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Market enthusiasm over Fed stimulus fades
Any enthusiasm over another monetary stimulus from the Federal Reserve faded Thursday as investors monitored the progress of budget discussions in the ...
Dispute raises doubt for China stocks in US market
A mounting dispute between Washington and Beijing over access to records of Chinese companies with U.S.-traded shares might force major corporate ...
Fed links interest rates to 6.5 pct. unemployment
The Federal Reserve said Wednesday that it plans to keep interest rates ultra-low even after unemployment falls close to a normal level — which it ...
Stocks end little changed after Fed rally fizzles
Stocks ended the day little changed Wednesday after a rally prompted by the Federal Reserve's latest economic stimulus program fizzled out. The Dow ...
A Fed rally fades away on Wall Street; Dow down 3
An afternoon stock market rally has faded away after investors reassessed the Federal Reserve's latest plans to stimulate the economy. The Dow Jones ...
Stocks move higher on anticipation of Fed action
Stocks are opening higher on Wall Street as investors await news on whether the Federal Reserve will announce more bond purchases to stimulate the U.S
US stock futures rise on Fed anticipation
U.S. stock futures are edging higher as investors await news on whether the Federal Reserve will announce a new stimulus plan to boost the U.S.
Asia stocks gain, unfazed by NKorea rocket launch
Asian stock markets rose Wednesday as a German business confidence survey alleviated concerns that Europe's largest economy might fall into recession.
Stocks gain on budget talk optimism, Fed stimulus
Stocks are closing higher on Wall Street for the fifth day in a row as traders hoped for more progress in budget talks being held in Washington.
US futures head higher as Fed gathers
U.S. stock futures are rising in anticipation that the Federal Reserve will announce new measures to ramp up the U.S. economy. Dow Jones industrial ...
Asia stocks wane as US budget talks drag on
Asian stock markets lost some of their bottle Tuesday as efforts by U.S. leaders to reach a budget deal before the year's end appeared deadlocked and ...
Stocks opening mixed following disarray in Italy
Stocks are opening mixed on Wall Street after the surprise resignation of Italy's prime minister sent a jolt through European markets. McDonald's rose ...
US futures fall following EU political strife
U.S. futures are lower after the surprise resignation of Italy's prime minister sent a jolt through European markets. A strong sales report from ...
Asia stocks rise on US jobs data showing growth
Rising factory output in China and better-than-expected jobs numbers out of the U.S. helped lift Asian stock markets on Monday. Investors delved into ...
Apple holds back S&P, Nasdaq; Dow ends higher
Apple spoiled the stock market's party on Friday. Stocks shot higher in the early morning, after the government reported that the U.S. added jobs in ...
Why is Wall Street losing its appetite for Apple?
This holiday season is shaping up to be a record-breaking period for Apple as shoppers snap up iPhones and iPads. So, why is the world's most valuable ...
Stocks move higher as US jobs picture improves
Stocks are closing mostly higher on Wall Street after the government reported job growth that was better than economists had anticipated. The Dow ...
World stocks rise after positive US jobs figures
Global stock markets mostly rose after a better-than-forecast U.S. jobs report Friday offset gloomier data showing consumer confidence in the world's ...
Stocks open higher as jobs growth beats forecasts
Stock indexes are opening modestly higher on Wall Street after the government reported jobs growth that was better than economists were expecting.
Asia stocks rise as US employment claims dip
Asian stock markets rose Friday after the number of Americans seeking unemployment benefits fell last week, offsetting a somber economic forecast by ...
Stocks edge up as investors keep eye on Washington
Apple and other technology companies led the stock market up for the second day in a row Thursday. The gains came a day after Apple took its worst ...
Stocks inch up as investors keep eye on Washington
The stock market is eking out a small gain as investors keep their eyes closely focused on budget talks in Washington. The Dow Jones industrial ...
Stocks inch higher on Wall Street; Apple gains
Stocks are inching higher in midday trading on Wall Street. Apple rose 2 percent a day after taking its worst fall in four years. In separate ...