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Wednesday, November 09, 2005
Stock Markets Morning News 11/9/2005
U.S. stocks flat before oil data
Reuters - U.S. stocks were little changed on Wednesday before the release of oil inventory data forecast to show a rise in supplies, which could ease investor worries about higher energy prices and support the stock market.
Stocks Nearly Still on PepsiCo Worries
AP - Stocks barely moved Wednesday after PepsiCo Inc. reduced its year-end forecast and insurance giant American International Group said it would restate its results for three fiscal years.
Stocks Are Set to Open Flat on AIG News
AP - U.S. stock futures hovered around the flat line Wednesday, with American International Group again calling into question the accuracy of its books while networking giant Cisco may see positioning ahead of its earnings report.
US stocks set to open flat
Reuters - U.S. stock futures suggested a nearly flat market opening on Wednesday, with investors looking for direction from Internet equipment company Cisco Systems Inc. before its quarterly financial results to be released after the market's close.
Tuesday's Wall Street Glance
AP - Dow Jones Industrials
North American markets close lower on disappointing corporate news
Canadian Press - TORONTO (CP) - Some disappointing corporate earnings and forecasts triggered profit taking on North American stock markets Tuesday as investors hope that historic forces will prevail and they can look forward to a year-end rally.
Dow Ends Down 47, Nasdaq Finishes Down 6
AP - A negative sales forecast from home builder Toll Brothers Inc. Tuesday cast doubt on the health of the housing market and sent stocks falling after four sessions of gains.
Stocks end lower, rattled by housing
Reuters - U.S. stocks ended lower on Tuesday as a disappointing profit forecast from luxury home builder Toll Brothers Inc. stoked concerns about a possible slowdown in housing, a crucial engine of the U.S. economy.
Court Asked to Stop NYSE-Archipelago Vote
AP - A group of dissident seat owners on the New York Stock Exchange asked a state court Tuesday to postpone a seat owner and shareholder vote on the Big Board's proposed $6 billion acquisition of electronic rival Archipelago Holdings Inc.
Stocks Decline on Auto, Housing Concerns
AP - Concerns over the housing and automotive sectors pressured stocks Tuesday as investors used the news as an excuse to take profits after four sessions of gains.
Monday, November 07, 2005
Stock Markets Afternoon News 11/7/2005
Stocks gain as oil drops
Reuters - U.S. stocks rose on Monday as oil prices slid below $60 a barrel, easing concerns about higher energy costs and renewing investor enthusiasm for the technology and financial sectors.
Dow, Nasdaq Advance on Lower Oil Prices
AP - Falling oil prices and technology news pushed stocks higher Monday despite a legal dispute that raised questions about Johnson & Johnson's planned acquisition of Guidant Corp.
TSX up slightly as energy stocks fade, but lower oil prices help boost N.Y.
Canadian Press - TORONTO (CP) - The Toronto stock market drifted higher Monday afternoon, dragged down by falling oil prices after two weeks of gains.
NY judge reduces threat charge vs NYSE member
Reuters - A New York judge on Monday said he may let off the hook a 65-year-old man accused of threatening the life of a fellow New York Stock Exchange seatholder, though he'll have to take a 12-week anger management course first.
Stocks Move Lower As Oil Slides Below $60
AP - Stocks wobbled in and out of positive territory Monday as oil prices sank below $60 a barrel and a legal dispute raised questions about Johnson & Johnson's acquisition of Guidant Corp.
Report: NYSE May Consider Bid for LSE
AP - The New York Stock Exchange is considering entering the bidding war for the London Stock Exchange, according to a British newspaper report.
Stocks Set to Open Up After Tech Gains
AP - With a calendar bereft of important economic or earnings releases, U.S. stock market futures were higher Monday after last week's strong technology sector gains.
Investors Wonder if Rally Can Continue
AP - Wall Street just closed out its second straight week of substantial gains that helped erase the memory of a truly scary October, and investor sentiment remains high. But long-term economic problems remain, and that has traders wondering whether the market has enough going for it to keep fueling the rally.
Stocks End Higher Despite Weak Jobs Data
AP - A late rally gave Wall Street a modest advance Friday after a lackluster employment report left investors wondering about the pace of economic growth and inflation. The major indexes each gained more than 1 percent this week.
Friday's Wall Street Glance
AP - Dow Jones Industrials
Stock Markets Morning News 11/7/2005
Stocks turn lower, led by energy shares
Reuters - U.S. stocks turned lower on Monday, led by declines in energy shares, as oil prices slipped below $60 a barrel.
Stocks Are Mixed As Oil Prices Decline
AP - Stocks traded mixed Monday as oil prices eased below $60 a barrel and a legal dispute raised questions about Johnson & Johnson's acquisition of Guidant Corp.
Report: NYSE May Consider Bid for LSE
AP - The New York Stock Exchange is considering entering the bidding war for the London Stock Exchange, according to a British newspaper report.
TSX flat, Geac computer agrees to $1B buyout; NY moves higher on lower oil
Canadian Press - TORONTO (CP) - The Toronto stock market was flat Monday as lower energy and gold stocks were balanced by higher tech and base metals issues as investors took in a huge acquisition in the Canadian technology sector.
