Geithner Triumphant, Rally Rallies Higher, Rocketing Natural Gas
U.S. stocks closed higher for the 5th straight day. Natural gas futures rocketed to its biggest one day gain in 5 years.
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Bulls were spurred into action following good news from the Fed’s Beige Book, which gave a clear signal that the recession has finally turned the corner. National Semiconductor is also announcing earnings results after the bell on Thursday.
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TradingMarkets 7 Stocks You Need to Know for Friday
Late day buying sent the major stock indexes solidly higher into positive territory. Discount retailers Gap and American Eagle Outfitters surpassed analysts’ expectations.
Stocks Battle Back, Retail Optimism, Jobless Improved
The stock market battled back to positive territory on the heels of better than expected data from the retail front and an improved jobless rate.
TradingMarkets 7 Stocks You Need to Know for Thursday
Stocks closed mixed on Wednesday on the cusp of the Fed’s decision to keep rates unchanged. ConAgra Foods reports fourth fiscal quarter earnings before the bell Thursday.
Witching Wackiness, Stocks Mixed, Energy Down
On quadruple witching Friday, shares of the DJIA spent the morning in positive territory until the weight of falling oil and general expiration day volatility shoved the index into the red until the close.
Stocks Stumble, Apple Threatened, Housing Crushes Estimates
Stocks stumbled further today as retailers and commodity producers led the decline. With positive words from analysts, Palm’s Pre phone is selling better than expected.
Stocks Fight Higher, Texas Instruments Surprises, Rate Hike Fears
Stocks fought higher to close mixed on the day. Fears of an imminent rate hike and confusion regarding TARP payback findings counteracted great earnings news from Texas Instruments.
Monster Closing Rally, General Motors Approves, Consumer Sentiment Soars
Stocks ended the session in a monster bullish rally after trading in lack luster fashion for most of the day.
AOL Dumped, Einhorn Shorts Moody’s, Stocks Soar
An improved treasury market sent stocks soaring despite dismal news from General Motors and the housing front.
Stocks Rocket, Confidence Surges, Home Prices Fall
The stock market surged higher today on exploding higher Consumer Confidence figures despite a record drop in home prices and bad news from the auto sector.