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The rattling of sabers as the U. S. reportedly prepares for a military strike on Syria in retaliation for the alleged use of chemical weapons by that country’s leadership on its own people overshadowed two major tech deals. Verizon (VZ, Fortune 500) will pay $130 billion to take over Vodafone, …
Concerns over Syria Trumps Major Tech Deals and Positive Manufacturing Data Read More
While both the Dow and the S&P are up 15 percent on the year, the Dow finished lower for the fifth straight day while the S&P broke a four-day losing streak. The NASDAQ has gained 19 percent on the year. In today’s session, CNNMoney reports the Dow lost -7.75 points, …
For the fourth consecutive day stocks fell as investors ponder when the Federal Reserve will begin tapering its bond-buying program, sending the three major indexes to the red zone for the day. CNNMoney reports the Dow lost -70.73 points, -0.47 percent, to close at 15,010.74. The Nasdaq nudged down -0.38 …
Stocks Fall Again, Including Nearly all Tracked Housing Stocks Read More
Stocks turned red for the third straight day as the Dow and S&P each lost two percent on the week, typical of a dog day in August. CNNMoney reports the Dow lost -30.72 points, -0.20 percent, to close at 15,081.47. The Nasdaq nudged down -0.09 percent, -3.34 points to end …
Three Major Indexes Fall Again; Tracked Housing Stocks Close Mixed Read More
While investors worry when the Federal Reserve may reduce it’s stimulus program, the government reports jobless claims dropped by 15,000 and the consumer price index rose only two percent, but the Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 225.47 points on disappointing earnings reports from Wal-Mart and Cisco. CNNMoney reports the Dow …
Cavco, Patrick Lead Stocks We Track, as Dow Drops Precipitously Read More
Investors were busy speculating as to when the Federal Reserve will taper its stimulus program and the three major indexes responded by sliding down. CNNMoney reports the Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped -113.35 points, -0.73 percent, to close at 15,337.36. The Nasdaq fell -0.41 percent, -15.17 points to end the …
Three Major Indexes Fall from Investors Neglect; Most Tracked Housing Stocks Fall Read More
All three indexes advanced modestly but the bigger stories concerned Apple, J.C. Penney and the suit field by the Justice Department to block the $11 billion merger of U. S. Airways and American Airlines. CNNMoney reports the Dow Jones Industrial Average nudged up +31.33 points, +0.20 percent, to close at …
Most Tracked Housing Stocks Fall; Three Major Indexes Advance Read More
Continuing concerns about the possibility of a Federal Reserve pullback on its bond-buying support of the economy has investors stepping back from the market, resulting in the three major indexes moving very little either way. CNNMoney reports the Dow Jones Industrial Average nudged down -5.83 points, -0.04 percent, to close …
Skyline Rises, Patrick Drops, Three Major Indexes Budge Read More
The market ended the week on the downside, with all three indexes in the red, although stocks have still gained between 18% and 23% on the year. CNNMoney reports the Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped -72.81 points, -0.47 percent, to close at 15,425.51. The Nasdaq fell -0.25 percent, -9.01 points …
Three Major Indexes and Most Tracked Housing Stocks Fall Read More
After a three-day losing streak, U. S. stocks moved slightly higher today amid strong corporate returns and lower-than-expected jobless claims. CNNMoney reports the Dow Jones Industrial Average gained 27.65 points, +0.18 percent, to close at 15,498.32. The Nasdaq climbed +0.41 percent, +15.11 points to end the day at 3,66.12, while …
Three Major Indexes make Modest Gains; Tracked Housing Stocks Mixed Read More
In a repeat of yesterday, investors continue to worry the Federal Reserve’s asset purchase support of the economy will end soon, causing the three major indexes to finish the day in the red. CNNMoney reports the Dow Jones Industrial Average slid -48.07 points, -0.31 percent, to close at 15,470.67. The …
With two Federal Reserve presidents hinting its bond buying program may begin tapering next month, investors stepped back; perhaps it is just the dog days of summer stepping in to slow things down. CNNMoney reports the Dow Jones Industrial Average slid -93.39 points, -0.60 percent, to close at 15,518.74. The …
Three Major Indexes Slide; Most Tracked Housing Follows Suit Read More
Investors stepped back from the table today to start the first full week of August as the three major indexes closed mixed and little changed after hitting new highs last week. CNNMoney reports the Dow Jones Industrial Average slid -46.23 points, -0.30 percent, to close at 15,612.13. The Nasdaq rose …
Although the jobs report only came out with 162,000 new jobs instead of the 180,000 economists were hoping for, all three major indexes edged up for the end of the week. CNNMoney reports the Dow Jones Industrial Average gained +30.34 points, +0.19 percent, to close at 15,658.36. The Nasdaq rose …
Three Major Indexes End Week Up; Tracked Housing Stocks Mixed Read More
As the Labor Dept. reported first-time unemployment claims dropped to a five-year low, the S&P rose above 1,700 for the first time ever and the Dow rose to an all new high. CNNMoney reports the Dow Jones Industrial Average gained 128.48 points, +0.83 percent, to close at 15,628.02. The Nasdaq …
The S&P and Dow Hit New Highs; Housing Stocks Mixed Read More
Stocks responded little to the Federal Reserve’s decision to leave the bond-buying program intact, but all three indexes gained between four and seven percent on the month as July drew to a close. CNNMoney reports the Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped -21.05 points, -0.14 percent, to close at 15,499.54. The …
Three Major Indexes Gain on the Month; Tracked Housing Stocks Mostly Close Up Read More
Investors continue to cautiously wait for the Federal Reserve’s report tomorrow (July 31) following their two-day policy meeting. Even though housing prices continue to rise, the three major indexes moved little. CNNMoney reports the Dow Jones Industrial Average edged down -1.38 points, -0.01 percent, to close at 15,520.59. The Nasdaq …
Three Major Indexes Barely Move; Most Tracked Housing Stocks Fall Read More
Investors stepped back from the dance floor today anticipating the Federal Reserve may announce it will begin to pare its bond buying in September, causing the three indexes to slide slightly. CNNMoney reports the Dow Jones Industrial Average edged up +3.22 points, +0.02 percent, to close at 15,558.83. The Nasdaq …
Major Indexes Slide, most Tracked Housing Stocks Drop, but Nobility Rises Read More
The blue-chip index had fallen 150 points during today’s trading but managed to pare losses and finish the day +0.02 percent, as investors anticipate the government’s jobs report and a meeting of Fed officials next week. CNNMoney reports the Dow Jones Industrial Average edged up +3.22 points, +0.02 percent, to …
Dow Returns from Sharp Fall; Housing Stocks End Week Mixed Read More
Although the Nasdaq index was spurred on by Facebook’s strong earnings report, the broader market was not terribly active today one way or the other, although the other two indexes did move up slightly, and all three are up 18 percent on the year. CNNMoney reports the Dow Jones Industrial …
Patrick Ind. Makes Gains, Nobility Falls; Three Major Indexes Move Up Read More
