Friday, January 08, 2010
Markets Friday, 01/8/2010
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| Dow : 10618.19 up 11.33 | S & P : 1144.98 up 3.29
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| NASDAQ: 2317.17 up 17.12 | Bond (10Y): 3.83%, 96.22
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MARKETS:
Stocks stage late advance
A technology sector rally propels the Nasdaq and helps the Dow and S&P
500 erase losses after a weaker-than-expected reading on the labor
market in December
U.S. nonfarm payrolls drop 85,000 in December as jobless rate holds at 10%
U.S. nonfarm payrolls drop 85,000 in December as jobless rate holds at 10%
1/8/2010 8:31:35 AM EDT
Thursday, January 07, 2010
Japan's new finance minister call for weaker yen
JAPAN'S NEW FINANCE MINISTER CALL FOR WEAKER YEN
Japan's newly appointed Finance Minister Naoto Kan sends his nation's
currency significantly lower against its U.S. counterpart, as he uses
his inaugural press conference to talk down the yen.
DOLLAR UP AMID CHINA JITTERS, AHEAD OF U.S. JOBS
The dollar makes broad gains, in part precipitated by Japan's newly
appointed top finance official, who talks down the yen.
CHINESE CENTRAL BANK SENDS 'TIGHTENING SIGNAL'
China's central bank moves to guide interbank interest rates higher,
the latest in a series of actions that analysts say indicate a
"tightening bias" and could lay the groundwork for an eventual rate
hike.
SLOW GROWTH, LOW INFLATION STILL BEST BET: MINUTES
December meeting notes show central bankers still believe recovery
will be gradual, inflation will remain tame.
Number of people filing for first-time unemployment benefits climbed 1,000 last week to 434,000, U.S. says.
Number of people filing for first-time unemployment benefits climbed
1,000 last week to 434,000, U.S. says.
Wednesday, January 06, 2010
Markets Wednesday, 01/6/2010
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| Dow : 10573.68 up 1.66 | S & P : 1137.14 up 0.62
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| NASDAQ: 2301.09 down 7.62 | Bond (10Y): 3.80%, 96.47
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MARKETS:
Stocks end with little change
A choppy session ends with the market in mixed territory as investors
consider reports on the labor market and the services sector. Dollar
flip flops.
Slow recovery still most likely scenario for economy: FOMC minutes
Slow recovery still most likely scenario for economy: FOMC minutes
1/6/2010 2:04:14 PM EDT
U.S. stocks struggle for early footing
U.S. STOCKS STRUGGLE FOR EARLY FOOTING
A government report of higher crude-oil inventories weighs on the
energy sector, offsetting cheer over expansion in the U.S.
non-manufacturing sector.
SNOW COSTS RETAILERS BUT ECONOMIC IMPACT SMALL
U.K. retailer Marks & Spencer says heavy snow falls over the past two
weeks have cost it "millions of pounds" in lost sales.
M&S SLUMPS AS LONDON WEAKENS
The air continues to come out of Marks & Spencer shares on Wednesday
as the clothing and food retailer reports weaker-than-expected sales.
M&S RETURNS TO GROWTH IN THE U.K.
Marks & Spencer Group reports a small increase in third-quarter sales.
But the company cautions that trading will remain challenging this
year.
RETAILERS MAY HAVE WON HOLIDAY GAME OF CHICKEN
Bolstered by last-minute shopping and the post-holiday bargain hunt,
investors in U.S. retail may be in store for a nice surprise in
December sales.
Private-sector employment fell by 84,000 in December, says payroll-processing firm ADP - smallest decline in jobs in 21 months.
Private-sector employment fell by 84,000 in December, says
payroll-processing firm ADP - smallest decline in jobs in 21 months.
Tuesday, January 05, 2010
Breaking News: Obama cites intelligence failures in airline plot
WASHINGTON - President Obama said today that the nation faces "a
challenge of the utmost urgency" in the face of continued al-Qaeda
attempts to "kill Americans." Speaking on the attempted airline
bombing plot on Christmas Day, Obama also asserted that the government
had enough information to foil the attempt, but the intelligence
community "failed to connect the dots." Obama also said he was
suspending the transfer of Guantanamo detainees from Yemen. The attack
raised concerns about Yemen, because the suspect claimed to have been
acting on instructions from al-Qaeda operatives there.
Markets Tuesday, 01/5/2010
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| Dow : 10572.02 down 11.94 | S & P : 1136.52 up 3.53 |
| NASDAQ: 2308.71 up 0.29 | Bond (10Y): 3.75%, 96.88
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MARKETS:
Stocks struggle after rally
Market churns as investors weigh reports on housing and factory
orders, one day after a big start to 2010.
Pending home sales fell 16% in November, as the rush to beat the original tax credit deadline eased, Realtors' group says.
Pending home sales fell 16% in November, as the rush to beat the
original tax credit deadline eased, Realtors' group says.
Monday, January 04, 2010
Markets Monday, 01/4/2010
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| Dow : 10583.96 up 155.91 | S & P : 1132.99 up 17.89 |
| NASDAQ: 2308.42 up 39.27 | Bond (10Y): 3.82%, 96.31
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MARKETS:
Stocks start off 2010 with a rally
Major indexes end the day at 15-month highs as investors bet a
strong manufacturing report is a good sign for the economy.
Dow takes the new year by storm, soaring 155 points on strong manufacturing activity. Nasdaq, S&P both rise 1.5%.
Dow takes the new year by storm, soaring 155 points on strong
manufacturing activity. Nasdaq, S&P both rise 1.5%.
Midday Report: U.S. stocks start the year off strong
U.S. STOCKS START THE YEAR OFF STRONG
U.S. stocks jump on the first trading day of the year as the dollar
sinks and commodities prices rise.
MONDAY'S BIGGEST GAINING AND DECLINING STOCKS
MarketWatch's daily rundown of major gainers and decliners in the U.S.
stock market.
OIL TOPS $81 ON CHINA DATA, WEAKER DOLLAR
Crude-oil futures rise more than 2%, climbing above $81 a barrel,
boosted by upbeat economic data in the U.S. and China and by a weaker
dollar.
NATURAL-GAS ETF BURNED INVESTORS IN 2009
United States Natural Gas Fund lost almost 60% in 2009, but its
difficulties went beyond falling prices for natural gas due to the
poor economy and oversupply issues.
LOW RATES DIDN'T CAUSE BUBBLE, BERNANKE SAYS
Lax supervision of toxic mortgages was the bigger cause, Fed chief says.
December ISM reading shows greater-than-forecast U.S. manufacturing strength
December ISM reading shows greater-than-forecast U.S. manufacturing strength
1/4/2010 10:03:03 AM EDT
Stocks start the new year on an upbeat note, with the Dow industrials gaining 62 points in the first minute of trading.
Stocks start the new year on an upbeat note, with the Dow industrials
gaining 62 points in the first minute of trading.
Sunday, January 03, 2010
Crude futures rise briefly above $80 on Globex
Crude-oil futures touch an intraday high above $80 a barrel, finding
support from continued expectations for a global economic recovery and
rising oil demand in the New Year.
Fed chairman Ben Bernanke defends the Fed's record in inflating the housing bubble and calls for more regulation.
Fed chairman Ben Bernanke defends the Fed's record in inflating the
housing bubble and calls for more regulation.
