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Manufacturing data, Exxon lift stocks

U.S. stocks rose on Monday, following three weeks of losses, as data showed the U.S. manufacturing sector continued to expand in January and after better-than-expected results from Exxon Mobil Corp .

Stocks rise as commodities lead; Investors shake off China, Greece fears

Global stock markets shook off declines early in the Asian session as commodities firms lead the rally.

Stock futures rise ahead of manufacturing data, earnings

Stock index futures rose on Monday after Wall Street ended January with its worst month in nearly a year as investors bet that data will show signs the U.S. economy continues to mend.

Stock futures higher as budget eyed

Stock index futures rose on Monday after closing their worst month in nearly a year and as investors digested President Barack Obama's budget plans and awaited earnings from Exxon Mobil Corp .

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Are U.S. stocks set for a down year?

The adage 'as January goes, so goes the year' bodes ill for equity investors after the S&P 500 closed out its worst month in almost a year. In the coming week, they will have to contend with fears of sovereign defaults and the potential for unpleasant surprises in the U.S. labor market.

Tech stocks slide, commodities recover in after hours trading

Technology stocks fell and commodities shares recovered in after hours trading on Friday after the sectors showed the biggest market drops during the regular session.

Stock market closes down as risk aversion returns

The stock market closed lower after climbing in early trading as enthusiasm over the U.S. Gross Domestic Product (GDP) faded and the signs of risk aversion returned.

Stocks fall on euro-zone worry, tech slide

Stocks dropped on Friday, as worries about fiscal turmoil in Europe and a drop in technology stocks pushed the S&P 500 to its worst monthly decline since February 2009.

Stocks fall on European fiscal jitters

Stocks ended lower on Friday as investors pared exposure to riskier assets amid worries about fiscal turmoil in Europe.

Stocks fall on euro worry, tech drop

Stocks fell on Friday, erasing an earlier advance, as worries about fiscal turmoil in Europe and a drop in technology stocks offset positive reports on the economy.

Nokia, Motorola win smartphone share; outlook weighs

Nokia and Motorola Inc are regaining some market share in smartphones but while Nokia has profited from the gains, Motorola predicted a loss in the current quarter.

Chevron Q4 profit tumbles, misses Wall St view

Chevron Corp , the second-largest U.S. oil company, posted a 37 percent drop in quarterly profit, missing analyst forecasts, as steep refinery losses offset gains from higher oil prices and production.

Stocks falter as fiscal worry offsets data

Stocks retreated to near breakeven in choppy trade on Friday, paring earlier strong gains as worries about fiscal troubles buffeting Europe offset reassuring reports on the economy.

Wall St falters as fiscal worry offset data

Stocks retreated to near breakeven in choppy trade on Friday, paring earlier strong gains as worries about fiscal troubles buffeting Europe offset reassuring reports on the economy.

Stock market erases gains as tech shares weigh

The stock market turned mixed in mid-day trading after rising sharply on Friday as the technology sector continues to weigh while retail stocks were among the biggest gainers.

Nasdaq dips, Dow pares gain, S&P flat

Technology shares slipped while the Dow industrials trimmed its gain and the S&P 500 was flat on Friday, with Apple the top drag on the Nasdaq.

Honda sets own recall as Toyota details action

Toyota said its global safety withdrawal would take up to 1.8 million vehicles off Europe's roads and rival Honda announced its own recall, placing the vaunted pedigree of Japan's carmakers under fresh scrutiny.

Honeywell sets low quarterly forecast, shares fall

Diversified U.S. manufacturer Honeywell International Inc set a first-quarter profit target that fell short of analysts' forecasts and its shares fell 4 percent.

Stocks rise as GDP, consumer data boosts

U.S. stocks rose on Friday after GDP data showed the economy grew at a much faster pace than expected in the fourth quarter, while business activity in the U.S. Midwest hit a four-year high in January.

Stock market recovers on GDP, retailers lead rally

The US stock market is recovering from its loss yesterday as better than expected Gross Domestic Product for the fourth quarter of 2009 was reported at 8:30 am in New York. The S&P 500 Index is up 6.93 points, or 0.64 percent, to trade at 1,091.46 at 10:01 a.m.

Stock futures higher after Microsoft results, 4Q GDP due

U.S. stock index futures rose on Friday after forecast-topping profit reports from Microsoft Corp and Amazon.com Inc and ahead of a reading on the U.S. fourth-quarter gross domestic product.

Stock futures signal gains; Microsoft eyed

Stock index futures pointed to a flat to higher open on Wall Street on Friday, with futures for the S&P 500 up 0.2 percent, Dow Jones futures up 0.1 percent and Nasdaq 100 futures up 0.4 percent at 3:17 a.m..

Tech stocks mixed after-hours; Microsoft, Amazon.com report solid earnings

After being hammered in the regular session, the tech sector is showing modest recovery in after-hours trading.

Wall Street falls on tech earnings, global worry

U.S. stocks dropped on Thursday as poor outlooks from Motorola and Qualcomm dented optimism in the technology sector while worries about Greece's fiscal health dragged on sentiment.

CORRECTED: Wall Street falls on tech earnings, global worry

(Corrects paragraph 6 to read Fears that Athens ... and not News that Athens ... regarding ability to service debt)

Stocks fall on economic data, lower tech shares, despite Bernanke approval

The stock market closed down today on shaky economic data and plunging technology shares, despite news that Fed Chairman Ben Bernanke was confirmed for a second term.

Wall Street slides on tech results, global worry

Stocks dropped on Thursday as poor outlooks from Motorola and Qualcomm dented optimism in the technology sector while worries about Greece's fiscal health dragged on sentiment.

Tech earnings, global worry drop Wall Street

Stocks dropped on Thursday as poor outlooks from Motorola and Qualcomm dented optimism in the technology sector while worries about Greece's fiscal health dragged on sentiment.

NYSE says stock quotes delay issue resolved

NYSE Euronext , which runs the New York Stock Exchange, said on Thursday it had resolved stock quote delays that affected the NYSE and the NYSE Amex cash markets earlier in the session.

Nasdaq plunges as tech stocks drop on earnings and lower orders

U.S. stocks were lower in mid-day trading on Thursday as technology stocks led the declines.

Corrected: Stock futures rise after Obama speech, earnings

(Corrects quote in paragraph 5 to clarify Barry Ritholtz said Obama's speech could be a relief to some traders, not that he finds it a relief.)

Stocks slammed as risk appetite ebbs

U.S. stocks slid further on Thursday, sending the Nasdaq index down more than 2 percent, as the appetite for riskier assets ebbed and materials and technology shares slumped.