US Unemployment & Economy: It looks like the US economy is weak. Employment, earnings and economic data was weak. Once again, this weeks data is important to see where the follow through goes.


April 24, 2011 - U.S. Stocks Climb for Week on Earnings of Intel, J&J, Wynn - U.S. stocks climbed, halting a two- week drop for the Standard & Poor’s 500 Index, as companies from Intel Corp. (INTC) to Johnson & Johnson posted earnings that exceeded estimates and housing starts increased.

April 17, 2011 - S&P 500 Falls for Second Week as Company Quarterly Reports Miss Estimates - U.S. stocks fell, giving the Standard & Poor’s 500 Index its second straight weekly decline, as companies from Alcoa Inc. (AA) to Google Inc. (GOOG) and Bank of America Corp. (BAC) reported quarterly results that missed estimates.

April 10, 2011 - Stocks Drop in U.S. on Concern Soaring Oil Will Hamper Worldwide Expansion - U.S. stocks fell this week, preventing the third straight gain for the Standard & Poor’s 500 Index, as crude oil’s rally to a 30-month high spurred concern that the global economy will slow.

April 1, 2011 - Stocks Rise, Oil Reaches Highest Price Since 2008 on U.S. Employment Data - Stocks rallied, adding to gains from the biggest first-quarter advance for U.S. indexes since 1998, after American employers added more jobs than forecast and manufacturing industries grew. Oil surged to the highest price since September 2008 and Treasuries climbed.

March 30, 2011 - U.S. Stocks Advance as S&P 500 Extends Best First-Quarter Rally Since 1998 - U.S. stocks rose, extending the biggest first-quarter rally in 13 years for the Standard & Poor’s 500 Index, as a report showing companies added more workers in March bolstered optimism about the economy.

March 29, 2011 - U.S. Stocks Advance Amid Gains From Home Depot, Energy Shares - U.S. stocks advanced, sending the Standard & Poor’s 500 Index to a three-week high, as Home Depot Inc. (HD) drove consumer companies higher and energy shares rose amid speculation production will increase in the Middle East.

March 28, 2011 - Stocks in U.S. Erase Advance, Treasuries Two-Year Notes Decline - U.S. stocks erased gains, dragged down by consumer and technology companies, amid the slowest trading of the year and mounting concern Japan is failing to contain hazardous material at a nuclear plant. Yields on two- year Treasuries increased for a sixth day as the government sold $35 billion of the securities, while oil and the yen fell.

March 25, 2011 - Stocks in U.S. Rise on Earnings; Portuguese Bonds Fall, Aussie Strengthens - U.S. stocks gained, extending a weekly rally, as Oracle Corp. (ORCL)’s profit forecast topped analysts’ estimates and economic growth was revised higher. Portugal bonds fell after S&P downgraded the debt, while Australia’s currency touched a record versus the dollar as commodities rose

March 24, 2011 -U.S. Stocks Rally a Second Day on Higher-Than-Estimated Corporate Profits - U.S. stocks advanced, sending the Standard & Poor’s 500 Index higher for a second day, after corporate profit topped analysts’ estimates and a government report showed a decline in jobless claims.

March 22, 2011 - U.S. Stocks Retreat Amid Oil's Advance, Concern About European Debt Crisis - U.S. stocks fell, sending the Standard & Poor’s 500 Index lower for the first time in four days, as oil rose amid unrest in Libya and concern grew that Europe won’t find an immediate solution to its debt crisis.

March 21, 2011 - Stocks Advance, Yen Weakens as Nuclear Risk Lessens; Oil Climbs on Libya - tocks climbed, sending benchmark gauges to their biggest three-day gains of the year, and the yen weakened as Japan made progress in cooling nuclear reactors at a crippled plant. Oil jumped after the U.S., U.K. and France attacked military targets in Libya.

March 20, 2011 - U.S. Stocks Drop a Second Week on Japan Radiation Concern, Libya Conflict - U.S. stocks fell this week, sending the Standard & Poor’s 500 Index to the biggest drop since August, amid concern that Japan’s nuclear crisis and violence in Libya and Bahrain may curb the global economy.

March 11, 2011 - Oil Tumbles, Yen Rallies on Japan Quake; Stocks in U.S. Rise- U.S. stocks advanced as rallies by energy and technology companies overshadowed losses in global equities spurred by the biggest Japanese earthquake on record.

March 9, 2011 - U.S. Stocks Decline as Libya Unrest Tempers Economic Optimism - U.S. stocks fell, sending the Standard & Poor’s 500 Index lower a third time in four days, as escalating violence in Libya tempered optimism that the biggest equity rally since 1955 will extend into a third year.

March 8, 2011 - Stocks Gain as Oil Retreats, Sprint, Banks Surge; Euro Falls - U.S. stocks rallied, halting a two- day drop, as Bank of America Corp. said its mortgage business is recovering and Sprint Nextel Corp. climbed on deal speculation. The euro slid amid concern leaders won’t agree on a solution to Europe’s debt crisis. Oil retreated from a 29-month high.

March 7, 2011 - Stocks Retreat, Led by Chipmakers; Oil, Treasuries, Gold Gain - U.S. stocks fell, erasing last week’s gain, as chipmakers slid after a ratings downgrade and oil advanced to 29-month high. Treasuries climbed, while Greek default risk advanced to a record after Moody’s Investors Service cut the nation’s credit rating.

March 4, 2011 - U.S. Stocks Drop After Wages Data as Oil Rises - U.S. stocks slid, a day after the biggest rally in three months, as oil rallied to a 29-month high and government data showed American wage growth trailed forecasts. European stocks erased earlier gains.

March 3, 2011 - U.S. Stocks Advance on Economy as Dow, S&P 500 Gain Most Since December - U.S. stocks rallied, giving benchmark indexes their biggest advances in three months, as a decrease in jobless claims and growth in service industries bolstered confidence in the economic recovery.

March 2, 2011 - U.S. Stocks Rise as Job Growth, Chipmaker Rally Overshadows Crude-Oil Gain - U.S. stocks rose, rebounding from yesterday’s slide, as signs of a strengthening job market bolstered optimism the economy can withstand a surge in oil.

March 1, 2011 - Oil Surges, Stocks Drop on Mideast Unrest; Gold Hits Record - Oil surged to a 29-month high amid speculation unrest in the Middle East and northern Africa will disrupt supplies. U.S. stocks sank on concern rising energy costs will threaten the economic recovery, while Treasuries reversed losses and gold advanced to an all-time high.

February 28, 2011 - Stocks Rise as Buffett Eyes M&A; Oil Falls, Dollar Index Drops - U.S. stocks rallied, extending a third monthly gain, as billionaire investor Warren Buffett said he’s looking to make acquisitions and reports signaled a strengthening American economy. Oil retreated as Saudi Arabia offered to make up for lost output in Libya. The dollar slid.

February 25, 2011 - Stocks Gain as Consumer Confidence Beats Forecasts; Franc Falls - Stocks advanced, preventing the biggest weekly drop in the Standard & Poor’s 500 Index since August, after a measure of U.S. consumer confidence beat forecasts. The Swiss franc fell from a record versus the dollar.

February 24, 2011 - Most U.S. Stocks Rise as Oil's Retreat Eases Economic Concerns - Most U.S. stocks rose as crude oil’s retreat from the highest level since 2008 eased concern that surging energy prices will hurt the global economic recovery.

February 23, 2011 - U.S. Stocks Fall as Oil Rises to $100, Hewlett-Packard Tumbles - U.S. stocks fell, dragging benchmark indexes to the biggest two-day drop in six months, as oil surged to $100 a barrel amid growing tensions in the Middle East and Hewlett-Packard Co.’s forecasts trailed analysts’ estimates.

February 22, 2011 - Oil, Bonds Rally, Stocks Retreat as Mideast Unrest Intensifies - Oil surged to a two-year high, while the Standard & Poor’s 500 Index sank the most since August, as escalating violence in Libya spurred concern that Middle East instability will hurt the world economy. Treasuries and the Swiss franc rose. New Zealand’s dollar slid after an earthquake.

February 18, 2011 - U.S. Stocks Advance as Earnings Outweigh Chinese Lending Curb - U.S. stocks advanced, giving the Standard & Poor’s 500 Index its third straight weekly rally, as higher-than-estimated corporate earnings overshadowed the Chinese central bank’s attempts to control inflation.

February 17, 2011 - U.S. Stocks Advance Amid Higher-Than-Estimated Economic Data, Earnings - U.S. stocks rose, sending the Standard & Poor’s 500 Index to a 32-month high, as improving corporate earnings and manufacturing data overshadowed higher- than-forecast growth in consumer prices.

February 16, 2011 - Stocks Rise on Economy, Earnings; Oil Jumps on Mideast Concern - Stocks climbed, reclaiming a 32- month high for the Standard & Poor’s Index, amid improving earnings, takeovers and a more optimistic outlook from the Federal Reserve. Oil jumped on concern Iran is planning to send warships through Egypt’s Suez Canal. The dollar weakened.

February 15, 2011 - Stocks Fall on U.S. Retail Sales; Oil Rises, Bahrain Bonds Drop - Stocks retreated, pulling the Standard & Poor’s 500 Index down from a 32-month high and trimming an earlier gain in Europe, after American retail sales grew less than economists forecast and prices of imported goods climbed. The pound rallied, while Bahrain bonds dropped.

February 14, 2011 - Most U.S. Stocks Rise on Egypt and China Optimism: Video - Most U.S. stocks rose, sending the Standard & Poor’s 500 Index to an almost 32-month high, as optimism about Egypt’s democratic transition plan and China’s jump in exports overshadowed concern valuations climbed too far.

February 11, 2011 - Stocks Advance as Mubarak Resigns; Egypt Default Swaps Slide - Stocks rose, reversing an early drop, and the cost to insure Egyptian debt from default declined as the resignation of the nation’s President Hosni Mubarak and a jump in U.S. consumer confidence bolstered investor optimism.

February 10, 2011 - Most U.S. Stocks Rise as Egypt's Mubarak Delegates Authority; Cisco Falls - Most U.S. stocks rose, erasing an earlier slump, as Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak’s plan to delegate authority to his vice president spurred optimism the nation’s political crisis will not threaten the global economy.

February 9, 2011 - Stocks Fall on Inflation Concern; Treasuries, Wheat, Corn Gain - Stocks fell, sending emerging markets down for a fifth day, amid concern accelerating inflation will push up borrowing costs. Corn, wheat and soybeans rose to the highest prices since 2008, while the dollar slid and Treasuries rebounded.

February 8, 2011 - U.S. Stocks Gain as McDonald's Leads Rally In Shares of Consumer Companies - U.S. stocks rose, sending the Dow Jones Industrial Average higher for a seventh straight day, as McDonald’s Corp. led a rally in consumer companies after reporting higher-than-estimated monthly sales.

February 7, 2011 - Stocks Rise on Takeovers, Economy; U.S. Treasuries Retreat - Stocks climbed, driving benchmark U.S. and European indexes to at least 2 1/2-year highs, as takeovers, faster global growth and reduced tension in Egypt boosted investor optimism in the economy. Ten-year Treasuries fell, while Egypt’s bonds rose and its currency weakened.

February 5, 2011 - U.S. Stocks Rise as Dow Climbs Over 12,000 on Economic Optimism, Earnings - U.S. stocks gained this week, pushing the Dow Jones Industrial Average to its first close above 12,000 since June 2008, as corporate earnings, an expansion of American and Chinese manufacturing and an unexpected decrease in the unemployment rate overshadowed unrest in Egypt.

February 4, 2011 - Treasuries Fall, Dollar Gains, Stocks Fluctuate After Jobs Data - Treasuries fell for a fifth day and the dollar gained after the U.S. unemployment rate unexpectedly dropped to the lowest level since April 2009. U.S. benchmark stock gauges returned to the highest levels in 2½ years.

February 3, 2011 - U.S. Stocks Erase Losses as Consumer, Telephone Shares Lead Market Rebound - U.S. stocks erased losses as gains in consumer and telephone stocks helped the market recover from an early slump.

