Friday, May 11, 2007
U.S. stocks close higher on upbeat inflation data
DJIA
13,326
+111.09
S&P
1,505
+14.38
NASDAQ
2,562
+28.48
10Yr
4.67%
+0.022
U.S. stocks close higher on upbeat inflation data
NEW YORK
U.S. stocks closed higher on the day and mixed on the week Friday, after
upbeat news on wholesale inflation and weak retail sales lifted hopes
that the Federal Reserve will eventually cut interest rates to boost a
slowing economy.
Dow finishes with 110+ point gain; Nasdaq up more than 1%; S&P back above 1,500.
Dow finishes with 110+ point gain; Nasdaq up more than 1%; S&P back
above 1,500.
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PPI rises 0.7% on energy, but the core is flat
DJIA
13,305
+90.20
S&P
1,501
+10.40
NASDAQ
2,552
+19.03
10Yr
4.64%
-0.012
PPI rises 0.7% on energy, but the core is flat
WASHINGTON
Higher energy prices pushed up wholesale prices by 0.7% in April, but
core inflation was tame again, the Labor Department reported Friday.
Market Snapshot: U.S. stocks rise on upbeat inflation data
NEW YORK
U.S. stocks rose on Friday, after upbeat news on wholesale inflation and
weak retail sales boosted hopes that the Federal Reserve will eventually
cut interest rates to boost a slowing economy.
Economic Report: U.S. retail sales drop 0.2% in April, confounding
forecasts
WASHINGTON
U.S. retail sales fell a weaker-than-expected 0.2% in April, the
Commerce Department estimated Friday.
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May 11, 2007
Divorce Rate Down, But What Does It Mean?
Despite the common notion that America remains plagued by a divorce
epidemic, the national per capita divorce rate has declined steadily
since its peak in 1981 and is now at its lowest level since 1970. What's
fueling that decline? A lot of things.
April core producer prices and retail sales were unchanged, weaker than analyst projections.
April core producer prices and retail sales were unchanged, weaker than
analyst projections.
Thursday, May 10, 2007
U.S. stocks fall sharply after disappointing retail sales data
DJIA
13,215
-147.74
S&P
1,491
-21.11
NASDAQ
2,533
-42.60
10Yr
4.65%
-0.020
U.S. stocks fall sharply after disappointing retail sales data
NEW YORK
U.S. stocks ended sharply lower Thursday, with the Dow Jones Industrial
Average losing over 130 points, after retailers, including Wal-Mart
Stores Inc., reported worse-than-expected declines in April sales.
Emerging Markets Report: Goldman Sachs: China at risk of 'market
euphoria'
NEW YORK
China's booming A-share market could turn into a bubble if speculation
among exuberant domestic retail investors is not curbed, Goldman Sachs
warned Thursday, as the Shanghai Composite Index hit yet another
intraday record high.
April slide in same-store retail sales worse than expected
CHICAGO
U.S. retailers posted the weakest month of same-store sales on record
Thursday as an early Easter holiday and chilly weather April dampened
shoppers' desire for spring merchandise.
April's slide in retail sales turns out worse than expected
DJIA
13,287
-75.82
S&P
1,502
-10.12
NASDAQ
2,556
-19.93
10Yr
4.66%
-0.012
April's slide in retail sales turns out worse than expected
CHICAGO
April was largely a sales disaster for most of the nation's biggest
retail chain operators as consumers pulled in their purse strings after
March's spending spree and as they faced rising prices at the gas pump
as well as a slumping housing market.
Wal-Mart's April sales disappoint, led lower by apparel
CHICAGO
Wal-Mart Stores Inc. disappointed investors Thursday by turning in April
sales results that were short of expectations as the world's largest
retailer grappled with sluggishness in apparel, home and seasonal
merchandise sales amid consumer concerns about rising gas prices and
other costs.
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The Connecticut-based maker of the powerful painkiller OxyContin and
three of its current and former executives pleaded guilty Thursday to
misleading the public about the drug's risk of addiction.
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Wal-Mart's April same-store sales fell a greater-than-expected 3.5%. Cites cold weather, increased concerns over rising gas prices.
Wal-Mart's April same-store sales fell a greater-than-expected 3.5%.
Cites cold weather, increased concerns over rising gas prices.
