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Nearly Unchanged as GDP Deceleration Concerns Wane
Friday, 30 Jul, 20102010-07-30T20:50:31Zl, j M, Y15:502010-07-30T20:50:31ZG:i | No Comment
Nearly Unchanged as GDP Deceleration Concerns Wane

US stocks are mixed but are at arms length with the flatline after opening under pressure following the first look at US 2Q GDP, which showed a slower-than-anticipated rate of growth and a …

Nearly Unchanged as GDP Deceleration Concerns Wane
Friday, 30 Jul, 20102010-07-30T17:25:33Zl, j M, Y12:252010-07-30T17:25:33ZG:i | No Comment
Nearly Unchanged as GDP Deceleration Concerns Wane

US stocks are mixed but are at arms length with the flatline after opening under pressure following the first look at US 2Q GDP, which showed a slower-than-anticipated rate of growth and a …

2Q GDP Misses Forecasts and Stocks Catch a Downdraft
Friday, 30 Jul, 20102010-07-30T13:37:50Zl, j M, Y8:372010-07-30T13:37:50ZG:i | No Comment
2Q GDP Misses Forecasts and Stocks Catch a Downdraft

The equity markets are under some pressure in morning action, amid some economic recovery concerns, which were exacerbated by smaller-than-forecasted growth in US 2Q GDP and a much smaller-than-anticipated increase in personal …

Disappointing Data Dominating the Day
Thursday, 29 Jul, 20102010-07-29T17:48:20Zl, j M, Y12:482010-07-29T17:48:20ZG:i | No Comment
Disappointing Data Dominating the Day

US stocks have given up a solid advance that began the day and are solidly lower heading into afternoon action as traders are focusing on the negative side of the corporate earnings ledger …

Modest Gains as Techs Keeping Advance in Check
Thursday, 29 Jul, 20102010-07-29T15:32:32Zl, j M, Y10:322010-07-29T15:32:32ZG:i | No Comment
Modest Gains as Techs Keeping Advance in Check

US equities are mostly higher as a plethora of positive global profits reports are soothing sentiment, while some disappointing reports from Symantec Corp and NVIDIA Corp are bogging down the tech sector and …

Stocks Start on a High as Earnings Continue to Fly
Thursday, 29 Jul, 20102010-07-29T14:01:26Zl, j M, Y9:012010-07-29T14:01:26ZG:i | No Comment
Stocks Start on a High as Earnings Continue to Fly

US stocks are gaining ground in early action, as a slew of global earnings reports are mostly exceeding forecasts, boosting sentiment regarding the economic recovery, which took a hit yesterday on disappointing …

Fed Reports Slowing Economic Activity Regionally
Wednesday, 28 Jul, 20102010-07-28T20:43:47Zl, j M, Y15:432010-07-28T20:43:47ZG:i | No Comment
Fed Reports Slowing Economic Activity Regionally

Stocks fell as economic readings skewed to the downside and mixed earnings hampered sentiment, but the low volume and recent bullish run in stocks contributed to an environment of moderate stock profit taking, …

Disappointing Durables Demand Dampens Bulls’ Command
Wednesday, 28 Jul, 20102010-07-28T17:26:26Zl, j M, Y12:262010-07-28T17:26:26ZG:i | No Comment
Disappointing Durables Demand Dampens Bulls’ Command

The equity markets remain biased toward the downside heading into afternoon trading as an unexpected decline in durable goods orders, which stymied economic sentiment, is stalling the recent upward momentum in stocks. …

Sentiment Stymied as Durable Goods Surprisingly Slumps
Wednesday, 28 Jul, 20102010-07-28T15:53:57Zl, j M, Y10:532010-07-28T15:53:57ZG:i | No Comment
Sentiment Stymied as Durable Goods Surprisingly Slumps

The equity markets are under some pressure in late-morning action as the recent upward momentum in stocks has stalled following an unexpected decline in durable goods orders, which is stymieing economic sentiment. …

Slightly Red as Economic Data Suggests Rally Not Durable
Wednesday, 28 Jul, 20102010-07-28T13:15:15Zl, j M, Y8:152010-07-28T13:15:15ZG:i | No Comment
Slightly Red as Economic Data Suggests Rally Not Durable

US stocks have turned modestly lower in morning action following an unexpected decline in durable goods orders, which is stymieing economic sentiment that has carried recent strength in the equity markets. Treasuries …

