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In a photo made April 16, 2012, trader Robert Arciero works on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange. Wall Street appeared headed for a higher opening Tuesday May 1, 2012 with Dow Jones industrial futures 0.1 percent higher and S&P 500 futures 0.1 percent. (AP Photo/Richard Drew)

Stocks turn higher on better manufacturing report

Last updated Tuesday, May 1, 2012 - 9:46am

NEW YORK -- News that manufacturing had expanded at the fastest pace in 10 months gave stocks a lift in early trading Tuesday.

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Traders Gerard Farco, left, and Dudley Devine work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange Tuesday, March 13, 2012. Strong February retail sales results drove U.S. stocks higher at the opening of trading. (AP Photo/Richard Drew)

US stocks rise after strong retail report

Matthew Craft The Associated Press

Last updated Tuesday, March 13, 2012 - 9:07am

NEW YORK — Strong February retail sales results drove U.S. stocks higher in early trading Tuesday. The Nasdaq composite pushed back above 3,000 for the first time in two weeks.

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US stocks open lower; Yelp debuts after IPO

Matthew Craft The Associated Press

Last updated Friday, March 2, 2012 - 11:17am

NEW YORK — Stock indexes were mixed in midday trading Friday, putting the Dow Jones industrial average on track for its first weekly loss following two weeks of gains.

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In this Feb. 3, 2012 photo, trader Joseph Tarangelo, center, works on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange. Markets were in a jittery mood on Monday, Feb. 6, 2012, as talks dragged on between Greek political leaders over a fresh austerity package that is required if the debt-ridden country is to get a crucial bailout package. (AP Photo/Richard Drew)

Wall Street opens lower as Greek talks drag on

Matthew Craft The Associated Press

Last updated Monday, February 6, 2012 - 10:45am

NEW YORK -- Stocks are edging lower in early trading Monday as talks dragged on between Greek political leaders over a fresh austerity package required for the country to get more bailout loans.

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In this Jan. 18, 2012 photo, trader Gregory Rowe, left, and specialist Glenn Carell work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange. Hopes that Greece will eventually reach a deal with private creditors on lowering its debt supported markets on Monday, Jan. 23, 2012, as investors looked past delays in reaching an agreement that would further ease Europe's debt crisis. (AP Photo/Richard Drew)

US stocks edge up as Greece negotiates to cut debt

Matthew Craft The Associated Press

Last updated Monday, January 23, 2012 - 10:39am

NEW YORK -- U.S. stocks are opening slightly higher, following a rise in European markets on hopes that Greece will reach a deal with private creditors on lowering its debt.

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In this Jan. 18, 2012 photo, traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange. Financial markets were cautious Friday, Jan. 20, 2012, ahead of another round of debt-reduction talks between Greece and its private creditors that could determine whether Europe's debt crisis flares up again. (AP Photo/Richard Drew)

Stocks open mixed, driven by earnings, debt talks

Matthew Craft The Associated Press

Last updated Friday, January 20, 2012 - 11:20am

NEW YORK -- U.S. stocks are opening mixed. Stronger earnings from Microsoft and IBM helped drive the Dow up while concerns about debt talks in Greece still hang over the market.

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A trader rushes across the floor of the New York Stock Exchange Wednesday, Jan. 18, 2012. Wall Street is opening slightly higher. Traders are weighing signs that Germany, Europe's largest economy, could slide into a recession against reports that the International Monetary Fund could get more cash to help countries struggling with debts. (AP Photo/Richard Drew)

Stocks open mixed on hopes for IMF cash boost

Matthew Craft The Associated Press

Last updated Wednesday, January 18, 2012 - 11:25am

NEW YORK -- Wall Street is opening slightly higher. Traders are weighing signs that Germany, Europe's largest economy, could slide into a recession against reports that the International Monetary Fund could get more cash to help countries struggling with debts.

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In this Jan. 10, 2012 file photo, Warren Meyers, left, works with fellow traders on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange. Another set of solid Italian bond auctions on Friday, Jan. 13, 2012, helped sustain the recent optimism in the markets that Europe's debt crisis has calmed down somewhat, though investors think there's still a long way before the situation stabilizes. (AP Photo/Richard Drew, File)

Wall St. edges lower on weakness at JPMorgan Chase

Matthew Craft The Associated Press

Last updated Friday, January 13, 2012 - 11:26am

NEW YORK -- Stocks are opening lower after earnings fell at JPMorgan Chase, the country's largest bank, and rumors swirled that more downgrades of European debt may be coming.

