Daily Updates

Stock Market Today: May 21, 2013

Orly Seidman — Tue, 21 May 2013 20:53:36 GMT

After a volatile morning of trading, in which the major U.S. equity indexes seesawed back and forth around the neutral line, equities righted themselves around the midday hour and then the market pushed modestly higher thereafter and, for the most part, was able to hold onto the second-half gains by the closing bell.

Stock Market Today: May 20, 2013

Richard Gallagher — Mon, 20 May 2013 20:19:06 GMT

The major U.S. equity indexes traded in a tight band around the neutral line throughout today’s session. The lack of any noteworthy economic and earnings news did not give investors much to work with and was probably the biggest reason why no significant moves were made in either direction.

Stock Market Today: May 17, 2013

Richard Gallagher — Fri, 17 May 2013 20:24:18 GMT

Another week has come and gone on Wall Street, and like most of the prior five-day stretches thus far in 2013, it was a very productive one for the bulls, save for yesterday’s modest selloff. All told, the Dow Jones Industrial, the NASDAQ, and the broader S&P 500 Index finished 1.6%, 1.8%, and 2.0% higher, respectively, for the week. Along the way, the Dow 30 and the S&P 500 Index established all-time highs, as the bulls continued to have a tight grip on trading.

Stock Market Today: May 16, 2013

Kevin Downing — Thu, 16 May 2013 20:26:16 GMT

Stocks ended down today following some disappointing economic data and mixed corporate earnings.

Stock Market Today: May 15, 2013

Richard Gallagher — Wed, 15 May 2013 20:23:46 GMT

The stock market put in a somewhat choppy session today, before closing on a decidedly bullish note. To wit, after a weak opening, the averages managed to stage a healthy advance in the early afternoon, and then surrendered most of these gains, and finally staged a late-day comeback.

Stock Market Today: May 14, 2013

Richard Gallagher — Tue, 14 May 2013 20:17:56 GMT

Stocks resumed their advance today, after a brief pause yesterday when investors feared the Federal Reserve was hatching a plan to unwind its extraordinary monetary support. No such fears were to be found in the just-ended session, though. Not that there was a lot to get excited about, in terms of earnings or the economy. It was simply the kind of up day that often occurs during a bull market when cash comes in from the sidelines.

Stock Market Today: May 13, 2013

Kevin Downing — Mon, 13 May 2013 20:34:33 GMT

The stock market put in a mixed showing today as traders may be taking a breather.

Stock Market Today: May 10, 2013

Kevin Downing — Fri, 10 May 2013 20:50:44 GMT

It was another winning week for stocks on Wall Street, which has been the norm rather than the exception for much of 2013 to date.

Stock Market Today: May 9, 2013

Orly Seidman — Thu, 09 May 2013 20:16:24 GMT

Stocks turned a touch weaker today, with the market closing in the red after briefly turning positive earlier in the afternoon.

Stock Market Today: May 8, 2013

Richard Gallagher — Wed, 08 May 2013 20:20:01 GMT

The major U.S. equity indexes brushed off a weak start—likely the result of some profit taking—and then once again proceeded on their merry way higher. In the end, the latest showing marked the fifth consecutive winning session on Wall Street. Unlike yesterday, today’s standout performers were the technology, financial, and basic materials stocks.

Stock Market Today: May 7, 2013

Richard Gallagher — Tue, 07 May 2013 20:17:50 GMT

It was another productive day for those long equities. Once again, the Dow Jones Industrial Average and the S&P 500 established all-time highs. The NASDAQ, though, was hit by some profit taking in the technology sector, which limited the advance for this tech-heavy index.

Stock Market Today: May 6, 2013

Richard Gallagher — Mon, 06 May 2013 20:26:49 GMT

The U.S. equity market, fresh off of last week’s strong showing, in which the Dow Jones Industrial Average and the broader S&P 500 Index once again hit record highs, pressed forward again today, but this time at a more measured pace.

