Blue chips up as McDonald's, Pfizer gain
Reuters - U.S. blue chips edged up on Wednesday as fast-food chain McDonald's Corp rose on a brokerage upgrade and Pfizer Inc. climbed on hopes of a favorable ruling for its inhaled insulin treatment.
Stocks Edge Higher As Oil Prices Drop
AP - A drop in crude oil futures pushed the stock market modestly higher Wednesday, helped by government predictions of lower gasoline prices.
TSX lower on energy stocks, NY higher as oil recedes, C$ moves down as Bank of Canada hikes rates
Canadian Press - TORONTO (CP) - The Toronto stock market turned lower Thursday afternoon as losses in the energy sector picked up as oil fell and investors took in higher interest rates.
Dollar pauses as US rate clues awaited
Reuters - The dollar stabilised on Wednesday as investors sought clues on the U.S. interest rate outlook after the devastation wrought by Hurricane Katrina raised concerns about economic growth.
Wednesday's Wall Street Glance
AP - Dow Jones Industrials
Nikkei turns tail, ends down
Reuters - Tokyo's Nikkei share average fell 0.28 percent on Tuesday as investors cashed in steel makers such as JFE Holdings Inc. following a morning run that had pushed the benchmark above 12,700 for the first time since 2001.
Katrina's Effect on Markets Is Uncertain
AP - In the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, investors trying to figure out where Wall Street is headed are likely to find it's an impossible task.
NYSE member arrested in threat case
Reuters - A New York Stock Exchange member has been arrested in connection with a telephone threat to a fellow member about the NYSE's deal to buy electronic trading company Archipelago Holdings Inc. , New York police said on Monday.
NYSE Member Arrested for Alleged Threat
AP - A member of the New York Stock Exchange was arrested Monday for allegedly threatening another member who sued to oppose the Big Board's takeover of electronic rival Archipelago Holdings Inc.
Wall Street wants more competition as NYSE, Nasdaq prep mergers
Canadian Press - NEW YORK (AP) - Philadelphia has a stock exchange?
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