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  • April 2008

    • Stocks Post Small Gains Again

      Wall Street Journal  |  Apr 3, 08 3:41 PM CDT

      Stocks Post Small Gains Again

      (Newser) - The markets finished with modest gains for the second consecutive session today. Investors, still digesting yesterday's testimony by Fed chief Ben Bernanke, shook off bad news on employment and got a lift from the tech sector. The Dow gained 20.20 points to finish at 12,626.03, the Nasdaq closed up 1.90 to 2,363.30, and the S&P 500 gained 1.78 to finish at 1,369.30. More »

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      stock market  • S&P 500  • Nasdaq  • Dow Jones Industrial Average  • jobless claims

    • Stocks Rocket to Start 2nd Quarter

      Bloomberg  |  Apr 1, 08 3:51 PM CDT

      Stocks Rocket to Start 2nd Quarter

      (Newser) - The Dow leapt almost 400 points today, the best kickoff to a second quarter since 1938. Lehman Brothers and UBS announced plans to raise capital, cheering investors and convincing many that big banks can work through the credit crisis, Bloomberg reports. The Dow ended up 391.47 at 12,654.36, the Nasdaq 83.65 at 2,362.75, and the S&P 500 47.48 at 1,370.18. More »

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      stock market  • S&P 500  • Nasdaq  • Dow Jones Industrial Average  • Lehman Brothers  • UBS

  • March 2008

    • Stocks Fall on Consumer Data

      Bloomberg  |  Mar 28, 08 3:47 PM CDT

      Stocks Fall on Consumer Data

      (Newser) - Stocks erased morning gains on poor consumer spending news to wrap up today's session in negative territory. The Dow and the S&P 500 racked up weekly losses of 1.2% and 1.1%, Bloomberg reports. The Dow fell 86.38 today to close at 12,216.08. The Nasdaq fell 19.65 to 2,261.18, and the S&P 500 fell 10.54 to 1,315.22. More »

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      S&P 500  • Nasdaq  • Dow Jones Industrial Average  • New York Stock Exchange  • Commerce Department  • Macy's  • JCPenney

    • Why Close the Markets Today?

      Bloomberg  |  Mar 21, 08 3:10 PM CDT

      Why Close the Markets Today?

      (Newser) - The Big Board is closed today—but the reason is open to some debate, Bloomberg reports. The last time the markets opened on Good Friday was 101 years ago, when they saw one of two huge crashes that made up the Panic of 1907. Fear of repeating that catastrophe may be what keeps traders home, but it may also be the lasting influence of Irish Catholic execs. More »

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      S&P 500  • Nasdaq  • Dow Jones Industrial Average  • New York Stock Exchange  • financial markets  • superstition  • Good Friday

    • Dow Jumps 261, Ends Week Up

      Wall Street Journal  |  Mar 20, 08 3:54 PM CDT

      Dow Jumps 261, Ends Week Up

      (Newser) - Stocks enjoyed a steady rally today off of surprisingly good manufacturing data and renewed investor confidence in Fannie and Freddie Mae, achieving the first weekly gain in a month, since the market is closed tomorrow, the Wall Street Journal reports. The Dow rose 261.66 points, ending at 12,361.32; the Nasdaq gained 48.15 points to 2,258.11; and the S&P 500 added 31.09 to close at 1,329.51. More »

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      S&P 500  • Nasdaq  • Dow Jones Industrial Average  • Fannie Mae  • Freddie Mac  • Nike  • Philadelphia Federal Reserve

    • Bear Bailout Invites the Bears

      Wall Street Journal  |  Mar 14, 08 3:40 PM CDT

      Bear Bailout Invites the Bears

      (Newser) - News of the Bear Stearns bailout triggered a sell-off today as investors were reminded that the true depth and breadth of current credit problems remains uncertain, the Wall Street Journal reports. Bear Stearns stock closed at 30, down a breathtaking 47.4% on the day. The Dow fell 194.65 to 11,951.09, the Nasdaq 51.12 to  2,212.49, and the S&P 500 27.34 to 1,288.14. More »

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      Federal Reserve  • S&P 500  • Nasdaq  • Dow Jones Industrial Average  • Bear Stearns  • Citigroup  • Bank of America  • AIG  • Countrywide Financial  • American Express  • Federal Reserve Bank of New York

    • Stocks Rally After Big Losses

      MarketWatch  |  Mar 13, 08 4:01 PM CDT

      Stocks Rally After Big Losses

      (Newser) - Stocks rallied in the afternoon to recover big early losses, buoyed by a prediction from Standard & Poors that the end was in sight for banks' subprime writedowns. The Dow—at one point down more than 230 points—finished up 35.5 points to close at 12,145.74, MarketWatch reports. The Nasdaq gained 19.74 points to end at 2,263.61, and the S&P 500 rose 6.7 points to 1,315.47. More »

