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Stocks Rally Into Close; SolarCity Soars To New High

Fri, 17 May 2013 21:07:00 GMT

Stocks rallied into the close Friday, ending higher for the fourth straight week, as consumer confidence rose to a near six-year high and a gauge of future economic activity rebounded. The Nasdaq and S&P 500 each rose 0.9%, while the Dow Jones industrial average gained 0.7%, ending at intraday highs. Volume was 7% lower on the Nasdaq but 17% higher on the NYSE compared to Thursday, according to preliminary data. The volume data may have been

Strong Economic Data Give Stocks Another Boost

Fri, 17 May 2013 20:47:00 GMT

Strong economic data on Friday lent a boost to stocks, pushing the major indexes into new high ground. The Nasdaq rose 1%, the S&P 500 climbed 0.9% and the Dow Jones industrial average gained 0.8%. The Nasdaq hit new highs going back to November 2000, while the Dow and S&P 500 are going where no one has gone before. Volume on this options-expiration session rose 10% on the NYSE but fell 11% on the Nasdaq, according to preliminary data. The

Stocks Higher In Late Trade, But Aruba Plunges

Fri, 17 May 2013 19:10:00 GMT

The major averages held on to most of their gains late Friday after consumer confidence rose to a near six-year high and a gauge of future economic activity rebounded. The Nasdaq and S&P 500 were each up 0.5%, while the Dow Jones industrial average gained 0.4%. Volume was running 12% lower on the Nasdaq but 16% higher on the NYSE compared with the same time Thursday. Expect some skewed volume on this options-expiration session. The

Stocks Up In Afternoon; Oceaneering Hits New High

Fri, 17 May 2013 17:31:00 GMT

Stocks remained moderately higher early Friday afternoon as consumer confidence rose to a near six-year high and a gauge of future economic activity climbed. The Nasdaq and S&P 500 were each up 0.5%, while the Dow Jones industrial average gained 0.4%. Volume was running 12% lower on the Nasdaq but 22% higher on the NYSE compared with the same time Thursday. Expect some skewed volume on this options-expiration session. The Reuters/University of

Broad Gains In Mixed Volume; Northrop Grumman Seizes New High

Fri, 17 May 2013 16:15:00 GMT

Stocks fought to hold early gains as volume sputtered into mixed terrain near mid-day Friday. The S&P 500 held the high ground, up 0.5%. The Nasdaq and the Dow Jones industrial average defended gains of 0.4% each. Volume slipped lower, down 14% on the Nasdaq, but remained 31% above Thursday's levels on the NYSE. After a week of tough economic news, the stock market today got some relief from a surge in May consumer confidence and a

Stocks Power Up In Firm Trade; Advanced Micro Devices Bounces

Fri, 17 May 2013 14:44:00 GMT

Stocks scrambled higher in firm trade at Friday's open, as solid consumer confidence data offered some early lift. The Nasdaq and the S&P 500 stepped out to early leads, up 0.5% each. The Dow Jones industrial average climbed 0.4%. Volume surged 83% on the NYSE and was up a mild 4% on the Nasdaq compared with the same time Thursday. The stock market today received an early boost from consumer confidence, which jumped this month, hoisting the

Futures Aim For Positive Open; Aruba Networks Unravels

Fri, 17 May 2013 13:00:00 GMT

Futures were steady, holding their early gains ahead of Friday's open as the first quarter reporting season dwindled toward its finish. Dow futures were up 42 points. Nasdaq 100 futures held an 8.25 point gain and S&P 500 futures were steady, up 5.25 points. The stock market today faces no early pressure from economic data and little influence from earnings releases. The Nasdaq and the Dow each rose 0.8% for the week through Thursday. The S&P 500

Stocks Close Lower; Dell Little Changed After Earnings

Thu, 16 May 2013 21:18:00 GMT

Stocks ended lower Thursday, erasing earlier gains, after a Federal Reserve official said the central bank may start withdrawing stimulus this summer. The S&P 500 fell 0.6% while the Dow Jones industrial average and the Nasdaq each lost 0.3%. The Nasdaq had been up 0.3% earlier while the other indexes had been little changed. Nasdaq volume rose 8% while NYSE turnover fell 7% from Wednesday, according to preliminary figures. San Francisco Fed chief