Stock Market Today: May 3, 2013

Kevin Downing — Fri, 03 May 2013 20:19:17 GMT

The trading week ended on a high note, as favorable employment data sent stocks soaring.

Stock Market Today: May 2, 2013

Orly Seidman — Thu, 02 May 2013 20:17:04 GMT

The stock market opened higher this morning, and by midday had managed to extend its gains. Furthermore, traders continued to stay the course, buying equities into the late afternoon.

Stock Market Today: May 1, 2013

Orly Seidman — Wed, 01 May 2013 20:33:48 GMT

The stock market headed lower in the morning and the losses intensified later in the session.

Stock Market Today: April 30, 2013

Richard Gallagher — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 20:31:49 GMT

The U.S. equity market was able to modestly reverse course as the session worn on today, and after a weak start to the trading day—likely prompted by a weaker-than-expected earnings report from Dow-30 component and drugmaker Pfizer (PFE) and some profit taking following a strong start to the trading week yesterday—eventually gave way to a slight pickup in buying.

Stock Market Today: April 29, 2013

Richard Gallagher — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 20:17:48 GMT

The U.S. equity market got off to a good start in a week that will be heavy on both earnings and economic news. Today it was predominately non-earnings news, both here and abroad, that pushed the equity indexes higher (more below). At the closing bell, the Dow Jones Industrial Average, the NASDAQ, and the S&P 500 Index were 106, 28, and 11 points higher, respectively.

Stock Market Today: April 26, 2013

Kevin Downing — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 20:31:33 GMT

Markets were flat today on mixed economic news and corporate earnings.

Stock Market Today: April 25, 2013

Kevin Downing — Thu, 25 Apr 2013 20:30:33 GMT

Stocks moved higher today, spurred by a report that weekly initial jobless claims neared a five-year low, but finished well off of their best levels of the session as this morning’s rally faded by late afternoon.

Stock Market Today: April 24, 2013

Richard Gallagher — Wed, 24 Apr 2013 20:35:14 GMT

The stock market got off to a weak start this morning, but managed to firm up, to a degree, in the afternoon. By the end of the session, the Dow Jones Industrial Average had finished off its lows, but was still down 43 points (-0.3%); the broader S&P 500 Index was flat; and the NASDAQ, which advanced nicely in the afternoon, then gave up those gains, ending the session flat, as well.

Stock Market Today: April 23, 2013

Richard Gallagher — Tue, 23 Apr 2013 20:57:45 GMT

It was a very productive day on Wall Street for those long equities, but the good showing did not come without some drama, as the major equity indexes fell sharply after an erroneous Associated Press (AP) report surfaced that said there was an attack on the White House.

Stock Market Today: April 22, 2013

Orly Seidman — Mon, 22 Apr 2013 20:21:41 GMT

Trading in stocks turned more bullish in the afternoon, allowing the Dow Jones Industrial Average to finish with a gain of nearly 20 points.

Stock Market Today: April 19, 2013

Richard Gallagher — Fri, 19 Apr 2013 20:41:00 GMT

It was a rollercoaster week on Wall Street for those long equities. Indeed, the major U.S. equity seesawed back and forth during the five-day stretch, with the gyrations pronounced at times.

Stock Market Today: April 18, 2013

Orly Seidman — Thu, 18 Apr 2013 20:26:43 GMT

The stock market got off to a weak start this morning, with losses intensifying for much of the afternoon. However, by the close of the day, the market had finished off its lows, showing some minimal support for equities.

Stock Market Today: April 17, 2013

Richard Gallagher — Wed, 17 Apr 2013 20:34:03 GMT

The stock market opened sharply lower this morning, and was not able to reverse itself in any meaningful way. Notably, the bargain hunters, so ready to buy the dip in the past, seemed to be sitting on the sidelines today. At the close of the day, the Dow Jones Industrial Average was off 138 points (-0.9%); the S&P 500 Index was lower by 23 points (-1.4%); and the tech-laden NASDAQ, which was severely bruised, surrendered 60 points (-1.8%).