February 2, 2011 - Most U.S. Stocks Drop on Valuation, Egypt Riots - Most U.S. stocks fell, with the Standard & Poor’s 500 Index dropping from near its highest valuation since June, as earnings reports from companies including Broadcom Corp. and Aflac Inc. disappointed investors and anti-government protests in Egypt worsened.

February 1, 2011 - Stocks Surge on Economic News; Copper Hits Record - Stocks rose the most in two months, recouping losses from the Jan. 28 plunge driven by protests in Egypt, and Treasuries slumped as Chinese and U.S. manufacturing expanded and United Parcel Service Inc. beat earnings estimates. Copper climbed to a record as the dollar weakened.

January 31, 2011 - U.S. Stocks Rally on Consumer Spending, Business Expansion, Exxon Profit - U.S. stocks rose, extending the second straight monthly gain for the Standard & Poor’s 500 Index, as businesses expanded at the fastest pace since 1988 and consumer spending and Exxon Mobil Corp.’s profit beat estimates.

January 28, 2011 - Stocks Drop Worldwide as Oil, Dollar Surge After Egypt Protests - Stocks worldwide plunged the most since November, crude oil jumped and the dollar gained against the euro after protests in Egypt intensified and President Hosni Mubarak imposed a nationwide curfew. Egypt’s dollar bonds sank, pushing yields to a record high.

January 27, 2011 - U.S. Stocks Advance on Earnings Reports, Home-Sale Data; Qualcomm Climbs - U.S. stocks rose, with the Standard & Poor’s 500 Index gaining a fifth day, as home sales and Qualcomm Inc.’s forecast beat projections, offsetting Japan’s credit downgrade and higher-than-estimated jobless claims

January 26, 2011 - Dow Tops 12,000 as Treasuries, Dollar Slump on Fed, Home Sales - Stocks rose, sending the Dow Jones Industrial Average above 12,000 for the first time since June 2008, while Treasuries and the dollar fell after the Federal Reserve kept stimulus measures and new-home sales in the U.S. beat estimates. Commodities advanced, and Egyptian shares tumbled the most since 2009.

January 25, 2011 - U.S. Stocks Erase Losses on Optimism About Obama's State of Union Address - U.S. stocks erased losses in a late- session rebound that sent the Standard & Poor’s 500 Index higher for a third day as investors speculated President Barack Obama will announce plans to stimulate the economy.

January 24, 2011 - U.S. Stocks Rise on M&A, Buybacks; Micex Tumbles After Bombing - U.S. stocks rallied, rebounding from last week’s drop in the Standard & Poor’s 500 Index, as takeovers and share-buyback plans bolstered confidence in equities. The dollar erased early gains, while Russian equities tumbled after a suicide bombing at Moscow’s airport.

January 21, 2011 - Stocks, Euro Advance on Earnings, Economy - Stocks rebounded from a two-day slump while the euro strengthened to an eight-week high against the dollar as earnings at companies including General Electric Co. beat analysts’ estimates and German business confidence increased. Coffee, sugar and cotton led gains in commodities.

January 20, 2011 - U.S. Shares Trim Drop, Treasuries Extend Loss; Silver, Oil Fall - U.S. stocks erased most of their losses as Morgan Stanley, Home Depot Inc. and builders rallied. Treasuries extended their drop after a record auction of inflation-indexed securities attracted lower-than-average demand. Commodities and emerging-market equities plunged.

January 19, 2011 - Stocks, Dollar Fall as Housing Starts Slow; Goldman Sachs Drops - U.S. stocks fell, sending the Standard & Poor’s 500 Index to its biggest drop in almost two months, and the dollar weakened as Goldman Sachs Group Inc.’s profit slid and housing starts trailed forecasts. China led emerging markets equities higher while Treasuries advanced.

January 18, 2011- U.S. Stocks Rise on Commodities Rally, Europe Support Pledge - U.S. stocks rose, extending a seven- week rally, as gains in commodity producers and a pledge by European finance chiefs to support the region overshadowed lower-than-estimated profit at Citigroup Inc. and concern about Apple Inc.’s leadership.

January 17, 2011 - U.S. Stock Futures Drop as Jobs's Medical Leave Spurs Speculation on Apple - U.S. stock futures pointed toward a drop for benchmark indexes as Apple Inc. Chief Executive Officer Steve Jobs’s leave of absence spurred concern over the prospects for the world’s second-largest company. Apple, which closed at a record in New York last week, slid 6.2 percent in Germany.

January 14, 2011 - U.S. Stocks Halt Global Slump as JPMorgan Gains - U.S. stocks halted a global drop to extend a seventh weekly gain for the Standard & Poor’s 500 Index as JPMorgan Chase & Co. led banks higher after posting a record profit. Treasuries fell and corn jumped to a 29-month high.

January 13, 2011 - U.S. Stocks Retreat From Two-Year Highs After Jobless-Claims Increase - U.S. stocks fell, sending benchmark indexes lower for the first time in three days, as jobless claims climbed more than economists estimated and concern about a slowdown in Chinese demand dragged down commodity producers.

January 12, 2011 - U.S. Stocks Climb on Banks Upgrade, Europe's Effort to Resolve Debt Crisis - U.S. stocks rose, sending benchmark indexes to the highest since August 2008, as Wells Fargo & Co. raised its rating for large banks on dividend prospects and amid speculation Europe will step up measures to control its crisis.

January 11, 2011 - Stocks, Euro Rise on Earnings, Japan's Pledge to Back Bailout - Stocks gained, halting a three-day drop for U.S. benchmark indexes, amid higher-than-forecast profits. The euro rose versus the yen after Japan’s pledge to help ease the debt crisis that forced Ireland and Greece to seek bailouts, while Australia’s dollar slid as floods worsened.

January 10, 2011 - U.S. Stocks Pare Loss as Global Equities Drop; Bond Risk Rises - U.S. stocks pared losses and shares fell worldwide for a fourth day, the longest losing streak since November. The cost of insuring European sovereign debt against default rose to a record as Portugal, Spain and Italy prepared to borrow at least $43 billion this week. Oil surged.

January 7, 2011 - Treasuries, Dollar Advance as Stocks Retreat on Job Data; Financials Drop - Treasuries and the dollar rose, while U.S. stocks trimmed a sixth weekly gain, as America failed to add as many jobs as economists estimated. Financial shares led equities lower after two banks lost a pivotal mortgage lawsuit.

January 6, 2011 - Dollar Rallies on Jobs Optimism as Oil, Stocks Retreat - The dollar rallied, sending U.S. equities and oil lower, amid speculation an improving American labor market will fuel demand for the American currency. Bonds slid in Spain, Portugal and Belgium on concern Europe’s most- indebted nations will struggle to fund deficits.

January 5, 2011 - Treasuries Fall, Dollar, Stocks Gain on U.S. Employment, Services Reports - Treasuries slid, U.S. stocks rose and the dollar strengthened the most in three months versus the yen after reports on American jobs growth and service industries topped forecasts, bolstering optimism in the economy.

January 4, 2011 - U.S. Stocks Drop as Stronger Dollar Weighs on Commodity Producers' Shares - U.S. stocks fell, with the Standard & Poor’s 500 Index retreating from the highest level since September 2008, as a stronger dollar weighed on prices of commodities and shares of the companies that produce them.

January 4, 2011 - GM, Ford, Chrysler U.S. December Sales Top Analyst Estimates - General Motors Co., Ford Motor Co. and Chrysler Group LLC reported U.S. sales gains in December as demand for the automakers’ new models increased. Toyota Motor Corp. was the only major carmaker to post sales declines for the month and the year.

January 3, 2011 - Stocks Rally, Treasuries Tumble on Economic Outlook - Stocks rallied, sending the Standard & Poor’s 500 Index to its best gain in a month, and oil rose as growth in U.S. and European manufacturing bolstered speculation the economic recovery will strengthen. Treasuries slid.

January 3, 2010 - U.S. Manufacturing Increases to a 7-Month High - Manufacturing in the U.S. expanded in December at the fastest pace in seven months, reinforcing signs the expansion is gaining momentum.

December 31, 2010 - Most U.S. Stocks Drop as S&P 500 Gains 13% in Second Straight Annual Rally - Most U.S. stocks retreated, as the Standard & Poor’s 500 Index posted its second straight annual gain, and had its best December since 1991.

December 30, 2010 - U.S. Stocks Decline as S&P 500 Index Reaches Highest Valuation Since June - U.S. stocks declined as the Standard & Poor’s 500 Index’s highest valuation since June overshadowed reports showing a drop in jobless claims, the fastest business expansion in two decades and a gain in pending home sales.

December 30, 2010 - Equity Funds See First Weekly Inflow Since April, ICI Data Show - Funds that focus on U.S. equities ended an eight-month period of withdrawals last week, signalling investors are regaining confidence in the economic recovery, according to estimates from the Investment Company Institute.

December 29, 2010 - Stocks Rally as Dollar Falls Versus Yen; Treasuries Advance - Stocks rose, with the MSCI World Index recovering all its losses following Lehman Brothers Holdings Inc.’s 2008 collapse, on speculation economic growth will accelerate. Treasuries extended gains as a $29 billion sale of seven-year notes drew stronger-than-estimated demand.

December 28, 2010 - U.S. Stocks Rise as Commodity Producers Gain on Signs of Growing Demand - U.S. stocks advanced, extending the biggest December rally since 1991 for the Standard & Poor’s 500 Index, as commodity producers gained on higher prices for energy and metals amid signs of growing global demand

December 27, 2010 - Most U.S. Stocks Gain as AIG Leads Banks Higher; Oil Retreats - Most U.S. stocks rose, recovering from an early drop, as American International Group Inc. led financial shares higher after announcing $4.3 billion in bank credit lines. Treasury two-year notes erased losses after a $35 billion auction, while oil retreated from a 26-month high.

December 24, 2010 - U.S. Stocks Advance a Fourth Week as S&P 500 Erases Lehman Loss - U.S. stocks rose for a fourth week, completing the Standard & Poor’s 500 Index’s recovery from the plunge that followed Lehman Brothers Holdings Inc.’s 2008 collapse, after data showed the economy is gaining strength.

December 23, 2010 - U.S. Stocks Slump as Valuation at Six-Month High Offsets Economic Reports - U.S. stocks fell after a five-day rally sent the Standard & Poor’s 500 Index to the most expensive level since June, offsetting a rebound in orders for durable goods and a drop in unemployment claims.

December 22, 2010 - Stocks, Oil Climb to Two-Year Highs on Economy; Treasuries Fall - U.S. stocks and oil climbed to the highest levels since 2008 after government data showed the economy expanded faster than previously estimated and crude supplies dropped to the lowest since February. Treasuries fell.

December 21, 2010 - U.S. Stocks Rise, Erasing Decline Since Lehman Brothers Bankruptcy in 2008 - U.S. stocks rose, completing the Standard & Poor’s 500 Index’s recovery from the plunge that followed Lehman Brothers Holdings Inc.’s collapse in 2008, after Adobe Systems Inc.’s forecast added to speculation that the fastest profit growth in 22 years makes equities a bargain.

December 20, 2010 - Most U.S. Stocks, Oil Advance; Euro Tumbles on Debt Concerns - Most U.S. stocks rose, with the Standard & Poor’s 500 Index holding a two-year high, as a gain in oil lifted energy shares and analysts recommended companies from Huntington Bancshares Inc. to MetroPCS Communications Inc. The euro slid as ratings were cut on some Irish lenders.

December 20, 2010 - U.S. Stocks Gain on Analyst Estimates, Easing Europe Concern - U.S. stocks rose, extending the market’s three-week rally, as analysts raised price estimates or ratings on companies from Amazon.com Inc. to Huntington Bancshares Inc. and investors speculated the economy will withstand Europe’s debt crisis.

December 17, 2010 - Treasuries, Stocks Advance as Yields, Profit Forecasts Attract Investors - Treasuries rose as yields near seven-month highs attracted buyers, while gains in most U.S. stocks sent the Standard & Poor’s 500 Index to the highest since 2008 following a bank takeover and stronger-than-estimated forecasts from Oracle Corp. and Research In Motion Ltd.