Stocks Set to Open Up After Tech Gains
AP - With a calendar bereft of important economic or earnings releases, U.S. stock market futures were higher Monday after last week's strong technology sector gains.
Investors Wonder if Rally Can Continue
AP - Wall Street just closed out its second straight week of substantial gains that helped erase the memory of a truly scary October, and investor sentiment remains high. But long-term economic problems remain, and that has traders wondering whether the market has enough going for it to keep fueling the rally.
Stocks End Higher Despite Weak Jobs Data
AP - A late rally gave Wall Street a modest advance Friday after a lackluster employment report left investors wondering about the pace of economic growth and inflation. The major indexes each gained more than 1 percent this week.
Friday's Wall Street Glance
AP - Dow Jones Industrials
NYSE sets date for Archipelago vote
USATODAY.com - Ignoring a movement by dissident shareholders to change the terms of the deal, the New York Stock Exchange has set a date of Dec. 6 for its seat holders to vote on its proposed merger with the electronic trading platform Archipelago.
Wall Street seen mixed
Reuters - Shares on Wall Street are expected to open mixed on Friday, with investors hoping monthly non-farm payrolls figures later will further demonstrate a healthy economy, but one with inflationary pressures contained.
Friday, October 28, 2005
Stock Markets Morning News 10/28/2005
Stocks up on firm economic growth
Reuters - Stocks rose on Friday, buoyed by a report showing faster-than-expected third-quarter economic growth, which helped investors shrug off Microsoft Corp.'s disappointing outlook and a bigger-than-expected drop in a consumer sentiment gauge.
Stocks Rally on Upbeat Economic Growth
AP - Stocks rallied Friday after new data showing better-than-anticipated economic growth last quarter signaled the nation was able to withstand the destruction of hurricanes Katrina and Rita.
Stock markets higher as U.S. GDP comes in higher than expected
Canadian Press - TORONTO (CP) - North American stock markets rose Friday as third-quarter U.S. economic growth came in better than expected and investors took in a billion-dollar offer for retail giant Hudson's Bay Co.
Wall Street set to open lower
Reuters - Shares on Wall Street look set for a fourth straight day of losses on Friday after Microsoft's mixed earnings update and ahead of a report that could show another drop in consumer confidence.
Thursday's Wall Street Glance
AP - Dow Jones Industrials
Dollar hits 2-yr high vs yen
Reuters - The dollar rose above 116 yen for the first time in two years on Thursday as investors bought the currency on prospects that the interest rate gap between the United States and Japan would widen even further.
Dollar above 116 yen first time in 2 yrs
Reuters - The dollar rose above 116 yen for the first time in 25 months on Thursday, breaking through a key psychological barrier with the help of prospects for higher U.S. interest rates.
Stocks slip as oil climbs
Reuters - Stocks ended slightly lower on Tuesday as a jump in crude oil prices fueled concern that higher energy prices would crimp household budgets further and a closely watched gauge of consumer confidence dropped unexpectedly in October.
Goldman E-Mails Show NYSE-Archipelago Deal
AP - A Goldman Sachs Group Inc. employee expressed surprise in a series of e-mails about the investment bank's unusual some say conflicting roles in shepherding the New York Stock Exchange's acquisition of Archipelago Holdings Inc.
Stocks poised for rally despite unease
Reuters - Worries about oil prices, a possible housing bubble and inflation have all conspired to keep the wraps on a U.S. stock market that may finally be showing signs it will reverse course after a sluggish year.
Thursday, October 27, 2005
Stock Markets Morning News 10/27/2005
Stocks drop as GM rattles investors
Reuters - Stocks fell on Thursday, rattled by news that the Securities and Exchange Commission has subpoenaed General Motors Corp. in an investigation into the world's largest automaker's accounting.
Stocks Drop After Durable Goods Slip
AP - Wall Street treaded water Thursday, with major indexes barely moving after a larger-than-expected decline in durable goods orders exacerbated worries about a slowing economy.
Stock markets move down on higher crude oil, earnings, GM jitters
Canadian Press - TORONTO (CP) - The Toronto stock market moved lower Thursday morning as crude oil prices rose.
Dollar hits 2-yr high vs yen
Reuters - The dollar rose above 116 yen for the first time in two years on Thursday as investors bought the currency on prospects that the interest rate gap between the United States and Japan would widen even further.
Dollar above 116 yen first time in 2 yrs
Reuters - The dollar rose above 116 yen for the first time in 25 months on Thursday, breaking through a key psychological barrier with the help of prospects for higher U.S. interest rates.
Wednesday's Wall Street Glance
AP - Dow Jones Industrials
Stocks futures up; Amazon under pressure
Reuters - U.S. stock futures were pointing to a higher opening on Wall Street on Wednesday with strong earnings expected from blue chips such as Boeing , but Amazon is set to dip after disappointing after-hours figures.
Stocks slip as oil climbs
Reuters - Stocks ended slightly lower on Tuesday as a jump in crude oil prices fueled concern that higher energy prices would crimp household budgets further and a closely watched gauge of consumer confidence dropped unexpectedly in October.
