- Thursday, October 27, 2011, 16:44
- Stock Market
U.S. stocks rallied about 3% Thursday as investors bid up banks, resource and tech stocks after European leaders reached a deal to leverage their bailout fund, pump more money into banks and restructure Greece's debt. The first estimate of U.S. economic growth for the third quarter also helped. The Dow ...
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- Monday, October 24, 2011, 9:53
- Stock Market
U.S. stocks opened higher on Monday on cautious optimism over signs of progress toward a debt deal in Europe and strong results from Caterpillar Inc. The Dow Jones Industrial Average lately rose 58.51 points, or 0.50%, to 11,867.30. The Standard & Poor's 500 Index added 8.37 points to 1,246.62. The ...
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- Thursday, July 21, 2011, 16:53
- Stock Market
U.S. stocks closed sharply higher Thursday, lifted by strong quarterly earnings results, and a plan by European Union leaders to broaden their financial aid package for Greece. The Dow Jones Industrial Average closed up 152.50 points, or 1.21%, to 12,724.41. The S&P 500 gained 17.96 points, or 1.35%, to 1,343.80. ...
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