Markets
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Oil prices rise after crude stockpiles fallJul 13, 2010 11:00 pm - Oil prices edged up Wednesday after the government said crude inventories fell and refineries boosted production. Gas pump prices halted a post-July 4th slide and remain...
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Oil prices climb on improving economic newsJul 12, 2010 11:00 pm - Oil prices rose Tuesday as the global recovery got a boost on two fronts after weeks of mixed economic news. Benchmark crude rose about 3 percent in midday trading, a da...
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Stocks surge after Alcoa, CSX report strong profitJul 12, 2010 11:00 pm - NEW YORK -- The stock market got a shot of confidence and adrenaline from the start of second-quarter earnings season. Investors were enthusiastic Tuesday about better-t...
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Oil falls below $76 ahead of earnings reportsJul 11, 2010 11:00 pm - Oil prices dropped below $76 a barrel Monday as the dollar strengthened and investors awaited second-quarter company earnings reports for clues about the strength of the...
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Stocks trade tight ahead of earnings seasonJul 11, 2010 11:00 pm - NEW YORK -- Stocks traded in a narrow range Monday as investors grew more cautious with the approach of second-quarter earnings reports. The Dow Jones industrial average...
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Dow ends up 59 after Google wins China licenseJul 08, 2010 11:00 pm - NEW YORK -- Stocks ended a big week with modest gains Friday after China renewed Google's license to operate in the country and traders awaited earnings reports due next...
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Oil rises to $76 amid optimism on global economyJul 08, 2010 11:00 pm - Oil prices rose to near $76 a barrel Friday, helped by a weaker dollar and confidence that the global economic recovery remains intact. By early afternoon in Europe, ben...
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Oil over $75 on global stock rallyJul 07, 2010 11:00 pm - Oil rose for a second day on Thursday, following two upbeat economic reports and signs that petroleum supplies were shrinking. Retail gasoline prices slid again, bringin...
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Stocks climb for 3rd day after jobless claims fallJul 07, 2010 11:00 pm - NEW YORK -- Investors are getting enthusiastic about stocks again after some reassuring news on the job market. Stocks rose for a third straight day Thursday on the Labo...
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Oil rises as stock market ralliesJul 06, 2010 11:00 pm - NEW YORK -- Oil prices climbed above $74 a barrel on Wednesday, as crude followed the stock market higher on encouraging earnings news. Drivers got another break at the ...