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Latest News in Stock Market and Investments – July 26, 2010

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Stocks set for tepid start

U.S. stocks were set for a weak start Monday, as investors awaited a report on new home sales and braced for another round of earnings due out this week.

Market will ‘drift for the rest of summer’

As a strong July draws to a close, the earnings reporting period is just heating up, with 157 of the biggest companies in the country due to open their books in the week ahead.

Stocks rally on day, week

Stocks rallied Friday, with the Dow briefly turning positive for the year after a report showed that most of Europe’s big banks passed their stress tests, easing investor worries about the strength of the global economy.

Dow’s 200-point rebound

Stocks rallied Thursday after better-than-expected earnings and forecasts from 3M, Caterpillar, AT&T and UPS helped reassure investors about the pace of the economic recovery.

Stocks slump on Bernanke comments

Stocks tumbled Wednesday after Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke told Congress that the outlook for the economy is “unusually uncertain,” adding to worries about the pace of the recovery.

Treasurys fall on strong earnings, economic data

Prices for U.S. Treasurys fell Thursday as investors flocked to more risky assets following upbeat reports on corporate earnings and a smaller-than-expected drop in home sales.

Dollar recovers after EU stress tests

Investors are considering European stress test results, as stocks remain volatile, worries about a sluggish U.S. economic recovery persist and confidence in the euro zone and nations abroad increases.

Wall Street stages a comeback

Stocks closed higher Tuesday, recovering from steep loses earlier in the session, as investors looked forward to earnings from Apple and speculated about possible moves by the Federal Reserve.

Treasurys gain on weak earnings, housing data

Treasury prices gained ground Tuesday, with the 2-year yield falling to a record low and the 10-year yield slipping to the lowest in nearly three weeks, as disappointing earnings and housing data boosted demand for the safety of U.S. government debt.

Wall Street: Bring on the profit reports

Stocks closed higher Monday, recovering from earlier weakness, as optimism about corporate results due this week outweighed ongoing concerns about the economy.

Warning! Avalanche of earnings ahead

The quarterly reporting period kicks into full swing this week, with 122 of the largest companies due to report, giving investors more clarity on how corporate America – and the consumer — are faring amid the economic slowdown.

SEC needs to add 800 jobs due to reform law

The Securities and Exchange Commission will need to hire about 800 new people to carry out the Wall Street reform legislation, the head of the regulatory agency plans to tell lawmakers.

Poof! Week’s stock gains erased

Stocks slumped Friday after financial firms Bank of America and Citigroup reported weaker quarterly revenue and a plunge in consumer sentiment revived concerns about the economic outlook.

BP tossed from the bargain bin

After rebounding sharply from a 14-year low in June, BP’s stock can no longer be considered a bargain.

Treasurys struggle after European bank tests

Treasury prices dipped Friday after regulators said most of Europe’s major banks passed stress tests, easing worries about the euro zone economy.

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