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November 21, 2009
Wall Street recap
Stocks fall a third day as dollar strengthens NEW YORK Investors can’t shake their fears that the economy isn’t keeping up with the stock market....
November 20, 2009
Stock futures point to modestly lower opening
Stocks are set to continue their slide as the dollar is strengthening, and after a week of mixed economic reports. Futures are modestly lower.
European markets push higher ahead of speech from EU central bank chief
European stock markets rose Friday despite a drop in Asia as investors recouped some of the previous day’s hefty losses ahead of a key speech from...
Wall Street: Stocks slide after signs of subdued recovery
Stocks tumble on signs of subdued recovery NEW YORK Signs of a subdued economic recovery sent investors out of stocks yesterday and in search of safer...
November 19, 2009
World stocks lower amid valuation concerns
World stocks fell Thursday and Wall Street was expected to open lower amid mounting doubts about the pace of the global economic recovery and ahead of...
Stocks futures indicate lower opening
Stock futures are pointing toward a lower opening following the lead of overseas markets and ahead of a weekly report on unemployment.
Wall Street recap: Tech, housing numbers cited as stocks drop
Tech, housing numbers cited as stocks drop NEW YORK Disappointing forecasts from technology companies and an unexpected drop in home construction added...
November 18, 2009
Wall Street futures point to modestly higher open
NEW YORK—Stock futures are pointing to a modestly higher opening as investors await a new report on housing and the dollar resumed its slide. Overseas,...
Asia stocks mixed; Europe gains
HONG KONG—Asian stocks were mixed today amid investor caution following the recent advance in the region’s markets. European shares rose modestly...
Wall Street recap
Commodities gain, but stocks end mixed NEW YORK Stocks finished an erratic session mixed yesterday as higher commodity prices lifted energy and materials...
November 17, 2009
Wall Street futures point to modestly lower open
NEW YORK—Stock futures are pointing to a modestly lower opening as investors sort through another round of economic data and retail earnings. Overseas...
Asian markets mostly lower
BANGKOK—Asian stock markets were mostly lower today as investors locked in recent gains and commodity prices retreated. European shares fell. Benchmarks...
Wall Street recap
Stocks rise after report on better retail sales NEW YORK Investors kept the stock market’s upward momentum going yesterday, sending shares sharply...
November 16, 2009
Wall Street futures point to higher open
NEW YORK (AP)—Stock futures are pointing to a higher opening as investors prepare for a large batch of economic data throughout the week, starting...
World stocks buoyant ahead of U.S. sales data
LONDON—World stock markets advanced today after figures confirmed that Japan, the world’s second biggest economy, was growing strongly and...
November 14, 2009
Wall Street recap
Earnings reports give a boost; Dow gains 73 NEW YORK Encouraging earnings news from major retailers and The Walt Disney Co. drew investors back into the...
November 13, 2009
Wall Street recap: Drop in U.S. energy demand drags stock market lower
Drop in energy demand a drag on stock market NEW YORK Ajump in the nation’s energy inventories sent stocks falling yesterday as investors worried...
November 12, 2009
Stock futures point to lower start on Wall Street
Wall Street is looking at a weaker open as investors await retail earnings reports that will give more clues about consumer spending.
Asia markets slip; Europe flat
TOKYO—Asia’s four-day stock market rally petered out today as investors turned cautious. European markets were little changed. Markets across...
Wall Street recap
Stocks rise as traders bet on low rates, China NEW YORK More signs that interest rates will remain low and upbeat economic news from China gave investors...
November 11, 2009
Wall Street futures point to early gains
Wall Street is looking at a stronger open as investors keep rallying around the expectation that interest rates will remain low for some time. Record-low...
World stocks gain amid positive data
TOKYO—Asian stock markets were mostly higher today after figures from China and Japan showed the region’s two biggest economies were on track...
Wall Street recap
Stocks mostly fall as dollar’s value increases NEW YORK Caution returned to the stock market yesterday as investors decided to slow an advance that...
November 10, 2009
Wall Street futures point to lower open
Stock index futures are pointing to a lower open on Wall Street as the dollar, which powered yesterday’s huge rally, is little changed. Investors...
Overseas stocks track U.S. higher
TOKYO—Asian stocks extended their gains today after Wall Street touched its highest level for 2009 amid optimism low interest rates would continue...
Dow jumps 200 points to 13-month high
The Dow Jones industrial average stormed to its highest level in more than a year yesterday as a falling dollar boosted prices for gold, oil and other...
November 09, 2009
Dow jumps to highest level in more than a year
The Dow Jones industrial average stormed to its highest level in more than a year Monday as a falling dollar boosted prices for commodities including gold...
World markets get G-20 boost
World stock markets rose Monday after the Group of 20 leading rich and developing countries agreed to maintain their stimulus measures in the wake of weak...
November 07, 2009
Wall Street recap
Stocks post modest gains despite bad news on jobs NEW YORK Investors undaunted by a surprisingly weak jobs report found enough positive news to nudge stocks...
November 06, 2009
Wall Street futures steady ahead of jobs report
NEW YORK—Stock futures are holding steady as investors await the government’s report on October employment. The report from the Labor Department...
