Markets
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Stocks climb from lows after Fed signals helpAug 22, 2012 10:42 am - NEW YORK — Investors drew some comfort Wednesday from signals that the Federal Reserve is worried about the slow pace of the U.S. economic recovery feels more urgency ab...
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Oil prices up as traders foresee tighter suppliesAug 22, 2012 6:37 am - BANGKOK — Oil prices rose Wednesday as analysts predicted a strain on supplies and Middle East tensions would support crude prices. Benchmark crude for October delivery...
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Concerns over growth and Europe push markets lowerAug 22, 2012 6:31 am - LONDON — Concerns over economic growth pushed global markets down on Wednesday, with investors watching meetings between Greek and European leaders for signs the country...
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Hopes for European rescue plan underpin marketsAug 21, 2012 6:37 am - LONDON — Hopes that the European Central Bank will reach a deal to help Spain and Italy borrow at cheaper rates nudged financial markets higher on Tuesday. Investors are...
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Oil prices above $96 amid broader market gainsAug 21, 2012 6:36 am - LONDON — The price of oil rose Tuesday, buoyed by gains in other financial markets, as investors awaited the release this week of the minutes from the Federal Reserve’s ...
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Euro rises as European leaders meetAug 20, 2012 12:54 pm - NEW YORK) — The euro is trading higher against the dollar as traders watch a series of meetings by European leaders this week. Greek Prime Minister Antonis Samaras is vi...
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Oil stays above $96 on firm US consumer confidenceAug 20, 2012 6:47 am - LONDON — Oil prices rose for a fifth straight day of gains Monday, on the back of rising consumer confidence in the U.S. economy. Benchmark oil for September delivery ro...
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Markets cautious ahead of key week for GreeceAug 20, 2012 6:46 am - LONDON — World stock markets fluctuated in lackluster trading Monday, as investors remained cautious ahead of a crucial week for Greek leaders as they try to show they a...
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Target-date investors get more low-cost optionsAug 19, 2012 7:42 am - BOSTON — Investors are increasingly cost conscious and providers of target-date mutual funds are responding. They’re rolling out a greater number of low-cost options. Th...
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The least loved day is also the market’s worstAug 17, 2012 7:08 pm - NEW YORK — It’s not just in your head. Mondays really are the worst. Monday is the only day the stock market is more likely to fall than to rise. The Dow Jones industria...