Markets
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Stocks end mixed on conflicting signs about economy
Jul 05, 2009 11:00 pm - NEW YORK -- Investors are fearing they may have bet too soon on an economic comeback. Stocks ended mostly lower Monday as a tumble in prices for oil and other commoditie...
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European markets take breather with U.S. on holiday
Jul 02, 2009 11:00 pm - LONDON -- European stock markets steadied Friday after big losses the previous day, when weak U.S. jobs data reinforced concerns that recovery in the world's biggest eco...
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Oil hovers above $66 after weak jobs data
Jul 02, 2009 11:00 pm - Oil prices hovered above $66 a barrel Friday in light holiday trading a day after grim unemployment numbers from the U.S. and Europe sent prices tumbling. By midday in E...
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Jobless data sends stocks reeling
Jul 01, 2009 11:00 pm - NEW YORK -- A dour report on job losses in June sent stocks sharply lower Thursday. Major stock indexes fell more than 2.6 percent after the government said the U.S. une...
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World stocks down ahead of key US jobs data
Jul 01, 2009 11:00 pm - LONDON -- World stocks mostly fell Thursday as investors braced for a crucial U.S. jobs report that could set the tone in markets for the coming few days at least. In Eu...
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Oil prices tumble as U.S. sheds jobs
Jul 01, 2009 11:00 pm - NEW YORK -- Oil prices tumbled to their lowest level in a month Thursday following the release of woeful job numbers in Europe and the U.S. Benchmark crude for August de...
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Stocks advance after mixed economic data
Jun 30, 2009 11:00 pm - NEW YORK -- The stock market's third quarter began on a positive note Wednesday after some reassuring data on manufacturing and the housing market. The gains were temper...
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Oil prices decline despite falling supply
Jun 30, 2009 11:00 pm - NEW YORK -- Oil prices fell Wednesday despite another decline in crude supply, with lingering doubts about whether American consumers and businesses will be using more e...
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Asian stocks gain as oil jumps above $73
Jun 29, 2009 11:00 pm - BANGKOK -- Most Asian markets advanced Tuesday, shrugging off another rise in Japanese unemployment as oil powered above $73 a barrel to eight-month highs, boosting reso...
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Oil prices fall in volatile trading
Jun 29, 2009 11:00 pm - COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Oil prices fell in volatile trading Tuesday not long after hitting an eight-month high. Benchmark crude for August delivery dipped $1.60 to settle at $...