Friday, April 17, 2009
Markets Friday, 04/17/2009
| Dow : 8131.33 up 5.90 | S & P : 869.60 up 4.30
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|NASDAQ: 1673.07 up 2.63 | Bond (10Y): 2.94%, 98.31 |
MARKETS:
Stocks extend advance
Better-than-expected results from GE, Citi and Google help Wall Street
gain on session. Stocks stretch run to 6 weeks.
Stock rally extends to sixth straight week as Dow ends up 11 points after mixed session. Nasdaq, S&P also slightly up.
Stock rally extends to sixth straight week as Dow ends up 11 points
after mixed session. Nasdaq, S&P also slightly up.
Energy: EPA's historic ruling targets greenhouse gases
The Environmental Protection Agency rules that greenhouse gas
emissions "may endanger public health and welfare," the first salvo in
what's likely to be a contentious political debate over how to
regulate pollutants linked to global warming.
Stocks open mixed as investors consider Citigroup and GE results. Dow higher, Nasdaq lower, S&P flat.
Stocks open mixed as investors consider Citigroup and GE results. Dow
higher, Nasdaq lower, S&P flat.
Energy: Crude above $50 as GE, Citi results carry macro implications
Crude-oil futures make early gains, trading above $50 and playing off
better-than-expected financial results from General Electric and
Citigroup that rekindle hopes of a recovery in the global economy and
energy demand.
GE income tops forecasts but revenue misses. Citi reports per share loss that's less than expected.
GE income tops forecasts but revenue misses. Citi reports per share
loss that's less than expected.
Thursday, April 16, 2009
Markets Thursday, 04/16/2009
| Dow : 8125.43 up 95.81 | S & P : 865.30 up 13.24
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| NASDAQ: 1670.44 up 43.64 | Bond (10Y): 2.83%, 99.25
MARKETS:
Nasdaq hits 5-month high
The major stock gauges touch the best levels in months on JPMorgan
Chase earnings. After the close, Google beats.
Stocks finish with solid gains, led by the tech sector. Dow up 93 points, Nasdaq surges 2.5%, S&P rises 1.5%.
Stocks finish with solid gains, led by the tech sector. Dow up 93
points, Nasdaq surges 2.5%, S&P rises 1.5%.
U.S.: Housing starts and building permits tumbled in March; first-time jobless claims sharply lower in latest week.
U.S.: Housing starts and building permits tumbled in March; first-time
jobless claims sharply lower in latest week.
Energy: Oil futures gain 2% as traders cheered by J.P. Morgan
Oil futures gain nearly 2% as traders shrug off mostly weak economic
data from Europe, the U.S. and China and draw optimism from J.P.
Morgan Chase's earnings, which beat analysts' estimates.
Nokia profit drops after selling 19% fewer mobile phones
Nokia profit drops after selling 19% fewer mobile phones
4/16/2009 6:06:32 AM EDT
Stocks open higher after government reports number of people filing for unemployment falls.
Stocks open higher after government reports number of people filing
for unemployment falls.
Energy: China keeps its pull on commodities reins
China remains a key force that will ultimately decide the fate of
demand for most major global commodities.
Wednesday, April 15, 2009
China's GDP grows better-than-expected 6.1% in first quarter
China's GDP grows better-than-expected 6.1% in first quarter
4/15/2009 10:04:12 PM EDT
Markets Wednesday, 04/15/2009
| Dow : 8029.62 up 109.44 | S & P : 852.06 up 10.56
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| NASDAQ: 1626.80 up 1.08 | Bond (10Y): 2.76%, 99.84 |
MARKETS:
Dow stages late 100-point rally
Wall Street manages gains after a Fed report adds to bets that the
economy is stabilizing. Tech issues remain under pressure.
U.S. economy is still contracting everywhere, Fed's Beige Book says
U.S. economy is still contracting everywhere, Fed's Beige Book says
4/15/2009 2:08:31 PM EDT
Oil, stocks trade in lock-step as both look to better demand
SAN FRANCISCO
U.S. stocks and oil prices, bitter foes less than a year ago, are
suddenly the best of friends - trading in the same direction for much
of the past two weeks.
Energy: BG Group, oil producers advance in mildly higher London
BG Group shares advance in London on Wednesday, helping to support the
broader market, after the natural gas producer says that it has made
another oil discovery offshore Brazil.
