Stocks knocked lower by oil, retail data
Reuters - U.S. stocks fell on Thursday as higher oil prices renewed worries about rising energy costs and largely disappointing July sales numbers for major U.S. retailers raised concerns about lackluster consumer spending.
Retail Sales Reports Push Stocks Lower
AP - Economic worries plagued Wall Street Thursday, sending stocks substantially lower as investors grew concerned about the impact of oil prices on consumer spending.
Two NYSE Board Members Resign
AP - Herbert M. Allison Jr. and Dennis Weatherstone have resigned from the New York Stock Exchange's board of directors, the NYSE said Thursday.
Jobs data must be ideal for stocks rally
Reuters - For stock investors this month, a fairy tale U.S. employment report would be one that's not too big, not too small, but just right.
North American stock markets mostly negative as crude oil prices rise
Canadian Press - TORONTO (CP) - Canada's benchmark stock index stayed negative late Thursday morning as losses in financial and metals industry shares offset modest energy-sector gains.
Nikkei falls below 11,900 as Toyota sags
Reuters - The Nikkei share average slid under the 11,900 mark on Thursday after investors -- nervous about political wrangling over Japan's postal reform bills -- sold off Toyota Motor Corp. on weaker earnings and cashed in recent winners across the board.
Wednesday's Wall Street Glance
AP - Dow Jones Industrials
NYSE Seat Sold for Record $3 Million
AP - As the New York Stock Exchange pursues its acquisition of electronic rival Archipelago Holdings Inc., a seat on the Big Board sold Wednesday for a record $3 million.
European shares dip in results flood
Reuters - European shares opened lower on Wednesday as investors absorbed a deluge of results from top companies, while sporting goods firm Adidas fell after agreeing to buy U.S. rival Reebok for 3.1 billion euros.
Stocks up on consumer data
Reuters - U.S. stocks rose on Tuesday, after a government report showed strong consumer spending in June, while a favorable industry outlook from chipmaker Maxim Integrated Products Inc. led the tech-laced Nasdaq to a fresh 4-year high.
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