Wall Street Turns Down At The Bell; Celgene Sells Off

Thu, 16 May 2013 20:23:00 GMT

Stocks closed lower Thursday as investors turned negative following lackluster economic data and mixed earnings reports. The S&P 500 lost 0.5% and the Dow Jones industrial average 0.3%. The Nasdaq fell 0.2% after rallying 0.3% earlier on a strong performance by Cisco Systems (CSCO). Volume was up 7% on the Nasdaq and down 8% on the NYSE compared with the same time Wednesday. In the stock market today, Cisco soared 13% in huge volume after the

Stocks Flat In Late Trading, But Cisco Lifts Nasdaq

Thu, 16 May 2013 19:26:00 GMT

Stocks were little changed in late trading Thursday following this morning's batch of lackluster economic data and earnings reports. Boosted by a surge in Cisco Systems (CSCO), the Nasdaq rallied 0.3%. The S&P 500 was flat, while the Dow Jones industrial average rose a fraction. Vipshop (VIPS) rallied 6%, as it bounced back from Wednesday's nasty reversal. The Chinese online apparel retailer jumped as much as 13% Wednesday in reaction to upbeat Q1

Stocks Little Changed; Qihoo, Ocwen Hit New Highs

Thu, 16 May 2013 17:52:00 GMT

Stocks remained little changed early Thursday afternoon amid weak economic data and mixed earnings reports. Volume was mixed. The Nasdaq rose 0.2% while the Dow Jones industrial average and the S&P 500 were flat. Volume was running 12% higher on the Nasdaq and 6% lower on the NYSE compared with the same time Wednesday. Jobless claims rose more than expected last week, while housing starts declined in April and mid-Atlantic manufacturing activity

Stocks Prices Little Changed At Noon

Thu, 16 May 2013 16:17:00 GMT

Stocks were little changed around noon Thursday as investors weighed weak economic data against a strong earnings report from computer networking stock Cisco Systems (CSCO). The Nasdaq rose 0.3% while the the Dow Jones industrial average and the S&P 500 were flat. Volume was mixed, running 20% higher on the Nasdaq and down a fraction on the NYSE compared with the same time Wednesday. The stock market today was digesting a surge in weekly jobless

Data Weighs As Stocks Open Mixed; Cisco Hammers Out A High

Thu, 16 May 2013 14:37:00 GMT

Stocks fought in mixed ground Thursday after a rock 'em, sock 'em opening, following data showing a surprise fall in mid-Atlantic manufacturing activity. The Nasdaq clung to a 0.1% gain. The Dow Jones industrial average and the S&P 500 were off 0.2% apiece. Volume was also mixed, 36% higher on the Nasdaq and down 1% on the NYSE compared with the same time Wednesday. The stock market today saw early trade buffeted by reaction to a surge in weekly

Futures Mixed, Swinging Wild; Tesla Motors, Cisco Vault Ahead

Thu, 16 May 2013 13:09:00 GMT

Futures were off to a wild start Thursday, jumping from flat positions in early trade, to moderate gains, reversing lower after a raft of mixed economic data, but then paring losses. Dow futures toggled between a 4-point and a 15-point loss. Nasdaq 100 futures were up 2.25 points and S&P 500 futures hung 3.25 points into the red. The stock market today opens riding an updraft so far this week. Indexes have continued pinning up gains and new highs.

Stocks Continue Record Run; Cisco Up After The Close

Wed, 15 May 2013 21:11:00 GMT

Stocks continued to rally Wednesday, ending at fresh highs in firm volume even though the market wobbled earlier in the day. The S&P 500 rose 0.6%, the Dow Jones industrial average climbed 0.4% and the Nasdaq finished with a 0.3% gain after a seesaw session marred by Apple's (AAPL) 3% drop. In the stock market today, Flowers Foods (FLO), which makes breads and other baked goods, rose 2% to a new high and cleared a 33.26 buy point in a flat base.

