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U.S. stocks were mostly higher as investors and traders focused on U.S. November automobile sales, rather than Cyber Monday sales. U.S. automobile sales rose 4.6 percent in November to 1.3 million, higher than the 1.27 million analysts were expecting. Cyber Monday sales were expected to grow...

U.S. stocks rose on Tuesday, lifting the Dow and S&P 500 to new all-time highs as investors found positives in data releases, including the NAHB Housing Market Index, which rose more than expected. In Europe, German investor confidence saw the largest increase in 11 months while European...

U.S. stocks mostly closed slightly lower a day after major indices hit record all-time highs. Americans are heading to the ballots today in a congressional election. The Republican party is expected to increase the number of seats it controls in the House and Senate. The CBOE Volatility Index...

U.S. stocks continued to charge forward as the Dow closed above the 17,000 mark as consumer confidence rose more than expected in October. The Federal Reserve gathered Tuesday and will release a statement on Wednesday at 2:00 p.m. ET. It is not a foregone conclusion that the Federal Reserve...

U.S. markets ended the day mostly flat after giving up earlier gains. The Dow traded higher by 142 points before ending the day in negative territory. The S&P 500 and Nasdaq indices closed the day almost unchanged. The CBOE Volatility Index fell 7.5 percent to 23.79. Airline stocks traded...

U.S. stocks tumbled with the three major indices each shedding more than 1.5 percent as global economic growth concerns surfaced. The IMF lowered its global growth forecast for 2014 to 3.3 percent from a previous 3.4 percent. The agency also lowered its 2015 global growth projections to 3.8...

U.S. stocks rose, lifting the Dow to new historical all-time highs of 17,153.80 following a better than expected rise in orders of durable goods. Consumer confidence improved in August, helping market sentiments while investors and traders placed less emphasis on a report that home prices are...

U.S. stocks rose as geopolitical events took a back seat and investors found positives in housing and consumer price index data released Tuesday. The markets followed the lead of Apple which closed at an all-time split-adjusted high of $100.53. Earnings from Home Depot and TJX Companies also...

U.S. stocks were marginally lower, as investors and traders may be waiting on the sidelines for further clarity on geopolitical tension. Volume was lighter than usual, as the composite volume on the New York Stock Exchange was 2.2 billion right before the closing bell. Typically, 2.1 billion...

U.S. stocks declined and erased Monday's gains following reports that Russian troops were lining on the borders of Ukraine and preparing for an invasion, according to comments made by Poland's Foreign Minister. “Unfortunately, Russia has restored its combat readiness on the...

U.S. stocks fell as the Dow dipped below the 17,000 marks as geopolitical concerns become a main focus. In a televised statement, President Obama said the United States will expand on sanctions meant to hurt Russia's energy, defense and financial sectors. The move follows Russia's...

ETF Outlook for Tuesday, July 29, 2014 Stocks entered the week on a sour note. Last Friday, as investors digested economic, geopolitical and earnings news, many decided it was time to sell and pushed the Dow down more than 100 points. Then the buyers came back Monday, just as they have been...

U.S. stocks rose as earnings season continues to impress with companies like Comcast, Chipotle Mexican Grill and Verizon reported positive results. The National Association of Realtors reported existing home sales rose better than expected. helping propel stocks higher despite global...

U.S. stocks were mixed with the NASDAQ index declining after the Fed's Chief Janet Yellen suggested that some sectors are characterized by "stretched" valuations. In prepared remarks to the Senate Banking Committee, Yellen also claimed that interest rates could rise sooner and at...