December 15, 2010 - Stocks Follow Treasuries Lower; Dollar Rises Amid Concern Over Europe Debt - U.S. stocks fell, pulling the Standard & Poor’s 500 Index down from a two-year high, after a six-day rally left the benchmark gauge trading at its most expensive level since June and a surge in bond yields fueled concern borrowing costs will increase. The dollar rallied.

December 15, 2010 - U.S. Economy: Industrial Production Rises, Inflation Slows - Industrial production in the U.S. increased more than forecast in November and consumer prices slowed, indicating the recovery is gaining momentum without generating inflation.

December 15, 2010 - U.S. Stock Futures Drop on Concern Over European Debt; Citigroup Retreats - U.S. stock-index futures dropped as concern escalated that Europe’s sovereign-debt crisis may derail the global economic recovery after Moody’s Investors Service put Spain’s credit rating on review for a possible downgrade.

December 14, 2010 - Stocks Erase Gain, Treasuries Extend Slide on Fed Statement - U.S. stocks erased gains as Treasuries extended their retreat after the Federal Reserve announced that it will continue its $600 billion asset-purchase program to stimulate the economy.

December 14, 2010 - Dollar Weakens as Fed Meets; U.S. Futures Fluctuate, Copper, Cotton Rally - The dollar fell to a three-week low against the euro as Federal Reserve policy makers prepare to discuss interest rates and bond purchases.

December 13, 2010 - U.S. Stocks Erase Gains as Consumer Shares Drop; Freeport Rises - U.S. stocks erased gains in the final hour of trading as the Senate started to vote on President Barack Obama’s tax-cut agreement with Republicans and investors turned their attention to the Federal Reserve meeting tomorrow.

December 13, 2010 - Commodities Rise, Dollar Declines After China Keeps Interest Rates on Hold - Commodities rallied and the dollar weakened after China refrained from increasing interest rates. U.S. stocks erased gains, and Treasuries rose before tomorrow’s Federal Reserve statement on the economy as 10-year note yields near a six-month high attracted investors.

December 10, 2010 - U.S. Stocks Advance After Consumer Confidence Report, GE's Dividend Boost - U.S. stocks rose, sending the Standard & Poor’s 500 Index to the highest level since the week of Lehman Brothers Holdings Inc.’s bankruptcy in 2008, after General Electric Co. boosted its dividend and reports on consumer confidence and the trade deficit beat forecasts.

December 10, 2010 - U.S. Trade Gap Drops as Exports Rise to Two-Year High - The trade deficit in the U.S. shrank more than forecast in October as a weaker dollar and growing economies overseas propelled exports to a two-year high.

December 10, 2010 - Consumer Spirits Lift as Economic Recovery Accelerates - Confidence among U.S. consumers increased in December to a six-month high, coinciding with stronger holiday sales that show the economy is gathering speed.

December 10, 2010 - U.S. Futures, Most European Stocks Rise; Oil, Copper Gain on China Imports - Most European stocks rose, with the Stoxx Europe 600 Index heading for its second weekly rally, amid speculation company profits will overcome the region’s debt crisis. Oil and copper climbed after Chinese imports increased.

December 9, 2010 - Stocks Fluctuate as DuPont Slump Offsets Jobless Claims - U.S. stocks rose, sending the Standard & Poor’s 500 Index to a two-year high for a second day, after the world’s largest bond fund manager raised its forecast for economic growth and jobless claims dropped.

December 9, 2010 - Stocks, U.S. Futures, Commodities Advance on Asian Economies; Euro Weakens - Stocks rose, driving Europe’s benchmark index toward a two-year high, U.S. index futures gained and commodities advanced after Australian and Japanese economic reports. Treasuries climbed following the biggest two- day drop since 2008 and the euro weakened

December 8, 2010 - U.S. Stocks Fluctuate as Oil's Drop, China Offset Tax Cut Deal - U.S. stocks fluctuated as oil slipped after a rise in fuel inventories and concern grew China will lift interest rates, offsetting optimism about a potential extension of tax cuts that sent Treasury yields surging.

December 7, 2010 - Stocks in U.S. Pare Advance After S&P 500 Index Rallies to a Two-Year High - U.S. stocks erased gains in the final hour of trading, pulling the Standard & Poor’s 500 Index down from a two-year high, after a probe of insider trading reportedly widened and President Barack Obama said he’ll push to overhaul the tax code in two years

December 7, 2010 - U.S. Stock-Index Futures Advance on Obama Tax Cuts, Citigroup Stake Sale - U.S. stock-index futures rose, indicating the Standard & Poor’s 500 Index will open at a two- year high, after President Barack Obama agreed to extend tax cuts and the Treasury sold its remaining stake in Citigroup Inc.

December 6, 2010 - U.S. Stocks Fall as Bernanke Says More Fed Easing Is Possible - U.S. stocks fell, snapping a three- day rally in the Standard & Poor’s 500 Index, after Federal Reserve Chairman Ben S. Bernanke said the world’s largest economy may need more stimulus.

December 3, 2010 - U.S. Stocks, Commodities Gain as Dollar Drops After Jobs Data - U.S. stocks rose and commodities extended their biggest weekly rally in more than a year as a slide in the dollar boosted prices of oil and metals, helping equities overcome an early drop that followed an unexpected rise in the jobless rate.

December 2, 2010 - Stocks Gain, Treasuries Fall, on Retail, Home Sales Data - Stocks rose, extending the biggest back-to-back rally in the Standard & Poor’s 500 Index since September, and oil reached a two-year high as U.S. home sales and retail purchases topped estimates and Goldman Sachs Group Inc. advised buying banks.

December 2, 2010 - Dollar Falls Versus Most Peers as Surprise Housing Gain Damps Haven Demand - The dollar fell against most of its major counterparts after U.S. pending home sales unexpectedly rose in October and stocks and commodities gained, fueling investor appetite for riskier assets.

December 2, 2010 - Stocks Gain on ECB's Delay of Stimulus Exit, U.S. Retail Sales; Euro Drops - Stocks rose and the euro weakened after European Central Bank President Jean-Claude Trichet said the bank will delay its withdrawal of stimulus measures and sales at U.S. retailers from Abercrombie & Fitch Co. to Limited Brands Inc. topped estimates. Spanish bonds and U.K. gas gained.

December 2, 2010 - Pending Sales of U.S. Existing Homes Rose Record 10% in October - More Americans unexpectedly signed contracts to buy previously owned homes in October, easing concern that the absence of government support is destabilizing the housing market.

December 1, 2010 - Stocks Jump on Data, Speculation of Larger Europe Bailout - Stocks jumped, sending U.S. benchmark indexes to their biggest gains in three months, while the euro and commodities rallied and Treasuries slid amid improving data on the American and Chinese economies and speculation of a larger effort to end Europe’s debt crisis.

December 1, 2010 - Stock-Index Futures Extend Gains as ADP Job-Growth Report Beats Forecast - U.S. stock-index futures extended gains after a private report showed U.S. companies added more jobs than economists forecast last month, bolstering optimism in the economic recovery.
November 30, 2010 - Consumer Confidence in U.S. Rises More Than Estimated to a Five-Month High - Confidence among U.S. consumers rose in November to the highest level in five months and a gauge of business activity unexpectedly climbed, signaling the recovery is taking hold heading into 2011.

November 30, 2010 - Home Prices in U.S. Cities Rose Less Than Forecast in September - Real-estate prices in 20 U.S. cities rose in September at the slowest pace in eight months, showing the latest slump in sales is destabilizing housing.

November 29, 2010 - Stocks in U.S. Drop as Concern Grows That European Debt Crisis May Spread - U.S. stocks fell, sending the Standard & Poor’s 500 Index down for the fourth time in five days, as Ireland’s bailout failed to ease investor concern that Europe’s debt crisis may spread to the southern region.

November 29, 2010 - Stock-Index Futures Fluctuate After Aid Package for Ireland; Alcoa Slides - U.S. stock-index futures fluctuated as optimism that an aid package for Ireland will stem Europe’s sovereign debt crisis withered as investors demanded higher returns during Italian and Belgian bond auctions today.

November 26, 2010 - Dollar Climbs to Seven-Week High Versus Yen on Korean Conflict; Euro Drops - The dollar rose to a seven-week high versus the yen as concern the conflict between North and South Korea will escalate boosted demand for the safety of the U.S. currency.

November 26, 2010 - Stocks Slide as Dollar Gains on Korea, Debt Concerns; Futures, Metals Drop - Stocks and U.S. index futures dropped as tensions in Korea mounted and concern deepened over Europe’s debt woes. The cost of insuring against defaults by Portugal, Spain and Ireland rose to records and the dollar strengthened.

November 25, 2010 - Happy Thanksgiving Holiday!

November 24, 2010 - U.S. Stocks End Two-Day Slump After Fewest Jobless Claims Since July 2008 - U.S. stocks rose, ending a two-day decline for the Standard & Poor’s 500 Index, as jobless claims fell to the lowest level since July 2008, consumer confidence topped projections and Tiffany & Co. beat earnings forecasts.

November 24, 2010 - Consumer Spending, Unemployment Claims Point to Strength in U.S. Economy - Americans increased spending for a fifth month in October and filed the fewest unemployment claims in more than two years last week, pointing to strength in the largest part of the economy as the fourth quarter began.

November 24, 2010 - Stocks, U.S. Futures Rise on Earnings; Euro Weakens, Spanish Bonds Decline - Stocks in Europe rose from a six- week low and U.S. index futures gained after Porsche SE’s profit climbed and German business confidence unexpectedly improved. The euro weakened, while Spanish and Irish bond yields increased on concern the region’s financial crisis will spread.

November 23, 2010 - U.S. Stocks Decline for Second Day on Korea Clash, European Debt Crisis - U.S. stocks dropped for a second day after fighting broke out among North and South Korea and concern grew that Europe’s debt crisis and China’s efforts to tame inflation will slow the global economic rebound.

November 23, 2010 - Incomes Signal U.S. Creating More Jobs, Spending May Accelerate - Wages and salaries in the second quarter climbed almost twice as much as previously estimated, indicating the U.S. economy may have created more jobs.

November 23, 2010 - Stocks Decline on Korean Skirmish, European Debt; Dollar, Franc Strengthen - Stocks and U.S. futures fell while the dollar and the Swiss franc strengthened after North Korea shelled a South Korean island and concern grew that Europe’s debt crisis will spread. Metals declined as China’s banks approached lending limits.

November 22, 2010 - U.S. Stocks Drop Amid Irish Bailout, Fund Raids in Insider-Trading Probe - U.S. stocks fell, ending a three-day gain in the Standard & Poor’s 500 Index, amid speculation an Irish bailout will fail to stem Europe’s debt crisis and as federal agents raided hedge funds to probe insider trading.

November 19, 2010 - U.S. Stocks Fluctuate as Corporate Profits Offset China Concern - U.S. stocks rose, reversing earlier losses, as a dividend increase at Nike Inc. and higher-than- estimated profit at technology companies overshadowed concern China’s steps to slow inflation will stifle economic growth.

November 19, 2010 - Stocks, U.S. Index Futures Fall as China Raises Reserve Ratio - Stocks and U.S. index futures fell after China told banks to set aside more reserves as the government tries to curb inflation. The euro and bonds of the region’s most-indebted nations gained for a third day as Ireland indicated it’s ready to accept aid.

November 18, 2010 - Stocks in U.S. Rally on Manufacturing Report, Prospects for Irish Bailout - U.S. stocks rallied, sending major equity benchmarks to their biggest gains in two weeks, as speculation grew that Ireland will accept a bailout to rescue indebted banks and reports on manufacturing and jobless claims bolstered optimism about the economy.

November 18, 2010 - Stocks, Commodities Rebound on Irish Bailout Talks; Euro Gains - Stocks rose around the world, the euro strengthened and commodities snapped two days of losses on the prospect of a European Union-led bailout for Ireland. The nation’s bonds rallied, and U.S. index futures advanced.

November 18, 2010 - General Motors Returns to NYSE After Raising $20 Billion in IPO - General Motors Co., which went bankrupt last year after almost a century on the New York Stock Exchange, returns to public trading today following an initial public offering that raised more than $20 billion.

