- Thursday, October 6, 2011, 17:39
- Stock Market
U.S. stocks ended higher for a third session Thursday, as better-than-forecast jobless claims data and statements from European officials on bank recapitalization efforts inspired buyers. The Dow Jones Industrial Average ended up 183.38 points, or 1.68%, to 11,123.33. The S&P 500 ended up 20.94 points, or 1.83%, to 1,164.97. The ...
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- Friday, September 30, 2011, 16:42
- Stock Market
U.S. stock indexes dropped more than 2% Friday, ending their worst quarter since the depth of the financial crisis, worries over Europe dominated. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 240.60 points, or 2.16%, to 10,913.38. It gained 1.3% for the week but lost 6% for the month. The 12.1% quarterly ...
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- Wednesday, August 24, 2011, 10:04
- Stock Market
Stocks erased losses to turn higher in early trading on Wednesday after government data showed new orders for long-lasting U.S. manufactured goods rose more than expected. The Dow Jones Industrial Average lately was up 69.18 points at 11,245.94. The Standard & Poor's 500 Index rose 8.32 points to 1,170.67. The ...
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- Thursday, June 9, 2011, 16:54
- Stock Market
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 ...
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