US stocks end week lower after five days of gainsSeptember 11th, 2009 NEW YORK - US stocks edged lower Friday after five straight days of gains, signalling some lingering concerns about the economy among investors despite upbeat consumer confidence figures. An index by the University of Michigan and Reuters found consumer confidence climbed to 70.2 in September from 65.7 in August, beating analysts' expectations.
Stock trade flat in early going after five-day rally; FedEx raises first-quarter forecastSeptember 11th, 2009 Stocks trade flat after 5 days of gainsNEW YORK — Stocks are little changed Friday as investors hold back from making big moves after a five-day rally. Many traders are still expecting a pullback in the market after the extended period of gains, but some upbeat corporate news was drawing in buyers.
Gains in financials help stocks erase early losses and move higherAugust 27th, 2009 Stocks reverse early losses, edge higherNEW YORK — The stock market is clinging to its recent rally, overcoming early losses and moving slightly higher. The Dow Jones industrial average extended its gains into an eighth day, rising about 50 points in afternoon trading, after earlier giving up as much as 84 points.
Stocks put brakes on recent rally, mostly falling after GDP and weekly unemployment reportsAugust 27th, 2009 Stocks mostly fall after GDP data; financials riseNEW YORK — Investors are putting the brakes on the market's recent rally despite more signs that the economy might be stabilizing. Stocks mostly fell Thursday, but were off their lows at midday, after a seven-day winning streak sent the Dow Jones industrials to another high for 2009 the day before.
Stocks pull off earlier highs as financials retreat, investors take some profits ahead of dataAugust 24th, 2009 Stocks pull off earlier highs, financials retreatNEW YORK — Investors slowed their hectic buying of stocks Monday, leaving the major indexes little changed after a four-day advance. Stocks pulled back from early highs as financials, which have been surging lately, retreated.
Stocks pause after 4 days of gains as investors take some profits ahead of dataAugust 24th, 2009 Stocks pause from recent gains, financials retreatNEW YORK — Investors slowed their hectic buying of stocks Monday, leaving the major indexes little changed after a four-day advance. Stocks pulled back from early highs as financials, which have been surging lately, retreated.
Airline stocks rise on gains in broader market, dip in oil pricesAugust 20th, 2009 Sector Snap: Airline stocks riseNEW YORK — Shares of the largest U.S. airlines rose on Thursday as investors grabbed at signs that the economy might be improving.
Treasury prices move modestly higher for 4th time in 5 days amid ongoing economic concernsAugust 19th, 2009 Treasury prices post modest gainsNEW YORK — Treasury prices rose modestly Wednesday as investors remain skittish about the speed and strength of an economic recovery. Prices for long-term Treasury bonds advanced for the fourth time in five days, lifted by investors seeking safety in government debt amid concerns about consumers' unwillingness to spend and the possibility that their hesitance will delay a recovery.
Stocks hold on to gains as Federal Reserve, slightly more upbeat, sees economy 'leveling out'August 12th, 2009 Stocks hold gains as Fed ups view of economyNEW YORK — A more upbeat Federal Reserve reassured investors that they've been making the right bets. Stocks held on to their sharp gains Wednesday after the Fed, ending a two-day policy meeting, issued a more optimistic view of the economy and said it appears to be "leveling out." That was a significant change from the central bank's June assessment that the economy was shrinking at a slower pace.
Stocks edge higher as investors' appetite for risk improves; financials, materials upJuly 9th, 2009 Gains in financials, material stocks lift marketNEW YORK — Investors are finding some appetite for risk after a jittery week. Stocks edged higher Thursday as investors put money into banking and industrial stocks as well as commodities.
Stocks edge higher as investors' appetite for risk improves; financials, technology gainJuly 9th, 2009 Gains in financials, technology stocks lift marketNEW YORK — Investors are finding some appetite for risk after a jittery week. Stocks edged higher Thursday, with all the major indexes rising in the single digits.
Stocks end mixed as lower oil weighs on commodities; technology stocks slide after rallyJune 12th, 2009 Stocks end mixed as commodity, tech stocks retreatNEW YORK — The stock market's rally is on hold and it's not clear what might get it moving again. Stock indicators barely budged this week after big gains in the prior week.
US stocks mixed: Energy shares up, financials downMay 13th, 2009 NEW YORK - US stocks were mixed Tuesday, led higher by energy and pharmaceutical shares but weighed down by the financial and carmaking sectors. Crude oil hit $60 per barrel for the first time in six months Tuesday in New York trading, though it closed at $58.50, fuelling Chevron Corp and Exxon Mobil Co stock gains.
Gold prices retreat, fall back below $900 as dollar gains ground, stocks stage early rallyApril 30th, 2009 Gold falls as stocks stage early rallyNEW YORK — Gold prices inched back below $900 an ounce on Thursday, falling as the dollar advanced against other major currencies and stocks staged an early rally. Other commodities, like oil and grain futures, finished higher.
Markets book smart gains, Sensex up 193 pointsApril 1st, 2009 MUMBAI - Indian equities markets closed higher Wednesday after being in the red for a major part of the day as investors bought lower valued realty, IT and oil and gas stocks. A key index closed almost 2 percent higher than its previous close, with gains being seen across a number of stocks and sectors.
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