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Oct 7, 2008 9:02 AM CDT

Stocks Creep Higher at Open

Commercial paper plan breeds cautious optimism

(Newser) - Stocks rose at the opening bell today, buoyed by the Fed’s dramatic promise to intervene in the commercial paper market. The Dow rose 79 points at the open, as the Nasdaq and S&P rose 1.1% and 0.8% respectively, the Wall Street Journal reports. Investors also believe...

Reeling Dow Closes Below 10K

MARKETS

Oct 6, 2008 3:44 PM CDT

Reeling Dow Closes Below 10K

Bailout doesn't provide quick relief for stocks

(Newser) - Stocks saw heavy losses today as investors lost faith in the bailout’s ability to quickly reverse the slumping economy, MarketWatch reports. The Dow closed below 10,000 for the first time since 2004 after managing to claw back from an 800-point intraday loss. The final tick was down 369....

Dow Down 700, Hits 4-Year Low

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Oct 6, 2008 1:58 PM CDT

Dow Down 700, Hits 4-Year Low

'This is just about fear right now'

(Newser) - Stocks continued downward today, with the Dow falling a record 782 points, the Wall Street Journal reports, and settling mid-afternoon around 9,571, below 10,000 for the first time since October 2004. “This is just about fear right now, and whether stocks are going to close down 200...

Street Shrugs Off Bailout OK

MARKETS

Oct 3, 2008 3:35 PM CDT

Street Shrugs Off Bailout OK

Markets rack up more losses despite bill's passage

(Newser) - Investors were feeling finicky today, pushing stocks higher by 300 points after the House approved the revised $700 billion bailout, then reversing the gains and moving the major indices to sharp weekly losses, MarketWatch says. The Dow dropped 157.15 to 10,325.70. The Nasdaq lost 29.33, finishing...

Stocks Rise on Opening Bell

MARKETS

Oct 3, 2008 8:48 AM CDT

Stocks Rise on Opening Bell

New Wachovia deal boosts optimism

(Newser) - Stocks climbed higher today, buoyed by Wells Fargo’s deal to snatch Wachovia from Citigroup. The Dow is up more than 100 points in early trading, while the Nasdaq and S&P rose 1.7% and 1.5%, respectively. Seemingly ignored was a worse-than-expected employment report, which showed the sharpest...

Dow Reels on Economic Fears

MARKETS

Oct 2, 2008 3:43 PM CDT

Dow Reels on Economic Fears

Bailout progress fails to inspire confidence in equities

(Newser) - Stocks fell sharply today as political progress on the bailout failed to encourage traders who were absorbing poor jobs and manufacturing data, MarketWatch reports. The Dow lost 348.22 and closed at 10,482.85, the Nasdaq shed 92.68 to 1,976.72, and the S&P 500 fell...

Mild Losses as Street Waits

MARKETS

Oct 1, 2008 3:47 PM CDT

Mild Losses as Street Waits

Bailout hopes soften poor economic news

(Newser) - Stocks closed with only mild losses during a volatile session today as traders closely watched Capitol Hill mull over the bailout plan, the Wall Street Journal reports. The Dow closed down 19.59 at 10,831.07. The Nasdaq lost 22.48, closing at 2,069.40, while the S&...

Stocks Open Down on Bailout Impatience

MARKET

Oct 1, 2008 8:55 AM CDT

Stocks Open Down on Bailout Impatience

Volatile session could be forthcoming

(Newser) - Stocks started off on the wrong foot this morning as investors awaited smoke signals from Congress. The Dow dropped 122 points, while the S&P and Nasdaq fell 1.3% and 0.9%, respectively. The session is likely to be a volatile one, with the Senate’s expected bailout vote...

Dow Up 485 in Recovery Rally

MARKETS

Sep 30, 2008 3:37 PM CDT

Dow Up 485 in Recovery Rally

But indices see big losses for September

(Newser) - Stocks surged toward the end of today’s session to recover much of yesterday’s losses, but still finished September down, the Wall Street Journal reports. The markets rallied on confidence that lawmakers would reach agreement on a bailout plan by week’s end, with the Dow up 485.21...

New Rescue
Hopes Lift
Stocks

MARKETS

Sep 30, 2008 8:44 AM CDT

New Rescue Hopes Lift Stocks

Bargain hunters out en masse

(Newser) - Stocks rose at the open today, as traders bet on a new rescue plan and picked over the wreckage of yesterday’s record-setting drop. The Dow rose almost 218 points, while the Nasdaq and S&P were up 2.5% and 2.6% respectively. “After the absolute carnage we...

