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While the unemployment numbers were bad, new claims for jobless benefits declined, suggesting some stabilization is ahead.
Posted by Charley Blaine on Thursday, July 2, 2009 5:43 PM
The dismal report on job losses startles traders. The S&P is now a loser on the year, and oil falls below $67.
Posted by Charley Blaine on Thursday, July 2, 2009 4:08 PM
One of the few bits of good news today: Orders gain the most in nearly a year.
Posted by Charley Blaine on Thursday, July 2, 2009 3:17 PM
The Dow is headed to its 3rd weekly loss in a row as US unemployment hits 9.5%. Oil pulls back.
Posted by Charley Blaine on Thursday, July 2, 2009 2:16 PM
Lousy economies in the US and Europe depress consumption, and reports suggest OPEC members are cheating.
Posted by Charley Blaine on Thursday, July 2, 2009 1:35 PM
A computer glitch grounds flights, and the stock falls.
Posted by Elizabeth Strott on Thursday, July 2, 2009 10:54 AM
More cuts could be coming.
Posted by Elizabeth Strott on Thursday, July 2, 2009 10:22 AM
Financial companies will give out hefty pay packages to retain employees.
Posted by Elizabeth Strott on Thursday, July 2, 2009 10:12 AM
McDonald's adds higher-quality beef to its menu.
Posted by Elizabeth Strott on Thursday, July 2, 2009 9:18 AM
The unemployment rate ticks up to 9.5%, and job losses far exceed expectations. Average hourly earnings are flat. Oil pulls back.
Posted by Elizabeth Strott on Thursday, July 2, 2009 8:18 AM
The New York Stock Exchange apologizes for mistake.
Posted by Elizabeth Strott on Thursday, July 2, 2009 8:06 AM
The automotive parts company is hit by the slumping auto industry.
Posted by Elizabeth Strott on Thursday, July 2, 2009 8:05 AM
Economists estimate the unemployment rate grew to 9.6% in June.
Posted by E. Trotta on Thursday, July 2, 2009 7:39 AM
The automaker warns that common shareholders will be wiped out when it emerges from bankruptcy.
Posted by Charley Blaine on Wednesday, July 1, 2009 8:51 PM
General Mills and Kraft power the market higher. Ford overtakes Toyota among automakers. Pending home sales rise.
Posted by Charley Blaine on Wednesday, July 1, 2009 8:45 PM
Crude tops $71, then falls again as gasoline inventories rise more than expected. Energy shares fall.
Posted by Charley Blaine on Wednesday, July 1, 2009 7:32 PM
The ADP report is worse than expected but still shows some slight improvement from May.
Posted by Charley Blaine on Wednesday, July 1, 2009 7:29 PM
The 2 reports offer hints of more economic bottoming.
Posted by Charley Blaine on Wednesday, July 1, 2009 6:56 PM
Ford regains 2nd place among car makers. Toyota, GM and Chrysler show worse results.
Posted by Charley Blaine on Wednesday, July 1, 2009 3:46 PM
A manufacturing report shows improvement. Pending home sales rise for the 4th month. Ford sales decline.
Posted by Charley Blaine on Wednesday, July 1, 2009 3:01 PM
The stock surges on the news.
Posted by Elizabeth Strott on Wednesday, July 1, 2009 11:26 AM
A manufacturing report shows improvement. Pending home sales rise for the 4th month. Ford sales decline.
Posted by Elizabeth Strott on Wednesday, July 1, 2009 10:46 AM
Shares of the biotech plunge on the outlook.
Posted by Elizabeth Strott on Wednesday, July 1, 2009 8:05 AM
The nation's biggest newspaper company is hit by slumping ad sales.
Posted by Elizabeth Strott on Wednesday, July 1, 2009 7:59 AM
The company says its drug was not effective enough.
Posted by Elizabeth Strott on Wednesday, July 1, 2009 7:59 AM
A new report shows that companies are planning fewer layoffs.
Posted by E. Trotta on Wednesday, July 1, 2009 7:50 AM
Stocks had a great 2nd quarter, especially banks and tech companies. For the market to move higher requires a real economic recovery.
Posted by Charley Blaine on Tuesday, June 30, 2009 8:11 PM
But the pace of home price declines may be slowing -- finally. Manufacturing in Chicago improves.
Posted by Charley Blaine on Tuesday, June 30, 2009 5:46 PM
Still, the S&P 500's quarter is its best since 1998. Rising mortgage delinquencies and falling consumer confidence set off selling. Oil falls under $70.
Posted by Charley Blaine on Tuesday, June 30, 2009 2:40 PM
The coffee chain is adding fruit, subtracting additives.
Posted by Elizabeth Strott on Tuesday, June 30, 2009 8:16 AM
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