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Top 5 bull markets since 1929
The bull market that started in 2009 is currently the fifth most spectacular rise in stock prices since at least 1929. Can you guess which bull markets have been even more impressive?
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The Monitor's top 11 US stories of 2012
From storms to politics, the year was a wild ride. What are the most meaningful US stories of 2012? Here's the Monitor's list, in roughly chronological order.
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Seven retirement questions you need to answer
Retirement planning isn't easy. Nearly half of Americans don't feel financially prepared to live to age 75, according to a survey from Northwestern Mutual. But the process is a lot less burdensome if you break the task down into simpler parts. Here are seven questions to ask as you plan for your long-term financial security in retirement.
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The Fed speaks: Five times Federal Reserve chairmen made waves with words
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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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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 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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Stocks quiet, but gain for second straight day
The Dow inched up 21.04 points to close at 12418 on a quiet day for the markets
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Stock market's Happy New Year: Dow up 179
The Dow rose 179 points to close at 12397 on the first day of trading in 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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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Stock market: Fears ease over North Korea
Stock market futures in US edge up as tensions ease over Kim Jong Il's passing. Asia markets close lower, but stock market in Germany, Britain, and France recover.
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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
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Equity mutual funds: Investors pull money out
Equity mutual funds lost a net $16.1 billion in November. Foreign equity mutual funds lost $2.6 billion.
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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.
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Stocks creep higher after steep losses
Stocks calmed down after Monday's big declines. Stocks on the Dow gained 69 points by noon Tuesday.
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Stock market drops as ratings agencies eye euro deal
Stock market falls sharply, with the Dow losing 162 points, after two big ratings agencies said the fiscal pact between European leaders would make little difference in solving the region's debt problems. Intel's lower fourth-quarter guidance dragged the stock market down further.
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Stocks rise as Europe nears budget agreement
The Dow gained 186 points to close at 12184 Friday after a deal to forge stronger ties between most of Europe's economies sent stocks sharply higher
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Euro deal boosts US stocks – for now
Euro deal would centralize oversight over European Union nations' budgets. The euro deal boosted the Dow 173 points in midday trading, but Britain is a holdout and euro agreements in the past have ultimately disappointed investors.
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US stocks dive after ECB doesn't act
US stocks on the Dow dropped 198 points to close at 11997 after the head of the European Central Bank said there was no plan for purchases of European government bonds. The drop in US stocks was the worst since November.
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Forex: Euro slips on lack of ECB action
Forex trading sees euro selling off after European Central Bank says it has no plan to buy European government bonds. Euro falls to $1.33 in forex market.
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