Goldman E-Mails Show NYSE-Archipelago Deal
AP - A Goldman Sachs Group Inc. employee expressed surprise in a series of e-mails about the investment bank's unusual some say conflicting roles in shepherding the New York Stock Exchange's acquisition of Archipelago Holdings Inc.
Stocks poised for rally despite unease
Reuters - Worries about oil prices, a possible housing bubble and inflation have all conspired to keep the wraps on a U.S. stock market that may finally be showing signs it will reverse course after a sluggish year.
Wednesday, October 26, 2005
Stock Markets Afternoon News 10/26/2005
Stocks barely budge after mixed earnings
Reuters - stocks were barely changed on Wednesday after mixed earnings reports, while remarks from President George W. Bush about the need to increase gasoline supplies weighed on sentiment.
Earnings Woes Keeps Stocks Mixed
AP - Stocks were narrowly mixed in volatile afternoon trading Wednesday as investors struggled to digest a mix of earnings reports and weighed the odds of a yearend rally that would give the flagging stock market a boost.
Stock markets mixed as crude oil prices fall back, earnings disappoint
Canadian Press - TORONTO (CP) - The Toronto stock market gave up moderate gains Wednesday afternoon as the energy sector deteriorated in the wake of data showing higher than expected crude inventories in the U.S. last week.
Stocks futures up; Amazon under pressure
Reuters - U.S. stock futures were pointing to a higher opening on Wall Street on Wednesday with strong earnings expected from blue chips such as Boeing , but Amazon is set to dip after disappointing after-hours figures.
Tuesday's Wall Street Glance
AP - Dow Jones Industrials
Stocks slip as oil climbs
Reuters - Stocks ended slightly lower on Tuesday as a jump in crude oil prices fueled concern that higher energy prices would crimp household budgets further and a closely watched gauge of consumer confidence dropped unexpectedly in October.
Goldman E-Mails Show NYSE-Archipelago Deal
AP - A Goldman Sachs Group Inc. employee expressed surprise in a series of e-mails about the investment bank's unusual some say conflicting roles in shepherding the New York Stock Exchange's acquisition of Archipelago Holdings Inc.
Stocks poised for rally despite unease
Reuters - Worries about oil prices, a possible housing bubble and inflation have all conspired to keep the wraps on a U.S. stock market that may finally be showing signs it will reverse course after a sluggish year.
Archipelago Earnings Down on NYSE Merger
AP - Archipelago Holdings Inc. said earnings in the latest quarter fell, hurt by the cost of preparing for its merger with the New York Stock Exchange.
Big Movers in the Stock Market
AP - Stocks that were moving substantially or trading heavily Monday on the New York Stock Exchange and Nasdaq Stock Market.
Stock Markets Morning News 10/26/2005
Stocks open lower on Boeing, Amazon
Reuters - Stocks opened lower on Wednesday after profit by companies like aircraft maker Boeing Co. and online retailer Amazon.com Inc. came in below Wall Street estimates, hurting investor enthusiasm about the earnings outlook.
Stocks Mixed on Boeing, Amazon Reports
AP - More disappointing earnings reports, this time from Boeing Co. and Amazon.com Inc., kept stocks narrowly mixed Wednesday as investors looked ahead to the fourth quarter with increasing concern.
Stocks negative as lower crude price punishes oil stocks, earnings disappoint
Canadian Press - TORONTO (CP) - Stock markets were lower in the early going Wednesday as the price of crude oil retreated slightly and investors took in disappointing results from Amazon and Boeing Co.
Stocks futures up; Amazon under pressure
Reuters - U.S. stock futures were pointing to a higher opening on Wall Street on Wednesday with strong earnings expected from blue chips such as Boeing , but Amazon is set to dip after disappointing after-hours figures.
Tuesday's Wall Street Glance
AP - Dow Jones Industrials
Stocks slip as oil climbs
Reuters - Stocks ended slightly lower on Tuesday as a jump in crude oil prices fueled concern that higher energy prices would crimp household budgets further and a closely watched gauge of consumer confidence dropped unexpectedly in October.
Goldman E-Mails Show NYSE-Archipelago Deal
AP - A Goldman Sachs Group Inc. employee expressed surprise in a series of e-mails about the investment bank's unusual some say conflicting roles in shepherding the New York Stock Exchange's acquisition of Archipelago Holdings Inc.
Stocks poised for rally despite unease
Reuters - Worries about oil prices, a possible housing bubble and inflation have all conspired to keep the wraps on a U.S. stock market that may finally be showing signs it will reverse course after a sluggish year.
Archipelago Earnings Down on NYSE Merger
AP - Archipelago Holdings Inc. said earnings in the latest quarter fell, hurt by the cost of preparing for its merger with the New York Stock Exchange.
Big Movers in the Stock Market
AP - Stocks that were moving substantially or trading heavily Monday on the New York Stock Exchange and Nasdaq Stock Market.
Tuesday, October 25, 2005
Stock Markets Afternoon News 10/25/2005
Stocks drop as crude oil jumps
Reuters - Stocks extended losses Tuesday as a jump of more than $2 a barrel in crude oil prices ahead of the U.S. Northeast winter and an unexpected drop in consumer confidence dampened investor interest.
