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Investors can't shake their fears that the economy isn't keeping up with the stock market.
Stocks fell for a third straight day Friday as a disappointing outlook from computer maker Dell Inc. suggested that an economic recovery could be uneven. The market, which has been shuttling between concerns about the economy and traders' need to find high-yielding investments, is back to worrying about the economy. Demand for safe haven investments like Treasurys and the dollar rose for a second day in response to Dell's outlook and comments from European Central Bank President Jean-Claude Trichet, who said the ECB plans to start reining in some of its stimulus programs. A rising dollar also hit commodities producers and exporters.
There's a tug of war in the financial markets between investors who believe the economy is on its way to a strong recovery and those who believe a rebound is likely to be slow and bumpy.
The following stocks were among those that moved substantially or traded heavily Friday on the New York Stock Exchange:
Stocks drifted lower Wednesday after an unexpected drop in home construction and disappointing forecasts from technology companies added to worries about the economic recovery.
Investors kept the stock market's upward momentum going Monday, sending shares sharply higher after retail sales rebounded more than expected in October and the dollar extended its slide. Major stock indexes rose more than 1 percent to new 13-month highs, including the Dow Jones industrial average, which jumped 136 points. The Standard & Poor's 500 index closed above the 1,100 mark for the first time in more than a year.
There's a tug of war in the financial markets between investors who believe the economy is on its way to a strong recovery and those who believe a rebound is likely to be slow and bumpy.
The following stocks were among those that moved substantially or traded heavily Thursday on the New York Stock Exchange:
Another weak day for the dollar and upbeat economic news from China gave investors more reason to keep buying stocks.
The Dow Jones industrial average stormed to its highest level in more than a year Monday as a falling dollar boosted prices for commodities including gold and oil. Stocks also jumped as investors grew more confident that governments around the world will keep interest rates low to help the global economy. Energy and materials stocks led the market.
A late-day slump left stocks mixed Wednesday as investors couldn't hold on to their optimism after the Federal Reserve gave an encouraging assessment of the economy. A House vote to speed up the effective date of limits on credit card companies took bank stocks sharply lower in the last hour of trading.
The following stocks were among those that moved substantially or traded heavily Thursday on the New York Stock Exchange:
Even though the for the first time in more than a year, don't assume that the Great Recession of 2008-09 is over.
Stocks ended higher but well off their best levels of the day as volatility continued to tug at the market. Stocks jumped early Monday after strong reports on manufacturing and housing but were fluctuating by the afternoon. The Dow Jones industrial average ended up 77 points after being up as much as 146 points. The market has been volatile in recent days as investors try to determine whether the bets they've been placing on a rebound in the economy over the past several months are still sound.
U.S. stock futures are moderately higher Monday as investors await key reports on manufacturing and housing, seeking reassurance that the economic recovery will be sustainable.
After a forceful reminder that the third quarter is history, stock investors are now uneasy about the final months of the year.
The following stocks were among those that moved substantially or traded heavily Thursday on the New York Stock Exchange:
State Street Corp. said Thursday that Chairman and CEO Ronald Logue will retire in March under a succession plan that will promote President and Chief Operating Officer Jay Hooley to the bank's CEO post.
Investors dumped stocks and locked in profits Friday after the glow of a week full of strong earnings reports faded. The retreat came as cautious forecasts from railroads caused unease about the economy and a rising dollar pushed prices of commodities lower, which hurt materials and energy stocks. Traders appeared eager to collect gains after stock indexes rose more than 6 percent in the three weeks leading into Friday.
Stock futures pointed to a modestly higher opening Monday as investors await the government's first reading on the economy in the third quarter later in the week and a fresh round of earnings reports.
The following stocks were among those that moved substantially or traded heavily Wednesday on the New York Stock Exchange:
The Dow Jones industrial average is back above 10,000 for the first time in a year as investors bet the economy is indeed recovering from the financial crisis and recession.
Stocks ended a strong week with a flash of selling after Bank of America Corp. and General Electric Co. signaled that businesses and consumers are still struggling to pay off their debts. Stocks slid Friday as results from the companies dented hopes that earnings would show strong signs of improvement in the July-September period. A rise in oil also helped the market end well off its lows, following a similar pattern from earlier in the week.
The stock market is pointing to a higher open as investors await companies' earnings reports for clues about consumers' mood and the economy's health.
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