November 17, 2010 - Stocks, Euro Gain as Irish Aid Is Discussed; S&P 500 Pares Gain - Stocks in Europe rebounded from the biggest drop in four months, the euro rose and Irish bonds gained as government officials negotiated aid for the nation. Oil fell a fourth straight day, the longest streak since September, and U.S. stocks erased most of their advance.

November 17, 2010 - U.S. Consumer Prices Rose in October; Core Unchanged - The cost of living rose less than forecast in October and housing starts dropped, validating Federal Reserve Chairman Ben S. Bernanke’s decision to give the U.S. economy another dose of monetary stimulus.

November 17, 2010 - Stocks, U.S. Futures Rise as Oil Declines; Irish Bonds Gain Amid Aid Talks - Stocks in Europe rebounded from the biggest drop in four months and U.S. index futures rose. Irish bonds gained as European officials discussed aid, while oil fell for a fourth day on China’s pledge to curb inflation.

November 17, 2010 - U.S. Home Starts Drop More Than Forecast on Multifamily Slump - Builders in the U.S. began work on fewer homes than forecast in October as the industry remained mired near the depths reached during the recession.

November 16, 2010 - U.S. Stocks Drop on Concern About China Growth, Ireland Debt - U.S. stocks sank, sending the Standard & Poor’s 500 Index to the biggest slump since August, amid concern that the debt crisis in Ireland and Greece is worsening and that China will act to slow its economy.

November 16, 2010 - U.S. Factory Production Rises by Most in Three Months - American industry churned out more automobiles, computers and appliances in October, keeping manufacturing at the head of the economic recovery that began more than year ago. Factory production rose 0.5 percent after a 0.1 percent increase in September that was previously reported as a drop.

November 15, 2010 - Treasuries Fall, Stocks Erase Gain, Dollar Rises on Debt Concern - Treasuries slid, sending 30-year yields to the highest level since May, amid increased criticism of the Federal Reserve’s plan to stimulate growth and concern that a swelling U.S. deficit will lead to higher borrowing costs. U.S. stocks erased gains and the dollar rallied.

November 15, 2010 - Retail Sales in U.S. Rose 1.2% in October, Most in Seven Months - Retail sales in the U.S. climbed more than forecast in October, a sign consumers may play a bigger role in the recovery.

November 15, 2010 - Dollar, U.S. Index Futures Advance as Irish Bonds Rally, Copper Declines - The dollar and U.S. stock futures gained before a report that may signal the economy is improving. Irish bonds rose after European Central Bank Vice President Vitor Constancio said the nation would be able to tap a rescue fund to bail out banks.

November 12, 2010 - Stocks, Copper Slide on China Rate Concern; Treasuries Tumble - Stocks slid, extending the biggest weekly slump in three months for U.S. benchmark indexes, and commodities tumbled amid speculation China will lift interest rates. Irish and Portuguese bonds rose as Group of 20 officials said they’re working on ways to resolve the debt crisis.

November 12, 2010 - Consumer Sentiment in U.S. Climbs to Five-Month High - Consumer confidence increased in November for the first time in three months, a signal gains in employment and wages are starting to lift Americans’ spirits. The Thomson Reuters/University of Michigan preliminary sentiment index rose to 69.3, in line with the median forecast of economists surveyed by Bloomberg News and the highest level since June, from 67.7 in October.

November 12, 2010 - Europe's Growth Slowed in Third Quarter as Periphery Lagged - Europe’s economic growth weakened in the third quarter from the fastest pace in four years as governments’ austerity measures to cut record budget deficits dented the recovery. Gross domestic product in the 16-nation euro area rose 0.4 percent from the second quarter, when it increased 1 percent

November 11, 2010 - U.S. Stocks Fall on Cisco Outlook; Euro Weakens, Copper Gains - U.S. stocks fell for the third time this week as Cisco Systems Inc. said profit will miss analyst estimates, while the euro weakened and Irish bonds slid amid concern indebted European nations may need bailouts. London copper touched a record as China’s industrial production grew.

November 11, 2010 - Euro Weakens as Bailout Concern Mounts; U.S. Futures Drop on Cisco Outlook - The euro weakened and Portuguese bonds fell on concern indebted nations may need bailouts, while U.S. index futures dropped after Cisco Systems Inc. said profit will miss analysts’ estimates. Asian stocks rose and commodities jumped as China’s credit rating was increased.

November 10, 2010 - U.S. Stock Futures Drop After Cisco's Forecast Misses Estimates - U.S. stock futures declined, indicating the Standard & Poor’s 500 Index may erase today’s gain, after Cisco Systems Inc. projected sales and profit that fell short of analysts’ estimates.

November 10, 2010 - U.S. Jobless Claims Fell Last Week to Lowest Level Since July - The number of Americans filing initial jobless claims last week fell to the lowest level in four months, reinforcing evidence the U.S. labor market is healing.

November 10, 2010 - Trade Deficit in U.S. Shrinks as Exports Climb to Two-Year High - The trade deficit in the U.S. narrowed more than forecast in September as a drop in the dollar pushed exports to the highest level in two years.

November 10, 2010 - Stocks Drop as Cotton, Gold Lead Commodities Higher; Bonds Fall - U.S. stocks fell for a second day and Treasuries slid, sending the 30-year yield to a five-month high, while the dollar rose as investors questioned the potential effects of the Federal Reserve’s plan to stimulate growth.

November 9, 2010 - U.S. Index Futures Rise as Gains by Priceline, Yahoo Outweigh EnerNOC Drop - U.S. stock-index futures climbed as rises in Priceline.com Inc. and Yahoo! Inc. outweighed a slide in EnerNOC Inc.

November 8, 2010 - U.S. Stocks Retreat; Boeing, Home Depot Lead Declines in Dow - U.S. stocks fell, dragging benchmark gauges down from two-year highs, as a five-week rally left the Standard & Poor’s 500 Index at the highest valuation since May and concerns over Irish debt curbed demand for riskier assets.

November 8, 2010 - U.S. Stock-Index Futures Retreat; Alcoa, Barrick Gold Slide, JDS Advances - U.S. stock-index futures retreated, after the Standard & Poor’s 500 Index climbed to a two-year high last week.

November 5, 2010 - Treasuries Drop, Stocks Fluctuate, Dollar Gains After Jobs Data - Treasuries fell, with five-year note yields rising for the first time in seven days, while U.S. benchmark equity indexes gained to two-year highs and the dollar strengthened as jobs growth bolstered optimism in the economy.

November 5, 2010 - U.S. Economy: Payrolls Increase for First Time in Five Months - Employment in the U.S. rose in October for the first time in five months, a sign businesses may be starting to gain confidence in the prospects for a faster pace of growth.

November 5, 2010 - U.S. Index Futures Decline Before Jobs Report; Copper Climbs, Cotton Gains - U.S. index futures fell and European stocks fluctuated before a report that may show America’s jobless rate held near 10 percent. Copper rose to a 28-month high as miners in Chile prepared to strike, and cotton rallied.

November 4, 2010 - Stocks, Commodities Rally on Fed Stimulus Plan - Stocks surged, sending the MSCI World Index to a two-year high, and commodities rallied after the Federal Reserve announced plans for more bond purchases and earnings beat analyst estimates. The dollar sank and two- and five-year Treasury yields touched record lows.

November 4, 2010 - Initial Jobless Claims in the U.S. Climb More Than Forecast - More Americans than forecast filed applications for unemployment benefits last week, showing the labor market will take time to improve.

November 4, 2010 - Productivity in U.S. Rose More Than Forecast in Third Quarter - The productivity of U.S. workers rose more than forecast in the third quarter as companies redoubled efforts to rein in costs amid signs the recovery was cooling.

November 4, 2010 - Stocks, Commodities Jump to Two-Year High; U.S. Futures Climb, Bonds Drop - Stocks and commodities climbed, driving global indexes to two-year highs, after the Federal Reserve expanded bond purchases and earnings beat analysts’ estimates. The dollar and 30-year government bonds declined.

November 3, 2010 - GM's U.S. Sales Top Analysts' Estimates on Buick, GMC - General Motors Co. and Ford Motor Co. reported U.S. sales increases that topped analysts’ estimates and said October was the best month this year as consumers returned to showrooms.

November 3, 2010 - S&P 500 Futures Erase Gain as Democrats Poised to Retain Senate Majority - U.S. stock futures fell, erasing gains driven by Republican election victories, as odds that Democrats will keep control of the Senate surged and investors awaited the Federal Reserve’s decision on economic stimulus.

November 2, 2010 - Dollar Weakens, U.S. Index Futures Rise Before Fed Decision; Aussie Gains - The dollar weakened while stocks and U.S. index futures rose as the Federal Reserve prepared to inject funds in the American economy. Australia’s dollar climbed to the highest level since it was floated in 1983 after an unexpected interest-rate increase. Commodities advanced.

November 1, 2010 - U.S. Stocks Erase Gains as JPMorgan Retreats on Report of Probe - U.S. stocks rose, recovering from a late-day tumble, as growth in Chinese and American manufacturing and speculation the Federal Reserve will pump cash into the economy overshadowed a report that JPMorgan Chase & Co. was being probed for mortgage deals.

October 29, 2010 - U.S. Stocks Fluctuate as GDP Data Match Forecast; Chevron Falls - Most U.S. stocks rose, with the Standard & Poor’s 500 Index completing its second straight monthly advance, as Microsoft Corp. beat profit estimates and economic growth matched forecasts.

October 29, 2010 - U.S. Economy Grew 2% as Consumer Spending Rises - The U.S. economy expanded at a 2 percent annual rate in the third quarter and inflation cooled, underscoring the views of Federal Reserve policy makers who say more stimulus will be needed to spur growth.

October 29, 2010 - U.S. Stock-Index Futures Fall Before GDP Data; Microsoft Gains on Earnings - U.S. stock-index futures retreated, indicating the Standard & Poor’s 500 Index will trim its second straight monthly advance, amid concern a report today may show growth remains short of that needed to cut unemployment.

October 29, 2010 - Foreclosure Freeze Cuts Sales, Supply in Hardest-Hit U.S. States - U.S. home foreclosure sales are slowing in the states hardest-hit by the real estate crash as banks review their practices and delay seizures.

October 29, 2010 - GM Gears Up Factories, Balance Sheet for Future Starting Now - General Motors Co., preparing for an initial public offering, is showing a different spirit than the failed behemoth that preceded it: investing in small cars, planning to hire workers and paying obligations early.

October 28, 2010 - Jobless Claims in U.S. Unexpectedly Drop To Three-Month Low - Claims for jobless benefits unexpectedly dropped last week to a three-month low, a sign the U.S. labor market may be starting to mend. Initial jobless claims decreased by 21,000 to 434,000 in the week ended Oct. 23, the lowest since early July when fewer auto plants than normal closed for retooling

October 27, 2010 - Stocks, Treasuries, Commodities Drop on Fed Speculation - U.S. stocks and commodities slid, while the dollar rallied and Treasuries dropped for a sixth day, amid speculation any Federal Reserve program to boost the economy will be gradual.

October 27, 2010 - Dollar Rises to Week High Versus Euro on Easing Bets; Aussie, Won Weaken - The dollar rose to a one-week high against the euro as stocks and U.S. Treasuries fell, indicating traders were scaling back expectations of the size of potential Federal Reserve asset purchases that may be announced next week.

October 26, 2010 - Most U.S. Stocks Retreat as Kimberly-Clark, U.S. Steel Fall - Most U.S. stocks fell, led by consumer-staples companies, as results that disappointed investors at companies from Kimberly-Clark Corp. to U.S. Steel Corp. overshadowed higher-than-estimated consumer confidence.

October 26, 2010 - U.S. Economy: Confidence Increases More Than Forecast - Confidence among U.S. consumers rose in October from a seven-month low as households turned less pessimistic on the outlook for the economic recovery.

