US stocks rise as investors continue to shrug off fears
US stocks continued to rally on Thursday as investors are shrugging off the bad news and focusing on the positive developments from the US corporate sector.
US stocks advance after jobs data
U.S. stocks advanced in early trade on Thursday after official data showed that applications for jobless benefits fell more than expected last week, recording a drop for a second consecutive week.
World Market Overview 24/03/2011
US stocks defied odds on Wednesday to close slightly positive. The S&P 500 index climbed 3.77 points, or 0.29 percent, to close at 1,297.54. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rallied 67.39 points, or 0.56 percent, to end at 12,086.02. The Nasdaq Composite rose 0.54 percent.
World Market Overview Report 24/03/2011
U.S. stocks staged an afternoon rally Wednesday, led by materials companies, though investors continued to eye several overseas trouble spots warily.The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 89 points, or 0.7%, to 12108 in late afternoon trade, led by Alcoa, which rose 3.3%. The gains were kept in check by a 1.5% decline for Bank of America, which said the Federal Reserve didn't allow it to boost its dividend. Wal-Mart Stores also was weak, falling 0.8%, as was DuPont, down 0.4%.
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US stocks slip on Yemen unrest
US stock slipped on the continued unrest in the Middle East and escalating tensions in Yemen.
US stocks waver in early trade
US stocks wavered between small gains and losses in early trade on Tuesday as investors watched with caution geopolitical developments in Japan and Libya.
World Market Update 22/03/2011
U.S. stocks surged on Monday as sentiment was buoyed after Japan made progress in its battle to control radiation leaks at a crippled plant, and AT&T announced that it will buy T-Mobile USA from German company Deutsche Telekom to create the largest mobile provider in the United States.
World Market Overview 22/03/2011
The Dow Jones Industrial Average climbed back above 12000, boosted by a major telecommunications deal and a jump in energy stocks as oil prices leapt.
World Market Update 21/03/2011
US stocks ended higher on Friday as sentiment was buoyed after Libya announced a cease-fire and the Group of Seven (G-7) Finance ministers agreed to intervene in the markets to stabilize the Japanese yen.
World Market Overview 21/03/2011
U.S. stocks climbed higher Friday, as fears of increased violence in Libya ebbed and currency interventions helped to relieve investor worries over Japan's economy.
Stocks rally as Libya ceasefire eases oil supply concerns
US stocks rally on news of Libya announcement of immediate ceasefire.
US stocks advance after G-7 Intervention
US stocks advanced in early trade on Friday after the Group of Seven (G-7) Finance ministers had agreed to intervene in the markets to stabilize the Japanese yen.
World Market Update 18/03/2011
U.S. stocks rallied on Thursday, bouncing back from three straight days of losses as better-than-expected reports on jobless claims and Consumer Price Index (CPI) buoyed sentiment, and FedEx Corp. boosted its profit forecast.
Global Markets Overview 18/03/2011
U.S. stocks rallied on Thursday, bouncing back from three straight days of losses as better-than-expected reports on jobless claims and Consumer Price Index (CPI) buoyed sentiment, and FedEx Corp. boosted its profit forecast.
US stocks rebound after sell-off
U.S. stocks rallied on Thursday, bouncing back from three straight days of losses as better-than-expected reports on jobless claims and Consumer Price Index (CPI) buoyed sentiment, and FedEx Corp. boosted its profit forecast.
World Market Update 17/03/2011
U.S. stocks declined to 2011 lows on Wednesday as worsening crisis at Japan nuclear reactor and weaker-than-expected housing data weighed on the sentiment.
US stocks decline to 2011 lows amid Japan nuclear fears
U.S. stocks declined to 2011 lows on Wednesday as worsening crisis at Japan nuclear reactor and weaker-than-expected housing data weighed on the sentiment.
Gold Price Regains $1400, Support Level Strengthened as Japan Disaster Hits Stocks & Uranium
The Gold Price ticked higher in London trade on Wednesday, holding above yesterday's 4-week lows to reach $1400 per ounce, as a rally in Japanese shares failed to prevent further losses in global stock markets.
World Market Update 16/03/2011
U.S. stocks ended lower on Tuesday as mounting fears about Japan's escalating nuclear crisis sparked sell-offs in financial markets around the world, but positive remarks from the Federal Reserve helped the indexes rebound from the day’s lows.
Global Markets Overview 16/03/2011
U.S. stocks ended lower on Tuesday as mounting fears about Japan's escalating nuclear crisis sparked sell-offs in financial markets around the world, but positive remarks from the Federal Reserve helped the indexes rebound from the day’s lows.
World Market Overview 16/03/2011
U.S. stocks ended lower on Tuesday as mounting fears about Japan's escalating nuclear crisis sparked sell-offs in financial markets around the world, but positive remarks from the Federal Reserve helped the indexes rebound from the day’s lows.
US stocks plunge amid Japan nuclear fears
U.S. stocks plunged on Tuesday, following sell-off in European and Asian stock markets on escalating fears of a nuclear crisis after a radiation leak was detected at the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant.
World Market Update 15/03/2011
U.S. stocks plunged in early trade on Tuesday, following sell-off in European and Asian stock markets amid fears of a nuclear disaster in Japan.
US stocks slump as Japan nuclear crisis escalates
U.S. stocks plunged in early trade on Tuesday, following sell-off in European and Asian stock markets amid fears of a nuclear disaster in Japan.
US stock futures slump on Japan nuclear concerns
U.S. stock futures point to a sharply lower opening for Wall Street Tuesday, following slump in European and Asian stock markets amid fears of a nuclear disaster in Japan.
Global Markets Overview 15/03/2011
U.S. stocks ended lower on Monday, as investors were worried about the impact of the devastating earthquake and tsunami in Japan on the global economy.
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