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MARKETS

Oct 3, 2008 8:48 AM CDT

Stocks Rise on Opening Bell

New Wachovia deal boosts optimism

(Newser) - Stocks climbed higher today, buoyed by Wells Fargo’s deal to snatch Wachovia from Citigroup. The Dow is up more than 100 points in early trading, while the Nasdaq and S&P rose 1.7% and 1.5%, respectively. Seemingly ignored was a worse-than-expected employment report, which showed the sharpest...

Dow Reels on Economic Fears

MARKETS

Oct 2, 2008 3:43 PM CDT

Dow Reels on Economic Fears

Bailout progress fails to inspire confidence in equities

(Newser) - Stocks fell sharply today as political progress on the bailout failed to encourage traders who were absorbing poor jobs and manufacturing data, MarketWatch reports. The Dow lost 348.22 and closed at 10,482.85, the Nasdaq shed 92.68 to 1,976.72, and the S&P 500 fell...

Mild Losses as Street Waits

MARKETS

Oct 1, 2008 3:47 PM CDT

Mild Losses as Street Waits

Bailout hopes soften poor economic news

(Newser) - Stocks closed with only mild losses during a volatile session today as traders closely watched Capitol Hill mull over the bailout plan, the Wall Street Journal reports. The Dow closed down 19.59 at 10,831.07. The Nasdaq lost 22.48, closing at 2,069.40, while the S&...

Stocks Open Down on Bailout Impatience

MARKET

Oct 1, 2008 8:55 AM CDT

Stocks Open Down on Bailout Impatience

Volatile session could be forthcoming

(Newser) - Stocks started off on the wrong foot this morning as investors awaited smoke signals from Congress. The Dow dropped 122 points, while the S&P and Nasdaq fell 1.3% and 0.9%, respectively. The session is likely to be a volatile one, with the Senate’s expected bailout vote...

Dow Up 485 in Recovery Rally

MARKETS

Sep 30, 2008 3:37 PM CDT

Dow Up 485 in Recovery Rally

But indices see big losses for September

(Newser) - Stocks surged toward the end of today’s session to recover much of yesterday’s losses, but still finished September down, the Wall Street Journal reports. The markets rallied on confidence that lawmakers would reach agreement on a bailout plan by week’s end, with the Dow up 485.21...

New Rescue
Hopes Lift
Stocks

MARKETS

Sep 30, 2008 8:44 AM CDT

New Rescue Hopes Lift Stocks

Bargain hunters out en masse

(Newser) - Stocks rose at the open today, as traders bet on a new rescue plan and picked over the wreckage of yesterday’s record-setting drop. The Dow rose almost 218 points, while the Nasdaq and S&P were up 2.5% and 2.6% respectively. “After the absolute carnage we...

Dow Falls 777 On House Vote

MARKETS

Sep 29, 2008 3:42 PM CDT

Dow Falls 777 On House Vote

Biggest single-day drop in index's history

(Newser) - The Dow saw its biggest single-day drop ever today after the House rejected the financial bailout bill and adjourned until Thursday, MarketWatch reports. Equities and commodities were pounded equally as the Dow plunged 777.68 to close at 10,365.45 and oil fell $10.52, to $96.37 a...

Stocks Down Sharply
Despite Bailout Deal

MARKET open

Sep 29, 2008 9:03 AM CDT

Stocks Down Sharply Despite Bailout Deal

Wachovia failure sends markets downward

(Newser) - Stocks once again headed downward at the open this morning, as Wachovia’s selloff stoked fears that the bailout wouldn’t be enough to save financials. The Dow fell 275 points while the Nasdaq dropped 3.6% and the S&P fell 3.1%. “The Fed's bailout plan may...

Up Day Still Means Down Week

MARKETS

Sep 26, 2008 3:47 PM CDT

Up Day Still Means Down Week

WaMu spooks markets, but optimism over bailout remains strong

(Newser) - Stocks lost value for most of today’s session as progress slowed on the Wall Street bailout plan, but turned sharply higher in the last few trading hours, MarketWatch reports. Despite mixed gains today, all indices saw losses during a tumultuous week. The Dow gained 121.07 to 11,143....

Stocks Climb Nearly 200 Points

MARKETS

Sep 25, 2008 3:15 PM CDT

Stocks Climb Nearly 200 Points

Poor housing, durable goods goods data don't deter market's optimism

(Newser) - Stocks rallied this afternoon on news that lawmakers had reached a consensus on the Wall Street bailout plan, MarketWatch reports. Optimism proved infectious as GE rose 6.26% despite cutting an earnings estimate earlier today. The Dow climbed 196.89 points to 11,022.06. The Nasdaq gained 30.89...

