Friday, December 04, 2009
Two more banks fail in Georgia; combined assets top $1 billion
Two more banks fail in Georgia; combined assets top $1 billion
12/4/2009 5:18:25 PM EDT
Markets Friday, 12/4/2009
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| Dow : 10388.90 up 22.75 | S & P : 1105.98 up 6.06
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| NASDAQ: 2194.35 up 21.21 | Bond (10Y): 3.47%, 99.16
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MARKETS:
Stocks rally at end of choppy session
Wall Street gains after a choppy day in which investors welcomed a
better-than-expected jobs report but showed caution as the Dow hit a
new 14-month high.
Breaking News: Economy sheds 11K jobs; jobless rate fell to 10% in Nov.
The unemployment rate fell to 10% in November as employers cut the
smallest number of jobs since the recession began. The Labor
Department says the economy shed 11,000 jobs last month, an
improvement from October's revised total of 111,000. That's also much
better than the 130,000 Wall Street economists expected.
Stocks end higher, but well off their peaks, after a better-than-expected jobs report. Dow gains 22 points, Nasdaq climbs nearly 1%.yy
Subject: Stocks end higher, but well off their peaks, after a
better-than-expected jobs report. Dow gains 22 points, Nasdaq climbs
nearly 1%.
Breaking News: Economy sheds 11K jobs; jobless rate fell to 10% in Nov.
The unemployment rate fell to 10% in November as employers cut the
smallest number of jobs since the recession began. The Labor
Department says the economy shed 11,000 jobs last month, an
improvement from October's revised total of 111,000. That's also much
better than the 130,000 Wall Street economists expected.
Energy: Energy stocks ride jobs rally
12/4/2009 10:28:00 AM ET
Employhment report encourages hope of economic rebound that would
increase use of petroleum fuels.
Rally loses steam on Wall Street after early surge fueled by jobs report. Dow slips 22 points, Nasdaq up 0.3%, S&P 500 flat.
Rally loses steam on Wall Street after early surge fueled by jobs
report. Dow slips 22 points, Nasdaq up 0.3%, S&P 500 flat.
Stocks surge right out of the gate after government report shows strong improvement in job market. Dow rallies over 100 points.v
Stocks surge right out of the gate after government report shows
strong improvement in job market. Dow rallies over 100 points.
Breaking news: USA TODAY interviews President Obama
President Obama spoke with USA TODAY and The Detroit Free Press today
in an interview that covered a wide variety of important issues. On
his safety in the wake of the state dinner security breach, Obama said
of the Secret Service, "I trust them 100%, not just with me but with
my wife and my children."
And on the job outlook for minorities, he said he does not want to
think in terms of "particular ethnic segments of the United States
rather than to think that we are all in this together."
Thursday, December 03, 2009
Thirty-year mortgage rates at all-time low
Thirty-year mortgage rates at all-time low
12/3/2009 10:40:22 AM EDT
Bernanke: Economy is emerging from the recession but 'task is far from complete.' Fed chief confirmation hearing underway.
Bernanke: Economy is emerging from the recession but 'task is far from
complete.' Fed chief confirmation hearing underway.
Stocks open higher as investors weigh a deal between GE and Comcast, a surprise drop in jobless claims and BofA's plan to repay TARP.s
Stocks open higher as investors weigh a deal between GE and Comcast, a
surprise drop in jobless claims and BofA's plan to repay TARP.
Wednesday, December 02, 2009
U.S. economy improving 'modestly': Beige Book
U.S. economy improving 'modestly': Beige Book
12/2/2009 2:02:14 PM EDT
Private-sector jobs declined 169,000 in November - 8th consecutive month of improvement, says payroll processor ADP.
Private-sector jobs declined 169,000 in November - 8th consecutive
month of improvement, says payroll processor ADP.
Breaking News Wed., December 2, 2009
Tiger Woods Admits 'Transgressions,' Letting His Family Down and Not
Being True to His 'Values' [10:28 a.m. ET]
Golfer Tiger Woods says he regrets 'transgressions' that let his family down
Golfer Tiger Woods says he regrets 'transgressions' that let his family down
12/2/2009 10:31:25 AM EDT
Tuesday, December 01, 2009
Gold crosses the $1,200 an ounce mark for the first time as Dubai debt fears ease.
Gold crosses the $1,200 an ounce mark for the first time as Dubai debt
fears ease.
Breaking News: Woods to get citation in car accident
McLEAN, Va. - The Florida Highway Patrol announced Tuesday in a news
conference that it will issue Tiger Woods a citation for careless
driving for the single-car accident in front of his home in the early
morning hours following Thanksgiving Day. The FHP will not pursue
criminal charges.
U.S. manufacturing gauge shows continued expansion but at slowed pace
U.S. manufacturing gauge shows continued expansion but at slowed pace
12/1/2009 10:08:19 AM EDT
The number of homes for sale that went into contract spiked 32% in October thanks to first-time buyer tax credit, says Realtors.
The number of homes for sale that went into contract spiked 32% in
October thanks to first-time buyer tax credit, says Realtors.
Monday, November 30, 2009
Breaking News: Sen. Reid tells USA TODAY he's 'confident' health care bill will pass
Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid said it will take extra work to pass
the bill, but vowed to keep the Senate in session every weekend in
December to finish it. Among the issues to work through are the public
option and whether federal funds can be used on abortion.