Stocks Weaken In Late Trade; ExOne Plummets

Wed, 15 May 2013 19:15:00 GMT

Stocks backed off from fresh milestones and turned mixed in late trading Wednesday. The Nasdaq dipped 0.1% after rising as much as 0.4%. Weakness in Apple (AAPL) is weighing on the tech-heavy index. The Dow Jones industrial average and the S&P 500 were each up 0.2%. Earlier, the Dow and the S&P 500 hit all-time highs, while the Nasdaq pushed further into a 12-year high. Volume was tracking higher across

Stocks Higher In Early Afternoon; SunPower Soars

Wed, 15 May 2013 17:37:00 GMT

Stocks were heading higher early Wednesday afternoon, shedding early losses despite weak U.S. factory data and a continuing recession in Europe. The S&P 500 was up 0.6%, the Dow Jones industrial average 0.4% and the Nasdaq 0.2%. Volume was running 9% higher on the NYSE and 5% higher on the Nasdaq compared with the same time Tuesday. In the stock market today, solar company SunPower (SPWR) rocketed 15% to a new 52-week high in massive volume after

Stocks Get Positive Near Noon; Delta, United Top Airline Rally

Wed, 15 May 2013 16:08:00 GMT

Stocks bucked up in firm trade, shedding early losses near mid-day Wednesday. The S&P 500, the Nasdaq and the Dow Jones industrial average were neck and neck, each ahead 0.2%. Volume remained firm on both the Nasdaq and the NYSE. The gains were surprisingly broad, given the early action in the stock market today, with nearly 70% of the 197 industries tracked by IBD moving higher in morning trade. Airlines moved broadly higher, possibly buoyed by a

Stocks Open Down, Trim Losses; Netflix Jumps As Deere Tumbles

Wed, 15 May 2013 14:39:00 GMT

Stocks opened lower Wednesday, but flickered in and out of mixed territory as the market factored in mixed manufacturing and housing data plus a rising dollar. The Nasdaq pared early losses and was essentially flat. The S&P 500 and the Dow Jones industrial average also whittled early losses to near 0.1% each. Volume was firm in the stock market today, up 7% on the Nasdaq and 9% higher on the NYSE. National industrial production eased 0.5% in

Futures Dip On Factory Data; ExOne Dives On Q1 Downer

Wed, 15 May 2013 13:04:00 GMT

Futures dipped from narrow gains to losses early Wednesday after data pointed to slower manufacturing this month in the New York region. Dow futures were down 15 points. Nasdaq 100 futures were off two points and S&P 500 futures were 2.75 points under the weather. Mortgage rates increased for the first time in eight weeks, the Mortgage Bankers Association reported, with the rate for a target 30-year fixed rate mortgage rising to 3.67% from 3.59%. The MBA

Stocks Close At New Highs On Bullish Economic Outlook

Tue, 14 May 2013 20:57:00 GMT

Stocks rose to new highs in stronger volume Tuesday amid growing optimism about the U.S. economy. The Nasdaq hit its highest level since November 2000 while the Dow Jones industrial average and S&P 500 hit fresh all-time highs. The S&P 500 outperformed, rising 1%; the Dow added 0.8% and Nasdaq gained 0.7%. Volume rose 19% on the NYSE and 11% on the Nasdaq compared with Monday, according to preliminary data. Investors were encouraged by bullish

Stocks Extend Gains As More Money Moves In From Sidelines

Tue, 14 May 2013 19:22:00 GMT

Stocks fell off session highs but were still nicely higher with about one hour left to go in Tuesday's session. The Nasdaq hit its highest level since November 2000 while the Dow Jones industrial average and S&P 500 hit fresh all-time highs. The S&P 500 outperformed, rising 0.7%; the Dow added 0.5% and Nasdaq gained 0.4%. Volume on the NYSE and Nasdaq was coming in higher than Monday, more so on the NYSE. Investors were encouraged by bullish

Stocks Hold Near Best Levels; SodaStream Extends Gains

Tue, 14 May 2013 17:40:00 GMT

Stocks remained higher Tuesday afternoon, with all of the major indexes near fresh milestone levels. The S&P 500 and the Nasdaq were up 0.8% and 0.7%, respectively. The Dow Jones industrial average rose 0.6%. Earlier, the Dow and the benchmark S&P index hit record highs while the tech-heavy Nasdaq logged a 12-year high. Volume was again tracking higher across the board in the stock market today. SodaStream International (SODA) stretched its gain

Stocks Add To Gains; LinkedIn Retakes 50-Day Line

Tue, 14 May 2013 16:07:00 GMT

Stocks pushed ahead near Tuesday's halftime, sending the major averages further into milestones. The Nasdaq rose 0.8% to a fresh 12-year high. The Dow Jones industrial average and the S&P 500 0.8% and 0.5%, respectively. Both etched new record highs in the stock market today. Volume was tracking higher across the board, especially on the NYSE. LinkedIn (LNKD) rallied 4% and cleared resistance at its 50-day moving average in fast trade. Although