Stocks Flat Amid Bailout Wait

MARKETS

Sep 24, 2008 3:25 PM CDT

Stocks Flat Amid Bailout Wait

Housing sales decline; Buffet boosts Goldman

(Newser) - Stocks swung between gains and losses today as the proposed financial bailout continued to dominate conversation but remained unsettled. The technology-rich Nasdaq was more insulated from the swings, and closed up 2.35 at 2,155.68. The Dow lost 29.00 to close at 10,825.17, while the...

Buffett's Goldman Buy
Stabilizes Stocks

MARKETS

Sep 24, 2008 9:16 AM CDT

Buffett's Goldman Buy Stabilizes Stocks

Sage of Omaha backs Paulson

(Newser) - Stocks rose slightly at the open, reports the Wall Street Journal, buoyed by Warren Buffett’s $5 billion vote of confidence in Goldman Sachs. The Dow Jones rose 21 points, while the S&P rose 0.3%, and the Nasdaq 0.9%. Capitol Hill will again command Wall Street's attention...

Street Watches Hill; Stocks Fall

MARKETS

Sep 23, 2008 3:23 PM CDT

Street Watches Hill; Stocks Fall

Investors worry about Congress delaying bailout; home prices decline 0.6% in July

(Newser) - Stocks traded sharply lower at the end of today’s roller-coaster session as investors watched lawmakers balk at quickly enacting the financial bailout plan, the Wall Street Journal reports. The Dow fell 161.52 to close at 10,854.17. The Nasdaq lost 25.64, closing at 2,153.34,...

Stocks Drop in Europe, Asia Amid Recession Fears

Sep 23, 2008 4:44 AM CDT

Stocks Drop in Europe, Asia Amid Recession Fears

(Newser) - Stocks were down in Europe and Asia today amid fears of a global recession despite the massive government bailout being arranged in the US. Europe's Dow Jones Stoxx 600 Index dipped for a second day, falling 1.8% in early trading, Bloomberg reports. Barclays fell 3.6% and Australia's Macquarie...

Bailout, Oil Send Dow Down 372

MARKETS

Sep 22, 2008 3:26 PM CDT

Bailout, Oil Send Dow Down 372

Traders nervous about long-term effects

(Newser) - Stocks plummeted today as uncertainty over the cost and long-term impact of the Wall Street bailout plan spread and oil surged, MarketWatch reports. Treasuries and the dollar fell as traders worried the bailout’s cost could affect the government’s status as a borrower. The Dow closed down 372.75,...

Stocks Edge Lower at Open

MARKETS

Sep 22, 2008 9:04 AM CDT

Stocks Edge Lower at Open

Moderate drop as buybacks hold back bears

(Newser) - Stocks declined slightly at open, as big buybacks from Microsoft, HP, and Nike were offset by general financial sector pessimism. The Dow dropped 85 points at the bell, while the S&P fell 0.5% and Nasdaq dropped 0.6%. Microsoft rose 4.9%, after announcing a $40-billion buyback and...

Stocks Rally, End Week Mixed

MARKETS

Sep 19, 2008 3:44 PM CDT

Stocks Rally, End Week Mixed

Bailout plan reassures investors

(Newser) - Stocks continued to rally today, gaining enough on news of the government’s plan to form a debt relief agency for financial firms that the week's last two sessions saw the markets almost overcome the week’s earlier losses, MarketWatch reports. The Dow gained 368.75 to close at 11,...

Late Rally Lands Dow Up 410

MARKETS

Sep 18, 2008 3:25 PM CDT

Late Rally Lands Dow Up 410

Fed may have plan to quarantine bad debt; banks see gains

(Newser) - The markets rallied late in today’s rollercoaster session, keying on a $360 billion plan to shore up money markets and reports that the Fed might form a government body to absorb firms’ bad credit bets, the Wall Street Journal reports. The Dow gained 410.03 to close at 11,...

Stocks Jump at Bell
on Central Bank Cash

MARKETS

Sep 18, 2008 9:05 AM CDT

Stocks Jump at Bell on Central Bank Cash

Dow up 140

(Newser) - Stocks surged at the opening bell this morning, as traders registered approval of the central banks’ move to inject $360 billion into global money markets. The Dow jumped 118 points, while the S&P and Nasdaq rose 1.6% and 2% respectively. “These joint interventions are welcomed by the...

Dow Plunges 449 Points

MARKETS

Sep 17, 2008 3:41 PM CDT

Dow Plunges 449 Points

SEC moves to restrict short selling

(Newser) - Stocks plummeted again today as insecurity about the financial system gripped the markets, the Wall Street Journal reports. The AIG bailout proved to be of little comfort to traders, who quickly began betting on the next big firm to fall. The Dow closed down 449.36 points to 10,609....