Stock Market Today: April 16, 2013

Orly Seidman — Tue, 16 Apr 2013 20:17:12 GMT

Stocks rallied today on largely upbeat news on the economy and earnings, regaining a sizable chunk of the ground lost in yesterday’s big selloff.

Stock Market Today: April 15, 2013

Orly Seidman — Mon, 15 Apr 2013 20:29:14 GMT

The stock market headed lower from the opening bell, and continued to lose ground over the course of the trading session.

Stock Market Today: April 12, 2013

Richard Gallagher — Fri, 12 Apr 2013 20:21:43 GMT

A strong week for equities ended on a somewhat weaker note, as renewed concerns about the euro zone, at least early in the day, (more below) and mostly disconcerting data on the U.S. economy combined to briefly embolden the bears, who otherwise did not have a good week. Still, the major equity indexes were able to pare a significant portion of their earlier losses by the closing bell, and thus the setbacks for the NASDAQ, and the S&P 500 Index were modest. The Dow, with a late push, closed essentially unchanged.

Stock Market Today: April 11, 2013

Richard Gallagher — Thu, 11 Apr 2013 21:03:28 GMT

Most stocks rose again today in what has been an impressive display of bullish momentum in 2013, although a downward draft in some notable tech names held back the advance. Coming into the just-ended session, the Dow Jones Industrial Average had risen 13% in a little over three months, and the Dow Transports and Dow Utilities had posted even more substantial gains. It doesn’t get much better than that.

Stock Market Today: April 10, 2013

Orly Seidman — Wed, 10 Apr 2013 20:07:40 GMT

It was a big win for the bulls today in a year that has thus far been rather rewarding to those long equities.

Stock Market Today: April 9, 2013

Richard Gallagher — Tue, 09 Apr 2013 20:34:29 GMT

The major U.S. equity indexes, which traded in a tight band around the neutral line for much of the morning hours, broke out in the second half of the session and moved nicely higher before weakening a bit by the close.

Stock Market Today: April 8, 2013

Orly Seidman — Mon, 08 Apr 2013 20:22:52 GMT

The major U.S. equity indexes traded in a tight band around the neutral line for much of today’s session. The lack of any major news on the economy or on the earnings front did not give investors much to run with in either direction.

Stock Market Today: April 5, 2013

Richard Gallagher — Fri, 05 Apr 2013 20:31:32 GMT

It was a disappointing day for those long equities. And much like a few recent sessions, the bears were emboldened by a disquieting report on the U.S. economy. Today, the Department of Labor unnerved investors when it released employment figures that showed payroll growth tumbled in March (more below).

Stock Market Today: April 4, 2013

Kevin Downing — Thu, 04 Apr 2013 20:36:42 GMT

News that Japan will be stimulating its economy offset high U.S. jobless numbers as stocks advanced today.

Stock Market Today: April 3, 2013

Kevin Downing — Wed, 03 Apr 2013 20:24:53 GMT

The bears made a big statement today, emboldened by some weaker-than-expected U.S. economic data and some renewed concerns about Italy.

Stock Market Today: April 2, 2013

Richard Gallagher — Tue, 02 Apr 2013 20:24:58 GMT

At first blush, it looked like the U.S. equity market regrouped today after a down showing yesterday to start the new quarter, but in actuality it was a very mixed day on Wall Street. The major U.S. equity indexes, including the Dow Jones Industrial Average, the NASDAQ, and the broader S&P 500 Index, all finished nicely higher, but were modestly off of their earlier highs by the close.

Stock Market Today: April 1, 2013

Kevin Downing — Mon, 01 Apr 2013 20:40:35 GMT

There was some profit taking on Wall Street today and technology stocks were especially hard hit.

