U.S. stock market indexes made strong gains in Monday’s early trading. The Dow Jones Industrial Average and the S&P 500 advanced 1.4 percent while the NASDAQ jumped 1.6 percent. European stock markets were sharply higher in afternoon trading. London’s Financial Times 100 index and the CAC-40 in Paris moved up 1.6 percent, and the DAX […]
European Markets Higher at Midday
Posted August 22nd, 2011 at 6:55 am (UTC-5)
European stock markets were higher in midday trading Monday. London’s Financial Times 100 index was up 1.66 percent , to 5,124. The CAC-40 in Paris rose 1.52 percent , to 3,063. And the DAX in Frankfurt was up four-tenths of a percent , at 5,504. The S&P futures contract was up 10 points, indicating a […]
Tokyo Stocks Down, Dollar Up
Posted August 22nd, 2011 at 5:15 am (UTC-5)
Japanese share prices ended lower Monday, while the dollar rose against the yen. Tokyo’s Nikkei index dropped one percent to close at 8,628. In currency trading, the dollar was selling at 76.71 yen, up two-tenths of a yen from late Friday. Gold was selling at $1,888.07 an ounce.
Tokyo Stocks Down, Dollar Up
Posted August 22nd, 2011 at 2:30 am (UTC-5)
Japanese share prices ended lower Monday, while the dollar rose against the yen. Tokyo’s Nikkei index dropped one percent to close at 8,628. In currency trading, the dollar was selling at 76.74 yen, up two-tenths of a yen from late Friday. The Taipei market slipped four-tenths of a percent to close at 7,313.
US Stocks Close Lower
Posted August 19th, 2011 at 4:30 pm (UTC-5)
U.S. stocks were lower at closing Friday. The Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped 1.6 percent to close at 10,818. The S&P 500 fell 1.5 percent to 1,124. The Nasdaq Composite Index was down 1.6 percent to close at 2,342. Major European stock indexes fell again, but not by as much as they did on Thursday. […]
Global Stock Markets Drop Again on Economy Fears
Posted August 19th, 2011 at 4:25 pm (UTC-5)
Stock markets fell across the globe on Friday, as investors showed new concern about the struggling U.S. economy and the stability of the European banking system. The three major U.S. stock indexes — the Dow Jones Industrial Average, S&P 500 and NASDAQ — all dropped more than one percent Friday, following their decline of four […]
Global Stock Markets Drop Again on Economy Fears
Posted August 19th, 2011 at 3:25 pm (UTC-5)
Stock markets fell across the globe on Friday, as investors showed new concern about the struggling U.S. economy and the stability of the European banking system. Asian stock indexes dropped sharply, and European markets retreated as well, although not as much as on Thursday. Major U.S. stock indexes teetered between small gains and losses for […]
Asian, European Stocks Drop Again on Economy Fears
Posted August 19th, 2011 at 1:50 pm (UTC-5)
Stock markets fell in Asia and Europe on Friday, as investors showed new concern about the struggling U.S. economy and the stability of the European banking system. Asian stock indexes dropped sharply, and European markets retreated as well, although not as much as on Thursday. U.S. stock indexes were mixed in midday trading, little changed […]
US Stocks Mixed in Midday Trading Friday
Posted August 19th, 2011 at 1:10 pm (UTC-5)
U.S. stock indexes turned mixed in midday trading Friday, following more losses on Asian and European markets. The Dow Jones Industrial Average is down three-tenths of one percent, while the broader S & P 500 index is off a tenth of a percentage point. The NASDAQ is up one-tenth of a percent. Major European stock […]
US Stocks Fall in Early Trading Friday
Posted August 19th, 2011 at 10:05 am (UTC-5)
U.S. stock indexes fell in early trading Friday, mirroring more losses on Asian and European markets. The Dow Jones Industrial Average is down nine-tenths of one percent, while the broader S & P 500 index is off eight-tenths of a percent. The NASDAQ is down seven-tenths of a percent. In afternoon trading in Europe, stock […]
