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Aug 4, 2008 3:35 PM CDT

Oil Drops; Stocks Follow

Gray day on Street ahead of Fed's policy meeting

(Newser) - Stocks closed down today, giving back gains from an early rally despite a nearly $4 drop in crude oil prices as worries about economic growth and inflation persisted, the Wall Street Journal reports. The Dow fell 42.17 to close at 11,284.15, the Nasdaq lost 25.40 and...

Jobs, Earnings Spur Losses

MARKETS

Aug 1, 2008 3:25 PM CDT

Jobs, Earnings Spur Losses

Downbeat session kicks off August

(Newser) - Stocks fell today as investors absorbed a slate of poor earnings reports and glum but not awful economic reports. Crude rose $1.02 a barrel, and shares in every sector other than energy fell, MarketWatch reports. The Dow dropped 51.70 to 11,326.32, the Nasdaq shed 14.59...

Stocks Fall on Economic Reports

MARKETS

Jul 31, 2008 3:19 PM CDT

Stocks Fall on Economic Reports

Two-day rally quashed, ending July on a sour note

(Newser) - Stocks fell today as worrying economic reports put an end to a 2-day rally, MarketWatch reports. Financials slipped, and energy stocks took a hit as Exxon’s record profit failed to meet analysts' expectations and crude prices continued to fall. The Dow dropped 204.69 to 11,379.00. The...

Dow Plunges 239 Points

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Jul 28, 2008 3:39 PM CDT

Dow Plunges 239 Points

S&P 500 sheds 1.9%; financials lead retreat

(Newser) - The markets plummeted today as worries over the economy and problems in the financial sector outweighed high spirits over the rescue plan for mortgage giants Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, MarketWatch reports. The Dow plunged 239.61 to 11,131.08, the Nasdaq nosedived 46.31 to 2,264.22,...

On Mixed News, Modest Gains

MARKETS

Jul 25, 2008 3:33 PM CDT

On Mixed News, Modest Gains

Crude falls, durable goods rise, but foreclosures also climb

(Newser) - The Dow and S&P 500 seesawed to minor gains today amid mixed economic reports, MarketWatch reports. The Dow rose 21.41 to 11,370.69, the S&P 500 5.22 to 1,257.76. Bolstered by the relative insulation from the economic slump enjoyed by tech stocks , the...

Housing, Labor Pummel Stocks

MARKETS

Jul 24, 2008 3:29 PM CDT

Housing, Labor Pummel Stocks

Bleak economic reports and some poor earnings make for steady losses

(Newser) - Stocks saw big losses today as bad news on housing and employment soured investors’ hopes of a looming economic turnaround, the Wall Street Journal reports. The Dow fell 283.10—a 2.43% drop—to close at 11,349.28; the Nasdaq shed 45.77, to 2,280.11; and...

Mixed News Keeps Gains Slim

MARKETS

Jul 23, 2008 3:15 PM CDT

Mixed News Keeps Gains Slim

Markets absorb gloomy Fed data and continued oil drop

(Newser) - The markets pared earlier gains to end just slightly positive today, amid mixed earnings reports and a gloomy-but-expected Federal Reserve data on the US economy, the Wall Street Journal reports. The Dow gained 29.88, closing at 11,632.38. The Nasdaq gained 21.92, settling at 2,325.88,...

Stocks Rise as Oil Drops

MARKETS

Jul 22, 2008 3:22 PM CDT

Stocks Rise as Oil Drops

Price of barrel drops to $126, a 7-week low

(Newser) - Stocks climbed to robust gains by the end of today’s session as a drop in oil helped offset a spread of mixed earning reports, MarketWatch reports. The Dow gained 135.16 points to close at 11,602.50, the Nasdaq rose 24.43 to 2,303.9, and the...

Pharma, Tech Kill Early Gains

MARKETS

Jul 21, 2008 3:40 PM CDT

Pharma, Tech Kill Early Gains

Pricier oil, Merck troubles outshine Bank of America's 'success'

(Newser) - The markets failed to hold on to early-session gains today as oil rose above $131 per barrel and the overall economic outlook remained downcast, MarketWatch reports. The Dow lost 29.23 points to close at 11,467.34, the Nasdaq fell 3.25 to 2,279.53, and the S&...