Stock Market Today: March 28, 2013

Richard Gallagher — Thu, 28 Mar 2013 20:32:53 GMT

The stock market put in another record-breaking session today, to end the first quarter. The market saw some strength in the afternoon. Buying in the later part of the session is always a bullish sign, as it displays commitment to the rally. At the end of the day, the Dow Jones Industrial Average was up 52 points (0.4%); the S&P 500 Index was higher by six points (0.4%); and the tech-heavy NASDAQ tacked on 11 points (0.3%).

Stock Market Today: March 27, 2013

Richard Gallagher — Wed, 27 Mar 2013 20:17:12 GMT

Wall Street battled back to post a mixed showing today, after spending much of the session in the red owing to concerns about prospects for worsening conditions in the euro zone.

Stock Market Today: March 26, 2013

Richard Gallagher — Tue, 26 Mar 2013 20:17:51 GMT

Wall Street liked what it heard today, in terms of generally upbeat economic data, sending stocks nicely higher. At the close, the Dow Jones Industrial Average had gained 112 points and the NASDAQ was up 17 points.

Stock Market Today: March 25, 2013

Kevin Downing — Mon, 25 Mar 2013 20:22:03 GMT

It wound up being a down day on Wall Street despite a resolution to the Cypress debt situation.

Stock Market Today: March 22, 2013

Kevin Downing — Fri, 22 Mar 2013 20:25:59 GMT

A seesaw week on Wall Street, which, for the most part, did not see the major indexes stray too far from the neutral line, ended with a win for the bulls.

Stock Market Today: March 21, 2013

Orly Seidman — Thu, 21 Mar 2013 20:30:01 GMT

The stock market opened lower this morning and, for once, was unable to meaningfully reverse course as the session unfolded. The lack of bargain hunting, which had materialized so many times before, might suggest that the bulls are becoming fatigued.

Stock Market Today: March 20, 2013

Orly Seidman — Wed, 20 Mar 2013 20:24:51 GMT

The U.S. equity market, after three straight losing sessions, returned to the plus column today.

Stock Market Today: March 19, 2013

Orly Seidman — Tue, 19 Mar 2013 20:22:12 GMT

The stock market opened higher today, headed into negative territory by the early afternoon, but managed to pare most of its losses by the close of the session.

Stock Market Today: March 18, 2013

Orly Seidman — Mon, 18 Mar 2013 20:20:08 GMT

Stocks were engaged in an uphill battle today, falling more than 100 points at the opening bell, but came back, only to weaken again at the end of the session.

Stock Market Today: March 15, 2013

Richard Gallagher — Fri, 15 Mar 2013 20:22:17 GMT

If Wall Street was looking for a reason to sell today, it got one with the report of notably weaker-than-expected consumer sentiment for the first part of March.

Stock Market Today: March 14, 2013

Kevin Downing — Thu, 14 Mar 2013 21:00:43 GMT

Wall Street continued its merry march today, bolstered by favorable economic data.

Stock Market Today: March 13, 2013

Richard Gallagher — Wed, 13 Mar 2013 20:47:21 GMT

Stocks fought the good fight today, overcoming weak sentiment in Asia and some renewed concerns about Europe this morning to put up modest gains by the afternoon. It was touch and go for much of the session, with the bulls drawing support from today’s strong report on retail sales from the Census Bureau.

Stock Market Today: March 12, 2013

Orly Seidman — Tue, 12 Mar 2013 20:42:00 GMT

For the first time in what seems like an eternity - especially with the DJIA setting daily records over the last week and the S&P 500 Index coming within a stone’s throw of its all-time high - most of the major U.S. indexes, with the exception of the white-hot Dow, were in the red today.

Stock Market Today: March 11, 2013

Richard Gallagher — Mon, 11 Mar 2013 20:14:35 GMT

The U.S. equity indexes got off to a slow start during the first day of the new trading week, but the buyers quickly returned after the weak beginning and the bulls had their way once again for much of the session.

