Dow reaches another new high

Dow reaches another new high

The Dow Jones Industrial Average pressed through to another record close, led by strong gains in tech shares Microsoft and Intel.
US markets close flat after Dow jumps past 13,000

US markets close flat after Dow jumps past 13,000

Banking shares on Monday pulled the Dow to the 13,027 level last seen in May 2008, but the index sank back in the final minutes of trade to end virtually unchanged.
US stocks mostly higher helped by jobs data

US stocks mostly higher helped by jobs data

US stocks reversed early losses and mostly ended in the black Thursday helped by data showing solid improvement in the US jobs market in December.
US stocks rise despite lack of clear EU plan

US stocks rise despite lack of clear EU plan

US stocks closed with solid gains Wednesday after a choppy session focused on the EU crisis summit, which produced no comprehensive plan but gave hints at real progress.
US stocks mixed amid Europe debt doubts

US stocks mixed amid Europe debt doubts

US stocks ended a choppy session mixed Thursday amid skepticism that European leaders will forge a deal on resolving the eurozone debt crisis in coming days.
US stocks slip as markets await debt resolution

US stocks slip as markets await debt resolution

US stocks fell slightly on Wednesday as investors waited for a resolution to the debt-ceiling standoff in Washington and digested a mixed bag of second-quarter earnings reports.
IBM, Coca-Cola boost US stocks

IBM, Coca-Cola boost US stocks

US stocks surged on Tuesday after companies including IBM, Coca-Cola and Wells Fargo reported strong second-quarter profits and a ray of hope emerged from the debt-ceiling stalemate in Washington.
Libya worries push US stocks down a 2nd day

Libya worries push US stocks down a 2nd day

US stocks dropped on heavy volume Wednesday as worries about Libya depressed global markets and drove up crude prices to two-year highs.

Tokyo stocks hold firm amid eurozone jitters

Asian stocks were mixed on Monday as eye-catching growth data helped Tokyo shrug off worries about the eurozone and Shanghai clawed back some ground after a dramatic fall last week.