Markets
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Stocks spiral down for a fifth dayApr 10, 2012 12:41 pm - NEW YORK — U.S. stocks slid Tuesday on disappointing news about the U.S. economy, extending a losing streak that could turn into the year’s longest. All three major ind...
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First-quarter earnings could derail market’s climbApr 09, 2012 7:17 am - For the stock market, it was a triumphant first quarter. But for earnings growth, the past three months were just ho-hum. Analysts are expecting earnings for companies ...
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Oil drops below $102 ahead of Iran nuclear talksApr 09, 2012 7:17 am - Oil prices fell below $102 a barrel Monday amid hopes that international talks between Tehran and the six major powers scheduled for this week may help avoid military ac...
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Outback Steakhouse owner seeks $300 Million in IPOApr 07, 2012 1:18 pm - Bloomin’ Brands Inc., owner of the Outback Steakhouse restaurant chain, is seeking to raise $300 million in an initial public offering to help pay down debt. Bank of Ame...
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Asia stocks muted in holiday-thinned tradingApr 06, 2012 7:13 am - BANGKOK — Asian stock markets were muted Friday in holiday-thinned trade ahead of a monthly U.S. hiring report. The payrolls report for March will be watched for further...
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U.S. futures mixed before business orders reportApr 03, 2012 8:48 am - NEW YORK — U.S. stock futures were mixed Tuesday ahead of reports that are expected to show rising U.S. business orders and strong car sales. The Dow Jones industrial av...
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Oil below $105 amid mixed global economic signsApr 03, 2012 6:49 am - SINGAPORE — Oil prices fell to below $105 a barrel Tuesday in Asia as traders eyed mixed signs about the strength of the global economy. Benchmark oil for May delivery ...
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Oil near $103 amid signs China economy robustApr 02, 2012 7:18 am - Oil prices fell below $103 a barrel Monday as rising European unemployment and signs pointing to pessimism in the manufacturing sector overshadowed signals that China’s ...
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For stocks, a stable and impressive climb in 2012Apr 01, 2012 7:19 pm - NEW YORK — The bulls weren’t bullish enough. The stock market just had its best first quarter in 14 years. The surge has sent Wall Street analysts, some of whose forecas...
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Bats blaming code in IPO stirs concern on market complexityMar 31, 2012 6:00 am - NEW YORK — The software error that derailed the initial public offering of Bats Global Markets Inc., where 11 percent of all U.S. stock trading occurs, rattled investors...