Stocks Slip on Falling Consumer Confidence
AP - Profit-taking after the previous session's triple-digit gains sent stocks sliding Tuesday, with technology shares and small-caps hit the hardest on disappointing news from Texas Instruments Inc. and a surprising drop in consumer confidence.
TSX loses momentum, N.Y. lower on higher oil, disappointing consumer data
Canadian Press - TORONTO (CP) - The Toronto stock market fell flat Tuesday afternoon as losses in financial and tech stocks trumped gains in resource stocks - particularly energy issues.
Goldman E-Mails Show NYSE-Archipelago Deal
AP - A Goldman Sachs Group Inc. employee expressed surprise in a series of e-mails about the investment bank's unusual some say conflicting roles in shepherding the New York Stock Exchange's acquisition of Archipelago Holdings Inc.
Stocks poised for rally despite unease
Reuters - Worries about oil prices, a possible housing bubble and inflation have all conspired to keep the wraps on a U.S. stock market that may finally be showing signs it will reverse course after a sluggish year.
Monday's Wall Street Glance
AP - Dow Jones Industrials
Archipelago Earnings Down on NYSE Merger
AP - Archipelago Holdings Inc. said earnings in the latest quarter fell, hurt by the cost of preparing for its merger with the New York Stock Exchange.
Big Movers in the Stock Market
AP - Stocks that were moving substantially or trading heavily Monday on the New York Stock Exchange and Nasdaq Stock Market.
Bernanke Nod No Surprise on Wall Street
AP - There's no surprise on Wall Street about Ben Bernanke's nomination as Federal Reserve chairman, since his name had been floated for the job for months. He has a strong academic background, has served on the Fed board, and spent five months heading President Bush's economic team.
Wall St seen up as welter of earnings due
Reuters - U.S. futures pointed to a firmer start on Wall Street on Monday with investors awaiting results and guidance from a brace of S&P 500 companies, including American Express and Texas Instruments .
Stock Markets Morning News 10/25/2005
Stocks fall on profit jitters, data
Reuters - Stocks fell on Tuesday as a key economic gauge showed a larger-than-expected drop in consumer confidence and Texas Instruments Inc.'s disappointing revenue outlook rekindled worries about corporate earnings.
Profit Taking Sends Stocks Down
AP - A spate of profit taking sent stocks sliding Tuesday, with disappointing news from Texas Instruments Inc. and a drop in consumer confidence adding to the letdown after the previous session's triple-digit gains.
TSX moves up on higher oil, Wall Street slips after big gains Monday
Canadian Press - TORONTO (CP) - The Toronto stock market edged higher Tuesday morning on some positive earnings reports while energy stocks enjoyed a pop from higher oil prices.
Stocks poised for rally despite unease
Reuters - Worries about oil prices, a possible housing bubble and inflation have all conspired to keep the wraps on a U.S. stock market that may finally be showing signs it will reverse course after a sluggish year.
Monday's Wall Street Glance
AP - Dow Jones Industrials
Archipelago Earnings Down on NYSE Merger
AP - Archipelago Holdings Inc. said earnings in the latest quarter fell, hurt by the cost of preparing for its merger with the New York Stock Exchange.
Big Movers in the Stock Market
AP - Stocks that were moving substantially or trading heavily Monday on the New York Stock Exchange and Nasdaq Stock Market.
Bernanke Nod No Surprise on Wall Street
AP - There's no surprise on Wall Street about Ben Bernanke's nomination as Federal Reserve chairman, since his name had been floated for the job for months. He has a strong academic background, has served on the Fed board, and spent five months heading President Bush's economic team.
Wall St seen up as welter of earnings due
Reuters - U.S. futures pointed to a firmer start on Wall Street on Monday with investors awaiting results and guidance from a brace of S&P 500 companies, including American Express and Texas Instruments .
Profit Forecasts Overshadowing Earnings
AP - Some of the nation's biggest, most successful companies have posted very good third-quarter earnings, yet their stocks have been punished for lackluster profit forecasts. And that has the major indexes whipsawing a trend likely to continue in the week ahead.
Monday, October 24, 2005
Stock Markets Afternoon News 10/24/2005
Stocks climb on Bernanke, earnings
Reuters - U.S. stocks rose sharply on Monday as White House economic adviser Ben Bernanke's nomination to succeed Federal Reserve Chairman Alan Greenspan removed some market uncertainty over the selection and after better-than-expected earnings reports lifted sentiment.
Bernanke Nod No Surprise on Wall Street
AP - There's no surprise on Wall Street about Ben Bernanke's nomination as Federal Reserve chairman, since his name had been floated for the job for months. He has a strong academic background, has served on the Fed board, and spent five months heading President Bush's economic team.
Stocks Rally on Fed Chief Appointment
AP - Wall Street rallied Monday after the nomination of top White House economist Ben Bernanke as the next Federal Reserve chief, with strong earnings from drugmakers and lower oil prices contributing to the gains.
Earnings reports, lower oil, appointment of Fed governor send stocks higher
Canadian Press - TORONTO (CP) - Canadian and U.S. markets were positive Monday afternoon as oil shares rose despite another slide in the price of crude and the corporate earnings trend was mainly positive.
