U.S. stocks edged higher in early trading Monday, adding to the market’s five straight weeks of gains. Financial and technology stocks were had some of the biggest gains. Energy companies also rose as crude oil prices climbed. Utilities and real estate stocks lagged. KEEPING SCORE: The Standard & Poor’s 500 index added 4 points, … Continue reading
U.S. stock indexes drifted between small gains and losses in early trading Wednesday following mixed signals from Europe and Asia overnight. Technology and health care stocks were among the biggest gainers, while consumer-focused stocks and utilities companies were among the laggards. KEEPING SCORE: The Dow Jones industrial average slipped 16 points, or 0.1 percent, to … Continue reading
BRUSSELS (AP) — Both the European Union’s lead negotiator in trade talks with the United States and the spokesman for Germany’s chancellor on Monday, August 29, downplayed assertions that negotiations on the proposed landmark pact have collapsed. German Economy Minister Sigmar Gabriel, who is also Germany’s vice chancellor, had said Sunday that “in my opinion, … Continue reading
NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stocks declined in afternoon trading Wednesday as investors assessed the latest earnings reports. Wal-Mart fell sharply after the company said that sales would be “relatively flat” this year because of currency fluctuations. JPMorgan Chase led financial stocks lower as its earnings fell short of analysts’ expectations. Industrial stocks fell as … Continue reading
NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stocks are inching higher in early trading after a stronger-than-expected January jobs report. Bond prices fell and yields rose early Friday as investors anticipated that the burst in hiring would result in higher interest rates and stronger economic growth. Twitter and LinkedIn both rose sharply after delivering surprisingly strong results. … Continue reading
