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SP 500 3/16/2012

09:31 : Stocks Mixed After Consumer Sentiment Misses Expectations - NEW YORK (TheStreet) -- U.S. stocks pared early gains after a reading on consumer sentiment fell short of expectations this month in light of higher oil prices and inflation expectations.#xD; #xD; The Dow Jones Industrial|Dow ...

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07:02 : Stock Futures Rise Ahead of U.S. Consumer Data - NEW YORK (TheStreet) -- U.S. stock futures were trading a notch higher Friday ahead of domestic data on consumer confidence, production and prices in the broader economy.#xD; a#xD; Futures for the Dow Jones Industrial|Dow ...

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SP 500 3/15/2012

18:49 : Global Markets Overview - 03/16/2012 - Stocks rose, as the S&P 500 topped 1400 for the first time in nearly four years, after firm readings on the jobs market and manufacturing activity. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 36 points, or 0.3%, to 13220, ...

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16:38 : S&P tops 1,400 in first since 2008; crude oil dips - The S&P 500 closed above 1,400 for the first time since the 2008 financial crisis on Thursday as data underscored improvement in the U.S. economy, while crude fell on news Britain and the United States might release strategic ...

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15:24 : S&P 500 pops above 1,400 on U.S. data; oil dips - The S&P 500 rose above 1,400 for the first time in nearly four years on data bolstering brighter views of the U.S. economy, while crude settled lower on news that Britain and the United States may release strategic oil ...

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08:58 : Stock Futures Rise After Jobs, Manufacturing Data - NEW YORK (TheStreet) -- U.S. stock futures traded higher Thursday after investors saw improvement in the latest jobless and manufacturing figures.#xD; #xD; Futures for the Dow Jones Industrial Average were up ...

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08:57 : Stock Market Story: March 15, 2012 - NEW YORK (TheStreet) -- U.S. stocks opened higher Thursday after investors saw improvement in the latest jobless and manufacturing figures.#xD; #xD; The Dow Jones Industrial Average was up 7 points, or 0.05%, ...

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08:47 : U.S. stock indexes clear opening gains - NEW YORK (MarketWatch) -- U.S. stocks erased opening gains on Thursday, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average dropping after a six-session winning streak. Economic reports offered further evidence the recovery is holding, although ...

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07:51 : U.S. stocks modestly higher after claims data - NEW YORK (MarketWatch) -- U.S. stock futures retained Thursday gains after economic data including a report that had jobless claims falling by 14,000 to 351,000 last week. An index of manufacturing in the New York region rose in March, ...

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00:11 : US equities are making incremental gains this morning - US Market Update: DJIA +36 S&P500 +1.6 NASDAQ +6 Economic Data - (IS) Israel Q4 Current Account: -$740M v +$245M prior - (US) MBA Mortgage Applications w/e Mar 9th: -2.4% v -1.2% prior - (ZA) South Africa ...

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SP 500 3/14/2012

15:31 : Dow logs six session win; S&P 500 ends lower - SAN FRANCISCO (MarketWatch) -- The Dow Jones Industrial Average extended its winning streak to a sixth-consecutive session on Wednesday, finding support from largely positive bank stress tests, but the S&P 500 ...

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09:54 : Stocks Rise Marginally as Investors Look to Ride Rally Momentum - NEW YORK (TheStreet) -- Stocks were taking a breather Wednesday, with market watchers taking heart in the previous session's strong rally but also noting that upside may be limited.#xD; #xD; The Dow Jones Industrial Average ...

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08:05 : U.S. stock futures stay mixed after import prices - NEW YORK (MarketWatch) -- U.S. stock futures remained nearly unchanged Wednesday after data had import prices climbing 0.4% last month from January, just under expectations. The first increase in three months came on a spike in the ...

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00:34 : The risk-on trade is hot this morning - US Market Update: DJIA +87 S&P500 +8 NASDAQ +25 Economic Data - (IE) Ireland Jan Industrial Production M/M: 0.7% v 2.6% prior; Y/Y: -0.5% v -3.5% prior - (US) Feb NFIB Small Business Optimism: 94.3 ...

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00:33 : What to do when the markets aren't trending - Fundamental Update What to do when the markets aren’t trending In recent months trading some of the major pairs has been a frustrating business. For those of who love to trade trends and breakouts they have been fairly non-existent, especially for Euro ...

