Topic: NASDAQ Composite Index
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Dow, S&P have best start in 15 years
The Dow Jones industrial average rose 3.4 percent in January and the Standard & Poor 500 gained 4.4 percent, the best performances for both indexes to open a year since 1997.
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World markets rattled, but Dow only down six
The wait for an expected deal between Greece and its creditors hurt financial markets around the world, but US stocks only dropped slightly. The Dow lost 6 points to close at 12653 after being down as much as 131 points earlier Monday.
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Stocks lowered by mixed economic data
A brief morning rally pushed the Dow Jones industrial average above its highest closing price since the financial crisis, the Dow closed down 22 points at 12734.
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Stocks bounce on low interest rate promises
The Dow rose 83 points to close at 12758, its highest close since May 2011, after the Federal Reserve pledged to keep interest rates near zero for almost three more years.
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Stocks close mixed following Greek debt talks
The S&P 500 index eked out a tiny gain Monday while traders kept an eye on talks in Europe to cut Greece's crushing debt load, but other indexes ended slightly lower. The Dow fell 11 points to close at 12708.
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Tech stocks boost the market
Strong earnings reports from IBM and Microsoft drove the Dow Jones industrial average higher Friday. The Dow rose 96 points to close at 12720.
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Stocks continue their steady climb
The Dow rose 45 points to close at 12623 Thursday as strong corporate earnings reports and the lowest unemployment claims in almost four years gave investors more reasons to take risks on stocks
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Strong housing report boosts stocks
The Dow and the S&P 500 had their highset closing numbers since July, propelled by a surprisingly strong report on the housing market and the possibility of more money for the International Monetary Fund. The Dow rose 96 points to close at 12578, and the S&P gained 14 points to end the day at 1308.
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Good news in Europe, China lifts stocks
Slight improvements in Europe's troubled debt markets and China's economy lifted stocks Tuesday. The Dow rose 60 points to close at 12482
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Stocks slip; JPMorgan disappoints
The Dow fell 48 points to close at 12422 Friday after a rare disappointing earnings report from JPMorgan Chase battered bank stocks
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Stock prices fall on European credit rumors
Stock prices fell in morning trading Friday after a rare earnings miss for JPMorgan Chase reports swirled that European governments may get their ratings cut soon. Stock prices dragged the Dow down 159 points in the first hour of trading.
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Stock prices rally late; Dow up 21
Stock prices were falling most of the day but rallied late on a drop and oil prices and bond auctions in Europe. Stock prices buoyed the Dow 21 points to end the day at 12471.
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Stocks fall on threat of a European recession
The Dow dropped 13 points to close at 12449 after the European Union projected slow economic growth in 2012
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Stocks get a boost from Europe, corporate earnings
The Dow rose 69 points to close at 12462 as hopes for strong corporate earnings boosted the markets.
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Stocks drift higher on yet another slow trading day
The Dow crept up 33 points to close at 12393 as traders waited for quarterly financial results from Alcoa Corp. that might offer clues about the economic recovery.
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Good news on jobs fails to lift stocks
Despite a strong jobs report, the Dow lost 55 points to close at 12359 amid continued concern over Europe's financial problems
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Dow takes a tiny fall; stocks mixed
After dropping sharply early Thursday, the stock market gained steady ground for six straight hours. The Dow lost 2 points to close at 12415, its first loss of 2012.
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For stock market in 2011, the world was flat
Stock market, as measured by the S&P 500, ends the year just as it started. But stock market in fourth quarter staged an impressive rally, which could set the tone for 2012.
12/30/2011 11:00 pm -
Stocks climb, S&P turns positive for 2011
Stocks rise modestly in the slowest trading day of the year. Stocks on the S&P 500 gain 11 points, pushing the index 8 points above its open at the beginning of the year.
12/23/2011 05:14 pm -
Stocks climb on encouraging signs in economy
Stocks on the Dow rise for the third day in a row, buoyed by falling jobless claims and better readings from leading indicators.
12/22/2011 10:56 pm -
Tech stocks fall on weak Oracle earnings
Tech stocks fall after software giant Oracle says it's struggling to close deals. IBM and other tech stocks fall, too, while broader market is flat.
12/22/2011 12:02 am -
Dow surges 337 on Europe, housing report
The Dow jumped 337 points to close at 12103 as good news from Europe combined with a surprisingly strong report on US housing sent stocks soaring through their best day of the month
12/20/2011 05:24 pm -
Stocks fall with BoA, banks leading the slide
The Dow lost 200 points to close at 11766. Bank of America plunged 4 percent; other big banks also faltered.
12/19/2011 06:15 pm -
Stock market down 3 percent for the week
After an early rally, the Dow fell 2.42 points Friday to close at 11866 as worries resurfaced about a breakup of the Euro
12/16/2011 05:24 pm -
Stocks fall late, erasing midday gains
Stocks slid in late afternoon trading. The Dow lost 66 points Tuesday to close at 11954, after gaining as much as 126 points earlier. Stocks on the Nasdaq and S&P 500 also suffered losses.
12/13/2011 05:05 pm
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