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Dow Falls 19 on Jobs Data
 Dow Falls 19 on Jobs Data 
markets
Dec 2, 2009 3:15 PM CST

Dow Falls 19 on Jobs Data

Private sector sheds 169,000 positions in November

(Newser) - Stocks were mixed today after UBS analysts issued bearish comments on leading financial firms and ADP announced that private-sector employment fell by 169,000 jobs in November, higher than forecast, the Wall Street Journal reports.
  • The Dow fell 19 points to close at 10,453.
  • The Nasdaq gained 9 points,
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Dow Rises 127 as Dubai Fears Subside
 Dow Rises 127 as 
 Dubai Fears Subside 
MARKETS
Dec 1, 2009 3:13 PM CST

Dow Rises 127 as Dubai Fears Subside

Dow fully recovers from Friday's emirate-fueled swoon

(Newser) - Stocks rallied today as investors grew less fearful that Dubai will default on its sovereign debt and a US housing forecast climbed to its highest level in 3 years, the Wall Street Journal reports.
  • The Dow rose 127 points to close at 10,472.
  • The Nasdaq added 31 points, settling
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Financials Push Dow Up 35
 Financials Push Dow Up 35 
MARKETS
Nov 30, 2009 3:10 PM CST

Financials Push Dow Up 35

Dow up 6.5% for November

(Newser) - A rally in financial stocks helped the major indexes overcome a slump in retail shares, pushing stocks to solid gains today and capping a 6.5% rise by the Dow in November, the Wall Street Journal reports. For the day:
  • The Dow rose 34.92 points to close at 10,
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Dow Down 154 in Wake of Dubai Crisis
 Dow Down 154 
 in Wake of Dubai Crisis 
MARKETS
Nov 27, 2009 12:10 PM CST

Dow Down 154 in Wake of Dubai Crisis

American exchanges follow worldwide markets into tailspin

(Newser) - The ripple effect from the Dubai debt crisis shook markets around the world today, with American exchanges rebounding from their morning lows but still registering significant losses, the Wall Street Journal reports.
  • The Dow dropped 154.48 points to close at 10,309.92
  • The Nasdaq fell 37.61 to
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Dubai Knocks Dow Down 222 at Open
 Dubai Knocks Dow 
 Down 222 at Open 
MARKETs
Nov 27, 2009 8:35 AM CST

Dubai Knocks Dow Down 222 at Open

Debt problems send stocks tumbling in short session

(Newser) - Stocks braced for a short but ugly Thanksgiving hangover, thanks to news of big debt problems in Dubai. The Dow tumbled 222 points at the open, while the S&P fell 25 and the Nadaq 57, reports the Wall Street Journal . While US traders were enjoying their turkey yesterday, global...

Dow Up 31 on Jobs, Income
 Dow Up 31 on Jobs, Income 
MARKETS
Nov 25, 2009 3:08 PM CST

Dow Up 31 on Jobs, Income

Weekly jobless claims hit 14-month low

(Newser) - Stocks saw solid gains as positive data on personal income and jobless claims raised hopes for a solid post-Thanksgiving shopping season, the Wall Street Journal reports.
  • The Dow rose 31 points, closing at 10,464.
  • The Nasdaq gained 7 points, settling at 2,176.
  • The S&P 500 added 5
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Dow Drops 17 Points
 Dow Drops 17 Points  
MARKETS
Nov 24, 2009 3:17 PM CST

Dow Drops 17 Points

Home prices rise but fail to meet expectations

(Newser) - Stocks almost managed to recover from steep losses suffered early in the day but ended in the red. Among the factors: China signaled it's ready to tighten credit, and September home prices rose but less than expected, the Wall Street Journal reports.
  • The Dow closed down 17 points at 10,
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Up 133, Dow Hits New '09 High
 Up 133, Dow Hits New '09 High
MARKETS
Nov 23, 2009 3:18 PM CST

Up 133, Dow Hits New '09 High

Data on home resales spur rally

(Newser) - Stocks rallied today on news that home resales jumped 10.1% in October and comments from the president of the St. Louis Fed reaffirming the government's extended commitment to support the credit markets, the Wall Street Journal reports.
  • The Dow jumped 132.79 points to close at 10,450.95,
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Dow Dips 14; Energy, Tech Fall
 Dow Dips 14; Energy, Tech Fall 
MARKETS
Nov 20, 2009 3:10 PM CST

Dow Dips 14; Energy, Tech Fall

Dow gains 0.5% for the week, other indices fall

(Newser) - Energy stocks led declines on Wall Street today after Goldman Sachs downgraded coal firm Peabody Energy, and Dell reported a bigger-than-expected profit decline, the Wall Street Journal reports.
  • The Dow closed down 14.28 points at 10,318.16.
  • The Nasdaq lost 10.78, closing at 2,146.04.
  • The
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Dow Drops 94, Tech Stalls
 Dow Drops 94, Tech Stalls 
MARKETS
Nov 19, 2009 3:24 PM CST

Dow Drops 94, Tech Stalls

Jobless claims come in flat for the week

(Newser) - Stocks pulled up from their session lows but still suffered deep losses thanks to a downgrade in the semiconductor industry and an unchanged number of jobless claims, the Wall Street Journal reports.
  • The Dow dropped 94 points to close at 10,332.
  • The Nasdaq fell 36 points to 2,157.
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Dow Down 12 on Housing
 Dow Down 12 on Housing 
MARKETS
Nov 18, 2009 3:12 PM CST

