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Latest News in Stock Market and Investments – Oct 19, 2010

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Stocks poised to fall at open

U.S. stocks were headed for a lower open Tuesday, as investors expressed anxiety about corporate earnings.

Stocks get pumped up for earnings

Stocks gained steam to close the session sharply higher Monday, extending last week’s rally, on upbeat earnings from Citigroup and improvement in the housing sector.

Yahoo needs to dazzle investors

With buyout rumors and CEO criticism swirling, Yahoo needs a stellar earnings report on Tuesday to silence its doubters.

Wall Street gets into the thick of earnings season

After obsessing over Federal Reserve policy last week, investors are now turning their attention to the tsunami of corporate earnings reports.

Dow slumps on bank woes, but tech shares rally

Stocks ended mixed Friday as weakness in the banking sector dragged on the Dow, while technology shares stayed strong.

Google hits $600

Shares of Google rose 11% Friday, reaching $600 for the first time in more than nine months, after the company posted solid quarterly earnings that impressed investors.

Is the dollar toast?

In Gary Shteyngart’s brilliant new novel “Super Sad Love Story,” he envisions a not-so distant nightmarish future for the United States where the dollar has essentially no value and China gets tired of backing our worthless debt.

Wall Street stages late day comeback

In an abrupt about-face, stocks closed with minor losses Thursday as investors shook off concerns about the banking sector to do some bargain hunting late in the day.

Yahoo surges on report AOL wants to buy it

Yahoo’s stock price surged in early trading Thursday on reports that rival Internet portal AOL is considering a takeover of the company, with some help by private equity firms.

Stocks rally, but close off session highs

Stocks rallied Wednesday as investors bet that the Federal Reserve is moving toward a more accommodative policy.

Stocks end higher as Fed signals more aid

Stocks recovered from earlier losses to close higher Tuesday after meeting minutes suggested the Federal Reserve will act soon to provide additional support for the economy.

Dow holds above 11,000

Stocks ended with slight gains Monday as investors shifted their focus towards corporate financial results.

Can the Dow blow past 11,000?

Stocks have climbed five out of the last six weeks, and that momentum is likely to continue as investors digest the first big batch of third-quarter financial results this week.

Jobs stink, Dow surges. What’s up?

Stocks rallied Friday, with the Dow crossing 11,000 and closing above the key level for the first time in five months.

Chinese stocks leap 3%

Stocks in China surged Friday after Moody’s Investors Service said it may raise the nation’s debt rating.

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