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MARKETS

Mar 6, 2008 3:44 PM CST

Dow Plummets 214 Points

Market ends at its lowest level in 18 months

(Newser) - The markets fell sharply today as the dollar hit a fresh low against the euro, oil prices hit a fresh high, and more bleak news on the housing front came to light, MarketWatch reports. The Dow plummeted 214.6 points to settle at 12,040.39, its lowest level in...

Even Google Not Immune
in Downturn

Mar 5, 2008 6:48 PM CST

Even Google Not Immune in Downturn

Its shares off 40% since November, 'the shine is off' search behemoth

(Newser) - After a hitting record high in November, Google shares have fallen 40%, reports the Los Angeles Times. Investors are concerned that a downturn in consumer spending could slow Google's growth—previously thought to be recession-proof. "Now the shine is off Google, whether deservedly or not," one media analyst...

Early Rally Falls Flat, Recovers

MARKETS

Mar 5, 2008 3:39 PM CST

Early Rally Falls Flat, Recovers

Stocks creep back up after a hit from Ambac plan

(Newser) - After an early rally, stocks fell after being hit with news on Ambac Financial's restructuring plan, but then regained some of the lost territory by the closing bell. Shares fell after Ambac said that instead of a bailout plan, it would raise money through a sell-off and restructuring, reports CNNMoney....

Stocks Recover After Big Losses

MARKETS

Mar 4, 2008 3:49 PM CST

Stocks Recover After Big Losses

Talk of Ambac bailout leads to late rally

(Newser) - News of an impending bailout for bond insurer Ambac helped the markets recover from steep losses and end today's session down only slightly, MarketWatch reports. Down by 200 points at 2:30, the Dow closed only 45.10 down, ending at 12,213.80. The Nasdaq rose 1.68 to...

Tanking Dow Drops 315 Points

MARKETS

Feb 29, 2008 3:15 PM CST

Tanking Dow Drops 315 Points

Huge AIG, Dell losses spark sell-off

(Newser) - The Dow lost an incredible 315.79 points today to close at 12,266.39 as AIG reported the biggest losses in its history and bellwether Dell reported a year-over-year fourth-quarter profit decline of 6%. The Nasdaq slipped 60.09 to 2,271.48, and the S&P 500 lost...

Stocks Tumble on Weak Data

MARKETS

Feb 28, 2008 3:56 PM CST

Stocks Tumble on Weak Data

Dow drops 112 points on sluggish growth, rising jobless claims

(Newser) - Stocks fell more than they had in a week today amid reports of sluggish economic growth, rising jobless claims, and fears of failing banks, Bloomberg reports. The Dow fell 112.10 points to 12,582.18, the Nasdaq fell 22.21 points to 2,331.57, and the S&P...

Stocks Surge in Late Comeback

MARKETS

Feb 22, 2008 3:47 PM CST

Stocks Surge in Late Comeback

Depressing day reverses on news of possible Ambac bailout

(Newser) - Traders faced heavy losses across the board today until a late rally on news of a possible bailout for a major bond insurer sent prices soaring to gains, MarketWatch reports. The Dow rose 96.72 points to close at 12,381.02, the Nasdaq gained 3.57 points to 2,...

Stocks Bearish on Factory Data

MARKETS

Feb 21, 2008 3:45 PM CST

Stocks Bearish on Factory Data

Dow drops nearly 143 points on weak manufacturing news

(Newser) - Energy and industrial shares led the markets on a decline that saw all the major indexes fall more than 1%, MarketWatch reports. A drop in oil prices hurt energy stocks, and the Philadelphia Federal Reserve said regional manufacturing had contracted. The Dow fell 142.96 points to 12,284.30,...

Market Up After Seesaw Session

MARKETS

Feb 20, 2008 3:45 PM CST

Market Up After Seesaw Session

Investors shrug off inflation; sluggish growth seen

(Newser) - The Dow rose 90.04 points to 12,427.26 today in roller-coaster trading despite rising fears of inflation, MarketWatch reports. US consumer prices rose 0.4% last month in what one investment officer called “a nagging problem for the Fed.” The Nasdaq climbed 20.90 to 2,...

Stocks Mixed on Bad Tidings

MARKETS

Feb 15, 2008 3:55 PM CST

Stocks Mixed on Bad Tidings

Dow, Nasdaq dip slightly amid more recession fears; S&P ticks up

(Newser) - The markets ended a blustery week today with a session of light losses and minor gains on bad economic news from retail and manufacturing, MarketWatch reports. The Dow fell 28.77 to 12,348.21, and the Nasdaq fell 10.74 to 2,321.80. The S&P 500 capitalized...

