NEW YORK, Nov. 21, 2008 (Reuters) Stocks surged on Friday to cap another volatile week as investors greeted with relief reports that President-elect Barack Obama has chosen his point person to combat the U.S. economic crisis, lifting a major uncertainty from markets. ... > full story
NEW YORK, Nov. 7, 2008 (Reuters) U.S. stocks rose on Friday as bargain hunters scooped up shares at multiyear lows after a big drop in the October payrolls was less dire than feared. ... > full story
NEW YORK, Oct. 22, 2008 (Reuters) Most U.S. consumers plan to spend less on holiday gifts this year as they worry about job security and higher prices for necessities, according to a Deloitte survey released on Wednesday. ... > full story
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Standard & Poor's keeps Ford ratings on watch Nov. 7, 2008 (Businessweek) Credit-ratings agency Standard & Poor's said Friday it is keeping Ford Motor Co.'s ratings on CreditWatch with negative implications after the ...
Jobs Report Expected to Show Increasing Unemployment Rate Nov. 7, 2008 (WIOD NewsRadio 610, Miami) The Labor Department releases the October jobs report Friday morning. . . Analysts look for payrolls to contract by 200,000 jobs and for the ...
Retail Stocks Rise Ahead of Presidential Pick Nov. 6, 2008 (Women's Wear Daily) The stock market closed well before polling stations Tuesday, but investors, cheered by the prospect of soon knowing who the next president would ...
Stocks Register Broad Decline Nov. 5, 2008 (CBS 10 Waco (KWTX)) Stocks rallied before the election, but there was a post-election sell off Wednesday on Wall Street, ahead of the Friday employment report, which ...