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U.S. stocks rose modestly on Tuesday as a dividend hike at IBM and reassuring data that could signal a bottom in the economic cycle offset concerns that major banks may need to raise more money.

Stock futures pointed to a lower open on Tuesday as a report that Bank of America Corp and Citigroup Inc may need more capital revived fears about the stability of the struggling financial sector.

Stocks fell on Monday as concerns that a possible global flu outbreak could dampen optimism about the economy overshadowed a cost-cutting plan from General Motors Corp and gains in biotechnology stocks.

Stocks fell on Monday on anxiety that a possible global flu outbreak could derail the economy's efforts to climb out of a recession.

Stocks held gains on Friday after the government released a much anticipated concept paper on stress tests for the 19 biggest U.S. banks.

Stocks rose on Wednesday as several corporate executives gave positive outlooks that eased concerns about the global recession, while better-than-expected results from AT&T Inc lifted technology shares.

The S&P 500 and the Nasdaq rose on Wednesday as several corporate executives gave positive outlooks that eased concerns about the global recession, while a better-than-expected profit from AT&T lifted technology shares.

The U.S. Treasury said on Monday there was no basis for a report that said its stress tests on the health of the nation's 19 top banks showed several were technically insolvent.

The S&P and Nasdaq indexes slipped on Wednesday in choppy trading as tech shares tumbled after Intel Corp said uncertainty ruled out a clear revenue forecast, underscoring worries about a lack of corporate visibility ahead.

Political unrest flared again in Thailand this week, after protesters loyal to former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra forced the cancellation of an Asian summit, and two people were killed in violence in Bangkok.

Goldman Sachs Group Inc sold $5 billion of stock to help fulfill what it called its duty to repay a federal bailout, but the government worries a quick return of funds could pressure other banks to repay their aid prematurely.

Stocks fell on Tuesday as a surprising drop in retail sales dented hopes the recession was abating and financial shares slid on fears that Goldman Sachs' share offering could prompt others to follow suit.

Stocks fell on Tuesday as a surprising drop in retail sales dented hopes the recession was abating and financial shares slid on fears that Goldman Sachs' share offering could prompt others to follow suit.

U.S. stocks fell on Monday as energy shares slid along with oil prices' sharp drop on worries that demand will fall further, while Boeing's profit warning increased caution before earnings later this week.

If Wells Fargo's strong first-quarter preliminary performance is any sign, stocks could rally further this week on any reassuring news when three other big banks post quarterly results.

If Wells Fargo's strong first-quarter preliminary performance is any sign, stocks could rally further this week on any reassuring news when three other big banks post quarterly results.

Many U.S. retailers posted smaller-than-expected sales declines for March in a sign that shoppers may be regaining confidence to open their wallets after more than a year of recession.

Don't look now, but the U.S. stock market may be headed for another royal smackdown with fears that first-quarter results will fail to show signs of an upturn for Corporate America.

Stocks tumbled on Tuesday on jitters over what is expected to be another bleak earnings season and following news General Motors was said to be in intense preparations for a possible bankruptcy filing.

Stocks slid on Monday, as bank shares fell after a widely-followed analyst recommended investors reduce or sell holdings of several large bank stocks, sapping recent optimism on the health of the financial sector.

Stocks slid on Monday, as bank shares fell after a widely-followed analyst recommended investors reduce or sell holdings of several large bank stocks, sapping recent optimism on the health of the financial sector.