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Oil steadies after volatile trade, global stocks edgy

Oil stabilized on Friday after a sharp reversal from a 2-1/2 year peak overnight, calming concerns that a surge in prices would hurt economic recovery.

Dow, S&P end down, off day's lows; Nasdaq up

The Dow and S&P 500 closed down but well off the day's lows in a volatile session on Thursday, suggesting investors aren't ready to give up on the market's rally.

S&P 500 weakens technically

The S&P 500 index on Thursday violated a trendline dating back to August as U.S. equities continued to struggle amid escalating oil prices and fears of violence spreading further across North Africa and the Middle East.

Dow, S&P fall for third day, but rebound off lows

The Dow and S&P slumped for a third straight day on Thursday as investors continued to fret about the economic impact of continued violence in Libya and oil prices, though gains in Priceline kept the Nasdaq in positive territory.

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Citi grants millions of stock options to top execs

Citigroup Inc granted more than 18 million stock options to 15 senior executives, an award that could handsomely increase their compensation if the slowly recovering bank's share price rises.

Stocks rise after Dell, deal news

Stocks rose to fresh 32-month highs on Wednesday, with the S&P 500 double the level it was two years ago as Dell earnings and deal announcements appealed to investors.

S&P rises, doubles its 2009 low

The S&P 500 rose on Wednesday to twice its value from just two years ago, a bounce whose vigor has not been seen since the Great Depression.

Wall Street stocks end up

The S&P 500 closed on Wednesday at twice its value from just two years ago, a bounce whose vigor has not been seen since the Great Depression.

Wall Street rises after Dell, deal news

Stocks rose to fresh 32-month highs on Wednesday, with the S&P 500 double the level it was two years ago as Dell earnings and deal announcements appealed to investors.

Wall St edges up after Dell, deal news

Stocks rose on Wednesday after stronger-than-expected Dell earnings and a flurry of deal news, but concern about tensions between Israel and Iran gave investors reason to pause.

Wall St set to rise on M&A, earnings

U.S. stocks were set to rise on Wednesday after estimate-beating results from Dell and a deal for Sanofi-Aventis to buy Genzyme for $20.1 billion in cash.

M&A, Dell earnings lift stock futures

Stock index futures rose on Wednesday after estimate-beating results from Dell and a deal for Sanofi-Aventis to buy Genzyme for $20.1 billion in cash.

Wall Street rises on M&A, Dell earns

U.S. stocks advanced on Wednesday after stronger-than-expected Dell earnings and a flurry of deal news.

Futures indicate stronger open for Wall Street

Stock index futures pointed to a stronger open for Wall Street on Wednesday, recovering the ground lost in the previous session, on optimism for corporate earnings after forecast-beating results from Dell .

Wall St rises on M&A, Dell earnings

U.S. stocks rose on Wednesday after estimate-beating results from technology bellwether Dell and a deal for Sanofi-Aventis to buy Genzyme for $20.1 billion in cash.

Stock futures up after M&A, Dell earnings

Stock index futures rose on Wednesday after estimate-beating results from Dell and a deal for Sanofi-Aventis to buy Genzyme for $20.1 billion in cash.

Global stocks rise; sterling up on rate view

Global stocks rose on Wednesday on optimism about a strong outlook for corporate earnings, while expectations for higher interest rates in the UK lifted sterling and the euro gained against the dollar on sovereign demand.

Dell blows past Wall Street targets, shares jump

Dell Inc's quarterly earnings and margins blew past Wall Street's expectations as component costs slid and corporations replaced aging technology, propelling its shares 6 percent higher.

Wall Street ends lower on energy, tech shares

Wall Street ended lower on Tuesday, weighed by energy and technology shares after a batch of lackluster economic data.

Wall Street slips in light trade, pullback mulled

Market breadth weakened and a prominent investor retreated from bullish positions as a vulnerable U.S. stock market slipped off 2-1/2-year highs on Tuesday.

Dell's margins in spotlight, Wall Street waits and sees

Investors will scrutinize Dell Inc's quarterly earnings for signs that healthy business spending and lower component costs are shoring up margins, a top priority for the world's No. 2 personal computer maker.

Wall St stocks slip; weakness in energy and tech

Stocks slid on Tuesday as energy shares pulled back, creating a breather in the market's recent rally.

Stocks drop after sales data; NYSE shares down

Stocks slid on Tuesday as a smaller-than-expected rise in retail sales raised doubts about a rebound in consumer spending, a vital part of an economic recovery.

Stock futures flat as retail sales data eyed

U.S. stock index futures were little changed on Tuesday as investors remained wary of indexes at loft levels, although retail sales later in the morning could drive markets.

Corrected: Stocks drop after sales data; NYSE shares down

(Corrects in 4th paragraph to show retail sales rose less than forecast)

Wall Street falls after retail sales

U.S. stocks fell on Tuesday after data showed weaker retail sales last month, raising a question mark about a recovery in consumer spending.

Markets open lower after retail data

U.S. stocks opened lower on Tuesday after data showed weaker retail sales last month, raising a question mark about a recovery in consumer spending.

Wall Street headed for lower open after retail sales

U.S. stocks were headed for a lower open on Tuesday after data showed weaker retail sales last month, raising a question mark about a recovery in consumer spending.

China data eases rate fears, world stocks up

Chinese inflation data helped ease investor concerns on Tuesday that the world's No 2 economy will have to tighten monetary policy more aggressively, but other data releases kept markets in a tight range.

Asian stocks steady, copper up on China CPI

Asian stocks were broadly steady On Tuesday after traders took China's closely-watched inflation data in their stride, while the euro regained some ground after hitting a three-week low the previous day.

Asian stocks rise slightly, copper up on China

Asian stocks rose slightly on Tuesday after China's closely-watched inflation data failed to surprise markets, while the euro regained some ground after hitting a three-week low the previous day.

Wall Street edges up, slack volume points to top

Energy and commodity shares lifted Wall Street to modest gains on Monday, but the lowest volume so far this year indicated the equity rally may be near a top.

Wall Street ends flat in lowest volume of year

U.S. stocks ended little changed on Monday in the lowest volume so far this year, indicating the equity rally may be near a top.

Wall Street flat, waning volume points to top

Energy and commodity shares buoyed Wall Street on Monday after Chinese trade data suggested strong demand for basic materials, but the lowest volume so far this year indicated the equities rally may be near a top.

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