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MARKETS

Jun 18, 2008 3:34 PM CDT

Oil, Earnings Woes Key Retreat

Familiar factors push markets down

(Newser) - The markets retreated today, battered by the familiar convergence of high oil prices and poor business performance, MarketWatch reports. Amid signs of broader malaise, financials dropped, and crude again topped $135 per barrel. The Dow fell 131.24 to close at 12,029.06. The Nasdaq lost 28.02 to...

Stocks Rally on Dollar's Strength

MARKETS

Jun 13, 2008 3:14 PM CDT

Stocks Rally on Dollar's Strength

Drop in oil, strong greenback pushes Dow to weekly gains

(Newser) - The markets rallied today, pushing the Dow into positive territory for the week, off a strong dollar and a drop in oil prices. The Dow gained 165.77 to close at 12,307.35, a weekly gain of 0.8%. The Nasdaq climbed 50.15 to 2,454.50 but...

Oil Reversal Stymies Rally

MARKETS

Jun 12, 2008 3:45 PM CDT

Oil Reversal Stymies Rally

Market ends up 57 points, down from 185-point rally

(Newser) - A stock rally lost steam after oil reversed an early decline and finished up slightly at $136.74 a barrel, Marketwatch reports. Investors had earlier turned bullish on an unexpectedly strong retail report and crude prices of $131.55. The Dow ended up 57.81 points, at 12,141.58,...

Oil Greases Another Big Slide

MARKETS

Jun 11, 2008 3:31 PM CDT

Oil Greases Another Big Slide

Bad growth report also weighs on markets; Dow loses 205

(Newser) - US stocks fell today as crude futures continued to rise and Federal Reserve data showed “generally weak” economic growth in April and May, MarketWatch reports. The Dow lost 205.99, closing at 12,083.77. The Nasdaq dropped 54.93 to 2,394.01, and the S&P 500...

Oil Drives Uneven Finish

MARKETS

Jun 10, 2008 3:47 PM CDT

Oil Drives Uneven Finish

Bernanke comments spark inflation worries, perk up dollar

(Newser) - The markets ended mixed after moving between gains and losses, as traders tracked gyrations in the price of oil—which finished down 2% from earlier highs of $137 a barrel, MarketWatch reports. The Dow gained 9.44 to end at 12,289.76. The Nasdaq lost 10.52 to settle...

Buffett Bets
Big Against Hedge Funds

Jun 10, 2008 12:16 PM CDT

Buffett Bets Big Against Hedge Funds

Market will beat the pros, legendary investor wagers

(Newser) - Warren Buffett has a lot of money to put where his mouth is. The Oracle of Omaha has bet $320,000 that the market, as measured by the S&P 500, will beat a collection of five carefully selected hedge funds, reports CNNMoney. Taking him on is Protégé Partners,...

Worries Keep Stocks Mixed

MARKETS

Jun 9, 2008 3:47 PM CDT

Worries Keep Stocks Mixed

Dow ticks up as oil falls, but financials, tech cast shadow

(Newser) - Markets were mixed today, with financials and tech stock prices falling while blue chips enjoyed a bounce after Friday’s precipitous drop, MarketWatch reports. The Dow gained 70.51, closing at 12,280.32. The Nasdaq fell 15.10 to close at 2,459.46, while the S&P 500...

Dow Plummets Almost 400

MARKETS

Jun 6, 2008 3:22 PM CDT

Dow Plummets Almost 400

Weekly loss of 3.5% off jobs, crude

(Newser) - The markets took huge losses today, battered by $139 oil and the worst unemployment report in 4 years, MarketWatch reports. The Dow fell 394.64 to close at 12,209.81, and down 3.5% for the week. The Nasdaq fell 75.38 to 2,474.56, a 1.9%...

Street Rallies on Retail, Jobs

MARKETS

Jun 5, 2008 3:17 PM CDT

Street Rallies on Retail, Jobs

Wal-Mart among big winners as indices rebound from 3 days of losses

(Newser) - The markets rebounded from a 3-day losing streak today as retailers posted strong sales and weekly claims for jobless benefits fell, the Wall Street Journal reports. The Dow climbed 213.97, closing at 12,604.45, and the Nasdaq gained 46.80 to settle at 2,549.94. The S&...

Stocks Again Stuck in Neutral

MARKETS

Jun 4, 2008 3:42 PM CDT

Stocks Again Stuck in Neutral

Conflicting news on financials hinders the market

(Newser) - The markets finished mixed today as fears over the financial sector clashed with positive economic reports. Moody’s said it may downgrade ratings for Ambac Financial and MBIA because of continued mortgage-related losses, MarketWatch reports, helping the Dow down 12.37 to 12,390.48. The Nasdaq gained 22.66,...