Wall St seen up as welter of earnings due
Reuters - U.S. futures pointed to a firmer start on Wall Street on Monday with investors awaiting results and guidance from a brace of S&P 500 companies, including American Express and Texas Instruments .
Profit Forecasts Overshadowing Earnings
AP - Some of the nation's biggest, most successful companies have posted very good third-quarter earnings, yet their stocks have been punished for lackluster profit forecasts. And that has the major indexes whipsawing a trend likely to continue in the week ahead.
Wall Street Glance
AP - Dow Jones Industrials
Status Report on Wall Street's Indexes
AP - Stocks wrapped up an erratic week with a mixed session Friday as a troubling profit forecast from Caterpillar Inc. dragged down blue chips and stellar earnings from Google Inc. pumped up tech stocks.
Nasdaq jumps 1 pct on Google news
Reuters - U.S. technology stocks rose on Friday, pushing the Nasdaq Composite Index (.IXIC) more than 1 percent higher, after Web search company Google Inc. reported earnings that beat analysts' expectations, boosting demand for Internet shares.
Dollar slips as rally loses steam
Reuters - The dollar fell against the euro and the yen on Friday after its rally fueled by expectations of higher U.S. interest rates ran out of steam and traders took profits.
Stock Markets Morning News 10/24/2005
Stocks rise on lower oil, Wilma relief
Reuters - Stocks rose sharply on Monday, buoyed by declining crude prices and relief that the latest hurricane to hit the United States missed oil rigs and platforms in the Gulf of Mexico.
Drug Co. Profits Boost Stock Prices
AP - Strong profits in the pharmaceutical sector lifted stocks Monday, with falling crude oil prices giving further impetus to the buying.
Strong earnings reports, lower oil prices send stock markets higher
Canadian Press - TORONTO (CP) - Stock markets were higher Monday morning as Toronto energy-sector shares rose despite another drop in the price of oil, while lower crude and the latest batch of earnings reports boosted Wall Street.
Wall St seen up as welter of earnings due
Reuters - U.S. futures pointed to a firmer start on Wall Street on Monday with investors awaiting results and guidance from a brace of S&P 500 companies, including American Express and Texas Instruments .
Profit Forecasts Overshadowing Earnings
AP - Some of the nation's biggest, most successful companies have posted very good third-quarter earnings, yet their stocks have been punished for lackluster profit forecasts. And that has the major indexes whipsawing a trend likely to continue in the week ahead.
Wall Street Glance
AP - Dow Jones Industrials
Status Report on Wall Street's Indexes
AP - Stocks wrapped up an erratic week with a mixed session Friday as a troubling profit forecast from Caterpillar Inc. dragged down blue chips and stellar earnings from Google Inc. pumped up tech stocks.
Nasdaq jumps 1 pct on Google news
Reuters - U.S. technology stocks rose on Friday, pushing the Nasdaq Composite Index (.IXIC) more than 1 percent higher, after Web search company Google Inc. reported earnings that beat analysts' expectations, boosting demand for Internet shares.
Dollar slips as rally loses steam
Reuters - The dollar fell against the euro and the yen on Friday after its rally fueled by expectations of higher U.S. interest rates ran out of steam and traders took profits.
Big Movers in the Stock Market
AP - Stocks that were moving substantially or trading heavily Thursday on the New York Stock Exchange and Nasdaq Stock Market.
Friday, October 21, 2005
Stock Markets Afternoon News 10/21/2005
Dow falls as Caterpillar slides
Reuters - The blue-chip Dow average fell on Friday after Caterpillar Inc. posted weaker-than-expected earnings and cut its profit outlook, while tech stocks gained, partly driven by Web-search company Google Inc. after it reported a higher quarterly profit.
Caterpillar, Google Leave Stocks Mixed
AP - Stocks traded mostly higher Friday, with Caterpillar Inc.'s lackluster results dragging down the Dow Jones industrials while strong earnings from Google Inc. led a broader rally on the market.
TSX moves higher after 235-point selloff, NY mixed on earnings
Canadian Press - TORONTO (CP) - A resurgence in energy and gold stocks helped send the Toronto stock market up more than 100 points Friday as investors wondered where the TSX would settle after a three-week energy-sector-led correction.
Nasdaq jumps 1 pct on Google news
Reuters - U.S. technology stocks rose on Friday, pushing the Nasdaq Composite Index (.IXIC) more than 1 percent higher, after Web search company Google Inc. reported earnings that beat analysts' expectations, boosting demand for Internet shares.
Dollar slips as rally loses steam
Reuters - The dollar fell against the euro and the yen on Friday after its rally fueled by expectations of higher U.S. interest rates ran out of steam and traders took profits.
Thursday's Wall Street Glance
AP - Dow Jones Industrials
Big Movers in the Stock Market
AP - Stocks that were moving substantially or trading heavily Thursday on the New York Stock Exchange and Nasdaq Stock Market.
Nikkei snaps 6-day sell-off
Reuters - Japan's Nikkei share average rose 0.7 percent on Thursday and was on track to snap a six-day losing streak as gains on Wall Street encouraged investors to pick up Advantest Corp. (6857.T) and other technology stocks.
