Markets
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Oil prices start the new year at a 26-month highJan 02, 2011 10:00 pm - Oil prices rose past $92 a barrel on Monday to a 26-month high, as the new year began with the prospect of still higher energy prices to come. Benchmark oil for February...
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Stocks start 2011 with a big liftJan 02, 2011 10:00 pm - NEW YORK — Stocks started 2011 with a big lift on Monday, and that could be a promising sign for the rest of the year. Investors call it the "January barometer." Accordi...
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Dollar seen rising in 2011 after rough 2010Dec 30, 2010 10:00 pm - WASHINGTON — Never mind the lackluster economy, the huge trade deficit or the government's piles of debt: The U.S. dollar is still expected to outperform most of the wor...
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Average rate on 30-year mortgage up to 4.86%Dec 29, 2010 10:00 pm - NEW YORK — The average rate on 30-year fixed mortgages rose this week to the highest level in seven months, reflecting higher yields on long-term Treasurys. Freddie Mac...
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Stocks down slightly as investors lock in 2010Dec 29, 2010 10:00 pm - NEW YORK — Stocks are closing slightly lower as investors lock in their positions at the end of the year. Economic reports released Thursday were positive. The Labor De...
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Oil settles below $90 on government supply reportDec 29, 2010 10:00 pm - NEW YORK — Energy prices dropped Thursday after the government said oil and natural gas supplies fell less than expected last week. Benchmark crude for February deliver...
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Oil rises above $91 in light end-of-year tradingDec 27, 2010 10:00 pm - NEW YORK — Oil prices rose above $91 per barrel Tuesday in the final week of trading before the new year. Trading has been especially light during the holiday week. It'...
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Stocks flat as Wall St. shrugs off China rate moveDec 26, 2010 10:00 pm - NEW YORK — Stocks were little changed Monday as investors focused on strong holiday shopping results and looked past an interest rate hike in China. Many traders stayed...
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Oil rises to 2-year high near $91 as equities jumpDec 22, 2010 10:00 pm - SINGAPORE — Oil prices rose to fresh two-year highs near $91 a barrel Thursday in Asia as a U.S. stock market rally boosted optimism that demand will improve. Benchmark ...
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Stocks mixed on last trading day before ChristmasDec 22, 2010 10:00 pm - NEW YORK — Stocks are ending mixed after reports showed small improvements in consumer spending and the job market. The government reported Thursday that consumer spend...