Stocks fell on weak data

Stocks fell after weaker durable goods data and a downbeat assessment of the economy from the Fed’s Beige book. The Fed’s Beige book, a summary of national economic conditions indicated activity was not robust and had lost steam in the past weeks.

DJIA -39.81pts (0.38%) at 10497.88

S&P -7.71pts (0.69%) at 1106.13

Nasdaq -23.69pts (1.04%) at 2264.56

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Stocks end mixed after weaker consumer confidence data

Stocks took a breather from its 3 day rally and ended mixed, with most shares lower after a weaker than expected consumer confidence data.

DJIA +12.26pts (0.12%) at 10537.69

S&P -1.17pts (0.10%) at 1113.84

Nasdaq -8.18pts (0.36%) at 2288.25

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Stocks gained on new home sales data

Stocks gained after stronger than expected new home sales data erased investors’ concerns about the economy. Earnings front, an upbeat outlook forecast from FedEx boosted investors’ confidence.

DJIA +100.81pts (0.97%) at 10525.43

S&P +12.35pts (1.12%) at 1115.01

Nasdaq +26.96pts (1.19%) at 2296.43

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Stocks rallied on earnings and GE dividend hike

Stocks rallied, with the S&P closing above 1,100 for the week on the back of strong earnings and a dividend hike from GE. GE raised its quarterly dividend by 20% and the share rose 3.3% in heavy trading.

DJIA +102.32pts (0.99%) at 10424.62

S&P +8.99pts (0.82%) at 1102.66

Nasdaq +23.58pts (1.05%) at 2269.47

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Stocks advanced on upbeat earnings

Stocks rallied after economic bellwethers 3M, UPS and Caterpillar projected better earnings forecasts, giving investors some assurance about the economic recovery.

DJIA +201.77pts (1.99%) at 10322.30

S&P +24.08pts (2.25%) at 1093.67

Nasdaq +58.56pts (2.68%) at 2245.89

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Stocks fell on Bernanke’s testimony

Stocks fell in disappointment after Fed Chairman Ben Bernanke gave his semiannual testimony to the US Congress. Investors were expecting the Fed to announce new measures to stimulate growth but instead, the Fed Chairman only said the economic outlook remains “usually uncertain”.

DJIA -109.43pts (1.07%) at 10120.53

S&P -13.89pts (1.28%) at 1069.59

Nasdaq -35.16pts (1.58%) at 2187.33

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Stocks rose in late trade on gains in commodities and banks shares

Stocks rose in late trading led by gains in commodity producers on the back of a rally in oil and copper prices. Goldman Sachs initially fell after its announcement of weaker than expected earnings, but recovered to rise 2.2% as bargain hunters pick up beaten down shares.

DJIA +75.53pts (0.74%) at 10229.96

S&P +12.23pts (1.14%) at 1083.48

Nasdaq +24.26pts (1.10%) at 2222.49

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Stocks advanced on gains in techs

Stocks gained, recovering some losses from the previous session on gains in tech shares. Microsoft Corp climbed 1.4% after UBS AG raised its earnings estimate, citing signs of stronger demand.

DJIA +56.53pts (0.56%) at 10154.43

S&P +6.37pts (0.60%) at 1071.25

Nasdaq +19.18pts (0.88%) at 2198.23

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Stocks snapped 8-day rally on weak earnings

Stocks fell, snapping their longest winning streak in 2 months following weaker than expected results from BoA, Citigroup and Ge. Adding to woes, consumer confidence data sank to its lowest level in a year.

DJIA -261.41pts (2.52%) at 10097.90

S&P -31.60pts (2.88%) at 1064.88

Nasdaq -70.03pts (3.11%) at 2179.05

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Stocks end flat after recovering from early losses

Stocks were down in early session on disappointing economic data but managed to recover to end flat on the back of gains in Goldman Sachs. Goldman shares jumped ahead of an announcement by SEC on speculation that SEC will settle fraud charges against the bank. 

DJIA -7.41pts (0.07%) at 10359.31

S&P +1.31pts (0.12%) at 1096.48

Nasdaq -0.76pts (0.03%) at 2249.08

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Stocks faltered on Fed meeting minutes

Stocks ended flat, with the S&P ending its 6-day winning streak as Fed meeting minutes weighed on market sentiments. Stocks were initially higher on optimism over Intel’s better than expected earnings, but gave up gains after Fed suggested additional measures may be needed to combat a weakening economy.

DJIA +3.70pts (0.04%) at 10366.72

S&P -0.17pts (0.02%) at 1095.17

Nasdaq +7.81pts (0.35%) at 2249.84

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Stocks rallied on strong profits

Stocks rallied, gaining for a sixth straight session, after Alcoa’s strong earnings brought back investors’ confidence. And investors were right. After market close, Intel reported better than expected earnings and the share jumped 5% in extended trading.

DJIA +146.75pts (1.44%) at 10363.02

S&P +16.59pts (1.54%) at 1095.34

Nasdaq +43.67pts (1.99%) at 2242.03

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Stocks edged up amid cautious trading ahead of earnings

Stocks ended with small gains amid thin volume as traders remained cautious ahead of the earnings season. After the bell, Alcoa reported better than expected profit and the share jumped 3.9% in after market trading.

DJIA +18.24pts (0.18%) at 10216.27

S&P +0.79pts (0.07%) at 1078.75

Nasdaq +1.91pts (0.09%) at 2198.36

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Stocks close their best week for 2010

Stocks had their best performing week in 2010 as investors look forward to a solid earnings session coming up. However, volume was thin, indicating that not all are yet convinced about the rebound.

DJIA +59.04pts (0.58%) at 10198.03

S&P +7.71pts (0.72%) at 1077.96

Nasdaq +21.05pts (0.97%) at 2196.45

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Stocks rose for 3rd straight day on better econ data

Stocks rose, extending gains for a 3rd session after better than expected retail sales and lower jobless claims data.

DJIA +120.71pts (1.20%) at 10138.99

S&P +9.98pts (0.94%) at 1070.25

Nasdaq +15.93pts (0.74%) at 2175.40

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Stocks rallied on earnings optimism

Stocks had their best rally in 6 weeks on investors’ optimism that coming earnings season will continue to see growth. Investors scooped up beaten-down shares in industrial and technology sectors as well as bank shares.

DJIA +274.66pts (2.82%) at 10018.28

S&P +32.21pts (3.13%) at 1060.27

Nasdaq +65.59pts (3.13%) at 2159.47

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Stocks rebound from oversold levels

Stocks gained, rebounding from oversold levels amid hopes that earnings growth will help equities.

DJIA +57.14pts (0.59%) at 9743.62

S&P +5.48pts (0.54%) at 1028.06

Nasdaq +2.09pts (0.10%) at 2093.88

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Stocks end lower on weak job data

Stocks ended the weak lower on light trading volume after a weaker than expected job data. US non- farm payrolls fell by 125,000 in June, its largest decline since October.

DJIA -46.05pts (0.47%) at 9686.48

S&P -4.79pts (0.47%) at 1022.58

Nasdaq -9.57pts (0.46%) at 2091.79

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Stocks start 3rd quarter on weak note

Stocks fell, starting the first day of the 3rd quarter on a weak note after weak home sales and manufacturing data.

DJIA -41.49pts (0.42%) at 9732.53

S&P -3.34pts (0.32%) at 1027.37

Nasdaq -7.88pts (0.37%) at 2101.36

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