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MARKETS

Jul 3, 2008 12:42 PM CDT

Markets Mixed in Light Trading

Perked-up GM helps send Dow into holiday weekend on gain

(Newser) - The markets ended mixed today amid flat economic news, MarketWatch reports. With volume light ahead of the holiday, General Motors enjoyed a rebound after a sharp fall yesterday helped push the market into bear territory. The Dow gained 73.03 to close at 11,288.54. The S&P 500...

Dow Enters Bear Market

Jul 2, 2008 3:33 PM CDT

Dow Enters Bear Market

Nasdaq also falls more than 20% from its high

(Newser) - Skidding stocks sent the Dow and Nasdaq into bear territory as oil hit a record near $144 a barrel, the Wall Street Journal reports. Besides oil, bad news from GM and weak jobs data darkened the street’s mood. The Dow fell 166.75 points to 11,215.51, down...

$142 Oil Drives Stocks Down

MARKETS

Jun 27, 2008 3:29 PM CDT

$142 Oil Drives Stocks Down

New crude record hampers recovery from Thursday's fall

(Newser) - The markets fell today, continuing the slide that marked yesterday’s session. Investors continued to mull the tidal wave of bad news that hit the financial, tech and consumer discretionary sectors Thursday, MarketWatch reports. The Dow fell 104.46 to 11,348.96, the Nasdaq lost 5.74 to close...

'Difficult' Dow Ends Down 358

MARKETS

Jun 26, 2008 3:37 PM CDT

'Difficult' Dow Ends Down 358

Oil surges past $140 as dollar weakens, financials downgraded

(Newser) - Stocks plunged today due to the convergence of bad news across all sectors of industry against the backdrop of oil’s first surge over $140 a barrel, the Wall Street Journal reports. The Dow plummeted to a 2-year-low, shedding 358.41 to 11,453.42. The Nasdaq fell 79.89,...

Big Rally Ends in Modest Gains

MARKETS

Jun 25, 2008 3:36 PM CDT

Big Rally Ends in Modest Gains

Oil drop, Fed's confidence in growth not enough to preserve rise

(Newser) - The markets rallied for much of the day on news of ebbing oil prices and the Fed's decision to hold rates steady, but it fell mostly flat by the finish on nagging worries about long-term growth, the Wall Street Journal reports. The Dow—at one point up more than 100...

Stocks Dip as Fed Meets

MARKETS

Jun 24, 2008 3:46 PM CDT

Stocks Dip as Fed Meets

Fed inaction spurs recovery from bad economic news

(Newser) - The markets seesawed throughout today's session, closing down slightly as a minor rally in financials offset bad economic news and warnings of a poor quarter for UPS, MarketWatch reports. The Dow fell 34.93 to 11,807.43, Nasdaq dropped 17.46 to 2,368.28, and the S&P...

Dow Plummets to Below 12,000

MARKETS

Jun 20, 2008 3:34 PM CDT

Dow Plummets to Below 12,000

An oil boost and continued financial woes batter the markets

(Newser) - The markets tumbled today to lows not seen since the Bear Stearns fiasco in March, MarketWatch reports. Oil surged back over $135 a barrel, erasing yesterday’s meager gains, and bad news continued to depress financials. The Dow fell 220.40 to 11,842.69, the Nasdaq 55.87 to...

Citi's Blahs Make Little Dent

MARKETS

Jun 19, 2008 3:38 PM CDT

Citi's Blahs Make Little Dent

Drop in oil prices help stocks finish slightly higher

(Newser) - Stocks posted moderate gains today as oil futures dropped below $135 per barrel on news of China's move to raise prices by trimming subsidies, MarketWatch reports. With traders little moved by warnings of further writedowns ahead for Citigroup, the Dow closed up 34.03, at 12,063.09. The Nasdaq...

Oil, Earnings Woes Key Retreat

MARKETS

Jun 18, 2008 3:34 PM CDT

Oil, Earnings Woes Key Retreat

Familiar factors push markets down

(Newser) - The markets retreated today, battered by the familiar convergence of high oil prices and poor business performance, MarketWatch reports. Amid signs of broader malaise, financials dropped, and crude again topped $135 per barrel. The Dow fell 131.24 to close at 12,029.06. The Nasdaq lost 28.02 to...

Stocks Rally on Dollar's Strength

MARKETS

Jun 13, 2008 3:14 PM CDT

Stocks Rally on Dollar's Strength

Drop in oil, strong greenback pushes Dow to weekly gains

(Newser) - The markets rallied today, pushing the Dow into positive territory for the week, off a strong dollar and a drop in oil prices. The Dow gained 165.77 to close at 12,307.35, a weekly gain of 0.8%. The Nasdaq climbed 50.15 to 2,454.50 but...

