Topic: Urban Outfitters Inc.

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Stocks rise on strong auto sales, factory orders

Stocks rose Tuesday after reports on auto sales and factory orders provided the latest evidence that the US economy is strengthening. Health insurer stocks rose after the government released revised reimbursement rates for Medicare Advantage plans.

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Stocks gain on budget talk optimism, Fed stimulus

Stocks rose Tuesday in light of progress in budget talks being held in Washington. Stocks have edged up since the start of the month as investors watch for developments in the budget talks. 

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Stocks mixed after Greek worries resurface

After gaining for most of the day, the Dow only finished up 2 points at 12503 Tuesday, as news out of Greece yanked indexes lower shortly before the closing bell.

Dow jumps 218 on market's biggest 2012 day

Bank stocks led the market to its biggest single day gain of 2012. The Dow rose 218 points to close at 13177, its highest close since 2007.

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

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.

Stocks creep higher after steep losses

Stocks calmed down after Monday's big declines. Stocks on the Dow gained 69 points by noon Tuesday.

Urban Outfitters Navajo line draws criticism from Navajo Nation

Urban Outfitters Navajo line: The Navajo government's issue with Urban Outfitters is the clothing chain's use of the name "Navajo" on its products and in marketing. The tribe holds at least 10 trademarks on the name that cover clothing, footwear, online retail sales, household products and textiles.

Stocks rally, breaking a three-day losing streak

Stocks rose as fears about Europe's debt crisis subsided. The Dow went up 2.75.56 points to close at 11,414.86, and nine stocks rose for every one that fell on the New York Stock Exchange.

Stocks close mixed as Nasdaq ekes out gain

Hewlett-Packard's lowered forecast pulled the Dow down, to close about 68 points lower than the previous session. The Nasdaq barely gained, rising 0.90 points just before closing.

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.

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