Linda Duessel

Stocks gain as traders take jobs report in stride

Stocks end higher as disappointing December jobs report leaves investors unfazed; Dow adds 11. A disappointing jobs report couldn't stop the stock market from having a strong start to the new year.
 

Wall Street rally gets second wind

Wall Street's gravity-defying rally found new life over the past week, providing optimism for investors heading into what has historically been one of the best periods of the year.
 

Stocks post modest gains as job losses slow

Stocks carve small gains as job losses slow even as unemployment hits 10.2 pct; Dow adds 18. Investors undaunted by a surprisingly weak jobs report found enough positive news to nudge stocks higher Friday.
 

Stocks end week lower as investors take profits

Tepid forecasts from railroads worry traders as weaker oil hits energy stocks; Dow falls 109. Investors dumped stocks and locked in profits Friday after the glow of a week full of strong earnings reports faded.
 

Stock market resumes rally after one-day break

Stocks shift back to rally mode as analysts make upbeat calls; Dow gains 215 for the week. The stock market shifted back into rally mode Friday after analyst upgrades boosted investor optimism about the economy.
 

U.S. jobless claims unexpectedly rise

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The number of U.S. workers filing new claims for jobless benefits unexpectedly rose last week, a government report showed on Thursday, fanning worries of an anemic recovery from the worst recession in 70 years.
 

U.S. jobless claims unexpectedly rise

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The number of U.S. workers filing new claims for jobless benefits unexpectedly rose last week, a government report showed on Thursday, fanning worries of an anemic recovery from the worst recession in 70 years.
 

Global Stocks Dive As Reports Raise Economic Worries

Stocks sold off worldwide Monday as news from China and Japan raised concerns that investors have been too bullish about a global economic recovery.
 

Global Stocks Dive As Reports Raise

Stocks sold off worldwide Monday as news from China and Japan raised concerns that investors have been too bullish about a global economic recovery.
 

Global Stocks Dive As Reports Raise Economic Worries

Stocks sold off worldwide Monday as news from China and Japan raised concerns that investors have been too bullish about a global economic recovery.
 

As rally pauses, Wall Street mulls uncertain recovery

Wall Street's spectacular run has hit a speed bump, with investors pausing to digest gains and pondering how far the rally can go in an economy showing signs of recovery along with lingering weakness.
 

Market rally, economic growth depend on consumer

After improvement in housing, unemployment, investors look to consumer to drive growth. Now that housing and even unemployment are showing signs of improvement, Wall Street wants consumers to do their part to heal the economy.
 

Fed Stays On Track As Durables Offset Weak Home Sales

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Fed Stays On Track As Durables Offset Weak Home Sales

The Federal Reserve didn't remove the punch bowl Wednesday but also didn't spike the drinks as stocks rallied on surprising strength in durable goods orders.
 

Higher rates, oil prices threaten US recovery

Rising bond yields are taking a toll on home mortgage and corporate lending rates and together with jumping oil prices are threatening the expected US recovery from prolonged recession.