Consumer prices fell 0.4% over the past year, the first 12-month decline since 1955, government says.
Consumer prices fell 0.4% over the past year, the first 12-month
decline since 1955, government says.
Stocks open lower after government reports on manufacturing and inflation show continued economic weakness.
Stocks open lower after government reports on manufacturing and
inflation show continued economic weakness.
Tuesday, April 14, 2009
Markets Tuesday, 04/14/2009
| Dow : 7920.18 down 137.63 | S & P : 841.50 down 17.23 |
| NASDAQ: 1625.72 down 27.59 | Bond (10Y): 2.78%, 99.66
MARKETS:
Triple-digit selloff on Dow
Wall Street retreats on weaker-than-expected economic news. Goldman
Sachs and J&J both report surprisingly better quarterly results.
Intel posts lower profit, revenue; shares fall after hours
Intel posts lower profit, revenue; shares fall after hours
4/14/2009 4:23:55 PM EDT
Energy: Summer gas prices seen in low $2 range
Gas prices are expected to remain at a current 5-year low during the
summer driving season because of the global economic slump, which has
reduced demand and increased inventories, the U.S. government says.
Energy: S&P cuts Thailand's local currency rating on political turmoil
Thailand's local currency credit rating is lowered by Standard &
Poor's Ratings Services, which says that the recent political turmoil
in the Southeast Asian nation has dealt a significant blow to investor
confidence.
Stocks finish lower on renewed signs of economic weakness. Dow falls 138 points, S&P loses 2%, Nasdaq 1.7% lower.
Stocks finish lower on renewed signs of economic weakness. Dow falls
138 points, S&P loses 2%, Nasdaq 1.7% lower.
U.S. stocks open lower after retail sales decline
U.S. stocks open lower after retail sales decline
4/14/2009 9:37:12 AM EDT
Obama, speaking about the government's efforts to revive the economy, warns of tough times and difficult decisions ahead.
Obama, speaking about the government's efforts to revive the economy,
warns of tough times and difficult decisions ahead.
North Korea reportedly to quit talks, restart nuclear program
North Korea reportedly to quit talks, restart nuclear program
4/13/2009 11:40:33 PM EDT
U.S.: Retail sales fell 1.1% in March - a surprise decline. Wholesale prices dropped 1.2% - much more than expected.
U.S.: Retail sales fell 1.1% in March - a surprise decline. Wholesale
prices dropped 1.2% - much more than expected.
Monday, April 13, 2009
Markets Monday, 04/13/2009
| Dow : 8057.81 down 25.57 | S & P : 858.73 up 2.17
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| NASDAQ: 1653.31 up 0.77 | Bond (10Y): 2.86%, 99.03
MARKETS:
Stocks choppy after charge
Wall Street seesaws after a five-week advance. Goldman Sachs surprises
with early quarterly report that tops analyst forecasts.
Goldman Sachs posts higher-than-expected earnings, announces $5 billion stock offering. Shares rally after hours.
Goldman Sachs posts higher-than-expected earnings, announces $5
billion stock offering. Shares rally after hours.
U.S. stocks recover losses to end mixed; Dow closes lower, but manages to stay above 8,000
U.S. stocks recover losses to end mixed; Dow closes lower, but manages
to stay above 8,000
4/13/2009 4:02:59 PM EDT
U.S. markets turn positive as financials lead rally
U.S. markets turn positive as financials lead rally
4/13/2009 3:35:05 PM EDT
Breaking News Mon., April 13, 2009
Obama to Allow Travel, Money Transfers to Cuba [12:40 p.m. ET]
Energy: Oil futures fall after IEA lowers demand forecast
Crude futures fell Monday after the International Energy Agency
lowered its forecast for global oil demand and as worries over bank
earnings and the possible bankruptcy of General Motors Corp. raised
economic concerns.
Stocks open lower ahead of a week full of quarterly results that include big banks Goldman, Citi and JPMorgan Chase.
Stocks open lower ahead of a week full of quarterly results that
include big banks Goldman, Citi and JPMorgan Chase.
Sunday, April 12, 2009
Breaking News: Captive American ship captain freed
Associated Press: Capt. Richard Phillips, the ship captain held
hostage by Somali pirates, has been freed, according to a U.S.
intelligence official. The rest of his crew made it safely to land
Saturday night.