Stock futures point to lower open
Reuters - U.S. shares were set to open weaker on Wednesday, adding to the previous session's losses on a disappointing revenue forecast from chipmaker Intel .
NYSE Members Polled on Archipelago Deal
AP - An anonymous group of New York Stock Exchange members has commissioned a survey that seeks to gauge seatholder interest in alternatives to the exchange's planned acquisition of Archipelago Holdings Inc.
Stock Markets Morning News 10/21/2005
Stocks open higher on Google results
Reuters - U.S. stocks rose sharply at the open on Friday, with Nasdaq leading the gains, after Web search company Google Inc. reported earnings that beat analysts' expectations, stirring enthusiasm for technology shares.
Dow Down, Nasdaq Up in Morning Trading
AP - Stocks traded mostly higher Friday as strong quarterly earnings at Google Inc. helped cushion investors' disappointment over Caterpillar Inc.'s full-year forecast.
Stocks mixed: Lower oil keeps TSX negative, Google helps Wall Street
Canadian Press - TORONTO (CP) - The Toronto stock market piled on more losses Friday as the energy sector continued to retreat as crude oil fell below $60 US a barrel.
Dollar slips as rally loses steam
Reuters - The dollar fell against the euro and the yen on Friday after its rally fueled by expectations of higher U.S. interest rates ran out of steam and traders took profits.
Thursday's Wall Street Glance
AP - Dow Jones Industrials
Big Movers in the Stock Market
AP - Stocks that were moving substantially or trading heavily Thursday on the New York Stock Exchange and Nasdaq Stock Market.
Nikkei snaps 6-day sell-off
Reuters - Japan's Nikkei share average rose 0.7 percent on Thursday and was on track to snap a six-day losing streak as gains on Wall Street encouraged investors to pick up Advantest Corp. (6857.T) and other technology stocks.
Stock futures point to lower open
Reuters - U.S. shares were set to open weaker on Wednesday, adding to the previous session's losses on a disappointing revenue forecast from chipmaker Intel .
NYSE Members Polled on Archipelago Deal
AP - An anonymous group of New York Stock Exchange members has commissioned a survey that seeks to gauge seatholder interest in alternatives to the exchange's planned acquisition of Archipelago Holdings Inc.
U.S. stocks set to start lower as oil jumps to $64
Reuters - U.S. stock-index futures pointed to a weaker opening on Wall Street on Monday as oil prices rose more than 2 percent to $64 a barrel.
Thursday, October 20, 2005
Stock Markets Afternoon News 10/20/2005
Stocks slide more as key levels broken
Reuters - U.S. stocks sank on Thursday as selling pressure mounted late in the day after the benchmark indexes broke key technical levels.
Stocks Edge Lower on Bleak Pfizer Outlook
AP - New hints of weakening economic growth and a bleak outlook at Pfizer Inc. pressured stocks Thursday, with the major indexes retreating sharply after the Dow Jones industrials posted their first triple-digit gains in a month.
TSX falls almost 200 points as energy, financial stocks retreat; N.Y. flat
Canadian Press - TORONTO (CP) - A selloff in the energy sector helped send the Toronto stock market reeling almost 200 points Thursday in the absence of a followup to rumours that a takeover of oil and gas giant EnCana Corp. was in the offing.
Nikkei snaps 6-day sell-off
Reuters - Japan's Nikkei share average rose 0.7 percent on Thursday and was on track to snap a six-day losing streak as gains on Wall Street encouraged investors to pick up Advantest Corp. (6857.T) and other technology stocks.
Dollar near two-year high vs yen
Reuters - The dollar stayed in sight of a two-year high against the yen on Thursday though the market moved cautiously on concerns that the pricing in of higher U.S. interest rates may have gone too far.
Wednesday's Wall Street Glance
AP - Dow Jones Industrials
Stock futures point to lower open
Reuters - U.S. shares were set to open weaker on Wednesday, adding to the previous session's losses on a disappointing revenue forecast from chipmaker Intel .
NYSE Members Polled on Archipelago Deal
AP - An anonymous group of New York Stock Exchange members has commissioned a survey that seeks to gauge seatholder interest in alternatives to the exchange's planned acquisition of Archipelago Holdings Inc.
U.S. stocks set to start lower as oil jumps to $64
Reuters - U.S. stock-index futures pointed to a weaker opening on Wall Street on Monday as oil prices rose more than 2 percent to $64 a barrel.
WSJ Debuts Tabloid Format in Europe, Asia
AP - The Wall Street Journal debuted a smaller, tabloid format for its European and Asian newspapers Monday, saying the changes would make its articles more accessible to readers.
Stock Markets Morning News 10/20/2005
Stocks open flat as earnings mixed
Reuters - U.S. stocks opened flat on Thursday after disappointing quarterly results from Pfizer Inc. and Ford Motor Co. and better-than-expected profit from Coca-Cola Co. gave a mixed picture of earnings on a busy reporting day.
Stocks Edge Lower in Midmorning Trading
AP - Falling revenues and a bleak outlook at Pfizer Inc. pressured stocks Thursday, with the major indexes withdrawing slightly one day after posting their first triple-digit gains in more than a month.
