Monthly Archives: July 2011

TweetShare The market faded in the afternoon on Thursday to end mostly lower, with investors skeptical a key vote by Congress would lead to a deal to avoid a default. The Dow ended down 62.44 points, or 0.51 percent, at … Continue reading

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TweetShare The market suffered its worst day in eight weeks on Wednesday, hit by weak earnings, lackluster economic data and no movement in Washington talks as the deadline for a U.S. default looms. The Dow lost 198.75 points, or 1.59 … Continue reading

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TweetShare The market sold off again on Tuesday after the White House threatens to veto debt-limit legislation. The Dow fell 91.50 points, or 0.7 percent, to 12,501.30. The S&P 500 fell 5.49 points, or 0.4 percent, to 1,331.94, and the … Continue reading

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TweetShare The market dipped on Monday as lawmakers remained in a standoff over raising the debt ceiling to avoid default, but investors were convinced a compromise will be reached before next week’s critical deadline. The Dow pulled back 88.36 points, … Continue reading

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TweetShare The market saw investors pour into tech shares on Friday as promising chipmaker earnings and optimism that a solution was on the horizon for the U.S. debt stalemate triggered a move into growth-oriented shares. The Dow dropped 43.25 points, … Continue reading

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TweetShare The market posted some big gains on Thursday as European leaders seem to have come to an agreement on a rescue plan for Greece. The Dow rose 152.50 points, or 1.2 percent, to close at 12,724.41. The S&P 500 … Continue reading

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TweetShare The markets rally over hopes for a debt-limit deal turned into a waiting game for investors. One day after the Dow had its best day this year, the stock market edged lower on Wednesday. The Dow fell 15.51 points, … Continue reading

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TweetShare The markets rose on Tuesday after strong profits and a potential bipartisan plan to lift the U.S. debt limit drove the stock market rebound. The Dow gained 202.26 points, or 1.6 percent, to close at 12,587.42, the Dow’s largest … Continue reading

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TweetShare The market continues its slide lower on Monday as worries about European banks and an impasse in Washington over the US debt limit continue to make investors jittery. The Dow fell 94.57 points, 0.8 percent, to 12,385.16. The S&P … Continue reading

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TweetShare The market rose on Friday on Google’s blowout quarter but mounting uncertainty about the government’s ability to reach a debt-reduction deal may keep investors at bay in the coming week. The Dow rose 42.61 points, or 0.34 percent, to … Continue reading

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