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Wall Street Gains on Fed Statement, Apple Results

Stocks rose on Wednesday after the Federal Reserve said it would keep interest rates near zero through at least 2014 and Apple's spectacular results boosted investor sentiment.

Fed and Apple Reignite Buying on Wall Street

Big profits from Apple and a promise from the Federal Reserve to keep rock-bottom rates for at least two more years powered the U.S. stock market higher on Wednesday.

Wall Street Rises on Apple Results, Fed Statement

The Nasdaq rose on Wednesday, powered by a strong earnings report from Apple, while the Dow and S&P 500 turned higher after the Federal Reserve said it would keep interest rates near zero through at least 2014.

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World Stocks, the Euro down on Greek Default Fears

World stocks and the euro suffered on Wednesday as uncertainty about Greece's debt talks overshadowed strong economic data from Germany, blow-out earnings from Apple, and expectations that the Federal Reserve will push back the timing of an eventual rate hike.

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Wall Street Flat, Rally Could Resume on Earnings

Stocks were little changed on Monday as recent earnings reports and development in the Eurozone provided little incentive to disrupt the recent tone for equities on the heels of the best weekly performance by the S&P 500 in a month.

U.S. Stocks Hover in Tight Range

Stocks were little changed in early trading on Monday after equities posted their best week in a month as the euro zone debt crisis and the economy showed signs of stabilizing.

Gold Prices Rise on Optimism about Global Growth

Gold prices rose Monday to a six-week high on widespread optimism that recent signs of global economic growth mark a sustainable pattern.

Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange January 20, 2012.

Dow Jones, S&P 500 Post Best Week since Christmas

U.S. stocks posted their best week since Christmas, even with a mixed finish on Friday after comparatively strong earnings reports from tech bellwethers IBM and Intel Corp. contrasted with a relatively weak report from Google Inc.

Wall Street ends stellar week on a mixed note

The Dow industrials and the S&P 500 posted their best week in four even with a mixed finish on Friday after strong earnings from tech bellwethers IBM and Intel contrasted with Google's disappointing quarterly report.

Venture Capital Financing Up 10% in 2011; Web Startups Suffer

U.S. venture capitalists dipped deeper into their pockets to fund start-ups last year, despite a slowdown in the fourth quarter. The appetite for mature consumer web companies remained strong, while interest in early-stage companies tumbled.

IBM, Other Tech Results Point to Robust IT Demand

A strong outlook from IBM and decent results from Intel Corp and Microsoft Corp suggest that corporate decision makers are shaking off nervousness about economic growth and boosting spending on technology.

Immelt speaks at a news conference after a "Jobs for America Summit" at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce in Washington

GE's 4Q Misses on Weak European Growth

General Electric Co's (GE.N) fourth-quarter revenue fell short of Wall Street expectations because of slower-than-expected growth in Europe, sending its shares down 2.5 percent in premarket trading.

Futures off after Google, GE results

Stock index futures dipped on Friday, indicating the S&P 500 may snap a three-day win streak after Google results fell short of expectations and as investors eyed Greek debt talks for signs of progress.

U.S. Stock Futures Point to Higher Open

Stock index futures pointed to a slightly lower open for equities on Wall Street on Friday, with futures for the S&P 500, the Dow Jones and the Nasdaq 100 down 0.02 to 0.2 percent.

Wall Street Rises on Bank Results, but Google Sinks Late

Stocks rose for the third straight day on Thursday, sparked by results from Bank of America and Morgan Stanley and as the latest jobless claims dropped to a near four-year low.

Rolls of Kodak film are seen on a camera store shelf in New York

The Final Kodak Moment: Why Bankruptcy for Imaging Icon is a Tragedy but Also a Promise

Long-suffering investors may wonder what to do with their Eastman Kodak shares now that the company has filed for bankruptcy in New York City.

U.S. Stocks Reach Highest Level Since July

Stocks jumped to their highest since July on Wednesday as the International Monetary Fund sought to help countries hit by the European debt crisis, while forecast-beating earnings from Goldman Sachs dispelled some worries over bank profits.

Wall Street Gains 1% as IMF Gives Europe Hope

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Stock Futures up on Report IMF May Boost Europe Funding

Stock index futures rose on Wednesday, putting the S&P 500 on track for a second straight advance after sources said the International Monetary Fund wants to boost its lending facility as the Eurozone battles a long-running debt crisis.

Wall Street Ends Higher, but Citigroup News Limits Gains

Stocks sold off late in the session to end with modest gains on Tuesday as Citigroup's steep drop in profit gave investors a reason to unload bank shares.

Wall Street Trims Gains as Citi Sinks After Earnings

Stocks advanced on Tuesday but sharply pared gains late in the session after Citigroup's steep drop in profit gave investors a reason to unload bank shares.

Wall Street set to open higher on China data

Stocks were set to open higher on Tuesday as Chinese data fueled the belief the government may move to stimulate growth, overshadowing recent credit downgrades in Europe and a mixed bag of bank earnings.

Stock Futures Higher After China Data, Earnings on Tap

Stock index futures rose on Tuesday as investors looked to corporate profits as earnings season picks up and Chinese data fueled the belief the government may move to stimulate growth.

U.S. Stocks Close Lower, Snap Four-Day Winning Streak

Stocks dropped on Friday, snapping a four-day winning streak, after news reports that Standard & Poor's would downgrade credit ratings on several euro-zone countries.

Wall Street drops on euro-zone downgrade chatter

U.S. stocks were on track to end the week with modest gains as major indexes pulled back from session lows after falling more than 1 percent on Friday on talk that Standard & Poor's was ready to downgrade ratings on several euro-zone countries.

Friday the 13th: History, Origins, Myths and Superstitions of the Unlucky Day

Today is Friday the 13th, known by many as the unluckiest day on the year. The unlucky day has a rocky history and confusing origins. There are many superstitions and myths surrounding Friday the 13th.

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