Markets Catch Breath From Recent Gains
Tuesday, 27 Jul, 20102010-07-27T20:50:26Zl, j M, Y15:502010-07-27T20:50:26ZG:i | No Comment
Markets Catch Breath From Recent Gains

A mixed bag of earnings reports and economic news kept traders on the fence for most of the day, as better-than-expected results and a positive outlook from Dow member DuPont and an earnings beat from …

Mixed Data Tallies Stalls the Recent String of Rallies
Tuesday, 27 Jul, 20102010-07-27T17:27:20Zl, j M, Y12:272010-07-27T17:27:20ZG:i | No Comment
Mixed Data Tallies Stalls the Recent String of Rallies

US stocks are mixed in afternoon action, with traders grappling with a larger-than-expected drop in consumer confidence, and another slate of favorable earnings reports. Given the steep gains in the equity markets as of late, …

Confidence Wanes to Offset Earnings Gains
Tuesday, 27 Jul, 20102010-07-27T15:47:08Zl, j M, Y10:472010-07-27T15:47:08ZG:i | No Comment
Confidence Wanes to Offset Earnings Gains

US stocks have given up an early advance and are near the flatline, with a larger-than-expected drop in consumer confidence overshadowing another slate of favorable earnings reports, or at least prompting some traders to book …

Earnings Data Keeps Bulls’ Legs Turning
Tuesday, 27 Jul, 20102010-07-27T13:35:16Zl, j M, Y8:352010-07-27T13:35:16ZG:i | No Comment
Earnings Data Keeps Bulls’ Legs Turning

The global equity markets are higher again, as a plethora of upbeat earnings reports in the US and across the pond are continuing to buoy sentiment, highlighted by Dow member DuPont’s much better-than-expected 2Q earnings …

New Home Sales Report Lifts Bulls’ Spirits
Monday, 26 Jul, 20102010-07-26T20:52:29Zl, j M, Y15:522010-07-26T20:52:29ZG:i | No Comment
New Home Sales Report Lifts Bulls’ Spirits

Stocks began the trading week on a high note, adding to last week’s solid gains, following an unexpected jump in new home sales and better earnings expectations from FedEx. Elsewhere on the equity front, Dow …

Jump in Housing Sales Helps Provide Wind to Bulls’ Sails
Monday, 26 Jul, 20102010-07-26T17:54:11Zl, j M, Y12:542010-07-26T17:54:11ZG:i | No Comment
Jump in Housing Sales Helps Provide Wind to Bulls’ Sails

Stocks are moving higher in afternoon action, adding to last week’s solid gains as upbeat economic and earnings news are supporting recovery sentiment, with today’s unexpected surge in new home sales and a boosted EPS …

New Home Sales Surge, Giving Bulls the Urge
Monday, 26 Jul, 20102010-07-26T15:41:28Zl, j M, Y10:412010-07-26T15:41:28ZG:i | No Comment
New Home Sales Surge, Giving Bulls the Urge

US stocks are extending the solid gains from last week as upbeat economic news is supporting economic recovery sentiment, with today’s dose of data coming in the form of a sharp jump in new home …

Near the Flatline as Europe Mulls Stress Test Results
Monday, 26 Jul, 20102010-07-26T13:17:15Zl, j M, Y8:172010-07-26T13:17:15ZG:i | No Comment
Near the Flatline as Europe Mulls Stress Test Results

Coming off a solid advance last week as upbeat corporate earnings and favorable European economic data boosted global recovery sentiment, stocks are nearly unchanged in early trading as another round of major earnings reports and …

Earnings and Euro-Area Data Soothe Sting From Jobless Claims
Thursday, 22 Jul, 20102010-07-22T13:36:25Zl, j M, Y8:362010-07-22T13:36:25ZG:i | No Comment
Earnings and Euro-Area Data Soothe Sting From Jobless Claims

Stocks are nicely higher in morning trading as a larger-than-forecasted increase in US weekly initial jobless claims is being overshadowed by a plethora of better-than-anticipated earnings reports in the US and a slew of favorable …

No Near-Term Stimulus From Fed Disappoints
Wednesday, 21 Jul, 20102010-07-21T20:55:32Zl, j M, Y15:552010-07-21T20:55:32ZG:i | No Comment
No Near-Term Stimulus From Fed Disappoints

A modest advance after better earnings news was reversed after Fed Chair Bernanke disappointed by not providing hope for a near-term change in monetary policy. Bernanke offered little in the way of new information in …