TSX loses ground as energy, financial stocks retreat; NY flat
Canadian Press - TORONTO (CP) - Volatility resumed at the Toronto stock market Thursday as a sizable chunk of the previous day's solid gains evaporated in the wake of a selloff of energy shares on another slide in oil prices.
Nikkei snaps 6-day sell-off
Reuters - Japan's Nikkei share average rose 0.7 percent on Thursday and was on track to snap a six-day losing streak as gains on Wall Street encouraged investors to pick up Advantest Corp. (6857.T) and other technology stocks.
Dollar near two-year high vs yen
Reuters - The dollar stayed in sight of a two-year high against the yen on Thursday though the market moved cautiously on concerns that the pricing in of higher U.S. interest rates may have gone too far.
Wednesday's Wall Street Glance
AP - Dow Jones Industrials
Stock futures point to lower open
Reuters - U.S. shares were set to open weaker on Wednesday, adding to the previous session's losses on a disappointing revenue forecast from chipmaker Intel .
NYSE Members Polled on Archipelago Deal
AP - An anonymous group of New York Stock Exchange members has commissioned a survey that seeks to gauge seatholder interest in alternatives to the exchange's planned acquisition of Archipelago Holdings Inc.
U.S. stocks set to start lower as oil jumps to $64
Reuters - U.S. stock-index futures pointed to a weaker opening on Wall Street on Monday as oil prices rose more than 2 percent to $64 a barrel.
WSJ Debuts Tabloid Format in Europe, Asia
AP - The Wall Street Journal debuted a smaller, tabloid format for its European and Asian newspapers Monday, saying the changes would make its articles more accessible to readers.
Tuesday, October 18, 2005
Stock Markets Afternoon News 10/18/2005
Stocks slide after Exxon trade, PPI data
Reuters - U.S. stocks fell on Tuesday as a drop in Exxon Mobil Corp. shares weighed on blue chips and a government report of a rise in producer prices last month heightened investor worries about inflation.
Stock Prices Fall on Inflation Concerns
AP - A sharp jump in wholesale prices raised inflation fears on Wall Street Tuesday, sending stocks lower despite strong profit reports from a number of Dow Jones industrials. Heavy trading in the energy sector also took a toll on the major indexes.
Tumbling oil stocks take TSX 150 points lower; NY lower on inflation data
Canadian Press - TORONTO (CP) - The Toronto stock market tumbled over 150 points Tuesday afternoon as the latest downturn in oil prices sparked another selloff in energy stocks and the Bank of Canada gave indications of more interest rate hikes.
NYSE Members Polled on Archipelago Deal
AP - An anonymous group of New York Stock Exchange members has commissioned a survey that seeks to gauge seatholder interest in alternatives to the exchange's planned acquisition of Archipelago Holdings Inc.
Wall Street seen up amid earnings flood
Reuters - Earnings from blue chips such as Intel and Johnson & Johnson will drive sentiment on Wall Street on Tuesday, with investors also hoping for soft producer price data to quell their inflation fears.
Monday's Wall Street Glance
AP - Dow Jones Industrials
U.S. stocks set to start lower as oil jumps to $64
Reuters - U.S. stock-index futures pointed to a weaker opening on Wall Street on Monday as oil prices rose more than 2 percent to $64 a barrel.
WSJ Debuts Tabloid Format in Europe, Asia
AP - The Wall Street Journal debuted a smaller, tabloid format for its European and Asian newspapers Monday, saying the changes would make its articles more accessible to readers.
Asian Wall Street Journal Changes Name
AP - The Asian Wall Street Journal scrapped its broadsheet printing style and tweaked its name Monday as it rolled out a new paper with a smaller tabloid format called "The Wall Street Journal Asia."
Wall Street Eagerly Awaits Earnings Season
AP - Wall Street is hoping that this week's cascade of corporate earnings reports will help the markets overcome an October scare prompted by increasing concerns that economic growth could skid to a halt.
Stock Markets Morning News 10/18/2005
Stocks slip on inflation data
Reuters - U.S. stocks slipped on Tuesday after a report showed an inflation measure last month rose faster than expected, raising concerns about interest rates, but strong earnings from companies, including IBM, helped to limit losses.
NYSE Members Polled on Archipelago Deal
AP - An anonymous group of New York Stock Exchange members has commissioned a survey that seeks to gauge seatholder interest in alternatives to the exchange's planned acquisition of Archipelago Holdings Inc.
Inflation Worries Push Stocks Lower
AP - A sharp jump in wholesale prices raised new inflation fears on Wall Street Tuesday, sending stocks modestly lower despite strong profit reports from a number of Dow Jones industrials.
Canadian dollar rises as Bank of Canada boosts rates; stocks to open flat
Canadian Press - TORONTO (CP) - The Canadian dollar rose Tuesday as the Bank of Canada hiked interest rates by a quarter-point for a second time this year, sending its key rate to three per cent in an attempt to head off inflation.
Wall Street seen up amid earnings flood
Reuters - Earnings from blue chips such as Intel and Johnson & Johnson will drive sentiment on Wall Street on Tuesday, with investors also hoping for soft producer price data to quell their inflation fears.