October 26, 2010 - Home Prices in 20 U.S. Cities Rise Less Than Forecast - Home prices in 20 U.S. cities rose at a slower pace than forecast in August from a year earlier, reflecting slumping sales as the effects of a tax credit waned. The S&P/Case-Shiller index of property values increased 1.7 percent from August 2009, the smallest year-over-year gain since February

October 26, 2010 - U.S. Stocks Climb as G-20 Meeting Fuels Fed Easing Speculation - U.S. stocks rose, sending the Standard & Poor’s 500 Index to a fourth straight gain, after the Group of 20 nations pledged to avoid “competitive devaluation” of currencies and investors bet the Federal Reserve will announce further bond purchases next week.

October 25, 2010 - U.S. Stock-Index Futures Climb; Citigroup Rallies, Applied Signal Advances - U.S. stock-index futures rose and the dollar weakened as the Group of 20’s pledge to avoid “competitive devaluation” added to speculation that the Federal Reserve will announce further bond purchases next week.

October 25, 2010 - Markets Smell Recovery as Consumers Drive Retail Sales - American shoppers are set to become the economy’s new source of strength. Economists lifted estimates for consumer purchases in the third quarter after retail sales climbed more than forecast in September and the government said gains in the prior two months were larger than previously reported

October 22, 2010 - U.S. Stock Futures Fluctuate; Amazon Drops in New York, SanDisk Advances - U.S. stock-index futures swung between gains and losses, with the Standard & Poor’s 500 Index heading for its third consecutive weekly gain, as Amazon.com Inc. disappointed investors and SanDisk Corp. advanced.

October 21, 2010 - Stocks Advance on Earnings; Gold Retreats as Dollar Rebounds - Stocks rose a second day as earnings at EBay Inc., Freeport-McMoRan Copper & Gold Inc. and McDonald’s Corp. beat analyst estimates, offsetting losses in bank shares. Gold slid as the dollar gained, while Treasuries dropped.

October 21, 2010 - Stocks, U.S. Index Futures Advance on Earnings, Economy; Euro Strengthens - U.S. index futures and stocks in Europe rose after earnings from EBay Inc., Nokia Oyj and Fiat SpA beat analysts’ estimates and European manufacturing grew. The euro strengthened and rice gained for an eighth day.

October 20, 2010 - Stocks Rebound on Earnings as Dollar Slumps on Fed Speculation - The dollar slid the most against the euro since July and reached a 15-year low versus the yen amid speculation the Federal Reserve will pump more cash into the economy. Boeing Co. and Yahoo! Inc. helped lead stocks higher after earnings beat estimates, while energy shares and oil rose.

October 20, 2010 - Dollar Weakens on Economic Outlook; U.S. Index Futures Gain, Oil Rebounds - The dollar snapped a three-day rally against the euro on concern the economic outlook is worsening and as a legal dispute about U.S. mortgage practices escalated. Standard & Poor’s 500 Index futures rose after the benchmark gauge dropped yesterday by the most in two months.

October 19, 2010 - Dollar Rises Most Since August as China's Rate Increase Saps Risk Demand - The dollar rallied the most in two months against a basket of currencies including the euro and yen after China’s unexpected increase in interest rates discouraged demand for assets related to economic growth

October 19, 2010 - U.S. Stocks Tumble on Mortgage Concerns, Apple Outlook - U.S. stocks tumbled, dragging benchmark indexes down from five-month highs, amid concern banks will be forced to buy back soured mortgages and after Apple Inc. forecast profit that missed analysts’ estimates.

October 19, 2010 - Housing Starts in U.S. Unexpectedly Rise to Five-Month High - Builders in the U.S. unexpectedly began work on more homes in September, a sign the real estate market was stabilizing at depressed levels heading into the recent upheaval in the foreclosure crisis.

October 19, 2010 - U.S. Index Futures Drop, Stocks Erase Gains on Apple Outlook, China Rates - U.S. index futures fell, stocks erased gains and oil declined as China raised interest rates and Apple Inc. forecast profit that missed analysts’ estimates. The dollar rallied after Treasury Secretary Timothy F. Geithner said the nation will preserve confidence in a “strong” currency.

October 18, 2010 - Treasuries, Stocks Rise on Fed Speculation, Citigroup Earnings - Treasuries rebounded from the biggest weekly loss this year and U.S. equities rallied as a drop in industrial production bolstered speculation that the Federal Reserve will buy more securities. Financial shares led stocks higher as Citigroup Inc.’s earnings topped estimates.

October 18, 2010 - Production in U.S. Unexpectedly Falls for First Time in a Year - Production in the U.S. unexpectedly dropped in September for the first time in more than a year, evidence of the slowdown in growth that is concerning some Federal Reserve policy makers.

October 18, 2010 - Dollar Rises on Speculation Fed's Easing Steps May Be Gradual; Yen Gains - The dollar rose as investors speculated the Federal Reserve may take a gradual approach to adding more monetary stimulus, damping demand for higher- yielding assets.

October 18, 2010 - U.S. Futures Retreat Before Citigroup Posts Results; Chevron, Conoco Slide - U.S. stock-index futures declined, signaling that the Standard & Poor’s 500 Index may pare two weeks of gains, before earnings from Citigroup Inc., the first major bank scheduled to post results this week.

October 18, 2010 - U.S. Futures Drop, Stocks Fluctuate; Dollar Strengthens on Risk Avoidance - Stocks fluctuated after seven weeks of gains in the global benchmark index and U.S. futures fell. The dollar and the yen strengthened as investors retreated from riskier assets.

October 15, 2010 - U.S. Stocks Advance as Google Leads Tech Rally; Banks Tumble - U.S. stocks rose, completing the second straight weekly gain for the Standard & Poor’s 500 Index, as Google Inc. and Seagate Technology Plc fueled a rally in technology shares that helped offset a decline in bank shares and an unexpected drop in consumer confidence.

October 15, 2010 - Retail Sales in U.S. Climbed More Than Forecast in September - Retail sales in the U.S. climbed more than forecast in September, easing concern that unemployment stuck near a 26-year high will bring the recovery to a halt.

October 15, 2010 - Bernanke Sees Case for `Further Action' With Too-Low Inflation - Federal Reserve Chairman Ben S. Bernanke said additional monetary stimulus may be warranted because inflation is too low and unemployment is too high.

October 15 - U.S. Stock-Index Futures Decline; GE, J.C. Penney Drop as Google Advances - U.S. stock-index futures declined, signaling the Standard & Poor’s 500 Index will drop for a second day, amid disappointing sales from General Electric Co. and as investors awaited a speech from Federal Reserve Chairman Ben S. Bernanke for clues on whether he will add economic stimulus.
October 14, 2010 - U.S. Home Seizures Reach Record Amid Foreclosure Review - More than 100,000 U.S. homes were seized by lenders in September, a record number that probably will decline in coming months as major banks halt repossessions and review their foreclosure practices.

October 14, 2010 - Initial Jobless Claims in U.S. Rose 13,000 Last Week to 462,000 - The number of Americans filing first-time applications for unemployment benefits unexpectedly increased last week, indicating the U.S. job market is struggling to mend. Jobless claims rose by 13,000 to 462,000 in the week ended Oct. 9.

October 14, 2010 - U.S. Stock-Index Futures Advance; Yahoo, Freeport Climb as Apollo Tumbles - U.S. stock-index futures rose, indicating that the benchmark Standard & Poor’s 500 Index will extend a five-month high, as a gain in commodities and better- than-estimated earnings boosted investor confidence.

October 13, 2010 - Stocks rally, but close off session highs - Stocks rallied Wednesday as investors bet that the Federal Reserve is moving towards a more accommodative policy. After climbing 130 points earlier in the session, the Dow Jones industrial average (INDU) closed up 76 points, or 0.7%, according to early tallies. The S&P 500 (SPX) gained 8 points, or 0.7%, and the Nasdaq (COMP) rose 23 points, or 0.9%.

October 13, 2010 - U.S. Stock-Index Futures Advance; Intel, JPMorgan Chase Gain in Europe - U.S. stock-index futures rose, indicating the benchmark Standard & Poor’s 500 Index will extend a five-month high, as sales forecast by Intel Corp. and third- quarter earnings from JPMorgan Chase & Co. beat estimates.

October 12, 2010 - U.S. Stocks Advance as Fed Indicates It's Ready to Buy Bonds - U.S. stocks rose, erasing earlier losses and sending benchmark indexes to five-month highs, as Federal Reserve policy makers indicated they are ready to pump more cash into the economy to protect the recovery.

October 12, 2010 - Fed Officials Were Prepared to Ease `Before Long,' Minutes Say - Federal Reserve policy makers last month were prepared to ease monetary policy “before long” and focused on purchases of Treasury securities and boosting inflation expectations as ways to add stimulus.

October 12, 2010 - Stocks, U.S. Futures Fall on China, Earnings; Yen, Bonds Gain - Stocks fell around the world, the yen and the dollar strengthened and bonds rose on concern China’s growth will cool and U.S. earnings will disappoint.

October 11, 2010 - Most U.S. Stocks Gain on Bets Fed Will Act to Stimulate Economy - Most U.S. stocks climbed, as trading volume sank to the lowest level of the year, amid growing speculation that the Federal Reserve will pump more cash into the economy to protect the recovery.

October 11. 2010 - Stocks, U.S. Futures Gain on Central-Bank Stimulus Bets; Corn, Sugar Rise - Stocks and U.S. futures rose and the yen weakened after the Group of Seven industrialized nations did nothing to damp optimism central banks will step in to support economies. Corn, soybeans and sugar advanced.

October 10, 2010 - Dollar Drops for a Fourth Week on Bets Federal Reserve Will Buy More Debt - The dollar fell against the euro for a fourth week in the longest stretch of losses in almost two years as bigger-than-expected U.S. job cuts spurred speculation that the Federal Reserve will buy more debt.

October 9, 2010 - Dow Tops 11,000, Treasuries Rise on Fed Easing Bets - Stocks rallied, sending the Dow Jones Industrial Average above 11,000 for the first time since before the May 6 crash, while shorter-term Treasuries rose and the dollar slipped as a decrease in U.S. jobs fueled speculation the Federal Reserve will buy debt to stimulate the economy. Corn, soybeans and wheat surged on concern that supply is dwindling.

October 8, 2010 - Employers in U.S. Cut More Jobs Than Forecast in September - The U.S. lost more jobs than forecast in September, reflecting a decline in government payrolls that shows the damage being done by rising budget deficits. Employers fired 95,000 workers after a revised 57,000 decrease in August

October 7, 2010 - Alcoa Profit Tops Estimates as Aluminum Demand Grows - Alcoa Inc., the largest U.S. aluminum producer, reported third-quarter profit that topped analysts’ estimates and raised its 2010 global consumption forecast to a 13 percent increase on higher demand in China, Brazil and India.

October 7, 2010 - Stocks, Gold Drop as Dollar Rebounds Following Jobless Claims - U.S. stocks fell, sending the Standard & Poor’s 500 Index lower for a second day, while the dollar erased losses and gold slid from a record as a drop in jobless claims caused investors to question whether the Federal Reserve will pursue further economic stimulus measures.

October 7, 2010 - U.S. Consumer Borrowing Fell in August on Drop in Credit Cards - Consumer borrowing declined in August as Americans trimmed credit-card balances, showing consumers remained reluctant to take on more debt as joblessness climbed.

October 7, 2010 - U.S. Shopping-Center Vacancies Rose in Third Quarter, Reis Says - Vacancies at U.S. neighbourhood and community shopping centers rose in the third quarter as unemployment lingered near a 26-year high and consumer confidence fell, according to Reis Inc.

October 7, 2010 - Jobless Claims in U.S. Decreased 11,000 Last Week to 445,000 - Applications for U.S. unemployment benefits unexpectedly fell last week to the lowest level in three months, indicating companies are slowing the pace of firings.

October 7, 2010 - U.S. Stock Futures Gain as Initial Jobless Claims Spur Recovery Optimism - U.S. stock-index futures advanced after initial jobless claims unexpectedly decreased, bolstering optimism in the economic recovery.

October 6, 2010 - ADP Estimates U.S. Companies Cut 39,000 Jobs in September - Companies in the U.S. unexpectedly cut jobs in September, data from a private report based on payrolls showed today.

