Nine Stocks

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  • Stocks Mixed at Open Ahead of Factory Data

    U.S. stocks opened mostly lower Tuesday after last week’s rally and ahead of a report on factory orders. The Dow Jones Industrial Average lately fell 6.77 points to 12,576.00. The Standard & Poor’s 500 Index fell 2.10 points to 1,337.57. The Nasdaq Composite Index was up 1.03 points to 2,817.06. Greece will stave off default…

  • Stocks Surged on Manufacturing Data

    U.S. stocks surged Friday after an upbeat measure of U.S. manufacturing propelled Wall Street to what looks like its best week this year.  The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 168.43 points, or 1.36%, to 12,582.77, up 5.4% for the week. Up 5.6% from last Friday’s close, the Standard & Poor’s 500 Index climbed 19.03 points,…

  • Stocks Turned Higher Ahead of Data

    U.S. stocks opened slightly lower and turned higher on Friday just ahead of an index on national manufacturing activity. The Dow Jones Industrial Average lately rose 13.01 points to 12,427.35. The Standard & Poor’s 500 Index was up 0.44 point to 1,321.08. The Nasdaq Composite Index was up 4.39 points to 2,777.91. Oil dipped below…

  • Stocks Extend Rally to Fourth Day

    U.S. stocks on Thursday Extended rally for a fourth day , lifting the Dow Jones Industrial Average to its fourth consecutive quarterly gain. The Dow Jones Industrial Average gained 152.92 points, or 1.25%, to 12,414.34. The Standard & Poor’s 500 Index rose 13.23 points, or 1.01%, to 1,320.64, down 0.4% for the just-ended quarter and…

  • Stocks Mixed After Greece Passed Vote

    Stocks were mixed in early trading on Wednesday after the Greek parliament approved their austerity plan. The Dow Jones Industrial Average lately rose 16.38 points to 12,205.07. The Standard & Poor’s 500 Index rose 3.83 points to 1,300.50. The Nasdaq Composite Index was off 1.63 points to 2,727.68. The Greek Parliament has voted to back…

  • Stocks Rallied for a Second Straight Session

    U.S. stocks rallied for a second straight session on Tuesday on hope for a resolution to Greece’s debt crisis. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 145.13 points, or 1.21%, to 12,188.69. The Standard & Poor’s 500 Index climbed 16.57 points, or 1.29%, to 1,296.67. The Nasdaq Composite Index gained 41.03 points, or 1.53%, to 2,729.31.…

  • Stocks Start Higher on Hopes for Greece

    U.S. stocks rose Tuesday, adding to the prior day’s gains, on hopes a fix is in the works for Greece’s debt trouble. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 72.36 points to 12,115.92. The Standard & Poor’s 500 Index climbed 7.50 points to 1,287.60. The Nasdaq Composite gained 17.41 points to 2,705.69. Home prices in major…

  • Stocks Up in Early Trading after Economic Data

    U.S. stocks were higher in early on Monday after the government reported consumer spending was unchanged in May. The Dow Jones  Industrial Average lately rose 51.39 points to 11,985.97. The Standard & Poor’s 500 Index added 3.93 points to 1,272.38. The Nasdaq Composite Index gained 8.00 points to 2,660.89. Americans spent in May at the…

  • Stocks Drop on Tech Sector, Europe Worries

    U.S. stocks dropped Friday, as poor earnings reports from technology companies weighed on the tech sector and speculation over the stability of the Italian banking sector took away Wall Street’s risk appetite. The Dow Jones Industrial Average slid 115.42 points, or 0.96%, to end at 11,934.58. The Standard & Poor’s 500 Index fell 15.05 points,…

  • Stocks Off Lows on Greek Deal

    Stocks pared losses to end mixed on Thurday on reports Greek authorities have agreed to a new 5-year austerity plan to avoid a sovereign default. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 59.67 points, or 0.49%, to end at 12,050.00. The S&P 500 index ended down 3.64 points, or 0.28%, at 1,283.50.The NASDAQ Composite Index ended…