Markets
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Have stocks stabilized, or is there pain to come?
Aug 03, 2008 11:00 pm - NEW YORK -- After last week's dreary economic news, Wall Street is more certain than ever that it is facing a recession. But it's also seeing signs that corporate Americ...
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Stocks fall as oil falls sharply
Aug 03, 2008 11:00 pm - NEW YORK -- Wall Street has ended the day moderately lower -- but recovered a big chunk of a steep early loss as the price of oil tumbled. Light, sweet crude is down $3....
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Oil prices drop about $4
Aug 03, 2008 11:00 pm - NEW YORK -- Oil prices plunged to a three-month low Monday, briefly tumbling below $120 a barrel in another huge sell-off after Tropical Storm Edouard seemed less likely...
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Stocks pull back after another decline in jobs
Jul 31, 2008 11:00 pm - NEW YORK -- Wall Street extended its decline Friday after readings on jobs, manufacturing and construction indicated that businesses and workers still face a tough U.S. ...
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Paulson says stimulus to ensure growthJul 31, 2008 11:00 pm - Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson said he expects the government's fiscal stimulus plan will boost economic growth in the second half of the year, offsetting a housing do...
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Wall Street slides on GDP, jobless data
Jul 30, 2008 11:00 pm - NEW YORK -- Wall Street is finishing the day with a sharp loss, after weak readings on the economy and the job market touched off renewed concerns about the financial he...
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Oil retreats on weak U.S. economic data
Jul 30, 2008 11:00 pm - NEW YORK -- Oil prices ended lower Thursday, pulling back from the previous day's rally, as disappointing data on the U.S. economy signaled further cutbacks in energy de...
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Stocks surge higher, led by financial sector
Jul 29, 2008 11:00 pm - NEW YORK -- Wall Street soared for the second straight day Wednesday, rallying in the last hour of trading after a rebound in financial stocks and optimism about private...
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Oil jumps over $4 on surprise drop in gas stocks
Jul 29, 2008 11:00 pm - NEW YORK -- Oil prices soared over $4 a barrel Wednesday, halting a dramatic two-week slide after a surprise drop in U.S. gasoline stockpiles fed speculation that record...
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Oil hits 7-week low on demand worries, dollar gain
Jul 28, 2008 11:00 pm - NEW YORK -- Oil prices tumbled more than $2 a barrel Tuesday, finishing at their lowest level in seven weeks as a stronger dollar and beliefs that record prices are erod...