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  • July 2008

    • Markets Surge on Oil, Financials

      newser  |  Wall Street Journal  |  Jul 16, 08 3:27 PM CDT

      Markets Surge on Oil, Financials

      The markets rallied big today, as the price of oil fell for a second day and financials regained some of the ground lost in recent chaotic sessions, the Wall Street Journal reports. The Dow gained 276.74 to go back over the 11,000 mark, at 11,239.28. The Nasdaq rose 69.14, settling at 2,284.85, and the S&P 500 gained 30.45, closing at 1,245.36. More »

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      S&P 500  • Nasdaq  • oil price  • Dow Jones Industrial Average  • Fannie Mae  • Freddie Mac  • Wells Fargo  • financial stocks  • oil prices

    • Lender Woes Keep Lid on Gains

      newser  |  MarketWatch  |  Jul 10, 08 3:39 PM CDT

      Lender Woes Keep Lid on Gains

      The markets ended with modest gains today, led by a rally in financials despite continued anxiety over the future of Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae, MarketWatch reports. Treasury chief Henry Paulson and Ben Bernanke's call for greater regulatory powers encouraged investors. The Dow gained 81.58 points to 11,229.02, the Nasdaq rose 22.96 to 2,257.85, and the S&P 500 gained 8.70 to 1,253.39. More »

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      S&P 500  • Nasdaq  • Dow Jones Industrial Average  • Henry Paulson  • Fannie Mae  • Freddie Mac  • Bank of America  • financial stocks

    • Oil Drops, but Rally Fades

      newser  |  MarketWatch  |  Jul 7, 08 3:38 PM CDT

      Oil Drops, but Rally Fades

      The markets saw modest losses today after a rally spurred by a drop in crude prices sputtered over capital concerns at Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, MarketWatch reports. The Dow fell 56.58 to 11,231.96, the Nasdaq dropped 2.06 to 2,243.32, and the S&P 500 fell 10.59 to 1,252.31. More »

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      Microsoft  • Yahoo  • S&P 500  • Nasdaq  • oil price  • Dow Jones Industrial Average  • Fannie Mae  • Freddie Mac  • financial stocks

  • June 2008

    • $142 Oil Drives Stocks Down

      newser  |  MarketWatch  |  Jun 27, 08 3:29 PM CDT

      $142 Oil Drives Stocks Down

      The markets fell today, continuing the slide that marked yesterday’s session. Investors continued to mull the tidal wave of bad news that hit the financial, tech and consumer discretionary sectors Thursday, MarketWatch reports. The Dow fell 104.46 to 11,348.96, the Nasdaq lost 5.74 to close at 2,315.63, and the S&P 500 dropped 4.68, closing at 1,278.47. More »

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      S&P 500  • oil price  • Dow Jones Industrial Average  • crude oil  • AIG  • NASDAQ  • financial stocks

    • Stocks Dip as Fed Meets

      newser  |  MarketWatch  |  Jun 24, 08 3:46 PM CDT

      Stocks Dip as Fed Meets

      The markets seesawed throughout today's session, closing down slightly as a minor rally in financials offset bad economic news and warnings of a poor quarter for UPS, MarketWatch reports. The Dow fell 34.93 to 11,807.43, Nasdaq dropped 17.46 to 2,368.28, and the S&P 500 lost 3.71 to finish at 1,314.29. More »

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      stock market  • Federal Reserve  • S&P 500  • consumer confidence  • NASDAQ  • financial stocks  • United Parcel Service Inc.  • Marketwatch

    • Faltering Banks Push Stocks Down

      newser  |  Wall Street Journal  |  Jun 17, 08 3:15 PM CDT

      Faltering Banks Push Stocks Down

      The markets fell today, led by plunging financials and bank stocks, despite a solid second-quarter report from Goldman Sachs. "There is a lack of clarity at every level of the financial system right now, from regulators to companies," a floor trader told the Wall Street Journal . The Dow fell 108.78 to 12,160.30, the Nasdaq 17.05 to 2,457.73, and the S&P 500 9.21 to 1,350.93. More »

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      stock market  • inflation  • Goldman Sachs  • financial stocks  • financial sector

    • Lehman, GM Drive Stocks Down

      newser  |  MarketWatch  |  Jun 3, 08 3:41 PM CDT

      Lehman, GM Drive Stocks Down

      The markets enjoyed modest gains before dropping sharply this afternoon as rumors swirled that Lehman Brothers may face a liquidity problem and automakers reported weak May sales, MarketWatch reports. The Dow closed down 100.97 at 12,402.85, the Nasdaq down 11.05 at 2,480.48, and the S&P 500 down 8.02 at 1,377.65.  More »

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      S&P 500  • Nasdaq  • General Motors  • Dow Jones Industrial Average  • Lehman Brothers  • financial stocks  • Lehman Brothers Holdings

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