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 Dow Ends Shaky Day Up 76 

Markets continue 7th day of wild variations

Nov 2, 09 3:09 PM CST
(Newser) - Stocks seesawed today as good economic data on industry and the housing sector drove big early gains, which then fell victim to selloffs in the financial sector, the Wall Street Journal reports.
  • The Dow climbed 76.71 points to close at 9,789.44.
  • Nasdaq tacked on 4.
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 Dow Falls 250, 
 Biggest Loss Since April 

Monthly picture shows Dow growth flat

Oct 30, 09 3:15 PM CDT
(Newser) - Stocks tumbled today as flat consumer spending in September deflated investor optimism over yesterday's positive GDP news, the Wall Street Journal reports.
  • The Dow lost 249.85 points to close at 9,712.73.
  • The Nasdaq fell 52.44, closing at 2,045.11.
  • The S&P
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 Dow Hits 10,000 
 for First Time in Year 

Markets propelled by strong earnings from Intel, JPMorgan

Oct 14, 09 12:31 PM CDT
(AP) - The Dow Jones industrial average reached 10,000 today for the first time since Oct. 7, 2008. The milestone, which triggered a whoop from the trading floor, was buoyed by surprisingly strong earnings reports from Intel and JPMorgan. The latter stoked the market's optimism as it handily beat Wall Street's... More »

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 Dow Up 61 After Shaky Day 


Aug 19, 09 3:10 PM CDT
(Newser) - Markets ended higher today after a dismal start, buoyed by an ascendant energy sector, the Wall Street Journal reports. The seesaw comes as no surprise to one strategist: “This market is highly vulnerable to get pushed around right now. That’s a factor of light volume.” The Dow,... More »

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 Dow Off 77 on Consumer Data 


Aug 14, 09 3:19 PM CDT
(Newser) - Stocks dipped today on worse-than-expected information about consumer sentiment, the Wall Street Journal reports. A Reuters index dropped 3 points instead of the anticipated 2-point rise. A downward spiral has been evident since the Fed announced it would not raise interest rates Wednesday. “A day like today has... More »

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 Dow Cools, Still Rises 34


Aug 4, 09 3:17 PM CDT
(Newser) - Yesterday’s rally segued into a regular day today as markets remained mostly flat on mixed economic data, the Wall Street Journal reports. Home sales were up, but incomes down, and an expected report on rising US oil reserves hurt energy stocks. “It's a day of consolidation after... More »

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 Dow Climbs 84, Hits '09 High 


Jul 30, 09 3:11 PM CDT
(Newser) - Good earnings reports and stellar performance by General Electric had markets at 2009 highs for a time today, the Wall Street Journal reports. “We have gotten so close to the S&P 1,000 level, you just sort of sense that unless there’s a horrible GDP number tomorrow,... More »

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 Dow Slips 26 as Oil Prices Fall 


Jul 29, 09 3:13 PM CDT
(Newser) - Markets were off today on plunges in the energy and manufacturing sectors brought on by falling oil prices, the Wall Street Journal reports. A poorly received auction of T-notes also did little to inspire confidence. The world’s largest steelmaker, ArcelorMittal, slipped 7% on a larger than expected loss, and... More »

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 Dow Falls 35 on Energy Fears 


Jul 22, 09 3:13 PM CDT
(Newser) - Markets were off today as falling oil prices put the press on the energy sector and Wall Street took a stern look at the recent rally, the Wall Street Journal reports. Though tech stocks surged, bringing NASDAQ up, oil prices were off and health care concerns tumbled. The financial... More »

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 Tech Rally Sends Dow Up 257  


Jul 15, 09 3:13 PM CDT
(Newser) - The tech sector drove a substantial market rally today led by rosy projections from chipmaker Intel, the Wall Street Journal reports. Other technology stocks followed Intel—up 7.5%—as investors predicted a resurgence of the consumer electronics market. Good news from the Fed and the credit industry also... More »

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 Dow Up 57 on Housing Data 


Jul 1, 09 3:14 PM CDT
(Newser) - Markets were up today on a surging food sector and good data from the manufacturing and housing industries, the Wall Street Journal reports. A key manufacturing activity index jumped from May to June, and an indicator of pending home sales also climbed for the fourth straight month. Amid the... More »

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 Dow Up 173 on Housing, Retail 


Jun 25, 09 3:08 PM CDT
(Newser) - Markets rallied today on positive news from the retail and housing sectors, the Wall Street Journal reports. Major builders saw stocks go up as much as 15%, leading some to predict an end to the crisis in the housing market. In retail, meanwhile, companies such as Bed Bath and... More »

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 Dow Off 23 on Fed Rate News 


Jun 24, 09 3:09 PM CDT
(Newser) - Markets were mixed today as positive economic indicators and surging tech stocks battled with a Fed announcement that interest rates would be held near zero, the Wall Street Journal reports. The Dow lost early momentum, but the Nasdaq flourished. “We’ve basically come through a panic phase,” an... More »

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 Stocks Mixed; Dow Off 16 

Weak gains for Nasdaq, S&P cap week of losses

Jun 19, 09 3:31 PM CDT
(Newser) - Stocks ended mixed for the day and lower for the week, as gains in financials made up for losses in energy spurred by falling oil prices, MarketWatch reports. Bank of American and American Express each rose about 2%, which analysts saw as investors covering short positions. The Dow fell 15.... More »

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 Health Care Nudges Dow Up 58 


Jun 18, 09 3:11 PM CDT
(Newser) - Markets were up today on a strong performance from the volatile financial sector and continued gains for health-care stocks, the Wall Street Journal reports. Investors are confident that President Obama's health reform will be whittled down, leaving room for industry profits. The Dow was up 58.42, to 8,555.... More »

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 Obama Plan Puts Dow Off 7 


Jun 17, 09 3:11 PM CDT
(Newser) - Markets were mixed today as a perky health-care sector was held in check by poor performance in energy stocks and wariness over President Obama’s financial regulatory plan, the Wall Street Journal reports. Oil and commodities prices slipped as investors seemed to gird for a continued lull in consumer activity.... More »

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 Dow Jumps 28, 
 Ends at 2009 High  


Jun 12, 09 3:15 PM CDT
(Newser) - Markets were mixed today, but the Dow closed at its highest end point in 2009 even as tech and material stocks pulled down other indices, the Wall Street Journal reports. The resurgent dollar cut deeply into the commodities sector. A NYSE computer malfunction also temporarily halted trading in some... More »

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 Bond Sales Drive Dow Up 32 


Jun 11, 09 3:16 PM CDT
(Newser) - Markets were up today on a successful sale of 30-year Treasury notes and other indicators of economic recovery, the Wall Street Journal reports. Bank of America saw a 9% upswing after its CEO testified on Capitol Hill. The Dow gained 31.90 to 8,770.92. The S&P rose... More »

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 T-Note Auction Puts Dow Off 24 


Jun 10, 09 3:11 PM CDT
(Newser) - Markets fell today as an auction pushed yields on 10-year Treasury notes higher, the Wall Street Journal reports. A 30-year sale is scheduled for Friday. “Higher interest rates are not good for anyone,” said one broker. “It’s going to kill the refinancing boom.” The Dow... More »

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 Dow Off 1 on TARP Repayment 


Jun 9, 09 3:14 PM CDT
(Newser) - The market was mixed today after the government announced TARP repayment plans, the Wall Street Journal reports. Oil surged past $70 a gallon, and the transport industry saw declines. The Nasdaq rose on hopes that electronics retail is picking up. The Dow was off 1.43 to 8,763.06.... More »

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