Dow Down 12 on Housing

Tech sector drags on indices after weak earnings

(Newser) - Stocks closed down following disappointing data on home construction and lackluster earnings from tech firms Salesforce.com and Autodesk, the Wall Street Journal reports.
  • The Dow lost 11 points to close at 10,426.
  • The Nasdaq fell 11 points, settling at 2,193.
  • The S&P 500 lost 1 point
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Dow Up 30 on Mixed Data
 Dow Up 30 on Mixed Data  
MARKETS
Nov 17, 2009 3:11 PM CST

Dow Up 30 on Mixed Data

Street ekes out gains in final hour

(Newser) - Stocks ended a seesaw session with modest gains as data for October retail sales and industrial production registered modest advances but failed to meet expectations, the Wall Street Journal reports.
  • The Dow rose 30 points to close at 10,437.
  • The Nasdaq added 5 points, settling at 2,204.
  • The
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Dow Up 137; Fed News Sparks Rally
 Dow Up 137; 
 Fed News Sparks Rally 
MARKETS
Nov 16, 2009 3:12 PM CST

Dow Up 137; Fed News Sparks Rally

Bernanke predicts US GDP growth in 2010

(Newser) - Stocks rallied today on news of strong third-quarter economic growth in Japan and reassurance from Ben Bernanke that the Fed will keep interest rates low, the Wall Street Journal reports.
  • The Dow rose 136.49 points to close at 10,406,96.
  • The Nasdaq gained 29.97, settling at 2,
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Earnings Drive Dow Up 73
 Earnings Drive Dow Up 73 
MARKETS
Nov 13, 2009 3:15 PM CST

Earnings Drive Dow Up 73

Dow Up 2.5% from week-ago close

(Newser) - Stocks finished off their intraday highs but with solid gains on strong earnings reports from Disney, Abercrombie & Fitch, and JCPenney, the Wall Street Journal reports.
  • The Dow gained 73.00 points to close at 10,270.47.
  • The Nasdaq added 18.86, settling at 2,167.88.
  • The S&
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Dow Falls 94, Snaps Streak
 Dow Falls 94, Snaps Streak 
MARKETS
Nov 12, 2009 3:15 PM CST

Dow Falls 94, Snaps Streak

Dow ends six-day run as energy stocks slump

(Newser) - Stocks slumped today as energy firms lost value in line with a decline in crude prices and the tech sector, MarketWatch reports.
  • The Dow fell 94 points to close at 10,197.
  • The Nasdaq lost 18 points, settling at 2,149.
  • The S&P 500 dropped 11 points to 1,
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Dow Rises 44 on Rates News
 Dow Rises 44 on Rates News 
Markets
Nov 11, 2009 3:15 PM CST

Dow Rises 44 on Rates News

Dallas Fed chief reiterates commitment to low interest rates

(Newser) - Stocks retreated from an earlier rally but closed with solid gains after the Dallas Fed president reaffirmed the central bank's commitment to keeping interest rates low. Meanwhile, home-builder Toll Brothers announced a surge in contracts for the third quarter, the Wall Street Journal reports.
  • The Dow gained 44 points to
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Dow Up 20 in Seesaw Day
 Dow Up 20 in Seesaw Day 
MARKETS
Nov 10, 2009 3:19 PM CST

Dow Up 20 in Seesaw Day

Stocks hold ground after Monday's rally

(Newser) - Stocks closed mixed today after a seesaw session, mostly managing to hold the gains from yesterday's big rally. Kraft Foods, Bank of America, and American Express saw gains, notes the Wall Street Journal .
  • The Dow rose 20 points to close at 10,247.
  • The Nasdaq lost 3 points to settled
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Dow Jumps 204 to 52-Week High
 Dow Jumps 204 to 52-Week High
MARKETS
Nov 9, 2009 3:15 PM CST

Dow Jumps 204 to 52-Week High

Easy money, robust earnings prove a winning combination

(Newser) - Stocks rallied today as traders positioned themselves to profit off the next series of gains, spurred by the Fed's continuation of loose monetary policy and strong corporate earnings.
  • The Dow rose 203.52 points to close at 10,276.94.
  • The Nasdaq gained 41.62, settling at 2,154.06.
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Dow Up 17 as Jobs Stats Stall Stocks
 Dow Up 17 as 
 Jobs Stats Stall Stocks 
MARKETS
Nov 6, 2009 3:09 PM CST

Dow Up 17 as Jobs Stats Stall Stocks

Stock indexes finish week up 3%

(Newser) - Stocks rose slightly today after analysts upgraded GE—a striking sign of confidence, given the troubles at its finance arm over the previous year. But any enthusiasm was tempered by the news that unemployment hit 10.2% in October, the highest level since 1983.
  • The Dow rose 17.46 points
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Berkshire May Join S&amp;P 500
 Berkshire May Join S&P 500 
Nov 6, 2009 10:34 AM CST

Berkshire May Join S&P 500

Burlington Northern acquisition puts Buffett in index's sights

(Newser) - Could Warren Buffett finally be headed to the S&P 500? For years, Berkshire Hathaway’s stock—both the A shares and the so-called “Baby Berkshire” B shares—have been too expensive for the index, at $101,000 and $3,380 each, respectively. But now that Berkshire has acquired...

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