Skip to: Content
Skip to: Site Navigation
Skip to: Search
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 25, 2009
| Subscribe to Newser's RSS feeds RSS | Follow Newser on Twitter Twitter

NEWS ABOUT: stock market

stock market stories: 550 news summaries

41 - 60 of 550 Stories | << Prev 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 ... 28 Next >>

Switch to grid view »

MARKETS

 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 »

MORE ABOUT:
stock market • NASDAQ • New York Stock Exchange • Dow Jones • consumer goods • S&P 500 • housing sector • retail sector

MARKETS

 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 »

MORE ABOUT:
stock market • NASDAQ • New York Stock Exchange • Federal Reserve • Dow Jones • tech stocks • S&P 500 • interest rates

 Buffett: Economy Still 
 in 'Shambles' 

It'll take a while to 'wring out excesses'

Jun 24, 09 2:32 PM CDT
(Newser) - The US economy is still in “shambles” even though the crisis in the financial system has abated, Warren Buffett told CNBC today. “It takes a while,” the investor said. “There were a lot of excesses to be wrung out and that process is still underway.”... More »

MORE ABOUT:
stock market • Warren Buffett • recession • US economy • financial crisis

MARKET Open

 Stocks Sink 
 on World Bank Report 


Jun 22, 09 9:04 AM CDT
(Newser) - Stocks tumbled this morning after the release of a grim forecast by the World Bank. The Dow tumbled about 100 points, while the Nasdaq and S&P each dropped 1.6%. The World Bank predicted the economy would shrink 2.9% this year, a big downward revision from its previous... More »

MORE ABOUT:
stock market • World Bank • Dow Jones • Nasdaq • energy markets • S&P 500 • oil prices

MARKETS

 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 »

MORE ABOUT:
stock market • NASDAQ • New York Stock Exchange • Dow Jones • health care industry • health care reform • financial sector • S&P 500 • Obama administration • President Obama

MARKETS

 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 »

MORE ABOUT:
stock market • NASDAQ • Dow Jones • financial sector • S&P 500 • bank regulation • oil prices • Obama administration • President Obama

MARKET Open

 Manufacturing Data Kill Stocks 


Jun 15, 09 8:48 AM CDT
(Newser) - Stocks plunged at the open today, after an ugly New York manufacturing report, the Wall Street Journal reports. The Dow sunk 120 points, while the Nasdaq and S&P lost 1.5% and 1.4% respectively. The New York Fed’s manufacturing survey dropped to -9.41 from -4.... More »

MORE ABOUT:
stock market • Dow Jones • Nasdaq • S&P 500 • manufacturing index

MARKETS

 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 »

MORE ABOUT:
stock market • NASDAQ • New York Stock Exchange • Dow Jones • Treasury Department • US dollar • S&P 500 • technology companies

MARKETS

 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 »

MORE ABOUT:
stock market • NASDAQ • New York Stock Exchange • Dow Jones • financial markets • recession • Treasury Department • S&P 500 • Treasury note • economic recovery

MARKETS

 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 »

MORE ABOUT:
stock market • NASDAQ • New York Stock Exchange • Dow Jones • auction • Treasury Department • S&P 500 • Treasury note

Market Open

 Stocks, Oil Jump Together 


Jun 10, 09 8:49 AM CDT
(Newser) - Stocks jumped at the open today, with the Dow up 61 points, the Nasdaq adding 0.5%, and the S&P gaining 0.7%, powered by strong moves in its energy and basic materials sectors. That was due in part to the surge in fuel prices, with oil clearing $71... More »

MORE ABOUT:
stock market • Exxon • Chevron • Dow Jones • ExxonMobil • Nasdaq • Caterpillar • commodities • S&P 500 • Exxon Mobil • oil prices

MARKET open

 Stocks Flat Ahead of TARP News 


Jun 9, 09 9:01 AM CDT
(Newser) - Stocks barely moved at today's open as traders awaited details on which banks would get approval to repay TARP funds, the Wall Street Journal reports. The Dow climbed less than 20 points; Procter & Gamble fell 1.4% after announcing its succession plans. The Nasdaq rose 0.6% and... More »

MORE ABOUT:
stock market • Dow Jones • Nasdaq • Texas Instruments • S&P 500 • Procter & Gamble • TARP • Treasury note

