Nine Stocks

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  • Stocks Fell Sharply After Jobs Report

    Stocks fell sharply in the early trading on Thursday after the government reported an unexpectedly sharp jump in unemployment claims. The Dow Jones industrial average lately dropped 178.46 points, or 1.47 percent, to 11,931.21. The Standard & Poor’s 500 Index lost 19.86 points, or 1.54 percent, to 1,267.28. The Nasdaq Composite Index slid 36.66 points,…

  • Stocks Posted Third Straight Day of Gains

    U.S. stocks logged gains by the close of trading Monday following signs that the European financial crisis may be contained. The Dow Jones Industrial Average closed up 76.02 points, or 0.63%, at 12,080.38. The S&P 500 Index gained 6.86 points, or 0.54%, to close at 1,278.36. The Nasdaq Composite Index ended the day up 13.18…

  • Stocks Struggle for Gains after Economic Data

    U.S. stocks wavered at the start on Thursday as investors weighed a report on jobs and housing against continuing concerns about Greece’s debt. The Dow Jones Industrial Average lately rose 27.09 points to 11,924.36. The Standard & Poor’s 500 Index added 2.49 points to 1,267.91. The Nasdaq Composite Index was up 0.84 point to 2,632.30.…

  • Stocks Ended Sharply Lower on Economic Worries

    U.S. stocks end sharply lower, erasing the prior day’s gains, after economic data dampen sentiment and unrest in Greece further destabilized global financial markets. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 178.84 points, or 1.48%, to 11,897.27. The Standard & Poor’s 500 Index dropped 22.45 points, or 1.76%, to 1,265.42. The Nasdaq Composite Index fell 47.26…

  • Stocks Opened Sharply Lower on Economic Data

    U.S. stocks opened sharply lower on Wednesday, erasing much of the prior day’s gains, after economic data dampened sentiment. The Dow Jones Industrial Average lately fell 74.29 points to 12,001.82. The Standard & Poor’s 500 Index dropped 7.35 points to 1,280.52. The Nasdaq Composite Index declined 14.21 points to 2,664.51. Manufacturing activity deteriorated sharply in…

  • Stocks Start with Solid Gains after Economic Data

    U.S. stocks rallied at Tuesday’s start after May producer prices rose as anticipated and retail sales showed a milder-than-expected decline.  The Dow Jones Industrial Average lately rose 111.29 points to 12,064.26. The Standard & Poor’s 500 Index added 13.81 points to 1,285.64. The Nasdaq Composite Index climbed 30.65 points to 2,670.34. Retail sales fell in…

  • Stocks Opened Higher on Corporate Deals

    U.S. stocks opened modestly higher on Monday, with a spurt of corporate deals helping the indexes bounce back after six consecutive weeks of losses. The Dow Jones Industrial Average lately climbed 54.08 points to 12,005.99. The Standard & Poor’s 500 Index rose 5.56 points to 1,276.54. The Nasdaq Composite Index gained 13.22 points to 2,656.95.…

  • All Stock Indexes Closed with Gains

    U.S. stock indexes closed with gains Thursday, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average putting an end to six-straight losing sessions. The Dow rose 75.42 points, or 0.63%, to close at 12,124.36, while the S&P 500 Index rose 9.44 points, or 0.7%, to close 1289.00. The Nasdaq Composite Index rose 9.49 points, or 0.35%, to close…

  • Stocks Opened Mostly Higher after Trade, Jobs Data

    The U.S. stock market opened mostly higher on Thursday, as investors weighed a rise in initial jobless claims against a narrowed trade deficit in April. The Dow Jones Industrial Average lately rose 35.72 points to 12,084.66. The Standard & Poor’s 500 Index added 3.46 points to 1,283.02. The Nasdaq Composite Index lapsed 2.86 points to…

  • Stocks Started Off Shaky on Downbeat Bernanke Views

    Stocks were mixed after a lower start on Wednesday, after Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke said the economy did not grow as much as had been hoped this year. The Dow Jones Industrial Average lately gained 5.37 points to 12,076.18. The Standard & Poor’s 500 Index was down 1.86 points at 1,283.08. The Nasdaq Composite…