- Monday, August 29, 2011, 16:46
- Stock Market
U.S. stocks closed near their highs of the day Monday, led by financial companies, as investors shrugged off Hurricane Irene and welcomed a better-than-expected showing for consumer spending.The Dow average gained 254.71 points, or 2.26%, to 11,539.25. The S&P 500 added 33.28 points, or 2.83%, to 1,210.08. The Nasdaq Composite ...
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- Thursday, August 11, 2011, 9:59
- Stock Market
U.S. stocks leapt at Thursday's start after a surprising fall in jobless claims curbed worries about the economy. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 72.28 points to 10,792.22. The Standard & Poor's 500 Index gained 8.45 points to 1,129.21. The Nasdaq Composite Index rose 21.79 points to 2,402.84.
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