Dow Jones Industrial Index News

  • Asian stocks mixed after lackluster US finish Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 6:04AMAsian stock markets narrowly mixed after lackluster US finish; oil drifts toward $81
  • Market Commentary and Intraday News Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 5:57AM(AP:HONG KONG) Asian stocks were mixed Tuesday, taking a breather after sharp gains the day before as investors awaited more clues about the health of the world economy.
  • RP stocks steady, track flat performance on Wall Street Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 5:18AMLocal share prices barely moved on Tuesday, tracking Wall Street"s flat performance overnight. The Philippine Stock Exchange index added 0.4 percent or 12.37 points to 3,107.35, with volume inching up a bit to 923.66 million shares worth P3.17 billion.
  • Stocks trade flat after more corporate dealmaking Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 5:15AMStocks ended mixed after a new round of mergers and acquisitions raised some hope for the economy.
  • RP stocks steady, track flat performance on Wall Street Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 5:05AMLocal share prices barely moved on Tuesday, tracking Wall Street’s flat performance overnight.
  • Share market takes a breather Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 4:21AMTHE Australian stock market was relatively flat this afternoon in the absence of major leads.
  • Stocks trade flat Monday after more corporate dealmaking Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 4:04AMNEW YORK — Stocks ended mixed Monday after a new round of mergers and acquisitions raised some hope for the economy.
  • PAKISTAN - Market factors to watch - March 9 Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 3:46AMKARACHI, March 9 (Reuters) - Following is a list of events in Pakistan as well as news stories and press reports which may influence financial markets.
  • Tech stocks rise while the S&P 500 rests Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 3:30AMNEW YORK - U.S. stocks on Monday veered to a near-neutral finish, with the S&P 500 index running out of steam after a six-session move higher, though technology shares advanced on upbeat comments ...
  • Monday outlook: Stocks head for positive open following sharp gains last week Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 1:46PMRising oil and metal prices could take the Toronto stock market higher Monday following a solid advance last week. The Canadian dollar was up 0.38 cent to US97.42 cents.
  • U.S. Stock-Index Futures Are Little Changed; Hewlett Declines Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 1:31PMMarch 8 (Bloomberg) -- U.S. stock-index futures were little changed after the Standard & Poor’s 500 Index last week erased its loss for the year. Hewlett-Packard Co.
  • Markets set to edge higher before opening bell Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 1:31PMStock futures rose slightly Monday as investors welcomed a fresh round of corporate deals.
  • Sonoco Announces New Paperboard, Industrial Converted Products Price Increases Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 1:30PMHARTSVILLE, S.C.----Sonoco will increase prices for all uncoated recycled paperboard grades in the United States and Canada by $60 per ton effective with shipments on April 5, 2010.
  • Stock futures little changed ahead of opening Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 1:24PMStock futures rose slightly today as investors welcomed a fresh round of corporate deals. Asian markets surged today in their first trading session following an upbeat U.S. jobs report Friday. European markets fell slightly. U.S. stocks rallied last week on encouraging economic data, including a better-than-expected employment report, and a new wave of corporate dealmaking.
  • Stock watch: March 8, 2010 Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 1:06PMNEW YORK — Stock futures were trading in a narrow range Monday as investors tread lightly following a big rally last week.
  • Asian stock markets gain as US jobs report boosts recovery hopes; Europe opens higher Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 1:05PMHONG KONG - World stock markets gained Monday as a better-than-expected report about the U.S. job market lifted confidence in the economic recovery. Major Asian bourses added as much as 2 per cent in...
  • Stock futures rise slightly ahead of opening Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 1:04PMStock futures rose slightly Monday as investors welcomed a fresh round of corporate deals. Asian markets surged Monday in their first trading session following an upbeat U.S. jobs report Friday.
  • Fed Beige Book: Economy plodding along Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 3:14AMThe Fed says "economic conditions continued to expand ... although severe snowstorms in early February held back activity."
  • TSX ekes out small gain despite weak financials Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 3:13AMThe Toronto Stock Exchange was up modestly Wednesday as some disappointing bank results were weighed against higher commodity prices. The S&P/TSX composite index closed up 24.55 points, or 0.21%,...
  • Stocks rise after Greece budget cuts Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 2:20AMStocks rose modestly after debt-burdened Greece announced a budget that create $A7.2 billion in savings.
  • US stocks flat after recovery Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 2:20AMUS stocks ended flat as the Federal Reserve reported a modest economic recovery.
  • Business Highlights Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 1:59AM: Economy grows, but snowstorms hurt some areas
  • US stocks flat after recovery Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 1:57AMUS stocks ended flat as the Federal Reserve reported a modest economic recovery on improvement in consumer spending with a bleak labour market.
  • European Stocks Climb as Saint-Gobain, Telefonica Advance Friday, February 26, 2010 @ 11:29AMFeb. 26 (Bloomberg) -- European stocks advanced, rebounding from the biggest drop in three weeks, as mining companies rallied with metals prices and Telefonica SA reported an increase in profit. Asian...
  • E-commerce stocks rebound sharply to outpace the broader market Monday, February 15, 2010 @ 6:14PMA 2.89% increase in the Internet Retailer Online Retail Index last week put the gauge of 25 e-commerce stocks well ahead of the broader market for the first time in 2010.
  • Stocks fall after China brakes lending again Friday, February 12, 2010 @ 8:26PM(AP:NEW YORK) Stocks mostly fell Friday after China said for the second time in a month it would force its banks to reduce their lending. The Dow Jones industrial average fell 65 points but had been down as much as 160 points after China said banks would have to hold more cash.
  • Stocks fall after China brakes lending again Friday, February 12, 2010 @ 8:17PMStocks mostly fell Friday after China said for the second time in a month it would force its banks to reduce their lending.
