Tag: Fed

  • Stocks Waver in Early Trading ahead of Fed

    Stocks moved between gains and losses early Wednesday as investors took a tentative stance ahead of the Federal Open Market Committee’s policy statement later in the day. The Dow Jones Industrial Average lately rose 5.41 points to 11,414.07. The Standard & Poor’s 500 Index climbed 1.15 points to 1,203.24. The Nasdaq Composite Index gained 15.22…

  • Stocks Ended at Session Highs on Fed Hopes

    .S. stocks rallied Tuesday on speculation Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke would signal new help for the economy. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 322.11 points, or 2.97%, to 11,176.76. The Standard & Poor’s 500 Index added 38.53 points, or 3.43%, to 1,162.35. The Nasdaq Composite Index advanced 100.68 points, or 4.29%, to 2,446.06. A…