Trading Markets

Stocks Mixed, Merrill Lynch’s O’Neal Out

Stocks are mixed on Tuesday, with the Dow and S&P 500 posting minor losses, while the Nasdaq is slightly higher. The big news on Wall Street today was the resignation of Merrill Lynch Chairman and CEO Stan O’Neal.

Stocks Move Lower

A choppy start to Thursday’s session sees stocks currently trading lower, with earnings news and economic data failing to provide inspiration.

Stocks Stall as Oil Hits Record High

The Dow and S&P 500 closed fractionally lower, while the Nasdaq lost -0.86%. Earnings news, economic data and another record high for crude oil were enough to subdue the bulls today.