Mixed Note Caps Big Week

MARKETS

Jul 18, 2008 3:23 PM CDT

Mixed Note Caps Big Week

Dow sees modest gains, Nasdaq loses; all indices post weekly gains

(Newser) - The markets were mixed today as poor results across the tech sector and from Merrill Lynch put the brakes on a two-day rally, MarketWatch reports. Good news from Citigroup kept the Dow buoyant, and it closed up 49.91, at 11,496.57. The tech-heavy Nasdaq took a 29.52-point...

Stocks Continue Strong Rally

MARKETS

Jul 17, 2008 3:35 PM CDT

Stocks Continue Strong Rally

Dow up 207 points; third consecutive day of falling oil prices helps

(Newser) - The markets continued yesterday’s rally as oil kept falling—hitting a low of $131 a barrel for the first time in 6 weeks—and traders bought up financial shares with renewed confidence, the Wall Street Journal reports. The Dow gained 207.38 points to close at 11,446.66;...

Markets Surge on Oil, Financials

MARKETS

Jul 16, 2008 3:27 PM CDT

Markets Surge on Oil, Financials

Another drop in crude, good news from Wells Fargo brings out the bulls

(Newser) - 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...

Dow Sinks Below 11K

MARKETS

Jul 15, 2008 3:34 PM CDT

Dow Sinks Below 11K

Fannie, Freddie continue to sink; regional banks hit hard

(Newser) - The markets ended mixed today after a seesaw session. An $8 decline in crude encouraged investors, but concerns about the fate of the mortgage GSEs and regional banks persisted, MarketWatch reports. The Dow ended down 93.39 at 10,961.80, the first time in over 2 years the average...

Financials Nudge Markets Down

MARKETS

Jul 14, 2008 3:31 PM CDT

Financials Nudge Markets Down

Anxiety over Fannie, Freddie, fate of regional banks kill early rally

(Newser) - The markets saw modest losses today, erasing an early-session rally spurred by the announcement of a government bailout plan for Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae as investors mulled the ramifications of a government rescue, MarketWatch reports. The Dow fell 45.35 points, closing at 11,055.19. The Nasdaq shed...

Mortgage Worries Stalk Stocks

MARKETS

Jul 11, 2008 3:49 PM CDT

Mortgage Worries Stalk Stocks

Anxiety over Freddie, Fannie, plus higher crude, gives markets a bad day

(Newser) - The markets saw losses today, battered by continued worries over the solvency of mortgage guarantors Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac and a fresh spike in crude prices, MarketWatch reports. The Dow fell 128.48, to 11,100.54. The Nasdaq shed 18.77, closing at 2,239.08, while the...

Lender Woes Keep Lid on Gains

MARKETS

Jul 10, 2008 3:39 PM CDT

Lender Woes Keep Lid on Gains

Financials rally as outlook darkens for government lenders

(Newser) - 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....

Tech Triggers Big Drop

MARKETS

Jul 9, 2008 3:37 PM CDT

Tech Triggers Big Drop

Trouble at Cisco, Intel spurs sell-off; bumpy ride for financials, too

(Newser) - Stocks fell today as investors saw weakness across the economy, particularly in tech bellwethers Cisco and Intel, MarketWatch reports. Oil also rebounded from a two-day fall, trading up 65 cents to $136.69 a barrel. The Dow fell 236.77, closing at 11,147.44. The Nasdaq shed 59.55...

Stocks Surge on Oil, Fed News

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Jul 8, 2008 3:38 PM CDT

Stocks Surge on Oil, Fed News

Bernanke's comments encourage the battered financial sector

(Newser) - The markets made strong gains today as crude futures fell more than $5 and the Fed took steps to shore up the housing market, MarketWatch reports. The Dow gained 152.25 points, its biggest jump in a month, to close at 11,384.21. The Nasdaq rose 51.10 points...

Oil Drops, but Rally Fades

MARKETS

Jul 7, 2008 3:38 PM CDT

Oil Drops, but Rally Fades

S&P 500 off 20% from October high

(Newser) - 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...

Markets Mixed in Light Trading

MARKETS

Jul 3, 2008 12:42 PM CDT

Markets Mixed in Light Trading

Perked-up GM helps send Dow into holiday weekend on gain

(Newser) - The markets ended mixed today amid flat economic news, MarketWatch reports. With volume light ahead of the holiday, General Motors enjoyed a rebound after a sharp fall yesterday helped push the market into bear territory. The Dow gained 73.03 to close at 11,288.54. The S&P 500...