  • U.S. stocks get tech lift; economy still in focus Friday, February 12, 2010 @ 7:50PMThe U.S. stock market pares losses Friday as the tech sector reverses higher and some material stocks rebound after being battered by concerns over global growth.
  • U.S. Stocks Trim Decline As Technology Shares Rise Friday, February 12, 2010 @ 7:45PMNEW YORK -- U.S. stocks on Friday shaved losses, with information technology and material companies leading the reversal. Down triple digits earlier on, the Dow Jones Industrial Average was lately of...
  • Stocks fall after China brakes lending again Friday, February 12, 2010 @ 7:41PM(AP:NEW YORK) Stocks mostly fell Friday after China said for the second time in a month it would force its banks to reduce their lending. The Dow Jones industrial average fell 50 points but had been down as much as 160 points after China said banks would have to hold more cash.
  • (AFX UK Focus) 2010-02-08 02:24 Seoul shares slip; banks, Kumho Asiana issues fall Monday, February 8, 2010 @ 2:42AMBy Jungyoun Park
  • TSX sprints to gain in late trading Monday, February 8, 2010 @ 2:24AMMajor North American markets started Friday the same way they ended Thursday - on a downward slide - but all managed to turn things around in the afternoon and end the day with a positive result. The...
  • Futures point to lower open on Wall Street Monday, February 8, 2010 @ 2:22AMNEW YORK -- Stock index futures turned positive Friday after jobs data showed the unemployment rate fell to a five-month low last month, even as employers unexpectedly cut jobs. * Futures were at the...
  • Aust dollar higher at noon Monday, February 8, 2010 @ 2:19AMThe Australian dollar was higher at noon bolstered by a lift on equity markets.
  • ASX moderately higher at noon Monday, February 8, 2010 @ 2:04AMThe Australian share market was moderately higher at noon following mild gains on Wall Street.
  • Market higher mid-morning as mood brightens Monday, February 8, 2010 @ 1:46AMThe Australian share market was moderately higher mid-morning following mild gains on Wall Street.
  • Shares upward on Wall St rally Monday, February 8, 2010 @ 1:39AMTHE share market was moderately higher at noon following mild gains on Wall Street.
  • Economic fears send US stocks tumbling Thursday, February 4, 2010 @ 11:02PMNEW YORK -Wall Street shares plunged Thursday as weak US data combined with heightened fears of debt problems in European Union countries sent shockwaves through the markets.
  • Global stocks, euro slide on sovereign risk concern Thursday, February 4, 2010 @ 10:56PMBy Al Yoon
  • Oil plunges 5%, biggest drop since July Thursday, February 4, 2010 @ 10:55PMNEW YORK: Oil fell 5% on Thursday, Feb 4 in the steepest daily drop since July and the fifth-largest trading volumes ever on the New York Mercantile Exchange as investors dumped commodities and other risky assets, according to Reuters.
  • Dollar gains as debt worries spread in Europe Thursday, February 4, 2010 @ 10:55PMThe dollar rose to its highest level against the euro in more than eight months Thursday as concerns over public debt in Europe spread.
  • Dow dips below 10,000 mark on eurozone debt, jobs data Thursday, February 4, 2010 @ 10:55PMNEW YORK: The Dow briefly fell below the crucial 10,000 mark on Thursday, Feb 4 as stocks suffered their worst losses in more than nine months, according to Reuters.
  • Dow plummets on European budget fears Thursday, February 4, 2010 @ 10:50PMEconomic concerns shook global markets overnight and sent commodities and the local dollar tumbling.
  • Dow Jones Industrial Average down Thursday, February 4, 2010 @ 10:49PMIn mid-afternoon trade the Dow Jones Industrial Average was down 228.31 points at 10,042.24.
  • US investors run for the hills amid fears of more job losses Thursday, February 4, 2010 @ 10:49PMNew York - US stocks posted their worst losses in nearly nine months on Thursday as a surprising jump in weekly unemployment claims stoked fears that a jobless economic recovery has taken hold. The sell-off erased major gains from the start of the we...
  • Wall St falls on euro-zone worry, tech slide Saturday, January 30, 2010 @ 1:14PMNEW YORK: U.S. stocks dropped on Friday, Jan 29 as worries about fiscal turmoil in Europe and a drop in TECHNOLOGY [ ] stocks pushed the S&P 500 to its worst monthly decline since February 2009, according to Reuters.
  • Cable Stocks Sustain Small Declines Saturday, January 30, 2010 @ 1:03PMA late sell-off sent the Dow Jones Industrial Average down 189 points Wednesday, but cable stocks for the most part managed to end the day with only slight declines.
  • Asian Stocks Post Worst Week Since March on Tightening Concerns Saturday, January 30, 2010 @ 10:46AMJan. 30 (Bloomberg) -- Asian stocks fell, dragging the benchmark MSCI Asia Pacific Index to its biggest weekly drop since March, as concerns mounted the region’s central banks will tighten monetary policy to curb inflation.
  • Wall Street slumps Saturday, January 30, 2010 @ 9:16AMNEW YORK - WALL Street stocks slumped on Friday on persistent concerns over economic recovery, erasing early gains following data showing a stronger-than-expected US growth in the final quarter of last year.
  • Wall St falls on euro-zone worry, tech slide Saturday, January 30, 2010 @ 9:12AMJanuary 30, 2010 January 29, 2010 - * Euro-zone fiscal problems spur some risk aversion By Chuck Mikolajczak New York - U.S. stocks dropped on Friday, as worries about fiscal turmoil in Europe a...