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      subprime mortgages  • S&P 500  • Nasdaq  • Dow Jones Industrial Average  • writedowns  • Carlyle Group  • Carlyle Capital

    • Feds Outline New, Tougher Credit Rules

      Wall Street Journal  |  Mar 13, 08 6:51 AM CDT

      Feds Outline New, Tougher Credit Rules

      (Newser) - A panel led by Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson is seeking a major overhaul of rules affecting mortgage lenders and a credit market decimated by risky subprime loans and loose oversight, the Wall Street Journal r eports. Among panel recommendations to be released today: Strengthen mortgage lender and broker oversight Establish licensing standards for mortgage brokers More »

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      Federal Reserve  • subprime mortgages  • Dow Jones Industrial Average  • mortgage crisis  • Henry Paulson  • Fannie Mae  • mortgage backed securities  • NYMEX

    • Wow! Dow Climbs 400 Points

      Wall Street Journal  |  Mar 11, 08 3:55 PM CDT

      Wow! Dow Climbs 400 Points

      (Newser) - The Fed's plan to ease the credit crisis sent stocks roaring today; by the closing bell, the Dow was up by more than 400 points. Financials led the way, reports the Wall Street Journal, with massive gains by Citigroup and American Express. The Dow closed up 416.66 at 12,156.81, the Nasdaq up 86.42 at 2,255.76, and the S&P 500 up 47.28 at 1,320.65. More »

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      Federal Reserve  • stock market  • Dow Jones Industrial Average

    • Financials, $108 Oil Sink Stocks

      MarketWatch  |  Mar 10, 08 3:49 PM CDT

      Financials, $108 Oil Sink Stocks

      (Newser) - US stocks fell today for a third consecutive day as fears of recession continued to spread, MarketWatch reports. With Ambac’s revival uncertain and Countrywide facing a possible securities fraud probe, shares of both financial giants plummeted, pressuring the overall market downward. The Dow lost 153.54 to close at 11,740.15, the Nasdaq dropped 43.15 to 2,169.34, and the S&P 500 fell 20.00 to 1,273.37. More »

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      S&P 500  • Nasdaq  • oil price  • oil  • Dow Jones Industrial Average  • Bear Stearns  • commodities  • Countrywide Financial  • Ambac Financial

    • Dow Falls 146, Sinks Below 12K

      MarketWatch  |  Mar 7, 08 4:19 PM CST

      Dow Falls 146, Sinks Below 12K

      (Newser) - The markets seesawed and ultimately saw losses today as news of a bank boost by the Fed couldn't outweigh the Labor Department's grim February jobs report. The Dow lost 146.70, closing at 11,893.69, and the S&P 500 fell 10.97 to 1,293.37. The Nasdaq enjoyed a stronger late rally and closed down 8.01 at 2,212.49. More »

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      Federal Reserve  • S&P 500  • Nasdaq  • Dow Jones Industrial Average  • Labor Department  • Thornburg Mortgage

    • Dow Plummets 214 Points

      MarketWatch  |  Mar 6, 08 3:44 PM CST

      Dow Plummets 214 Points

      (Newser) - The markets fell sharply today as the dollar hit a fresh low against the euro, oil prices hit a fresh high, and more bleak news on the housing front came to light, MarketWatch reports. The Dow plummeted 214.6 points to settle at 12,040.39, its lowest level in 18 months. The Nasdaq fell 52.31 points to 2,220.50, and the S&P 500 dropped 29.36 to 1,304.34. More »

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      S&P 500  • Nasdaq  • oil price  • Dow Jones Industrial Average  • weak dollar  • liquidity  • Carlyle Group  • Thornburg Mortgage

    • Stocks Recover After Big Losses

      MarketWatch  |  Mar 4, 08 3:49 PM CST

      Stocks Recover After Big Losses

      (Newser) - News of an impending bailout for bond insurer Ambac helped the markets recover from steep losses and end today's session down only slightly, MarketWatch reports. Down by 200 points at 2:30, the Dow closed only 45.10 down, ending at 12,213.80. The Nasdaq rose 1.68 to 2,260.28, and the S&P 500 lost 4.59 to close at 1,326.75. More »

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      Federal Reserve  • S&P 500  • Nasdaq  • Dow Jones Industrial Average  • Ben Bernanke  • foreclosure  • New York Stock Exchange  • Ambac

