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Stock market rescue? Spain's bailout buoys stocks.
Stock market in Spain rises 2.5 percent, after Europe announcement of a bailout for its banks. Asia and other European markets also move up, as futures point to a higher open on the US stock market.
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Facebook debut doesn't buoy stocks; Dow down 73
The Dow lost 73 points to close at 12369 on Facebook's big day. The index fell 3.5 percent on the week.
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Stock market futures rebound as G-8 meet
Stock market poised to open higher as leaders of largest economies prepare to discuss Europe's debt crisis. Facebook shares also provide stock market lift.
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New elections for Greece as talks collapse
The parties who won seats in the May 6 election could not form a coalition government, triggering new elections.
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Greece's economic woes may hurt US
Greece's problems and the larger European debt crisis may impact banks, the stock market, trade and even the 2012 election.
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Stocks break losing streak. Barely.
The Dow rose 19 points to close at 12885 Thursday, just barely ending its longest losing streak since August.
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Stocks slide as doubts about Europe simmer
Stocks pitched down Wednesday in the US as borrowing rates climbed for Spain and Italy, a sign that investors are losing confidence in those countries' finances. The Dow lost 97 points to close at 12835 – its sixth consecutive day of losses.
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Stock market fallout: Europe elections spook traders
Stock market in Athens plunges 8 percent at one point after Greek election points to no clear winner. Stock market reaction elsewhere in Europe is negative.
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Stock market fallout from Spain downgrade? Quiet.
Stock market reaction muted in Germany, France, Britain, and US. First estimate of US GDP in first quarter could sway stock market sentiment.
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Apple earnings lift stocks worldwide
Apple earnings exceeded expectations, causing stock markets to rise from Japan to Germany. US stock futures also get a boost from Apple earnings.
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Stock market gets boost from earnings, Germany
Stock market futures in US as well as exchanges across Europe buoyed by German business optimism, US earnings. German stock market up 1 percent.
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Good news on manufacturing buoys stocks
The Dow rose 52 points to close at 13264 as a positive report on U.S. manufacturing lifted stocks to multi-year highs Monday. The Dow close was its highest since 2007.
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Stock market rise fades on Europe's slump
Stock market bullishness in Asia dissipates in European trading, as euro-area unemployment reaches record high. Stock market in US poised to open flat.
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Wall Street closes out best first quarter in 14 years
Wall Street sees dramatic gains for indexes in first quarter of 2012: Dow climbs 8 percent; S&P rises 12 percent; Nasdaq is up 19 percent.
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Falling commodity prices lower stocks
Falling commodity prices pushed stocks lower Wednesday. The Dow fell 71 points to close at 13126, and all three major indexes lost at least a half percent.
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Bernanke comments send stocks soaring
Stocks recorded one of their biggest gains of the year Monday after Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke suggested that the U.S. economy still needs help to produce faster job growth. The Dow jumped 160 points to close at 13241, its third-best showing of the year.
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Bernanke signals low interest rates, stocks take off
Stocks chalk up one of the biggest gains of the year after Fed chairman says economy still needs help. Dow jumps more than 100 points
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Stocks down amid falling Chinese demand
The Dow dropped 68 points to close at 13170 Tuesday after two reports suggested an economic slowdown in China.
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S&P closes above 1400, a four-year high
Stock indexes rise to four-year highs as more good economic news rolls in. Dow rises for seventh day in a row.
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Stock market points to lower open
Stock market futures in US follow Europe, Asia lower. Stock market focus is on Greek debt deal and slowing growth in China.
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Stocks rise as Greece nears debt swap deal
The Dow gained 70 points to close at 12907 Thursday as Greece closed in on a deal to restructure its debt and avoid a default.
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Stock market woe: high oil prices
Stock market averages fall in Europe, Asia as high oil prices stoke worries that they could undercut economic recovery. Stock market in US set to open lower.
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Stock market: Futures slide on Greek indecision
Stock market looks to open lower as emergency talks fail to produce Greek rescue package. A disorderly Greek default could send shock waves through the stock market.
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Stocks fall. Greece weighs on markets.
Stocks are down in Asia and Europe ahead of a key European summit. S&P futures are also lower. Investors shun stocks as concerns linger about Greece's long-term solvency.
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Stock market divide: Asia down, Europe up
Stock market indexes in Asia close lower on bad news out of Europe. But European stock market indexes rise on hopes for stronger US job data.
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