MARKETS

 Banks Rally Late; Dow Up 1 


Jun 8, 09 3:10 PM CDT
(Newser) - The market was level today as financials awaited notice of which companies would be allowed to pay back TARP funds, the Wall Street Journal reports. The good news contrasted with a drop-off in commodities and a poor performance by Apple, which announced new iPhones, laptops, and operating systems. The Dow... More »

MORE ABOUT:
stock market • NASDAQ • iPhone • New York Stock Exchange • Dow Jones • Apple • financial markets • S&P 500 • TARP

MARKET Open

 Stocks Drop as Yields Rise 


Jun 8, 09 8:58 AM CDT
(Newser) - Stocks sunk at the open today, as traders demanded and got higher yields on government debt. The Dow tumbled 73% points, while the Nasdaq fell 1%, the S&P dropped 0.8%, and commodities retreated. The yield on 10-year Treasury notes, by contrast, moved up to 3.85%. Apple, meanwhile,... More »

MORE ABOUT:
stock market • Apple

MARKET Open

 Stocks Jump on Job Report 


Jun 5, 09 8:46 AM CDT
(Newser) - Stocks jumped out of the gate this morning after a better-than-expected job report. The Dow rose 76 points, while the S&P and Nasdaq added 0.9% and 0.8%, respectively. The US lost 345,000 jobs in May, a far cry from the 525,000 economists had predicted. Citigroup... More »

MORE ABOUT:
stock market • Wall Street

MARKETS

 Dow Up 75 on Jobless Data 


Jun 4, 09 3:11 PM CDT
(Newser) - Markets edged up today on good unemployment claims and productivity data, the Wall Street Journal reports. But traders appear to be holding out for tomorrow’s employment report, and the rising price of oil continues to worry. “We have to hope it doesn't go to $80,” one... More »

MORE ABOUT:
stock market • NASDAQ • New York Stock Exchange • Dow Jones • unemployment • productivity • S&P 500 • oil prices

MARKET Open

 Stocks Up on Positive Job Data 


Jun 4, 09 8:49 AM CDT
(Newser) - Stocks inched higher this morning as investors chewed on retailer and jobs data. The Dow added 17 points while the Nasdaq and S&P rose 9.03 and 3.17 points respectively. Jobless claims took a rare step in the right direction last week, with ongoing claims dropping for the... More »

MORE ABOUT:
stock market • Costco • Dow Jones • unemployment • Nasdaq • jobless claims • S&P 500 • Limited

MARKETS

 US Oil Surplus Puts Dow Off 65  


Jun 3, 09 3:12 PM CDT
(Newser) - Reports of greater-than-expected US oil reserves sent crude prices and markets tumbling today, the Wall Street Journal notes. The manufacturing sector fell, and the Dow’s energy component was off 4.1%. “People are looking at the inventory report today as a really good chance to take some money... More »

MORE ABOUT:
stock market • NASDAQ • New York Stock Exchange • Dow Jones • energy industry • manufacturing • S&P 500 • oil prices

MARKETS

 Dow Adds 19 on Housing News 


Jun 2, 09 3:14 PM CDT
(Newser) - Good news from the housing sector outweighed bank troubles today for Wall Street, the Journal reports. Manufacturer Alcoa tacked on 6%, and a housing-industry group said sales in April made the biggest jump in 8 years. Financials fell after more banks announced plans to pay back TARP loans through stock... More »

MORE ABOUT:
stock market • NASDAQ • New York Stock Exchange • Dow Jones • Alcoa • financial sector • S&P 500 • Dow Industrial • housing sector

MARKET Open

 Stocks Flat After Big Rally 


Jun 2, 09 8:52 AM CDT
(Newser) - Stocks were essentially flat at today's open on the heels of yesterday’s huge rally. The Dow inched down 15 points, while the Nasdaq and S&P fell 0.5% and 0.3%, respectively. Commodity prices were backing off, though oil still hovered around $68 a barrel. Financials were mixed,... More »

MORE ABOUT:
oil • stock market • Barclays • Dow Jones • Abu Dhabi • Nasdaq • S&P 500

41 - 60 of 550 Stories | << Prev 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 ... 28 Next >>


from our news partners