Stocks Gain In Early Trade; SodaStream Shares Rally

Tue, 14 May 2013 14:49:00 GMT

Stocks opened with moderate gains Tuesday after giving a flat performance Monday. The S&P 500 rose 0.5%, hitting a new high. The Nasdaq climbed 0.4% to a 12-year high. The Dow Jones industrial average gained 0.3%. Volume was running higher across the board in the stock market today. SodaStream International (SODA) popped 9% to its best levels in more than two years after receiving a couple of price-target hikes. Monness Crespi Hardt boosted its

Stocks Poised To Open Higher, But Solar Stocks Tumble

Tue, 14 May 2013 13:04:00 GMT

The stock market was indicated to open higher Tuesday, as it seemed to shake off weakness in German stocks. Index futures were slightly higher in the stock market today, while the S&P 500 proxy SPDR Trust (SPY), PowerShares QQQ (QQQ) and the Diamonds (DIA), which mirrors the Dow Jones industrial average, were up 0.1%. In Europe, a weak reading in German confidence helped bring down German stocks. The DAX index was down 0.3%, but the FTSE 100

Stocks End Mixed In Quiet Trade; Stratasys Leads 3D Rally

Mon, 13 May 2013 20:34:00 GMT

Stocks kicked off the week with an orderly session, once again unfazed by a strengthening U.S. dollar. Major averages ended mixed and mostly unchanged in light volume. The Dow Jones industrial average lost 0.2%; the Nasdaq gained 0.1% and the S&P 500 rose a fraction. Preliminary data showed volume on the NYSE coming in 9% lower than Friday. Nasdaq volume fell 6%. The U.S. Dollar Index rallied for the third straight session and was recently trading

Stocks Weaken In Late Trade; Qihoo, YY Slide

Mon, 13 May 2013 19:07:00 GMT

Stocks were again mixed in late trading Monday, but conditions have weakened. The Nasdaq was up 0.1%, while the S&P 500 ticked up a fraction. Earlier, the Nasdaq touched a fresh 12-year high and the S&P 500 briefly hit a record high. The Dow Jones industrial average fell 0.2%. Turnover continued to track lower across the board. Qihoo 360 Technology (QIHU) fell 4% in fast trade and was on pace to end a three-session win streak. The stock was up

Stocks Stay In Mixed Mode; SolarCity Surges

Mon, 13 May 2013 17:33:00 GMT

Stocks remained mixed Monday afternoon, with the broad indexes showing slight gains. Equities have traded in choppy fashion Monday following mixed economic data. Headline retail sales unexpectedly rose, but business inventories came in below expectations. Also, stocks have rallied for the past three weeks. The Nasdaq rose 0.2% to a new 12-year high. The S&P 500 ticked up a fraction to a new record high. Meanwhile, the Dow Jones industrial average

Stocks Improve Near Midday; Overstock.com Rallies

Mon, 13 May 2013 16:09:00 GMT

Stocks improved and turned narrowly mixed near midday Monday. Helped by strength in biotechs, the Nasdaq rose 0.1% after falling 0.3% intraday. The S&P 500 turned a 0.4% loss to a fractional gain. Meanwhile, the Dow Jones industrial average fell 0.2%. Volume was tracking sharply lower across the board. Qihoo 360 Technology (QIHU) slumped 6% in fast trade and erased gains from the past two sessions. The stock was up nearly 17% after clearing a 35

Stocks Open Down In Weak Trade; Netflix, Warner Chilcott Rising

Mon, 13 May 2013 14:36:00 GMT

Stocks sifted lower in early trade Monday, pressured by a firmer dollar. The S&P 500 and the Dow Jones industrial average each slipped 0.2%. The Nasdaq dipped fractionally lower. Volume was unevenly lower, down 22% on the Nasdaq and off 6% on the NYSE compared with the same time Friday. Better-than-expected April retail sales provided mixed support for the stock market today. Many stocks received a boost from the news, but so did the dollar,

Futures Point Slightly Lower; Stratasys Jumps After Q1 Report

Mon, 13 May 2013 12:54:00 GMT

Stock futures trimmed losses after better than expected April sales data and pointed moderately lower ahead of Monday's open. Dow futures halved their early losses and were down 17 points. S&P 500 futures improved to a 2.25 point loss and Nasdaq 100 futures were down four points, vs. an 11 point loss in earlier trade. The stock market today looked very different than it did a week ago. At the start of last week, the Nasdaq and S&P 500 bore five