October 5, 2010 - Stocks Rise on Service-Industry Data, Bank of Japan's Move - U.S. stocks climbed, sending the Standard & Poor’s 500 Index to the highest level since May, after American service industries expanded more than forecast and speculation grew that the Federal Reserve will join Japan’s efforts to stoke economic growth.

October 5, 2010 - Service Industries in U.S. Expanded at Faster Pace - Service companies in the U.S. expanded at a faster pace than projected in September, indicating the economic recovery is picking up heading into the fourth quarter.

October 4, 2010 - Stocks Decline, Dow Slips Most in a Month Before Earnings -U.S. stocks fell, pushing the Dow Jones Industrial Average to its biggest retreat in a month, as analyst ratings cuts and a drop in American factory orders spurred concern before the start of the earnings season. Two- year Treasury yields declined to a record.

October 4, 2010 - U.S. Capital Goods Orders Climb More Than Previously Estimated - Orders for U.S. capital goods rose in August more than previously estimated, a sign companies are replacing outdated equipment. Total bookings dropped, pulled lower by weaker demand for aircraft.

October 4, 2010 - Pending U.S. Sales of Existing Homes Increased 4.3% in August - The number of contracts to purchase previously owned homes in the U.S. increased for a second month, a sign the housing market is beginning to stabilize.

October 4, 2010 - Wall Street Sees World Economy Decoupling From U.S. - Wall Street economists are reviving a bet that the global economy will withstand the U.S. slowdown

October 1, 2010 - U.S. Stocks Climb as Personal Spending Outweighs Factory Index - U.S. stocks gained, building on the biggest September rally since 1939, as higher-than-estimated consumer spending and confidence bolstered optimism in the economic recovery.

October 1, 2010 - GM, Ford, Chrysler U.S. Sales Climb as Auto Industry Recovers - General Motors Co., Ford Motor Co., Chrysler Group LLC and Nissan Motor Co. said U.S. sales rose in September as the industry recovers from its worst year in almost three decades. Deliveries at GM, the largest U.S. automaker, climbed 11 percent from a year earlier to 173,155, the Detroit-based company said in a statement today. Ford, the second-largest, increased sales 41 percent to 160,873, the Dearborn, Michigan- based company said in a statement.

October 1, 2010 - ISM U.S. Manufacturing Index Decreased to 54.4 in September - The Institute for Supply Management’s factory index fell to 54.4 in September from 56.3 a month earlier, the Tempe, Arizona-based group said today. Readings greater than 50 signal growth.

October 1, 2010 - Consumer Spending in U.S. Rose More Than Forecast in August - Consumer spending in the U.S. rose more than forecast in August as incomes climbed, bolstering the Federal Reserve’s forecast that the world’s largest economy will keep expanding at a “modest” pace.

October 1, 2010 - Dollar Weakens to Six-Month Low Against Euro on Speculation of Fed Action - The dollar fell to the weakest since March versus the euro amid speculation the Federal Reserve will take additional steps to shore up the faltering U.S. recovery. The greenback was poised for a two-week decline against the yen before a report was expected to show the Institute for Supply Management’s U.S. manufacturing gauge slowed and as Fitch Rating raised its growth forecast for Europe. Asian currencies were headed for a fifth weekly advance, the longest winning streak since March, after data showed Chinese manufacturing improved.

October 1, 2010 - U.S. Stock-Index Futures Advance; Accenture Shares Rise on Sales Forecast - U.S. stock-index futures rose, indicating the Standard & Poor’s 500 Index will trim its first weekly decline since August, as better-than-estimated growth in Chinese manufacturing spurred optimism that the global economic recovery is intact.

September 30, 2010 - U.S. Stocks Fall After Better-Than-Estimated Economic Data - U.S. stocks fell, trimming the biggest September gain since 1939 for the Standard & Poor’s 500 Index, as investors sold some of the month’s best-performing shares amid speculation that improving economic data will reduce the need for the Federal Reserve to stimulate growth.

September 30, 2010 - Distressed Homes Sell at 26% Discount in U.S. as Supply Swells - Homes in the foreclosure process sold at an average 26 percent discount in the second quarter as almost one-fourth of all U.S. transactions involved properties in some stage of mortgage distress, according to RealtyTrac Inc. A total of 248,534 homes that sold in the period had received a default or auction notice or been seized by banks, RealtyTrac said in a report today. The number was up 5 percent from the first quarter and down 20 percent from a year earlier

September 30, 2010 - U.S. Economy Grew 1.7% in Second Quarter as Recovery Slowed - The U.S. economy grew at a 1.7 percent annual rate in the second quarter, marking the start of a slowdown in growth that has concerned the Federal Reserve.

September 30, 2010 - U.S. Auto Sales in September May Have Been Best Since March - U.S. automobile sales in September may have run at the fastest pace since March as consumers returned to showrooms, helping the industry’s recovery from the worst year in almost three decades. Industrywide deliveries, to be released tomorrow, may have reached an annual rate of 11.7 million vehicles this month

September 30, 2010 - Jobless Claims in U.S. Decreased 16,000 to 453,000 Last Week - Applications for U.S. unemployment benefits decreased last week, a sign companies are cutting back on firings even as economic growth slows. Initial jobless claims decreased by 16,000 to 453,000 in the week ended Sept. 25, lower than the median forecast of economists

September 30, 2010 - U.S. Stock-Index Futures Fall; Yahoo, Altria Drop as AIG, Wabash Advance - U.S. stock-index futures dropped as the Irish government said it will cost as much as 50 billion euros ($68 billion) to bail out its banking system.

September 29, 2010 - U.S., European Stocks Drop on Debt Concern; Copper, Gold Rally - Stocks fell in the U.S. and Europe amid concern the government debt crisis is worsening in nations such as Ireland and Spain. The dollar weakened and gold touched a record on bets the Federal Reserve will buy more debt.

September 29, 2010 - Dollar Drops to Eight-Month Low on Speculation Fed to Increase Debt Buying - The dollar fell to an eight-month low against a basket of currencies including the euro and yen on speculation the Federal Reserve will increase purchases of government debt to spur the economy.

September 28, 2010 - Treasuries, Stocks, Gold Climb on Speculation Fed to Boost Debt Purchases - Treasuries rose, sending five-year yields to the lowest since 2008, while U.S. stocks gained and the dollar slid as investors speculated the Federal Reserve will increase purchases of debt to safeguard the economic recovery.

September 28, 2010 - Home Prices in U.S. Cooled in July After Tax Credit Expired - Home prices in 20 U.S. cities rose at a slower pace in July from a year earlier as the end of a government tax credit hurt sales. The S&P/Case-Shiller index of property values increased 3.2 percent from July 2009, the smallest year-over-year gain since March, the group said today in New York.

September 28, 2010 - U.S. Consumer Confidence Fell More Than Forecast - Confidence among U.S. consumers fell in September to the lowest level in seven months as Americans became more pessimistic about the labor market. The Conference Board’s confidence index declined to 48.5, lower than forecast, from 53.2 the prior month, figures from the New York-based private research group showed today

September 28, 2010 - European Stocks, U.S. Futures Fluctuate Before Housing, Confidence Reports - European stocks and U.S. index futures fluctuated as a slump in Irish and Portuguese bonds prompted speculation that central banks may intervene to bolster confidence in the euro region. Asian shares fell.

September 27, 2010 - U.S. Stocks Fall, Treasuries Climb on Two-Year Note Auction; Euro Weakens - U.S. stocks fell, trimming gains in the best September for the Standard & Poor’s 500 Index since 1939, and the euro slumped as yield spreads for Irish and Portuguese debt jumped to record closing levels. Treasuries gained after a $36 billion auction of two-year notes.

September 27, 2010 - U.S. Index Futures Fluctuate; Alberto Culver, M&T May Move, Wal-Mart Drops - U.S. stock-index futures fluctuated after the Standard & Poor’s 500 Index last week extended a four- month high.

September 27, 2010 - Dow `Super Boom' Will Drive Average to 38,820, Stock Trader's Almanac Says - The Dow Jones Industrial Average will surge to 38,820 in an eight-year “super boom” that will begin in 2017, according to Jeffrey A. Hirsch, editor in chief of the “Stock Trader’s Almanac.”

September 24, 2010 - Treasury 10-Year Notes Gain Most in Six Weeks on Fed Policy Expectations - Treasuries rose, pushing the yield on the 10-year note down the most in six weeks, as the Federal Reserve signaled its willingness to ease monetary policy further to boost the economy and return inflation to its target.

September 24, 2010 - Demand for U.S. Capital Goods Rebounds as Spending Holds Up - Orders for U.S. capital equipment rebounded in August, signaling business investment is holding up better than some economists projected.

September 24, 2010 -Stocks Rally, Treasuries, Dollar Drop on Durable Goods Data - tocks surged, sending benchmark U.S. indexes to the highest levels since May, while Treasuries retreated and the Dollar Index slid to an almost eight-month low as demand for American capital equipment rebounded and German business confidence improved. Silver reached a 30-year high.

September 24, 2010 - U.S. Stock-Index Futures Advance; S&P 500 Poised to End Three-Day Slump - U.S. stock-index futures gained, with the Standard & Poor’s 500 Index poised to rebound from three days of losses, after Nike Inc. reported earnings that topped estimates.

September 23, 2010 - U.S. Stocks Fall Jobless Claims Overshadows Technology - U.S. stocks fell, sending the Standard & Poor’s 500 Index lower for a third day, as a deteriorating profit outlook for banks and an increase in jobless claims overshadowed a rally in technology shares.

September 23, 2010 - Jobless Claims in U.S. Increased 12,000 to 465,000 Last Week - Applications for U.S. unemployment benefits unexpectedly rose last week, a sign companies remain cautious about hiring as economic growth slows. Initial jobless claims increased by 12,000 to 465,000 in the week ended Sept. 18

September 23, 2010 - U.S. Economy: Sales of Existing Homes, Leading Index Increase - Sales of U.S. previously owned homes climbed from a record low in August and a gauge of the outlook for the economy increased, confirming the Federal Reserve’s forecast for a “modest” pace of expansion. Purchases of existing houses climbed to a 4.13 million annual pace, the second-lowest on record, the National Association of Realtors said today in Washington. The New York- based Conference Board said its index of leading economic indicators rose 0.3 percent, exceeding forecasts.

September 23, 2010 - Dollar Near Five-Month Low Versus Euro Before Housing Report; Kiwi Weakens - The dollar traded near a five-month low against the euro before a report today that may show U.S. home sales were close to the weakest in 10 years, adding to signs the world’s largest economy is struggling to recover.

September 22, 2010 - U.S. Home Prices Fell 3.3% in July From Year Earlier - U.S. home prices dropped 3.3 percent in July from a year earlier, the eighth consecutive decline, as foreclosed properties flooded the market.

September 22, 2010 - Dollar Slides to Lowest in Five Months Versus Euro as Fed Hints at Easing - The dollar slid to the lowest in almost five months versus the euro on speculation the Federal Reserve’s willingness to ease monetary policy further will damp demand for U.S. assets.

September 21, 2010 - U.S. Stocks Advance as Fed Signals Willingness to Ease Policy - Most U.S. stocks fell, pulling the Standard & Poor’s 500 Index down from a four-month high, as investors bought Treasuries amid speculation the Federal Reserve will purchase more government debt to buoy the economy. The S&P 500 slipped 0.3 percent to 1,139.78 at 4 p.m. in New York, wiping out earlier gains triggered by a higher-than- forecast increase in housing starts. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 7.41 points, or 0.1 percent, to 10,761.03 as gains in Caterpillar Inc. and Hewlett-Packard Co. led the measure to its highest level since May 13. About two stocks fell for each that rose on U.S. exchanges.

September 21, 2010 - U.S. Loses No. 1 to Brazil-China-India Market in Investor Poll - The U.S. has fallen behind emerging markets in Brazil, China and India as the preferred place to invest, a Bloomberg survey shows, though the world’s largest economy still ranks highest of all major developed countries. In the September poll of 1,408 investors, analysts and traders who are Bloomberg subscribers, respondents rate the U.S. fourth for potential returns over the next year, behind Brazil and China, tied for first, and India, in third place.

