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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.
Stocks stage afternoon rally; Gold plunges $104

The Dow ended 144 points higher, with gold taking a dive and government bond yields rising. The S&P 500 gained about 15 points, and the Nasdaq closed about 21 points up.
Stock market ends lower; investors flee risk

Stock market falls on technology slump. Nasdaq leads stock market lower with lowest close in nearly a month.
Stocks end modestly lower as energy slides

The Dow fell about 3 points, ending a four-day winning streak
NYSE rejects Nasdaq bid for a second time

The board of NYSE turned down an $11.3 billion bid that would divide the company in two
Stocks end higher, led by materials, energy

After Standard & Poor's downgraded its outlook on US debt Monday and sent stocks downward, stocks rose on Tuesday, with the Dow gaining about 65 points
Earnings season: One of five things to watch April 11

Earnings season begins with Alcoa disclosure. Also, NYSE rejects Nasdaq OMX offer and Rajaratnam defense begins.
Tech stocks edge higher with M&A boost

Tech stocks got a mild boost from Texas Instruments' bid for National Semiconductor. While tech stocks edged up, however, the Dow and S&P fell slightly.
Unemployment drop boosts stocks

Unemployment report showing a gain of 216,000 jobs provided a lift for stocks. With unemployment rate at a two-year low, the Dow rose 56 points.
Stock exchange has second losing day

Stock exchange saw losses for a second straight day after weak retail report.
Stock market in London and Toronto to merge

Stock market merger between London Stock Exchange and TMX Group will create one of the largest stock exchanges in the world.
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On financial reform, Dodd gives activist shareholders more power

His Senate financial-reform bill includes provisions that give activist shareholders more say in the election of company directors.