Stock Market Today: March 8, 2013

Kevin Downing — Fri, 08 Mar 2013 22:07:52 GMT

Once again pushing the equity market higher was encouraging news on the U.S. economy. On the heels of some decent data on both the manufacturing and non-manufacturing sectors, we received news earlier today that employment picked up considerably in February.

Stock Market Today: March 7, 2013

Orly Seidman — Thu, 07 Mar 2013 21:16:33 GMT

Wall Street continued its winning ways today. At the close, the Dow Jones Industrial Average was up 33 points and the NASDAQ added 10 points. Market breadth on the New York Stock Exchange was only moderately positive, though..

Stock Market Today: March 6, 2013

Orly Seidman — Wed, 06 Mar 2013 21:20:54 GMT

The U.S. equity market, fresh off a record-setting day in which the Dow Jones Industrial Average finished at an all-time high, saw most of the major equity indexes move forward at a very measured pace today.

Stock Market Today: March 5, 2013

Orly Seidman — Tue, 05 Mar 2013 21:12:48 GMT

It was a record-setting day on Wall Street, especially for the Dow Jones Industrial Average, which surged to an all-time high.

Stock Market Today: March 4, 2013

Orly Seidman — Mon, 04 Mar 2013 21:15:51 GMT

Notwithstanding a late rush, it was a rather blasé start to the trading week on Wall Street. However, that should not have come as a surprise as there was little news of note on both the U.S. economic and earnings fronts.

Stock Market Today: March 1, 2013

Richard Gallagher — Fri, 01 Mar 2013 21:19:29 GMT

The U.S. equity indexes started the session in the red, as mixed economic news from overseas, along with a disappointing report on personal income and spending here, put a damper on early trading. However, buying picked up after a couple of favorable economic reports were released following the start of trading and the market was able to hold narrow gains into the closing bell. The Dow Jones Industrial Average, the NASDAQ, and the S&P 500 Index were modestly higher—the mid-cap S&P 400 Index, though, finished lower.

Stock Market Today: February 28, 2013

Richard Gallagher — Thu, 28 Feb 2013 21:30:18 GMT

The U.S. stock market put in a mixed session today. While the major averages made progress through much of the afternoon, most of the gains evaporated in the last hour. This likely suggests that traders have become fatigued, and that the market may consolidate further. At the close of the session, the Dow Jones Industrial Average was off 21 points; the S&P 500 Index was off a point; and the tech-heavy NASDAQ was off two points.

Stock Market Today: February 27, 2013

Richard Gallagher — Wed, 27 Feb 2013 21:18:33 GMT

The bulls were able to build off yesterday’s strong showing with another very convincing performance today. Boosting equities in recent days have been some supportive economic data and what many are terming the “Bernanke Effect”. Specifically, investors were pleased to hear the Federal Reserve Chairman plans to continue the central bank’s accommodative monetary policy, which is historically viewed favorably by market participants.

Stock Market Today: February 26, 2013

Orly Seidman — Tue, 26 Feb 2013 22:21:29 GMT

Most stocks rose today on favorable economic news, shaking off yesterday’s market rout. A good earnings report by building supplies mainstay Home Depot (HD) provided additional support. Spirits were lifted early on when it was reported that home prices recorded their best gain in years, the number of new homes sold rose sharply, and consumer confidence climbed more than anticipated.

Stock Market Today: February 25, 2013

Orly Seidman — Mon, 25 Feb 2013 21:25:36 GMT

The U.S. equity indexes started the session in positive territory, helped by some initially encouraging tidings from the euro zone, but trading quickly turned sour on these shores and on the Continent, where a portion of the early gains were retraced.

Stock Market Today: February 22, 2013

Richard Gallagher — Fri, 22 Feb 2013 21:12:41 GMT

The bulls were back in the driver’s seat today in this holiday-shortened week, after two days of selling on Wall Street. Bargain hunters were propelled by an upbeat report on Germany’s economy and better-than-expected results from one-time tech mainstay Hewlett-Packard (HPQ).