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In this Jan. 10, 2012 photo, Warren Meyers, left, works with fellow traders on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange. World markets mostly rose Wednesday, Jan. 11, on hopes that the U.S. economic recovery will gather pace, helping corporate earnings and easing some of the stress generated by Europe's debt crisis. (AP Photo/Richard Drew)

Wall Street edges lower on new euro worries

Matthew Craft The Associated Press

Last updated Wednesday, January 11, 2012 - 11:14am

NEW YORK -- U.S. stocks were slightly lower Wednesday morning as worries about a recession in Europe outweighed hopes that the U.S. economic recovery will gather steam. Grocery store operator Supervalu plunged after reporting a wider loss.

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Traders James Lodewick, left, and James Riley, center, on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange Tuesday, Dec. 20, 2011. Stocks are surging after the opening bell following encouraging signs out of Europe and a jump in apartment building in the U.S. (AP Photo/Richard Drew)

Stocks soar on Europe hopes, strong housing starts

Matthew Craft The Associated Press

Last updated Tuesday, December 20, 2011 - 11:22am

NEW YORK -- Stocks are surging after the opening bell following encouraging signs out of Europe and a jump in apartment building in the U.S.

German business confidence rose unexpectedly in December, and the Spanish government pulled off a successful debt auction.

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FILE - In this Dec. 5, 2011 file photo, specialist Bradley Kessler, left, and trader Gordon Charlop, right, work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange. Markets were subdued Thursday, Dec. 8, 2011, in the run-up to a crucial summit of European Union leaders that could determine whether the euro currency survives or not. (AP Photo/Richard Drew, File)

Lack of European bond buying sends stocks lower at open

Matthew Craft The Associated Press

Last updated Thursday, December 8, 2011 - 10:23am

NEW YORK -- U.S. stocks are sliding in early trading Thursday after the head of the European Central Bank said there was no existing plan for large-scale government bond purchases, as many in the markets had hoped.

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(DAVID J. PHILLIP/The Associated Press) In this Oct. 23, 2006 file photo, attorney Daniel Petrocelli, right, puts his arm around former Enron CEO Jeff Skilling, left, as they leave the federal courthouse after Skilling was sentenced to 292 months in federal prison, in Houston. People didn’t know how Enron made money because it was a nearly impossible given the 3,000 private deals that came to light in its collapse, partnerships with names like Raptor, Condor and Chewbacca. Those allowed it to shunt billions of debt off its books and convince investors it was safe _ as long as they didn’t ask too many questions.

US debt: money managers’ least favorite investment

Matthew Craft The Associated Press

Last updated Sunday, December 4, 2011 - 5:10pm

NEW YORK — Ask the people who invest billions for a living to name their favorite picks for 2012 and you’ll get a smorgasbord worthy of a holiday party: Brazilian stocks, U.S. junk bonds, and government debt from Colombia. Ask them what they dislike and they’ll name one of the top-performing investments this year: U.S. government bonds.

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Spreading Europe stress sends stock market lower

Daniel Wagner, Matthew Craft The Associated Press

Last updated Wednesday, November 23, 2011 - 5:00pm

Fear that Europe's debt crisis is infecting Germany, the strongest economy in the region, sent stocks reeling Wednesday.

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Stocks fall on mixed economic news in US, China

Matthew Craft The Associated Press

Last updated Wednesday, November 23, 2011 - 9:48am

U.S. stock indexes opened sharply lower Wednesday on worries about global economic growth.

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(RICHARD DREW/The Associated Press) Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange Monday, Nov. 21, 2011. Stocks are taking a sharp fall in early trading Monday amid reports that a congressional committee will fail to agree on a plan to cut the U.S. government’s budget deficit.

US stock futures fall a day after Dow drops 249

Contributed, Matthew Craft The Associated Press

Last updated Tuesday, November 22, 2011 - 8:25am

NEW YORK — Stock futures are edging lower Tuesday, a day after the Dow Jones industrial average plunged 249 points as a congressional committee failed to reach a deal to cut budget deficits.

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