The U.S. trade deficit rose to $63.9 billion in March, more than expected. Jobless claims dropped unexpectedly to 297,000 last week.
The U.S. trade deficit rose to $63.9 billion in March, more than
expected. Jobless claims dropped unexpectedly to 297,000 last week.
Wednesday, May 09, 2007
U.S. stocks rise as Fed sounds upbeat note on economy
DJIA
13,362
+53.80
S&P
1,512
+4.86
NASDAQ
2,576
+4.59
10Yr
4.67%
+0.034
U.S. stocks rise as Fed sounds upbeat note on economy
NEW YORK
U.S. stocks rebounded on Wednesday, sending the Dow Jones Industrial
Average to yet another record high close, after the Federal Reserve kept
interest rates unchanged and noted that while economic growth is
slowing, it still considers inflation the number one risk as it expects
moderate growth to continue.
The Fed: Fed holds rates steady, makes only few changes to statement
WASHINGTON
The Federal Reserve decided Wednesday to hold short-term interest rates
steady and said nothing that indicates it is prepared to move interest
rates anytime soon.
Fed holds rates steady at 5.25 percent, as expected, predominant concern is inflation, Reuters reports.
Fed holds rates steady at 5.25 percent, as expected, predominant concern
is inflation, Reuters reports.
U.S. stocks down slightly before Fed
DJIA
13,312
+3.17
S&P
1,506
-0.98
NASDAQ
2,562
-8.84
10Yr
4.64%
+0.006
U.S. stocks down slightly before Fed
NEW YORK
U.S. stocks were slightly lower Wednesday, as investors kept a cautious
stance before the Federal Reserve's decision on interest rates and with
technology shares under pressure after a bleak sales forecast from Cisco
Systems.
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Tuesday, May 08, 2007
Cisco's profit climbs 34%
DJIA
13,309
-3.90
S&P
1,507
-1.76
NASDAQ
2,571
+0.80
10Yr
4.63%
-0.002
Cisco's profit climbs 34%
WASHINGTON
Cisco Systems Inc. on Tuesday said third-quarter profit leaped 34%, as
the company whetted a growing appetite by corporate customers and
Internet service providers for its networking gear.
Market Snapshot: U.S. stocks closemixed; Dow lower after matching
record
NEW YORK
U.S. stocks closed little changed Tuesday, with the Dow Jones Industrial
Average falling after matching an 80-year winning streak in the previous
session as investors took profits ahead of the Federal Reserve's meeting
on interest rates.
SEC accuses Hong Kong couple of insider trading in their purchase of Dow Jones stock, Reuters reports.
SEC accuses Hong Kong couple of insider trading in their purchase of Dow
Jones stock, Reuters reports.
U.S. stocks fall amid consolidation; focus turns to Fed
DJIA
13,251
-61.03
S&P
1,502
-7.29
NASDAQ
2,559
-11.65
10Yr
4.62%
-0.012
U.S. stocks fall amid consolidation; focus turns to Fed
NEW YORK
U.S. stocks fell on Tuesday, as investors consolidated some of the
market's record gains ahead of the Federal Reserve's meeting on interest
rates Wednesday.
Realtors group sees home prices falling 1% in 2007, weaker than previous forecast and 1st drop on record.
Realtors group sees home prices falling 1% in 2007, weaker than previous
forecast and 1st drop on record.
Monday, May 07, 2007
Markets Monday, 05/7/2007
| Dow : 13312.97 up 48.35
| S & P : 1509.48 up 3.86
| NASDAQ: 2570.95 down 1.20
| Bond (10Y): 4.63%, 99.94
MARKETS:
Dow: Longest bull run in 80 years Blue-chip gauge matches 1927 record
for longest up streak; Alcoa bid for Alcan, falling oil help.
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U.S. stocks rise amid mergers, ahead of Fed
DJIA
13,299
+35.19
S&P
1,509
+3.97
NASDAQ
2,575
+3.84
10Yr
4.64%
-0.004
U.S. stocks rise amid mergers, ahead of Fed
NEW YORK
U.S. stocks were higher on Monday, as a slew of merger news -- including
Alcoa Inc.'s $33 billion bid for rival Alcan Inc. -- lifted spirits. But
the market's momentum remained contained ahead of the Federal Reserve's
meeting on interest rates later this week.
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out
SAN FRANCISCO
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investors 13,000 is a painful reminder of what might have been.