Stock Market Today: February 21, 2013

Orly Seidman — Thu, 21 Feb 2013 21:21:43 GMT

Stocks spent today in the red, although a late-afternoon rally allowed the major indexes to close off their session lows.

Stock Market Today: February 20, 2013

Orly Seidman — Wed, 20 Feb 2013 21:43:08 GMT

Wall St. started the day in the red, remained modestly in negative territory, and sold off during the final few hours. The notable late-day selloff took place shortly after the minutes from the latest Federal Open Market Committee were released. Investors were rattled by the report, which hinted that the Fed may have to slow or stop buying assets before seeing a major pickup in hiring.

Stock Market Today: February 19, 2013

Orly Seidman — Tue, 19 Feb 2013 21:18:37 GMT

Wall Street still seemed to be in a holiday mood today, after being closed on Monday for Presidents’ Day. Despite the looming $1.2 trillion in government spending reductions set to kick in at the end of next week, on March 1st, and take effect over the next ten years, investors were undeterred and pushed the major market averages higher.

Stock Market Today: February 15, 2013

Richard Gallagher — Fri, 15 Feb 2013 21:25:41 GMT

The final day of the trading week had much the same look as the prior four sessions; that was with the major U.S. equity indexes not straying all that far from the neutral line for most of the session. And even though selling picked up at the start of the second half of the trading, the bears were not able to extend the losses, even losing some steam in the final hour.

Stock Market Today: February 14, 2013

Richard Gallagher — Thu, 14 Feb 2013 21:29:53 GMT

The U.S. stock market opened lower today, but managed to firm up somewhat in the afternoon. Once again, the bargain hunters moved in to support equities, keeping the current rally intact, as traders got quite a few corporate reports to digest today. In the Dow, Cisco Systems (CSCO) delivered a decent report, but investors were concerned about the outlook, as that issue traded modestly lower.

Stock Market Today: February 13, 2013

Kevin Downing — Wed, 13 Feb 2013 21:32:17 GMT

It was a mixed showing for equities during the middle day of the trading week, highlighted by the divergent paths the Dow Jones Industrial Average and the NASDAQ indexes took over the course of the session. The Dow 30 finished 0.3% lower, while the tech-heavy NASDAQ was able to eke out a modest gain.

Stock Market Today: February 12, 2013

Orly Seidman — Tue, 12 Feb 2013 21:19:03 GMT

The mood on Wall Street was broadly positive today, although the major averages ended mixed.

Stock Market Today: February 11, 2013

Orly Seidman — Mon, 11 Feb 2013 21:16:52 GMT

The U.S. markets started the week with a listless session on Monday. With little happening on the economic front, traders lacked any real catalysts to drive stocks higher, and the major indexes largely spent the day meandering around the unchanged mark.

Stock Market Today: February 8, 2013

Richard Gallagher — Fri, 08 Feb 2013 21:25:26 GMT

The U.S. stock market put in another constructive session today. At the close, the Dow Jones Industrial Average finished higher by 49 points (0.4%); the broader S&P 500 Index ended up nine points (0.6%); and the technology-heavy NASDAQ tacked on 29 points (0.9%). Market breadth was largely favorable, as advancing stocks outnumbered decliners by about 2 to 1 on the NYSE.

Stock Market Today: February 7, 2013

Richard Gallagher — Thu, 07 Feb 2013 21:24:19 GMT

Stocks took a step back today after this morning’s weaker-than-expected data on the nation’s fourth-quarter productivity breathed fresh life into the bearish camp. Specifically, the 2.0% drop in productivity was worse than the 1.6% decline economists had been looking for. The magnitude of the setback provided investors with a reason to take profits in a market that has risen rapidly this year.

Stock Market Today: February 6, 2013

Richard Gallagher — Wed, 06 Feb 2013 21:27:33 GMT

It was a rollercoaster ride on Wall Street today—though none of the major U.S. indexes strayed far from the neutral line in the process. The equity indexes started the session in negative territory then fought back by mid-session, before putting in an uninspiring performance over the final few hours of trading.

