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How the major stock indexes fared on Friday (AP) »
from having a strong start to the new year. Stocks zigzagged for much of Friday but closed higher as investors took in stride the Labor Department’s news that employers cut 85,000 jobs in December, far more than the 8,000 analysts expected. The disappointing numbers were offset by a pleasant surprise: November’s report was revised to [...]
How the major stock indexes fared on Wednesday (AP) »
offered scant new insight into the economy. Major market barometers ended little changed, but modest gains pushed the Standard & Poor’s 500 index to a new 15-month high. The cautious tone seen Tuesday and Wednesday reflected investors’ caution as they awaited the government’s monthly employment report Friday.
rose 1.66, or less than 0.1 percent, to [...]
How the major stock indexes fared on Monday (AP) »
pushed stocks to their sixth straight gain and new highs for 2009. Major indexes edged higher in light trading Monday after sales figures showed shoppers spent more freely this holiday season, a sign that consumers are feeling better about the economy. Meanwhile, commodities prices rose as the dollar fell, giving a boost to energy and [...]
How the major stock indexes fared on Thursday (AP) »
. A weaker dollar also helped buoy the market, lifting energy and materials stocks. Christmas Eve trading was extremely light. The encouraging signs of the labor market and consumer demand helped assuage investors, who were disappointed the day before by an unexpected plunge in
last month.
rose 53.66, or 0.5 percent, to 10,520.10.
The Standard [...]
How the major stock indexes fared on Tuesday (AP) »
would be forced to raise interest rates. Stocks extended their losses late in the day Tuesday after General Electric Co. forecast that revenue and earnings would be largely flat in 2010.
fell 49.05, or 0.5 percent, to 10,452.00.
& Poor’s 500 index fell 6.18, or 0.6 percent, to 1,107.93.
fell 11.05, or 0.5 percent, to [...]