  • February 2008

    • Stocks Tumble on Weak Data

      Bloomberg  |  Feb 28, 08 3:56 PM CST

      Stocks Tumble on Weak Data

      (Newser) - Stocks fell more than they had in a week today amid reports of sluggish economic growth, rising jobless claims, and fears of failing banks, Bloomberg reports. The Dow fell 112.10 points to 12,582.18, the Nasdaq fell 22.21 points to 2,331.57, and the S&P 500 12.34 points to 1,367.68. The government said GDP grew by 0.6% last quarter, below analysts' estimates. More »

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      Federal Reserve  • S&P 500  • Nasdaq  • Dow Jones Industrial Average  • Ben Bernanke  • inflation  • interest rate  • unemployment  • GDP  • bank failure

    • Stocks Surge in Late Comeback

      MarketWatch  |  Feb 22, 08 3:47 PM CST

      Stocks Surge in Late Comeback

      (Newser) - Traders faced heavy losses across the board today until a late rally on news of a possible bailout for a major bond insurer sent prices soaring to gains, MarketWatch reports. The Dow rose 96.72 points to close at 12,381.02, the Nasdaq gained 3.57 points to 2,303.35, and the S&P 500 rose 10.58 points to 1,353.11. More »

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      stock market  • S&P 500  • Nasdaq  • Dow Jones Industrial Average  • Ambac

    • Stocks Bearish on Factory Data

      MarketWatch  |  Feb 21, 08 3:45 PM CST

      Stocks Bearish on Factory Data

      (Newser) - Energy and industrial shares led the markets on a decline that saw all the major indexes fall more than 1%, MarketWatch reports. A drop in oil prices hurt energy stocks, and the Philadelphia Federal Reserve said regional manufacturing had contracted. The Dow fell 142.96 points to 12,284.30, the Nasdaq 27.32 to 2,299.78, and the S&P 500 17.53 to 1,342.53. More »

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      stock market  • S&P 500  • Nasdaq  • Dow Jones Industrial Average  • economic growth  • Philadelphia Federal Reserve

    • Stocks Mixed on Bad Tidings

      MarketWatch  |  Feb 15, 08 3:55 PM CST

      Stocks Mixed on Bad Tidings

      (Newser) - The markets ended a blustery week today with a session of light losses and minor gains on bad economic news from retail and manufacturing, MarketWatch reports. The Dow fell 28.77 to 12,348.21, and the Nasdaq fell 10.74 to 2,321.80. The S&P 500 capitalized on a minor late rally to finish up 1.13, at 1,349.99. More »

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      S&P 500  • Nasdaq  • Dow Jones Industrial Average  • stocks  • Best Buy  • Federal Reserve Bank of New York  • manufacturing index

    • Stocks Sink on Fed Comments

      MarketWatch  |  Feb 14, 08 3:46 PM CST

      Stocks Sink on Fed Comments

      (Newser) - The markets fell today after three days of growth as the Fed warned that continuing credit trouble will restrain the economy and several top brokerage firms saw their earnings estimates reduced, MarketWatch reports. The Dow slid 175.26 points to 12,376.98, the Nasdaq dropped 41.39 to 2,332.54, and the S&P 500 fell 18.35 to 1,348.86. More »

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      US economy  • Federal Reserve  • S&P 500  • Nasdaq  • Dow Jones Industrial Average  • Ben Bernanke  • interest rate

    • Dow Falls as Nasdaq Posts Gains

      MarketWatch  |  Feb 8, 08 3:57 PM CST

      Dow Falls as Nasdaq Posts Gains

      (Newser) - Stocks showed mixed results today, as the Dow rallied and then teetered to a loss off lingering fears of recession. Meanwhile, the Nasdaq posted moderate gains buoyed by strong showings by Amazon, Google, Apple, and Research in Motion, Marketwatch reports. The Nasdaq gained 11.82 to end at 2,304.85; the Dow fell 64.87 to 12,181.32, and the S&P 500 dropped 5.62 to 1,331.29. More »

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      Google  • Apple  • Nasdaq  • Dow Jones Industrial Average  • JPMorgan Chase  • Amazon.com  • Bank of America  • New York Stock Exchange  • Research in Motion

    • Market Plunges 370 Points

      MarketWatch  |  Feb 5, 08 4:12 PM CST

      Market Plunges 370 Points

      (Newser) - The markets fell more today than they had in 11 months in the wake of news that the service industry contracted in January and remarks by the Richmond Fed president on the growing risk of recession, Marketwatch reports. The Dow plummeted 370.03 to 12,265.13, the Nasdaq 73.28 to 2,309.57, and the S&P 500 44.18 to 1,336.62. More »

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      S&P 500  • Nasdaq  • Dow Jones Industrial Average

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