Stock Market Today: February 5, 2013

Richard Gallagher — Tue, 05 Feb 2013 21:24:40 GMT

The bulls responded well to yesterday’s jab from the bears with a combination of their own, in the process retracing most of the prior day’s losses and restoring investor confidence that was rattled a bit by some concerns about the euro zone. Helping matters on these shores was a decent report on the U.S. economy, along with fairly supportive corporate earnings and a sense that calmer heads may prevail in Washington in the upcoming debt-ceiling and spending cuts talks.

Stock Market Today: February 4, 2013

Orly Seidman — Mon, 04 Feb 2013 21:31:17 GMT

The U.S. stock market traded sharply lower today. At the close, the Dow Jones Industrial Average was off 130 points (-0.9%); the S&P 500 Index declined 17 points (-1.2%); and the tech-heavy NASDAQ, which was badly bruised, closed off 48 points (-1.5%).

Stock Market Today: February 1, 2013

Kevin Downing — Fri, 01 Feb 2013 21:29:22 GMT

Major indexes were up big today, continuing the bull-run that was in place for much of January.

Stock Market Today: January 31, 2013

Orly Seidman — Thu, 31 Jan 2013 21:21:38 GMT

The U.S. stock market spent most of today’s session looking for direction. At the close, the Dow Jones Industrial Average was off 50 points (-0.4%); the S&P 500 Index had slipped four points (-0.3%); and the tech-heavy NASDAQ, which spent most of the session in positive territory, managed to close down slightly.

Stock Market Today: January 30, 2013

Kevin Downing — Wed, 30 Jan 2013 21:29:36 GMT

Weak GDP data and a statement by the Fed likely contributed to today's weak stock performance.

Stock Market Today: January 29, 2013

Orly Seidman — Tue, 29 Jan 2013 21:25:39 GMT

The investment community is throwing caution to the wind, as buying continued on Wall Street today, pushing the S&P 500 Index further above 1,500 and leaving the Dow Jones Industrial Average on the doorstep of 14,000.

Stock Market Today: January 28, 2013

Richard Gallagher — Mon, 28 Jan 2013 21:26:44 GMT

The U.S. equity indexes lacked direction during today’s session, generally trading in a tight band around the neutral line. If anything, there was a slight negative bias to the trading.

Stock Market Today: January 25, 2013

Richard Gallagher — Fri, 25 Jan 2013 21:27:55 GMT

The holiday-shortened trading week proved to be another productive one for those long equities. The bulls were emboldened by a number of good quarterly earnings releases from Corporate America, news that the House of Representatives approved a plan to give the policymakers in Washington more time to come to a concrete deal on the U.S. debt-ceiling limit, and some fairly supportive data on the U.S. economy, particularly on housing and unemployment.

Stock Market Today: January 24, 2013

Orly Seidman — Thu, 24 Jan 2013 21:31:51 GMT

The bulls and bears fought to a split decision on Wall Street today, with the former having the upper hand in the mostly blue-chip Dow Jones Industrial Average and the latter ruling the roost on the NASDAQ.

Stock Market Today: January 23, 2013

Richard Gallagher — Wed, 23 Jan 2013 21:41:54 GMT

U.S. stocks opened today’s session on the plus side and, after a mid-morning dip, continued to plow upward throughout the day. Undoubtedly a big factor behind the market’s upbeat session was the news from Washington that the imminent debt-ceiling debacle would at least be forestalled for another few months.

Stock Market Today: January 22, 2013

Richard Gallagher — Tue, 22 Jan 2013 21:25:40 GMT

The major U.S. equity indexes were range-bound around the neutral line for part of today’s session, but throughout the hours, there was definitely a positive undertone to trading.

