Friday, October 16, 2009
Obama administration says U.S. ran a $1.42 trillion deficit in fiscal year 2009 – largest since 1945.
Obama administration says U.S. ran a $1.42 trillion deficit in fiscal
year 2009 – largest since 1945.
Thursday, October 15, 2009
Breaking News: Boy believed to be in runaway balloon found safe
FORT COLLINS, Colo. (AP) - Sheriff's department says missing
6-year-old boy feared lost in balloon found safe at home. For full
story,
Stocks open lower, as investors take a step back a day after the Dow crossed 10,000.
Stocks open lower, as investors take a step back a day after the Dow
crossed 10,000.
Wednesday, October 14, 2009
Dow closes above 10,000 for the first time since Oct. 3, 2008, after a 145-point gain. S&P, Nasdaq also finish up more than 1.5%.
Dow closes above 10,000 for the first time since Oct. 3, 2008, after a
145-point gain. S&P, Nasdaq also finish up more than 1.5%.
Breaking News: Dow hits 10,000
NEW YORK (AP) - The Dow Jones industrial average has topped 10,000 for
the first time in a year. The Dow crossed five figures seven months
after it hit a 12-year low of 6,547.05 on March 9. Upbeat earnings
reports from chip maker Intel Corp. and banker JPMorgan Chase & Co.
gave the Dow its final push; the average then slipped back several
points after crossing the milestone.
Dow tops 10,000 for the first time since Oct. 7, 2008, spurred by strong Intel and JPMorgan Chase earnings.
Dow tops 10,000 for the first time since Oct. u7, 2008, spurred by
strong Intel and JPMorgan Chase earnings.
Energy: Import prices tick up in September on weak dollar
Higher nonfuel prices drove import prices up by 0.1% in September, the
sixth increase in the past seven months, the Labor Department reports.
U.S. says retail sales in September declined 1.5%, dragged down by a big drop in auto sales following the end of Cash for Clunkers.
U.S. says retail sales in September declined 1.5%, dragged down by a
big drop in auto sales following the end of Cash for Clunkers.
Oil climbs to a one-year high above $75 on Globex
Crude futures climb above $75 per barrel on Globex to reach their
strongest intraday level in a year as traders cheer improved forecasts
for global oil demand.
Tuesday, October 13, 2009
Senate Finance Committee passes health care bill
WASHINGTON (AP) - The Senate Finance Committee has approved a sweeping
remake of the country's health care system, delivering a long-sought
boost to President Obama's goal of expanding coverage. The 14-9 vote
by the key panel sets up a debate on the Senate floor and moves a
health care remake closer to reality than it has been for decades.
Monday, October 12, 2009
Two U.S. economists who specialize in economic governance share Nobel Prize.
Two U.S. economists who specialize in economic governance share Nobel Prize.
