in the week.
Stocks open slightly lower after mixed earnings; investors await new home sales updateJuly 27th, 2009 Stocks slip at open amid mixed earningsNEW YORK — Stocks are slightly lower in early trading Monday amid a handful of mixed earnings reports. RadioShack Corp., like many other companies, said its second-quarter earnings rose as it cut costs.
Stocks extend recent gains after latest earnings, mixed report on jobs marketJuly 23rd, 2009 Stocks slightly higher amid latest earningsNEW YORK — Stocks moved slightly higher in early trading Thursday as the latest earnings reports helped the market extend its recent gains. The day's earnings news was generally positive.
Stocks modestly higher ahead of earnings rush; financials get lift from analyst upgradeJuly 13th, 2009 Stocks rise modestly ahead of busy earnings weekNEW YORK — Stocks traded modestly higher Monday morning as investors were cautiously optimistic ahead of earnings reports this week, including key readings from the banking sector. Investors had been cautious as they prepare for earnings reports this week, including from some of the nation's largest financial firms.
Stocks open modestly higher ahead of Alcoa earnings; world markets mixedJuly 8th, 2009 Stocks modestly higher ahead of Alcoa reportNEW YORK — Stocks are modestly higher in early trading Wednesday as investors wait for aluminum maker Alcoa Inc. to provide some guidance about the economy.
Stocks begin holiday-shortened week in positive territory, investors await week's key dataJune 29th, 2009 Stocks open higher ahead of week's key dataNEW YORK — Investors are beginning a holiday-shortened week on a positive note. Stocks are slightly higher in early trading Monday, following mixed moves in overseas markets.
How the Dow Jones industrials and other major stock indexes fared in Wednesday's tradingJune 3rd, 2009 How the major stock indexes fared on WednesdayInvestors waiting for earnings reports to start rolling in held to modest moves after a two-day spike in stocks. Stocks ended narrowly mixed Wednesday as financial and energy stocks rose, while industrial, material and technology stocks fell.
Stocks adance modestly as investors look to hold gains, await data on pending home salesJune 2nd, 2009 Wall Street rises modestly a day after surgeNEW YORK — Investors are gently adding to their gains a day after rushing into the stock market. Stocks rose modestly early Tuesday as investors showed optimism but also a little caution after Monday's huge gains that followed a series of upbeat economic readings.
Stocks fall in early trading as Morgan Stanley results fall short of expectationsApril 22nd, 2009 Lackluster earnings reports send Wall Street lowerNEW YORK — Investors unnerved by mixed news from corporate earnings reports sent stocks lower in early trading Wednesday. Morgan Stanley reported a wider-than-expected loss for the first quarter and reduced its dividend.
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