Dow Falls 777 On House Vote

MARKETS

Sep 29, 2008 3:42 PM CDT

Dow Falls 777 On House Vote

Biggest single-day drop in index's history

(Newser) - The Dow saw its biggest single-day drop ever today after the House rejected the financial bailout bill and adjourned until Thursday, MarketWatch reports. Equities and commodities were pounded equally as the Dow plunged 777.68 to close at 10,365.45 and oil fell $10.52, to $96.37 a...

Stocks Down Sharply
Despite Bailout Deal

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Sep 29, 2008 9:03 AM CDT

Stocks Down Sharply Despite Bailout Deal

Wachovia failure sends markets downward

(Newser) - Stocks once again headed downward at the open this morning, as Wachovia’s selloff stoked fears that the bailout wouldn’t be enough to save financials. The Dow fell 275 points while the Nasdaq dropped 3.6% and the S&P fell 3.1%. “The Fed's bailout plan may...

Up Day Still Means Down Week

MARKETS

Sep 26, 2008 3:47 PM CDT

Up Day Still Means Down Week

WaMu spooks markets, but optimism over bailout remains strong

(Newser) - Stocks lost value for most of today’s session as progress slowed on the Wall Street bailout plan, but turned sharply higher in the last few trading hours, MarketWatch reports. Despite mixed gains today, all indices saw losses during a tumultuous week. The Dow gained 121.07 to 11,143....

Stocks Climb Nearly 200 Points

MARKETS

Sep 25, 2008 3:15 PM CDT

Stocks Climb Nearly 200 Points

Poor housing, durable goods goods data don't deter market's optimism

(Newser) - Stocks rallied this afternoon on news that lawmakers had reached a consensus on the Wall Street bailout plan, MarketWatch reports. Optimism proved infectious as GE rose 6.26% despite cutting an earnings estimate earlier today. The Dow climbed 196.89 points to 11,022.06. The Nasdaq gained 30.89...

Stocks Flat Amid Bailout Wait

MARKETS

Sep 24, 2008 3:25 PM CDT

Stocks Flat Amid Bailout Wait

Housing sales decline; Buffet boosts Goldman

(Newser) - Stocks swung between gains and losses today as the proposed financial bailout continued to dominate conversation but remained unsettled. The technology-rich Nasdaq was more insulated from the swings, and closed up 2.35 at 2,155.68. The Dow lost 29.00 to close at 10,825.17, while the...

Buffett's Goldman Buy
Stabilizes Stocks

MARKETS

Sep 24, 2008 9:16 AM CDT

Buffett's Goldman Buy Stabilizes Stocks

Sage of Omaha backs Paulson

(Newser) - Stocks rose slightly at the open, reports the Wall Street Journal, buoyed by Warren Buffett’s $5 billion vote of confidence in Goldman Sachs. The Dow Jones rose 21 points, while the S&P rose 0.3%, and the Nasdaq 0.9%. Capitol Hill will again command Wall Street's attention...

Street Watches Hill; Stocks Fall

MARKETS

Sep 23, 2008 3:23 PM CDT

Street Watches Hill; Stocks Fall

Investors worry about Congress delaying bailout; home prices decline 0.6% in July

(Newser) - Stocks traded sharply lower at the end of today’s roller-coaster session as investors watched lawmakers balk at quickly enacting the financial bailout plan, the Wall Street Journal reports. The Dow fell 161.52 to close at 10,854.17. The Nasdaq lost 25.64, closing at 2,153.34,...

Stocks Drop in Europe, Asia Amid Recession Fears

Sep 23, 2008 4:44 AM CDT

Stocks Drop in Europe, Asia Amid Recession Fears

(Newser) - Stocks were down in Europe and Asia today amid fears of a global recession despite the massive government bailout being arranged in the US. Europe's Dow Jones Stoxx 600 Index dipped for a second day, falling 1.8% in early trading, Bloomberg reports. Barclays fell 3.6% and Australia's Macquarie...

Bailout, Oil Send Dow Down 372

MARKETS

Sep 22, 2008 3:26 PM CDT

Bailout, Oil Send Dow Down 372

Traders nervous about long-term effects

(Newser) - Stocks plummeted today as uncertainty over the cost and long-term impact of the Wall Street bailout plan spread and oil surged, MarketWatch reports. Treasuries and the dollar fell as traders worried the bailout’s cost could affect the government’s status as a borrower. The Dow closed down 372.75,...

Stocks Edge Lower at Open

MARKETS

Sep 22, 2008 9:04 AM CDT

Stocks Edge Lower at Open

Moderate drop as buybacks hold back bears

(Newser) - Stocks declined slightly at open, as big buybacks from Microsoft, HP, and Nike were offset by general financial sector pessimism. The Dow dropped 85 points at the bell, while the S&P fell 0.5% and Nasdaq dropped 0.6%. Microsoft rose 4.9%, after announcing a $40-billion buyback and...