September 21, 2010 - U.S. Stock-Index Futures Fluctuate as Boeing, Hartford Advance in Europe - U.S. stock-index futures were little changed, after swinging between gains and losses at least six times, ahead of the latest monthly meeting of the rate- setting Federal Open Market Committee.

September 20, 2010 - U.S. Stocks Advance on Lennar, IBM - U.S. stocks advanced, adding to a three-week rally, as homebuilder Lennar Corp. beat profit forecasts and International Business Machines Corp. announced a $1.7 billion takeover. The extra yield investors demand to own Ireland and Portugal’s government debt jumped to records.

September 20, 2010 - Homebuilder Confidence Holds at Lowest Level in a Year as Tax Credit Ends - Confidence among U.S. homebuilders in September unexpectedly held at the lowest level in more than a year, showing the housing market remains depressed following the expiration of a government tax credit.

September 20, 2010 - Longest U.S. Slump Since '30s Ended in June '09, Group Says - The worst U.S. recession since the Great Depression ended in June 2009, the National Bureau of Economic Research said today, as a slowdown in economic growth raises the possibility of another slump.

September 20, 2010 - U.S. Stock-Index Futures Advance; Best Buy Shares Climb in German Trading - U.S. stock-index futures rose, with the Standard & Poor’s 500 Index poised to extend a three-week rally, as Ireland quelled concern that it will need financial aid from the European Union

September 18, 2010 - Most U.S. Stocks Rise as Earnings Overshadow Confidence Slump - U.S. stocks rose for a third week, led by technology companies, amid speculation Microsoft Corp. will sell debt for share buybacks and after Oracle Corp. beat earnings estimates and Cisco Systems Inc. said it will begin paying a dividend.

September 18, 2010 - U.S. Consumer Sentiment Slumps on Obama, Congress Tax-Cut Extension Delay - Concern that U.S. personal income taxes will increase next year caused an unexpected decline in consumer confidence in September, indicating the biggest part of the economy will struggle to pick up. The Thomson Reuters/University of Michigan preliminary index of consumer sentiment dropped to a one-year low of 66.6

September 17, 2010 - U.S. Stock-Index Futures Gain; Research in Motion, Oracle Climb in Germany - U.S. stock-index futures advanced, with the Standard & Poor’s 500 Index heading for its longest streak of weekly gains since April, after profit at Research In Motion Ltd. and Oracle Corp. beat analyst estimates.

September 16, 2010 - U.S. Home Seizures Reach Record for Third Time in Five Months - U.S. home seizures reached a record for the third time in five months in August as lenders completed the foreclosure process for thousands of delinquent owners, according to RealtyTrac Inc. Bank repossessions climbed 25 percent from a year earlier to 95,364, the most since the Irvine, California-based data provider began keeping records in 2005. Foreclosure filings, including default and auction notices, fell 5 percent to 338,836. One out of every 381 U.S. households received a filing, RealtyTrac said today in a statement.

September 15, 2010 - Stocks Gain, Led by Health-Care, Tech; Commodities Drop - U.S. stocks rose, sending benchmark gauges to five-week highs, as speculation more companies will be bought or return cash to shareholders overshadowed reports showing manufacturing cooled. Oil, 10-year Treasuries and the yen retreated.

September 15, 2010 - Stocks, Oil Fall on Factory Data; Yen Retreats on Intervention - U.S. stocks and oil fell for a second day after a gauge of manufacturing in the New York area trailed forecasts, fueling concern the recovery is weakening. The yen weakened from a 15-year high and Japanese shares rose as the government intervened in the currency market.

September 15, 2010 - Import Prices in U.S. Rose 0.6% in August, More Than Forecast - Prices of goods imported into the U.S. rose more than forecast in August as crude oil and food costs jumped, masking contained inflation elsewhere. The 0.6 percent increase in the import-price index followed a revised 0.1 percent rise in July

September 15, 2010 - Production in U.S. Cooled in August as Automakers Scaled Back - Production in the U.S. cooled in August as automakers scaled back following a surge in output the prior month. Industrial production increased 0.2 percent last month after rising 0.6 percent in July

September 14, 2010 - U.S. Stocks Drop as Financial Shares Slump, Technology Rallies - U.S. stocks fell, preventing the longest Standard & Poor’s 500 Index winning streak since July, as concern that Bank of America Corp. may have to buy back $20 billion in home loans offset a rally by technology companies.

September 14, 2010 - Retail Sales in U.S. Increase for a Second Month - Sales at U.S. retailers rose in August for a second consecutive month, easing concern the economy will stumble in the second half of the year. Purchases increased 0.4 percent following a 0.3 percent gain in July that was smaller than previously estimated

September 14, 2010 - Inventories in U.S. Rise at Fastest Pace in Two Years - Inventories at U.S. businesses rose in July at the fastest pace in two years as companies stocked up ahead of a back-to-school sales season that proved to be better than projected. The 1 percent increase in the value of stockpiles was the biggest since July 2008 and followed a revised 0.5 percent rise in June

September 14, 2010 - U.S. Stocks Advance to One-Month High on Economy, Bank Rules - U.S. stock-index futures declined after Standard & Poor’s 500 Index yesterday erased its loss for the year, as investors await a report on retail sales for more clues about the strength of the economic recovery.

September 13, 2010 - U.S. Stocks Advance to One-Month High on Economy, Bank Rules - U.S. stocks rose, sending benchmark indexes to the highest levels in a month, as surging Chinese output and a forecast for faster European growth raised confidence in the economy. Banks jumped as regulators gave firms more time than expected to meet capital requirements.

September 13, 2010 - Stocks, U.S. Futures Rise on Economic Confidence; Bonds Drop, Banks Gain - Stocks rose to a one-month high, emerging equities entered a bull market and bonds fell for a fourth day as a surge in China’s industrial output boosted optimism in the global recovery. Banks gained after regulators gave them as much as eight years to meet capital requirements.

September 11, 2010 - U.S. Stocks Advance as S&P 500 Caps Longest Rally Since June - U.S. stocks rose, pushing the Standard & Poor’s 500 Index to its biggest two-week gain since June, amid better-than-forecast American jobs data and as concern eased that Europe’s sovereign debt crisis would derail the global economic recovery.

September 11, 2010 - Treasuries Drop, U.S. Stocks, Oil Advance on Economic Optimism - Treasuries fell, sending 10-year yield to a one-month high, while U.S. and Asian stocks rose as an increase in American wholesale inventories and growth in Japan’s economy bolstered optimism in the global recovery.

September 11, 2010 - Wholesale Inventories in U.S. Rose More Than Forecast - Inventories at U.S. wholesalers rose in July by the most in two years as a rebound in demand prompted companies to add to stockpiles. The 1.3 percent increase in the value of inventories was three times the median estimate in a Bloomberg News survey and followed a 0.3 percent gain the prior month

September 10, 2010 - Labor-Market Woes in U.S. Prompt Reductions in Growth Forecasts - The U.S. economy will slow more than previously estimated through next year as elevated unemployment tempers consumer spending and companies trim investment plans, economists polled by Bloomberg News said. The world’s largest economy will grow an average 2.5 percent in 2011, less than the 2.8 percent projected last month and slower than an estimated 2.7 percent this year, according to the median of 59 forecasts in the survey taken Sept. 1 through Sept. 9. Analysts also expect household purchases will cool and the jobless rate will hold above 9 percent.

September 9, 2010 - Stocks Advance on Jobless Claims Data; Treasuries, Gold Fall - Stocks climbed, Treasuries fell and gold dropped the most in almost three weeks as a bigger-than- forecast drop in U.S. jobless claims tempered concern the economic recovery is slowing. Australia’s dollar strengthened.

September 9, 2010 - Jobless Claims in U.S. Decreased 27,000 to 451,000 Last Week - Applications for U.S. unemployment benefits declined more than forecast last week, easing concern that employers will accelerate firings as the world’s largest economy cools. Initial jobless claims dropped by 27,000 to 451,000 in the week ended Sept. 4

September 9, 2010 - Trade Deficit in U.S. Narrowed More Than Forecast in July - The trade deficit in the U.S. narrowed more than forecast in July as imports fell and exports climbed to the highest level in almost two years. The gap shrank 14 percent, the most since February 2009, to $42.8 billion, Commerce Department figures showed today in Washington. Economists forecast a deficit of $47 billion

September 8, 2010 - Stocks Advance as Debt Concern Eases; Treasuries Decline - Stocks climbed, rebounding from yesterday’s slide, while Treasuries and the dollar declined as improved demand for Portuguese and Polish bonds tempered speculation Europe’s debt crisis will trigger another recession.

September 8, 2010 - Consumer Credit in U.S. Fell $3.6 Billion in July, Fed Says - Consumer borrowing in the U.S. declined for a sixth straight month in July, indicating Americans are reluctant to take on more debt without faster job growth.

September 9, 2010 - Fed Banks: `Widespread Signs of a Deceleration' in Economy - The Federal Reserve said the U.S. economy maintained its expansion while showing “widespread signs of a deceleration” in mid-July through the end of August, according to a survey by 12 regional Fed banks.
Five regional banks reported “economic growth at a moderate pace” and two pointed to “positive developments or net improvements.” The remaining five banks said conditions were mixed or decelerating.

September 8, 2010 - U.S. Stock-Index Futures Erase Earlier Losses; S&P 500 Contract Rises 0.2% - U.S. stock-index futures erased their earlier decline, with contracts on the Standard & Poor’s 500 Index expiring this month gaining 0.2 percent to 1,092.9 at 11:23 a.m. in London.

September 8, 2010 - Home Depot, Dell Drive Issuance to Highest in Seven Months: Credit Markets - Home Depot Inc., Dell Inc. and Burlington Northern Santa Fe LLC led the busiest day for U.S. corporate bond issuance in more than seven months as investment- grade borrowing costs hover near the lowest on record.

September 7, 2010 - Stocks, Irish Bonds Drop, Gold, Yen Rally on Europe Concern - Stocks slid, while Greek, Portuguese and Irish bonds tumbled, gold rose to a record and the yen surged to a 15-year high versus the dollar on concern Europe’s debt crisis will worsen. U.S. and German bonds rallied.

September 7, 2010 - U.S. Stock Futures Decline; Bank of America, Citigroup, Alcoa Shares Drop - U.S. stock-index futures retreated, indicating that the benchmark Standard & Poor’s 500 Index may end its longest winning streak since July. Bank of America Corp. fell in German trading and Citigroup Inc. dropped in composite European trading amid concern European bank stress tests understate sovereign debt holdings. Alcoa Inc. and Exxon Mobil Corp. declined with commodity prices.

September 5, 2010 - Stocks Rise as Treasuries, Dollar Retreat on Jobs Report - Stocks rallied, extending the first weekly gain in a month for the Standard & Poor’s 500 Index, while Treasuries and the dollar fell as better-than-estimated growth in private payrolls bolstered optimism the economy will avoid relapsing into a recession.

September 3, 2010 - U.S. Companies Added 67,000 Jobs in August - Companies in the U.S. added more jobs than forecast in August, easing concern the economy was falling back into a recession. Private payrolls that exclude government agencies climbed 67,000, after a revised 107,000 increase in July that was more than initially estimated

September 3, 2010 -Employment Probably Cooled as U.S. Slowdown Shook Confidence - Employment probably cooled in August as slower economic growth caused some U.S. companies to lose confidence the recovery will be sustained, economists said before a report today.

September 2, 2010 - Stocks Rise, Treasuries Fall on Home Sales, Jobs; Oil Advances - U.S. stocks rose, adding to the biggest rally in the Standard & Poor’s 500 Index since July, and Treasuries fell as an unexpected jump in home sales and a drop in jobless claims tempered concern the economic rebound is weakening. Oil advanced for a second day.

September 2, 2010 - U.S. Stocks Fluctuate After Biggest S&P 500 Rise Since July; Kohl's Gains - U.S. stocks swung between gains and losses, a day after the market’s biggest rally in almost two months, as initial jobless claims fell and investors awaited a report that may show a decrease in pending home sales.