Monday's Wall Street Glance
AP - Dow Jones Industrials
U.S. stocks set to start lower as oil jumps to $64
Reuters - U.S. stock-index futures pointed to a weaker opening on Wall Street on Monday as oil prices rose more than 2 percent to $64 a barrel.
WSJ Debuts Tabloid Format in Europe, Asia
AP - The Wall Street Journal debuted a smaller, tabloid format for its European and Asian newspapers Monday, saying the changes would make its articles more accessible to readers.
Asian Wall Street Journal Changes Name
AP - The Asian Wall Street Journal scrapped its broadsheet printing style and tweaked its name Monday as it rolled out a new paper with a smaller tabloid format called "The Wall Street Journal Asia."
Wall Street Eagerly Awaits Earnings Season
AP - Wall Street is hoping that this week's cascade of corporate earnings reports will help the markets overcome an October scare prompted by increasing concerns that economic growth could skid to a halt.
Monday, October 17, 2005
Stock Markets Afternoon News 10/17/2005
Blue chips up on tobacco ruling
Reuters - U.S. blue-chip stocks rose on Monday after a U.S. Supreme Court ruling boosted shares of Altria Group Inc. and other tobacco companies, while the tech-heavy Nasdaq was almost unchanged.
Stocks Mixed on GM Deal, Tobacco Ruling
AP - Stocks traded mostly higher Monday as Wall Street weighed General Motors Corp.'s new labor agreement and a favorable court ruling for cigarette makers. The technology sector felt pressure ahead of three major profit reports.
TSX mixed as energy stocks rebound on higher oil; NY fades despite GM news
Canadian Press - TORONTO (CP) - The Toronto stock market registered modest gains Monday afternoon as higher energy stocks competed with negative showings in the financial and industrial sectors.
WSJ Debuts Tabloid Format in Europe, Asia
AP - The Wall Street Journal debuted a smaller, tabloid format for its European and Asian newspapers Monday, saying the changes would make its articles more accessible to readers.
Stocks set to start lower as oil jumps
Reuters - U.S. stock-index futures pointed to a weaker opening on Wall Street on Monday as oil prices rose more than 2 percent to $64 a barrel.
Asian Wall Street Journal Changes Name
AP - The Asian Wall Street Journal scrapped its broadsheet printing style and tweaked its name Monday as it rolled out a new paper with a smaller tabloid format called "The Wall Street Journal Asia."
Wall Street Eagerly Awaits Earnings Season
AP - Wall Street is hoping that this week's cascade of corporate earnings reports will help the markets overcome an October scare prompted by increasing concerns that economic growth could skid to a halt.
U.S. stocks rise on tame core CPI data
Reuters - U.S. stocks rose on Friday as a strong profit growth from General Electric Co. stirred optimism about upcoming earnings reports and as U.S. consumer price data showed less-than-expected core inflation.
Friday's Wall Street Glance
AP - Dow Jones Industrials
Nasdaq slips, Dow gains limited
Reuters - The tech-laden Nasdaq fell on Tuesday to a 3-month low on weakness in semiconductor stocks, while the Dow's gains were limited by concerns about corporate profits and rising crude prices.
Stock Markets Morning News 10/17/2005
Stocks extend gains after tobacco ruling
Reuters - U.S. stocks extended gains on Monday, led by a jump in Altria Group's shares after the U.S. Supreme Court rejected the government's appeal aimed at reinstating a potential $280 billion penalty against cigarette makers.
Stocks Climb on GM Deal, Citigroup Profit
AP - Wall Street began the week with a moderate advance Monday as strong financial sector earnings and General Motor Corp.'s new labor agreement offset a sharp rise in oil prices.
Stock markets up as energy stocks rebound on higher oil, GM, UAW cut a deal
Canadian Press - TORONTO (CP) - Higher energy stocks helped send the Toronto stock market higher Monday morning while Nortel Networks Corp. shares jumped as investors applauded a successor for outgoing CEO Bill Owens.
WSJ Debuts Tabloid Format in Europe, Asia
AP - The Wall Street Journal debuted a smaller, tabloid format for its European and Asian newspapers Monday, saying the changes would make its articles more accessible to readers.
Stocks set to start lower as oil jumps
Reuters - U.S. stock-index futures pointed to a weaker opening on Wall Street on Monday as oil prices rose more than 2 percent to $64 a barrel.
Asian Wall Street Journal Changes Name
AP - The Asian Wall Street Journal scrapped its broadsheet printing style and tweaked its name Monday as it rolled out a new paper with a smaller tabloid format called "The Wall Street Journal Asia."
Wall Street Eagerly Awaits Earnings Season
AP - Wall Street is hoping that this week's cascade of corporate earnings reports will help the markets overcome an October scare prompted by increasing concerns that economic growth could skid to a halt.
U.S. stocks rise on tame core CPI data
Reuters - U.S. stocks rose on Friday as a strong profit growth from General Electric Co. stirred optimism about upcoming earnings reports and as U.S. consumer price data showed less-than-expected core inflation.
Friday's Wall Street Glance
AP - Dow Jones Industrials
Nasdaq slips, Dow gains limited
Reuters - The tech-laden Nasdaq fell on Tuesday to a 3-month low on weakness in semiconductor stocks, while the Dow's gains were limited by concerns about corporate profits and rising crude prices.