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Wall Street adds gains on tech, financials

U.S. stocks extended gains on Wednesday, with the Dow and Nasdaq up more than 1 percent, as technology and financial shares advanced after Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke vowed to keep interest rates low to foster an economic recovery.

Stocks point higher ahead of Bernanke

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U.S. stock index futures pointed to a slightly higher open on Wednesday as investors looked ahead to congressional testimony from Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke for clues to the U.S. central bank's thinking on the economy.
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Stocks points higher ahead of Bernanke

U.S. stock index futures pointed to a slightly higher open on Wednesday as investors looked ahead to congressional testimony from Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke for clues to the U.S. central bank's thinking on the economy.
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Wall Street drops along with consumer confidence

U.S. stocks suffered their biggest one-day decline in nearly three weeks on Tuesday after a sharp drop in consumer confidence heightened worries over one of the most vulnerable areas of the economy.
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Drop in consumer confidence hits Wall Street

U.S. stocks suffered their biggest one-day decline in nearly three weeks on Tuesday after a sharp drop in consumer confidence heightened worries over one of the most vulnerable areas of the economy.
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Wall Street bonuses jumped 17 percent last year

Wall Street paid out $20.3 billion in bonuses in 2009, up 17 percent from a year earlier, New York State's comptroller said, as the financial industry recovered fitfully from a near meltdown.
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NY says Wall Street bonuses up 17 percent

Wall Street paid out $20.3 billion in bonuses in 2009, up 17 percent from a year earlier, New York State's comptroller said, as the financial industry recovered fitfully from a near meltdown.
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Stock futures drop as economy eyed ahead of data

U.S. stock index futures dropped on Tuesday after an unexpected fall in German business confidence rattled markets, as investors braced for reports on housing and consumer sentiment in the United States.
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Stocks up, dollar eases; Bernanke awaited

World stocks hit three-week highs while the dollar eased on Tuesday as markets anticipated a dovish tone from U.S. Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke after the central bank raised its discount rate last week.
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Stocks flat on Bernanke watch

Stocks finished flat on Monday as investors held back before congressional testimony by Fed Chairman Ben Bernanke, while scattered buying lifted shares of health insurers and banks.
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Wall Street flat on Fed jitters but banks rise

U.S. stocks were little changed on Monday as investors were cautious before the head of the Federal Reserve was due to discuss interest rate policy this week after the Fed's hike in the discount rate.
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Wall Street slips on jitters over Fed's intent

U.S. stocks fell slightly in choppy trading on Monday on investor uncertainty about the Federal Reserve's intentions after last week's increase in the interest rate for emergency loans to banks.
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Lowe's sees sales rising in 2010; shares up

No. 2 U.S. home improvement chain Lowe's Cos reported better-than-expected quarterly results and said sales would improve in 2010 as demand for remodeling projects picks up.
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U.S. stocks volatile on Obama health care proposal

The S&P 500 tracked Asian indices to open up higher, then reversed course dramatically after President Barack Obama's health care proposal was announced at 10:00 a.m in New York. followed by modest gains which have turned negative.
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Wall Street set for higher open amid M&A, earnings

U.S. stock index futures pointed to a higher open on Monday after Schlumberger agreed to buy Smith International for $11.34 billion in stock and Lowe's Co. posted better-than-expected earnings, indicating increased confidence among corporate managers and consumers.
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Earnings, M&A lift Wall Street stock futures

U.S. stock index futures rose on Monday after Schlumberger agreed to buy Smith International for $11.34 billion in stock and Lowe's Co. posted better-than-expected earnings, indicating increased confidence among corporate managers and consumers.
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Stock futures rise amid M&A, earnings

U.S. stock index futures rose on Monday after Schlumberger Ltd agreed to buy Smith International for $11.34 billion in stock and Lowe's Co. posted better-than-expected earnings.

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