Oil Reversal Stymies Rally

MARKETS

Jun 12, 2008 3:45 PM CDT

Oil Reversal Stymies Rally

Market ends up 57 points, down from 185-point rally

(Newser) - A stock rally lost steam after oil reversed an early decline and finished up slightly at $136.74 a barrel, Marketwatch reports. Investors had earlier turned bullish on an unexpectedly strong retail report and crude prices of $131.55. The Dow ended up 57.81 points, at 12,141.58,...

Oil Greases Another Big Slide

MARKETS

Jun 11, 2008 3:31 PM CDT

Oil Greases Another Big Slide

Bad growth report also weighs on markets; Dow loses 205

(Newser) - US stocks fell today as crude futures continued to rise and Federal Reserve data showed “generally weak” economic growth in April and May, MarketWatch reports. The Dow lost 205.99, closing at 12,083.77. The Nasdaq dropped 54.93 to 2,394.01, and the S&P 500...

Oil Drives Uneven Finish

MARKETS

Jun 10, 2008 3:47 PM CDT

Oil Drives Uneven Finish

Bernanke comments spark inflation worries, perk up dollar

(Newser) - The markets ended mixed after moving between gains and losses, as traders tracked gyrations in the price of oil—which finished down 2% from earlier highs of $137 a barrel, MarketWatch reports. The Dow gained 9.44 to end at 12,289.76. The Nasdaq lost 10.52 to settle...

Buffett Bets
Big Against Hedge Funds

Jun 10, 2008 12:16 PM CDT

Buffett Bets Big Against Hedge Funds

Market will beat the pros, legendary investor wagers

(Newser) - Warren Buffett has a lot of money to put where his mouth is. The Oracle of Omaha has bet $320,000 that the market, as measured by the S&P 500, will beat a collection of five carefully selected hedge funds, reports CNNMoney. Taking him on is Protégé Partners,...

Worries Keep Stocks Mixed

MARKETS

Jun 9, 2008 3:47 PM CDT

Worries Keep Stocks Mixed

Dow ticks up as oil falls, but financials, tech cast shadow

(Newser) - Markets were mixed today, with financials and tech stock prices falling while blue chips enjoyed a bounce after Friday’s precipitous drop, MarketWatch reports. The Dow gained 70.51, closing at 12,280.32. The Nasdaq fell 15.10 to close at 2,459.46, while the S&P 500...

Dow Plummets Almost 400

MARKETS

Jun 6, 2008 3:22 PM CDT

Dow Plummets Almost 400

Weekly loss of 3.5% off jobs, crude

(Newser) - The markets took huge losses today, battered by $139 oil and the worst unemployment report in 4 years, MarketWatch reports. The Dow fell 394.64 to close at 12,209.81, and down 3.5% for the week. The Nasdaq fell 75.38 to 2,474.56, a 1.9%...

Street Rallies on Retail, Jobs

MARKETS

Jun 5, 2008 3:17 PM CDT

Street Rallies on Retail, Jobs

Wal-Mart among big winners as indices rebound from 3 days of losses

(Newser) - The markets rebounded from a 3-day losing streak today as retailers posted strong sales and weekly claims for jobless benefits fell, the Wall Street Journal reports. The Dow climbed 213.97, closing at 12,604.45, and the Nasdaq gained 46.80 to settle at 2,549.94. The S&...

Stocks Again Stuck in Neutral

MARKETS

Jun 4, 2008 3:42 PM CDT

Stocks Again Stuck in Neutral

Conflicting news on financials hinders the market

(Newser) - The markets finished mixed today as fears over the financial sector clashed with positive economic reports. Moody’s said it may downgrade ratings for Ambac Financial and MBIA because of continued mortgage-related losses, MarketWatch reports, helping the Dow down 12.37 to 12,390.48. The Nasdaq gained 22.66,...

Lehman, GM Drive Stocks Down

MARKETS

Jun 3, 2008 3:41 PM CDT

Lehman, GM Drive Stocks Down

Liquidity rumors, poor sales sour investor sentiment

(Newser) - The markets enjoyed modest gains before dropping sharply this afternoon as rumors swirled that Lehman Brothers may face a liquidity problem and automakers reported weak May sales, MarketWatch reports. The Dow closed down 100.97 at 12,402.85, the Nasdaq down 11.05 at 2,480.48, and the...

Financials Key Downward Spiral

MARKETS

Jun 2, 2008 3:38 PM CDT

Financials Key Downward Spiral

Executive shuffles at WaMu, Wachovia give market jitters

(Newser) - Financials keyed major market losses as high-level personnel shuffles at Wachovia and Washington Mutual, plus a report by Standard and Poor that downgraded the ratings of several prominent banks, disconcerted investors, MarketWatch notes. The Dow lost 134.50 to settle at 12,503.82, and the Nasdaq lost 31.13,...