Stocks Sink on Fed Comments

MARKETS

Feb 14, 2008 3:46 PM CST

Stocks Sink on Fed Comments

Bernanke sees weak growth because of credit trouble

(Newser) - The markets fell today after three days of growth as the Fed warned that continuing credit trouble will restrain the economy and several top brokerage firms saw their earnings estimates reduced, MarketWatch reports. The Dow slid 175.26 points to 12,376.98, the Nasdaq dropped 41.39 to 2,...

Dow Falls as Nasdaq Posts Gains

MARKETS

Feb 8, 2008 3:57 PM CST

Dow Falls as Nasdaq Posts Gains

Wholesale inventories, financials struggle, but tech holds its ground

(Newser) - Stocks showed mixed results today, as the Dow rallied and then teetered to a loss off lingering fears of recession. Meanwhile, the Nasdaq posted moderate gains buoyed by strong showings by Amazon, Google, Apple, and Research in Motion, Marketwatch reports. The Nasdaq gained 11.82 to end at 2,304....

Market Plunges 370 Points

MARKETS

Feb 5, 2008 4:12 PM CST

Market Plunges 370 Points

Richmond Fed president's use of 'R' word spooks investors

(Newser) - The markets fell more today than they had in 11 months in the wake of news that the service industry contracted in January and remarks by the Richmond Fed president on the growing risk of recession, Marketwatch reports. The Dow plummeted 370.03 to 12,265.13, the Nasdaq 73....

Stocks Climb on Microsoft News

MARKETS

Feb 1, 2008 3:29 PM CST

Stocks Climb on Microsoft News

Dismal labor report can't keep Dow down

(Newser) - Microsoft’s offer to buy Yahoo outweighed a dismal jobs report today as the Dow ended up 92.83 at 12,743.19 after a seesaw session. Hopes for a new M&A wave bumped up against fears of broad economic slowdown. “This is a trader’s market, because...

Bonds Confidence Boosts Stocks

MARKETS

Jan 31, 2008 3:32 PM CST

Bonds Confidence Boosts Stocks

Insurer MBIA says its rating will be just fine

(Newser) - Markets were up sharply today on calming words from bond insurer MBIA, with the Dow closing at 12,650.36, up 207.53. The company said its triple-A rating was not vulnerable and that it was solvent enough to weather the mortgage crisis, MarketWatch reports. The Nasdaq gained 40.86...

Rate-Cut Rally Fades Away

MARKETS

Jan 30, 2008 3:40 PM CST

Rate-Cut Rally Fades Away

Stocks soar, then drop on Fed action

(Newser) - The Fed’s half-point rate cut this afternoon briefly sent stocks soaring—before the rally crumbled and the Dow ended down 37.47 points at 12,442.83. Most Streeters have welcomed the series of interest rate slashes, but some are concerned they are too aggressive and could trigger inflation...

Gore's Media Co. Is Going Public

Jan 28, 2008 8:25 PM CST

Gore's Media Co. Is Going Public

Viewer-generated video channel registers to sell $100M of stock

(Newser) - Current Media will soon become even more public: The viewer-created cable TV network, co-founded by Al Gore in 2005, filed an IPO today. The young adult-oriented company registered to sell up to $100 million in class A common stock, but the price range and number of shares weren’t disclosed—...

Selloff Drives Dow Down 171

MARKETS

Jan 25, 2008 4:30 PM CST

Selloff Drives Dow Down 171

Two-day rally snaps on renewed jitters over mortgage crisis

(Newser) - A 2-day rally sputtered today as the Dow fell 171.44 to 12,207.17 on new jitters about a touchy market. Even strong quarterly reports from Microsoft, Caterpillar, and Honeywell couldn’t keep investors buying this morning; said one economist, “The market is still in a very fragile...

Stocks Rally on Stimulus News

MARKETS

Jan 24, 2008 3:57 PM CST

Stocks Rally on Stimulus News

Dow rises 108 points as Bush, Congress announce plan

(Newser) - Stocks enjoyed growth for a second consecutive day as the announcement of Congress’ economic stimulus plan raised investor confidence already bolstered by this week's rate cut by the Fed, the Wall Street Journal reports. Though jittery throughout the day, the Dow mounted a late rally to end up 108.44...

Stocks Fall as Early Rally Fades

MARKETS

Jan 18, 2008 4:00 PM CST

Stocks Fall as Early Rally Fades

Traders fear Bush stimulus package is not enough.

(Newser) - Stocks fell for the fourth straight session today as fears that President Bush’s stimulus plan will not be enough to stave off a recession dissipated an early rally, MarketWatch reports. The Dow ended down 59.91 at 12,099.30, and the Nasdaq fell 6.88 to close at...