September 2, 2010 - Jobless Claims in U.S. Decreased to 472,000 Last Week - The number of Americans seeking jobless benefits fell last week to a level that indicates the labor market has not improved this year even as the economy expanded. Initial jobless claims fell by 6,000 to 472,000 in the week ended Aug. 28, in line with the median forecast of economists surveyed by Bloomberg News, Labor Department figures showed today in Washington. Applications exceeded the 463,000 average so far this year.

September 1, 2010 - Wall Street Surges After Upbeat Reports on Economy - Wall Street surged out of the gate and then kept going on Wednesday fueled by upbeat economic news from Australia, China and, somewhat surprisingly, on manufacturing in the United States. Markets were higher in Asia and Europe after reports showing a closely watched purchasing managers’ index in China picked up slightly in August after several months of slight declines, and Australia reported that its economy had expanded more than analysts had expected during the second quarter.

September 1, 2010 - ADP Estimates Companies in U.S. Unexpectedly Cut Jobs - Companies in the U.S. unexpectedly cut workers in August, data from a private report based on payrolls showed. Employment fell by 10,000, the first drop since January, according to figures today from ADP Employer Services. The median estimate of 35 economists surveyed by Bloomberg News called for a gain of 15,000. Forecasts ranged from a decline of 50,000 to a 55,000 increase.
September 1, 2010 - Dow Logs Worst August in 9 Years - Stocks battled to a stalemate on Federal Reserve uncertainty over how to handle the faltering economic recovery, ending the market's worst August since 2001. The Dow Jones Industrial Average finished the day up 4.99 points, or 0.05%, at 10014.72, after spending parts of the day below the psychologically significant 10000 level. The blue-chip index shed 4.3% this month as investors lowered their economic-growth expectations in response to a flood of weak data.

September 1, 2010 - Home Prices Rose More Than Forecast in June - Home prices in 20 U.S. cities rose more than forecast in June from a year earlier, reflecting the influence of a government tax incentive and a sign the market was stabilizing before sales plunged in July. The S&P/Case-Shiller index of property values increased 4.2 percent from June 2009, the group said today in New York. The median estimate of economists surveyed by Bloomberg News called for a 3.5 percent advance.

August 31, 2010 - U.S. Stock Futures Retreat Before Housing Data; Alcoa, Exxon Shares Fall - U.S. stock futures fell, indicating benchmark indexes will extend their August selloff, as investors awaited reports on housing and consumer confidence that may cast further doubt on the economic recovery.

August 30, 2010 - Consumer Spending in U.S. Tops Forecast, Incomes Lag - Consumer spending in the U.S. rose more than forecast in July, exceeding gains in incomes and indicating the economy may avoid slipping back into a recession. Purchases rose 0.4 percent, the most since March, after little change the prior month, Commerce Department figures showed today in Washington. Incomes climbed 0.2 percent, less than projected, and the savings rate dropped.

August 29, 2010 - Dollar Drops Against Yen as Data Fuel Concern That Recovery Is Faltering - The dollar fell for a second week against the yen after reports showed the recovery in the world’s largest economy may be faltering, boosting the Japanese currency’s attraction as a refuge.

August 27, 2010 - Bernanke Says Fed Will Do `All It Can' to Ensure U.S. Recovery - Federal Reserve Chairman Ben S. Bernanke said the U.S. central bank “will do all that it can” to ensure a continuation of the economic recovery and said more securities purchases may be warranted if growth slows.

August 26, 2010 - Jobless Claims Fall, but Labor Market Trends Still Weak - New U.S. claims for unemployment benefits fell more that expected last week but a measure of underlying labor market trends rose to a nine-month high, government data showed Thursday.

August 25, 2010 - Durable Goods Orders Rise Less Than Forecast in U.S. - Orders for U.S. durable goods increased less than forecast in July, a sign that one of the few remaining bright spots in the economy is cooling. Bookings increased 0.3 percent, compared with the 3 percent median estimate of 75 economists surveyed by Bloomberg News, figures from the Commerce Department showed today in Washington. Excluding transportation equipment, demand unexpectedly fell.

August 24, 2010 - U.S. Existing Home Sales in Record Plunge - Sales of existing houses plunged by a record 27 percent in July as the effects of a government tax credit waned, showing a lack of jobs threatens to undermine the U.S. economic recovery.
August 24, 2010 - Stocks, U.S. Futures, Oil Fall on Concern Economies Slowing - Stocks dropped for a fourth day, U.S. futures slipped and commodities fell while the yen strengthened to a 15-year high against the dollar on concern the economic recovery is dissipating. Government bonds rallied

August 23, 2010 - Housing Slide in U.S. Threatens to Drag Economy Into Recession - Housing led the U.S. out of seven of the last eight recessions. This time, it may kill the recovery. Home sales collapsed after a federal tax credit for buyers expired in April. Since then, the manufacturing-led expansion, which began in the second half of 2009, has been waning, with jobless claims rising and factory orders falling

August 22, 2010 - U.S. Stocks Drop for Second Week on Signs Corporate Profit Growth to Slow - U.S. stocks fell for a second straight week as a jump in jobless claims and an unexpected slump in Philadelphia-area manufacturing suggested a rebound in corporate profit growth won’t be sustained.

August 20, 2010 - Treasuries Rise, Stocks Fall on Economy - Treasuries rose, extending the longest weekly rally since February, while European stocks and U.S. index futures declined on speculation the U.S. economic recovery is faltering. The euro weakened, and oil fell.

August 20, 2010 - Jobless Claims in U.S. Rose to Highest Since November - Claims for U.S. jobless benefits jumped to the highest level since November and Philadelphia-area manufacturing shrank for the first time in a year, indicating the economy may be slowing faster than forecast.

August 19, 2010 - Stocks, U.S. Futures Gain on Economy; Pound, Ringgit Strengthen - Stocks rebounded and U.S. index futures gained after Germany’s central bank raised its forecast for economic growth and the U.K.’s deficit narrowed. The Malaysian ringgit appreciated to a 13-year high.

August 17, 2010 - U.S. Industrial Production Rises More Than Forecast - Production in the U.S. rose more than forecast in July, easing concern the industry that led the economy out of the recession is beginning to slow. Production at factories, mines and utilities climbed 1 percent after a 0.1 percent decline in June, led by a rebound in auto making, figures from the Federal Reserve showed today.

August 14, 2010 - Economic Growth Prospects Dim in U.S. After Retail Sales, Trade Reports - Prospects for U.S. economic growth took a hit this week after reports showed the trade deficit swelled and consumers reined in spending.

August 13, 2010 - U.S. Retail Sales Rise Less Than Economists Estimated - Sales at U.S. retailers rose less than forecast in July, indicating a lack of jobs is prompting Americans to hold back on spending. The 0.4 percent increase, led by autos and gasoline, followed a revised 0.3 percent drop in June, figures from the Commerce Department in Washington showed today. Economists projected a 0.5 percent gain, according to the median estimate in a Bloomberg News survey. Excluding auto dealers and gasoline stations, purchases fell 0.1 percent.

August 13, 2010 - Consumer Prices Rise in U.S., Easing Deflation Risk - The cost of living in the U.S. climbed in July for the first time in four months, pointing to a stabilization that may ease concern a slowdown in growth will spur deflation.

August 13, 2010 - U.S. Stock-Index Futures Erase Advance; S&P 500 Contract Is Little Changed - U.S. stock-index futures erased their advance. The Standard & Poor’s 500 Index contract expiring in September lost 0.1 percent to 1,078.3 at 10:55 a.m. in London, having earlier increased as much as 0.9 percent.

August 12, 2010 - Stocks, U.S. Futures Fluctuate in Wake of Slide - European stocks rebounded from the biggest drop in more than a month and U.S. index futures fluctuated between gains and losses. The yen recovered earlier losses against the dollar, oil declined and wheat rose.

August 11, 2010 - Stocks Drop, Treasuries Rally on Growth Concern - Stocks plunged, sending the MSCI World Index to its biggest drop since June, and Treasuries led a rally in government bonds on concern that the U.S. economic recovery is faltering. The dollar surged the most in 19 months against the euro.

August 12, 2010 - Stocks, U.S. Futures Fluctuate in Wake of Slide - European stocks rebounded from the biggest drop in more than a month and U.S. index futures fluctuated between gains and losses. The yen recovered earlier losses against the dollar, oil declined and wheat rose.

August 11, 2010 - Stocks Drop, Treasuries Rally on Growth Concern - Stocks plunged, sending the MSCI World Index to its biggest drop since June, and Treasuries led a rally in government bonds on concern that the U.S. economic recovery is faltering. The dollar surged the most in 19 months against the euro.

August 11, 2010 - Treasuries Rally, Stocks Fall as Fed Signals Slowdown - Stocks and U.S. index futures dropped and Treasuries rose, sending the two-year yield to a record low, after the Federal Reserve said the recovery is decelerating. The yen strengthened through 85 against the dollar for the first time since November.

August 11, 2010 - Fed Looks to Spur Growth by Buying Government Debt - Federal Reserve officials decided to reinvest principal payments on mortgage holdings into long-term Treasury securities, making their first attempt to bolster growth since March 2009 to keep the slowing U.S. economy from relapsing into recession.

August 10, 2010 - Stocks, U.S. Futures Fall on Fed, China Concerns; Yen Advances - Stocks fell the most in three weeks, U.S. index futures declined and the yen strengthened as the Federal Reserve prepared to signal whether the economy needs stimulus while concern deepened that demand in China is slowing.

August 7, 2010 - U.S. Stocks Advance, S&P 500 Reaches Two-Month High on Improved Earnings - U.S. stocks advanced this week and the Standard & Poor’s 500 Index climbed to the highest level since May after companies from Pfizer Inc. to News Corp. beat earnings estimates and reports showed expansion in the service and manufacturing industries.

August 6, 2010 - Companies in U.S. Add 71,000 Jobs, Unemployment at 9.5% - Companies in the U.S. added workers in July for a seventh straight month at a pace that suggests the labor-market recovery will be slow to take hold. Private payrolls that exclude government agencies rose by 71,000 after a June gain of 31,000 that was smaller than previously reported, Labor Department figures in Washington showed today. Economists projected a 90,000 July increase, according to the median estimate in a Bloomberg News survey. Overall employment fell 131,000 and unemployment held at 9.5 percent.

August 5, 2010 - Jobless Claims in U.S. Unexpectedly Climb to Three-Month High - More Americans than projected filed applications for unemployment insurance last week, indicating firings remain elevated as the recovery moderated. Initial jobless claims climbed by 19,000 to 479,000 in the week ended July 31, the most since April and exceeding the highest estimate of economists surveyed by Bloomberg News, Labor Department figures showed today in Washington. The number of people receiving unemployment benefits dropped, while those getting extended payments rose.

August 5, 2010 - U.S. Index Futures Are Little Changed; News Corp. Rises, Hartford Declines - U.S. stock-index futures were little changed as investors awaited further evidence that the economic recovery and growth in corporate earnings can justify a one- month rally in the Standard & Poor’s 500 Index.

August 4, 2010 - European, Asian Shares Decline; U.S. Stock-Index Futures Fall - European and Asian stocks fell and U.S. index futures dropped on speculation reports today will add to indications that the U.S. economic recovery is slowing.

August 2, 2010 - Stocks, Oil Gain as Earnings Top Estimates - Stocks rallied, sending the MSCI World Index to an 11-week high, oil surged above $81 a barrel and Treasuries fell following better-than-estimated earnings and growth in U.S. manufacturing and construction spending.

July 31, 2010 - U.S. Stocks Drop, Trimming Biggest S&P 500 Monthly Rally Since July 2009 - U.S. stocks fell this week, trimming the biggest monthly rally for the Standard & Poor’s 500 Index in a year, after economic reports and earnings forecasts from technology companies disappointed investors.

July 30, 2010 - IMF Says U.S. Financial System May Need $76 Billion in Capital - The U.S. financial system remains fragile and banks subjected to additional economic stress might need as much as $76 billion in capital, according to the results of International Monetary Fund stress tests. The findings, released today as part of a broader IMF report on the U.S. financial system, suggested that while the nation’s banking system is stable, it remains vulnerable. Home prices, commercial real estate loans and economic growth have the potential to cause shocks that could expose banks to more losses.

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