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Investors today weighed the recent corporate returns for Q2 2013–mostly good–against a weaker-than-expected report showing an index of manufacturing activity fell 11 percent, but the Dow nevertheless managed to eke out a new high. CNNMoney reports the Dow Jones Industrial Average edged up 22.19 points, +0.14 percent, to close at […]

The three major indexes moved up very little in today’s trading as investors anticipate a deluge of corporate returns for the second quarter 2013, although the gains by the S&P were sufficient to set a new record. CNNMoney reports the Dow Jones Industrial Average edged up 1.81 points, +0.01 percent,

Although the Dow and Nasdaq fell today, and the S&P rose slightly, the Dow and S&P are up almost 19 percent on the year, and the Nasdaq has gained nearly 20 percent. CNNMoney reports the Dow Jones Industrial Average edged down 4.8 points, -0.03 percent, to close at 15,543.74. The

The Dow and S&P reached new highs in today’s trading amid a drop in jobless claims and positive corporate returns that pleased investors. CNNMoney reports the Dow Jones Industrial Average gained +78.02 points, +0.50 percent, to close at 15,548.54. The Nasdaq moved up +0.04 percent, +1.28 points, to end the

U. S stocks made modest gains as Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke, testifying before Congress, said the Fed will take a measured approach to the economy, tapering quantitative easing as the economy improves but increase it if the economy starts to falter. The three major indexes advanced ever so slightly,

Mixed corporate results and anticipation of Federal Reserve Chairman’s Ben Bernanke testimony before Congress on monetary policy tomorrow, Wed., July 17 added up to minor losses for the three major indexes. CNNMoney reports the Dow Jones Industrial Average fell -32.41 points, -0.21 percent, to close at 15,451.85. The Nasdaq lost

U. S. stocks managed tepid gains in today’s trading, as weak retail sales held down investors recent zeal. CNNMoney reports the Dow Jones Industrial Average gained 19.96 points, +0.13 percent, to close at 15,484.26. The Nasdaq rose +0.21 percent, +7.41 points, to end the day at 3,607.49, while the S&P

The Dow and the Nasdaq climbed to new record highs to end the week, and the S&P finished higher than it has in over ten years. All three indexes finished up for the week, marking one of the best weekly performances of the year. CNNMoney reports the Dow Jones Industrial

Investors grew worried in May when Chairman of the Federal Reserve Ben Bernanke mentioned ending the $85 monthly billion bond buying program to boost the economy. He has stepped back a bit, saying not until the economy shows sustained improvement, which helped spur the Dow and S&P to new record

Minutes released from the Federal Reserve’s last meeting in June reveal about half of the Fed’s officials want the bond-buying program to end this year, seemingly at odds with Reserve’s Chairman Ben Bernanake who had earlier projected it would end mid 2014. In any case, stocks moved slightly higher after

Alcoa beat forecasts for its second quarter earnings as sentiment continues to be buoyed by the jobs report last week, nudging all three major indexes up in today’s trading. CNNMoney reports the Dow Jones Industrial Average advanced +75.80 points, +0.50 percent, to close at 15,300.49. The Nasdaq rose +0.56 percent,

U. S. stocks nudged up slightly in today’s trading as investors prepare for second quarter corporate returns. CNNMoney reports the Dow Jones Industrial Average advanced +88.85 points, +0.59 percent, to close at 15,224.69. The Nasdaq rose +0.16 percent, +5.45 points, to end the day at 3,484.83, while the S&P gained

U. S. stocks responded positively to the growth in the jobs market, despite concerns the Federal Reserve may slim down its monthly stimulus, as the Dow gained nearly 150 points. CNNMoney reports the Dow Jones Industrial Average advanced +147.29 points, +0.98 percent, to close at 15,135.84. The Nasdaq rose +1.04

    Although investors were concerned by rising oil prices and turmoil in Egypt, the three major indexes managed to make minor gains in trading today. CNNMoney reports the Dow Jones Industrial Average advanced +56.14 points, +0.38 percent, to close at 14,988.55. The Nasdaq nudged up 0.30 percent, +10.27 points,

U. S. stocks slid slightly as the political turmoil in Egypt and concerns about Friday’s upcoming jobs report gave pause to investors who stepped back from the action. CNNMoney reports the Dow Jones Industrial Average slipped -42.55 points, -0.28 percent, to close at 14,932.41. The Nasdaq nudged down -0.03 percent,

A key index of manufacturing activity and a rise in construction spending spurred investors to drive all three indexes higher to begin the second half of the year. CNNMoney reports the Dow Jones Industrial Average gained +65.36 points, +0.44 percent, to begin the second half at 14,974.96. The Nasdaq gained

Although June has been a topsy turvy month for investors, the three major indexes gained two to five percent for the month, and have risen 12-14 percent for the first half of the year. CNNMoney reports the Dow Jones Industrial Average fell -114.89 points, -0.76 percent, to end the month