Lehman, GM Drive Stocks Down

MARKETS

Jun 3, 2008 3:41 PM CDT

Lehman, GM Drive Stocks Down

Liquidity rumors, poor sales sour investor sentiment

(Newser) - 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...

Financials Key Downward Spiral

MARKETS

Jun 2, 2008 3:38 PM CDT

Financials Key Downward Spiral

Executive shuffles at WaMu, Wachovia give market jitters

(Newser) - Financials keyed major market losses as high-level personnel shuffles at Wachovia and Washington Mutual, plus a report by Standard and Poor that downgraded the ratings of several prominent banks, disconcerted investors, MarketWatch notes. The Dow lost 134.50 to settle at 12,503.82, and the Nasdaq lost 31.13,...

Mixed Day Yields Mixed Results

MARKETS

May 30, 2008 3:30 PM CDT

Mixed Day Yields Mixed Results

Dell performance rallies tech; Commerce Department gives bad news

(Newser) - Stocks ended mixed after a seesaw session today, with strong performance by tech and energy shares contrasting with bad news on consumer spending and incomes, MarketWatch reports. The Dow closed down 7.90 at 12,638.32. The Nasdaq gained 14.34 to 2,522.66, while the S&P...

Stocks Rise on Healthy Data

MARKETS

May 29, 2008 3:33 PM CDT

Stocks Rise on Healthy Data

GDP, financial rallies treat investors well, for now

(Newser) - The markets saw gains today as good economic data and a rally amid financial shares gave evidence that the nation may be moving past the current slump, the Wall Street Journal reports. The Dow gained 52.19 points to close at 12,646.22, the Nasdaq gained 21.62 to...

Markets Up in Rollercoaster Day

MARKETS

May 28, 2008 3:34 PM CDT

Markets Up in Rollercoaster Day

Dow posts modest gain on mixed news

(Newser) - Stocks rose, fell, and rose again as mixed economic news pulled the market in opposite directions today, the Wall Street Journal reports. The Dow ended up 45.68, at 12,594.03. The Nasdaq climbed 5.46 to 2,486.70, and the S&P 500 rose 5.49 to...

Dismal Day Ends Dismal Week

MARKETS

May 23, 2008 3:34 PM CDT

Dismal Day Ends Dismal Week

Housing, oil continue to pummel equities

(Newser) - Stocks fell today, rounding out a gloomy week as the familiar themes of housing malaise and energy costs manifested in widespread big losses, MarketWatch reports. The Dow fell 145.99 to close at 12,479.63, the Nasdaq lost 19.91, settling at 2,444.67, and the S&P...

Meager Gains as Oil Retreats

MARKETS

May 22, 2008 3:35 PM CDT

Meager Gains as Oil Retreats

Drop in jobless claims encourages investors, but it's a 'one-story market'

(Newser) - Stocks eked out small gains after two days of big losses as surging oil pulled back from a new record of $135 per barrel to $131.79, the Wall Street Journal reports. The Dow rose 24.43, closing at 12,625.62, while the Nasdaq climbed 16.31 to settle...

Oil Surges;
Markets Record
Weekly Gains

MARKETS

May 16, 2008 3:27 PM CDT

Oil Surges; Markets Record Weekly Gains

Consumer confidence hits 28-year low

(Newser) - Stocks fell, then climbed back almost to opening levels today to wrap up a generally strong week. Yet another record oil price—almost $128 a barrel—drove early losses, and a report of the lowest consumer-confidence rating in 28 years did not help. The Dow closed down 5.86 at...

Stocks Rise on Deals, Lower Oil

MARKETS

May 15, 2008 3:24 PM CDT

Stocks Rise on Deals, Lower Oil

Merger buzz bets weak economic data

(Newser) - Stocks rose for the fourth consecutive day today as deal-making buzz from Internet firms and a Tiffany’s-led retail rally offset a rise in weekly jobless claims and contraction in New York- and Philadelphia-region manufacturing, MarketWatch reports. The Dow rose 94.28, closing at 12,992.66, while the S&...

Inflation News Boosts Stocks

MARKETS

May 14, 2008 3:38 PM CDT

Inflation News Boosts Stocks

Consumer-price data better than expected

(Newser) - Stocks were up today on consumer price data showing lower-than expected inflation and on declining oil prices. A Labor Department report showed the CPI rose only 0.2% in April, reports the Wall Street Journal. The Dow ended up 65.71 to 12,897.89, the Nasdaq rose 1.58...