Stock Markets Jump as Banks Lead Dow, S&P to New Highs
U.S. stocks rallied to fresh highs on Tuesday as investors picked up large-cap companies' shares on the expectation that central bank stimulus will propel the rally further.
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Weak Earnings Results Drive Slight Decline on Wall Street
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5 Stocks That Have More Than Doubled in 2013
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U.S. Stocks Close Lower, Ending Dow's 10-Day Rally
U.S. stocks fell Friday, ending the longest winning streak for the Dow Jones industrial average in nearly 17 years.
U.S. Stock Futures Fall After Run of Dow Records
Wall Street stock futures are signaling a declining Dow after six straight days of gains that pushed the index to a series of all-time highs.
2 Dow Records in a Row, and Futures Are Heading Higher
U.S. stock futures are heading higher for the third straight day with a raft of economic indicators on tap, ranging from jobs and consumer debt, to productivity and international trade.
Stocks Close Even Higher Following Dow's Record Day
After barreling through a record the day before, the Dow Jones industrial average meandered higher on Wednesday. The DJIA edged up 42.47 points to close at 14,296.24. An encouraging job-market report helped nudge the stock market up and pushed bond prices lower. The question now is, how much longer can it keep climbing?
Stocks Edge Higher After Positive Trade Deficit Report
Stocks are edging higher in early trading on Wall Street after a report showed that the U.S. trade deficit narrowed sharply in December, to $38.6 billion -- the smallest it's been in nearly three years.
Stock Futures Higher Ahead of Data on Mood of Consumers
Stock futures are moving higher with new data expected to show fewer Americans seeking unemployment benefits and another rise in consumer borrowing.
Exchanges Seek Test Program for Small, Mid-Cap Stock Pricing
Representatives from NYSE Euronext, Nasdaq OMX and BATS Global Markets will be among the experts to gather during a daylong roundtable at the Securities and Exchange Commission to discuss tick sizes, or the minimum pricing increment that can be used to trade securities.
Pfizer Earnings Help Lift Stocks, Pushing Dow Toward 14,000
Pfizer helped keep the stock market rally alive Tuesday. The drugmaker's stock gained after posting strong earnings, pushing the Dow closer to 14,000. The Standard and Poor's 500 also rose, adding eight points to 1,507.84 points. The Nasdaq composite dropped less than a point to 3,153.66.
Stock Futures Rise on Glimpse of U.S. Manufacturing Data
Stock futures headed higher Monday with investors getting a peek into the health of the U.S. manufacturing sector. The Commerce Department is expected to report that companies boosted orders for durable goods as 2012 came to a close.