Dow Up 70 on Mixed Earnings

Apple, eBay do well in first quarter; UPS, SunTrust banks post losses

By Nick McMaster, Newser Staff

Posted Apr 23, 2009 3:16 PM CDT

(Newser) – Stocks gained today amid mixed earnings news, the Wall Street Journal reports. Market volatility has dropped, with neither of the past two sessions seeing any big moves. Apple, eBay, Coach and Radio Shack beat expectations, while UPS, SunTrust Banks and Fifth Third Bancorp saw losses.... Read full story »

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