Stock Market Today: January 18, 2013

Kevin Downing — Fri, 18 Jan 2013 21:18:10 GMT

Mixed earnings and economic reports caused a dull conclusion to a decent week for equities on Wall Street.

Stock Market Today: January 17, 2013

Orly Seidman — Thu, 17 Jan 2013 21:29:01 GMT

Some good news on the economy and selective strength in corporate earnings sparked a strong rally on Wall Street today.

Stock Market Today: January 16, 2013

Richard Gallagher — Wed, 16 Jan 2013 21:32:58 GMT

The U.S. stock market fell back at the opening, but managed to pare its losses as the session wore on. Once again, the bargain hunters stepped into the market to support equities.

Stock Market Today: January 15, 2013

Orly Seidman — Tue, 15 Jan 2013 21:24:19 GMT

A modest mid-afternoon rally lifted Wall Street out of the doldrums today, although for much of the session performance was uninspired, held back by concerns over how the impending flood of earnings releases would shape up, a further slide in Apple (AAPL) shares, and the upcoming battle in Congress about raising the debt ceiling.

Stock Market Today: January 14, 2013

Orly Seidman — Mon, 14 Jan 2013 21:39:41 GMT

U.S. stocks got off to a weak start on Monday, and things didn’t get any better as the day wore on.

Stock Market Today: January 11, 2013

Richard Gallagher — Fri, 11 Jan 2013 22:25:35 GMT

It was a nondescript finish to a rather blasé week on Wall Street. The Dow Jones Industrial Average, the NASDAQ, and the S&P 500 Index barely strayed from the neutral line for much of the session before the Dow and the NASDAQ firmed ever-so slightly near the close.

Stock Market Today: January 10, 2013

Richard Gallagher — Thu, 10 Jan 2013 21:24:39 GMT

The U.S. stock market opened higher this morning, pulled back sharply at mid day, but then rallied into the close. At the end of the session, the Dow Jones Industrial Average was up 81 points (0.6%); the S&P 500 Index was higher by 11 points (0.8%); and the tech-heavy NASDAQ tacked on 16 points (0.5%).

Stock Market Today: January 9, 2013

Orly Seidman — Wed, 09 Jan 2013 21:17:47 GMT

The two-day hiatus for the bulls was shortlived, as buyers returned to the market today after back-to-back weaker sessions to start the trading week. Investors were somewhat emboldened by a decent start to the fourth-quarter earnings season when after yesterday’s closing bell, Dow-30 component reported in-line results.

Stock Market Today: January 8, 2013

Kevin Downing — Tue, 08 Jan 2013 21:19:57 GMT

Following the market's sharp move higher last week, profit taking likely contributed to today's weakness.

Stock Market Today: January 7, 2013

Richard Gallagher — Mon, 07 Jan 2013 21:41:00 GMT

The first day of the new trading week saw some modest profit taking on Wall Street after last week’s big push higher following an agreement in Washington that avoided automatic tax hikes from kicking in on January 2nd.

Stock Market Today: January 4, 2013

Kevin Downing — Fri, 04 Jan 2013 21:20:54 GMT

Encouraging job creation and non-manufacturing data helped lift stocks today, capping off a strong week.

Stock Market Today: January 3, 2013

Orly Seidman — Thu, 03 Jan 2013 21:25:17 GMT

Stocks took a breather today after a two-day rally that saw the Dow Jones Industrial Average gain 474 points. The recent gains came as investors were glad to see Congress and the White House come to terms on an agreement that would avoid across-the-board hikes in income tax rates, and even though much in-fighting on government spending lies ahead.

Stock Market Today: January 2, 2013

Richard Gallagher — Wed, 02 Jan 2013 21:18:21 GMT

The first trading day of 2013 was a big success for the bulls. News Monday night that an agreement was reached between President Obama and the Senate to keep the country from going over the dreaded “fiscal cliff”, one that has since been approved by the House of Representatives, was cheered by investors both on the homeland and in the overseas markets.