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SP 500 3/13/2012

10:36 : CBOE volatility index slides to near 5-year low - SAN FRANCISCO (MarketWatch) -- The CBOE Market Volatility Index fell sharply on Tuesday to near a 5-year low on intraday basis as the Dow Jones Industrial Average and the S&P 500 both successfully ...

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09:27 : Stocks Get a Boost From Retail Sales Data - NEW YORK (TheStreet) -- U.S. stocks were rising Tuesday after a solid read on domestic retail sales for February and before an afternoon policy announcement from the Federal Reserve.#xD; #xD; The Dow Jones ...

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06:57 : Stock Futures Rise Before Retail Sales - NEW YORK (TheStreet) -- U.S. stock futures were rising Tuesday ahead of a report from the U.S. that likely will show a pickup in retail sales.#xD; a#xD; Futures for the Dow Jones Industrial Average were up ...

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01:19 : Front month WTI crude is around $105 - US Market Update: DJIA +31 S&P500 -4.5 NASDAQ -6 Economic Data - (IS) Israel Feb Trade Balance: -$1.9B v -$2.1B prior - (PT) Portugal Jan Trade Balance: -€1.1B v -€1.1B ...

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SP 500 3/12/2012

15:15 : U.S. blue-chip stocks extend gains to fourth day - SAN FRANCISCO (MarketWatch) -- U.S. stocks managed moderate gains in low volume Monday, pushing the Dow Jones Industrial Average to its fourth straight win. The Dow average rose 37.69 points, or 0.3%, to 12,959.71, its longest ...

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12:35 : Wall Street edges down with eyes on Fed, China - The S&P 500 and the Nasdaq slipped on Monday as China's economic data and a Federal Reserve monetary policy statement due later this week gave traders reason to pause after a three-day rally.

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11:30 : Wall Street ticks lower with eyes on Fed, China - The S&P 500 and Nasdaq fell on Monday as economic data in China and a Federal Reserve monetary policy statement due later this week gave traders reason to pause after a three-day rally.

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09:48 : Stocks Waver as China Shows Signs of Slowing - NEW YORK (TheStreet) -- Stocks were rising marginally Monday as China showed signs of slowing economic growth due to continued weakness in Europe.#xD; #xD; The Dow Jones Industrial Average was adding 38.9 points, ...

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09:12 : U.S. stocks strike small gains after tepid start - NEW YORK (MarketWatch) -- U.S. stocks gained Monday after opening nearly unchanged as Europe readied to seal Greece's rescue package and after China reported a large monthly trade deficit. The Dow Jones Industrial ...

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05:52 : Stock Futures Waver With Focus on China, Greece - NEW YORK (TheStreet) -- U.S. stock futures were wavering Monday as China showed signs of economic slowing and Greece headed towards receiving a bailout that would help it avoid a disorderly default.#xD; a#xD; Futures for the ...

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00:25 : US equity markets are racking up solid gains this morning - US Market Update: DJIA +46 S&P500 +7.6 NASDAQ +20 Economic Data - (IN) India Central Bank cuts Cash Reserve Ratio by 75bps to 4.75%; effective immediately (intra-meeting cut) - (IN) India Forex Reserves w/e Mar 2nd: ...

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SP 500 3/10/2012

09:30 : Forex Trading Weekly Forecast - 03.12.2012 - Dollar Ready to Rally as S&P 500 Advance and QE Talk Fade Euro at Risk as Markets Look Past Greece to Growth, Rates Outlook USDJPY Rally to Continue, But Yen Could Make Comeback Elsewhere The pound|British ...

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SP 500 3/9/2012

09:57 : Stock Gain on February Jobs Data - NEW YORK (TheStreet) -- U.S. stocks opened higher Friday on strong February jobs data.#xD; #xD; The Dow Jones Industrial Average was rising 20.8 points, or 0.2%, at 12,929. The S&P 500 was up 2.2 points, or 0.2%, ...

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09:01 : U.S. stock futures extend rise on jobs report - NEW YORK (MarketWatch) -- U.S. stocks added to mild gains Friday after the government said the U.S. economy added 227,000 jobs in February. Hiring for the prior two months was revised up by a combined 61,000. Futures for the Dow Jones Industrial|Dow ...

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07:36 : Stock Futures Mixed Ahead of Monthly Jobs Report - NEW YORK (TheStreet) -- U.S. stock futures were trading mixed Friday as investors awaited the highly anticipated February jobs report.#xD; #xD; #xD; Futures for the Dow Jones Industrial Average were essentially flat, or just ...

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