Stocks tumble on disappointing reports on manufacturing, unemployment; Dow slides 203 pointsNEW YORK — Stocks began the fourth quarter with their worst drop in three months after reports on the job market and manufacturing reawakened investors’ pessimism about the economy. Stocks tumble after disappointing report on manufacturing, job market overshadow upbeat newsNEW YORK — Stocks began the fourth quarter with a slide as pessimism about the economy gripped investors. Government reports US is storing more natural gas than ever; prices tumble more than 7 percentNEW YORK — Natural gas prices tumbled nearly 8 percent Thursday after the government reported consumption has dropped so low that the U.S. is now storing more than at any other time on record. Stocks fall further after disappointing report on manufacturing overshadows rise in home salesNEW YORK — Stocks began the fourth quarter on a down note Thursday, falling sharply amid more signs that the economy’s recovery will be slow and bumpy. Stocks slip after mixed personal income and spending data, disappointing weekly job claimsNEW YORK — Stocks retreated in early trading Thursday after two government reports suggested the economy is still poised for a slow recovery. Stock futures remain weak after mixed personal income, weekly jobs dataThe stock market headed toward a lower open Thursday after two government reports suggested the economy is still poised for a slow recovery. Stock futures head lower ahead of manufacturing, personal income data; corporate news weighsThe stock market headed toward a lower open Thursday as investors warily await a flood of key economic data. European, Asian stock markets mostly down on weak data, despite IMF growth forecast upgradeLONDON — World stocks were mostly lower and Wall Street was expected to slide on the open Thursday as weak economic data overshadowed higher growth forecasts from the International Monetary Fund. Asian stock markets slip while European shares advance as IMF upgrades US outlookHONG KONG — Asian markets were mostly lower Thursday after Wall Street fell and a Japanese survey showed manufacturers still think they have too many workers. European shares edged up after the IMF raised its world growth forecasts. Asian stock markets slip on weak US manufacturing data; Nikkei down nearly 2 percentHONG KONG — Asian stocks fell Thursday after a weak economic reading in the U.S. weighed on Wall Street and as a Japanese survey showed manufacturers still think they have too many workers. Asian stock markets slip after tankan, weak US manufacturing data; Nikkei down nearly 2 pctHONG KONG — Asian stocks fell Thursday after a weak economic reading in the U.S. weighed on Wall Street and as a Japanese survey showed manufacturers still think they have too many workers. Poor manufacturing report upsets stock rally; Market still posts best quarter in 11 yearsNEW YORK — The stock market had a fitting end to a stellar but erratic third quarter as investors still ambivalent about the economy shuttled between bouts of buying and selling. CIT Group, Moody’s, Darden Restaurants, Nike, Iconix are among big market movers WednesdayNEW YORK — The following stocks were among those that moved substantially or traded heavily Wednesday on the New York Stock Exchange: Disappointing report on Midwestern manufacturing upsets stock market rally; Dow off 70NEW YORK — The stock market has ended a strong third quarter with trading that reflected investors’ mixed emotions about the economy. Prices on long-term Treasurys slip as investors cautiously buy into the stock marketNEW YORK — Long-term Treasurys fell modestly Wednesday, pushing yields higher, as investors cautiously bought into the stock market on the last day of the third quarter. Stocks bounce back after early selling on disappointing Midwestern manufacturing reportNEW YORK — Investors shook off their disappointment with a weak regional economic report Wednesday and resumed buying stocks on the final day of a stellar quarter. Stocks slide on last day of quarter after disappointing Midwestern manufacturing reportNEW YORK — A surprise drop in a key regional economic indicator sent stocks reeling Wednesday, with the Dow Jones industrials sliding more than 80 points. Stocks plunge on last day of quarter after disappointing Midwestern manufacturing reportNEW YORK (A) — A surprise drop in a key regional economic indicator sent stocks reeling Wednesday, with the Dow Jones industrials tumbling more than 100 points. Stocks open higher as investors digest update on GDP, employment dataWall Street advanced Wednesday on the last day of the quarter, as investors received another sign the recession is ending. European stocks rise, US expected higher after IMF reduces estimate for crisis-related lossesLONDON — European stocks rose and Wall Street was expected to open higher Wednesday as an upbeat report by the International Monetary Fund and a fall in Germany’s unemployment rate offset worries over weak U.S. consumer confidence. Asian markets were mixed. US stock futures point to higher open ahead of updates on employment and GDP dataStock futures are moving higher after a better than expected government report suggests that the recession is ending. World stocks fall as weak US economic data undermines recovery hopes; strong yen hits TokyoSEOUL, South Korea — World stocks sank Monday after disappointing data from the U.S. undermined hopes of a fast economic recovery and a strong yen whacked Tokyo’s market. Johnson & Johnson, Xerox, Abbott Labs, Applied Materials are among big market movers MondayNEW YORK — The following stocks were among those that moved substantially or traded heavily Monday on the New York Stock Exchange: Asian stocks rebound on yen fall, big takeover deals in US; Europe opens lowerTOKYO — Asian stocks bounced back Tuesday as big corporate takeovers in the U.S. gave investors a new shot of confidence and the yen retreated from a nine-month high against the dollar. Stock futures point to a lower open as investors await housing, consumer dataThe stock market headed for a modestly lower open Tuesday as investors await the latest reading on consumer confidence. Asian markets bounce back as European rally stalls; Wall Street poised to pare gainsLONDON — European stock markets fell modestly Tuesday, taking a breather after the previous day’s rally, while investors in Asia warmed to a brace of deals that had boosted confidence in U.S. and European stock markets. Asia markets mixed as US consumer confidence drop sows economic recovery doubts; Europe gainsBANGKOK — Asian stock markets were mixed Wednesday as a surprise drop in U.S. consumer confidence sowed new doubts about the pace of economic recovery. European shares gained modestly. Stocks reverse early gains after disappointing reading on consumer confidenceNEW YORK — Stocks have reversed early gains and are falling on a report showing Americans are still downbeat on the economy. Oil hovers near $67 in Asia as stocks rebound, US economic reports eyedSINGAPORE — Oil prices hovered near $67 a barrel Tuesday in Asia as regional stock markets rebounded and investors awaited a slew of data on the U.S. economy. Oil rises to near $67 in Asia as stocks rebound, US economic reports eyedBANGKOK — Oil prices rose to near $67 a barrel Tuesday in Asia as regional stock markets rebounded and investors awaited a slew of data on the U.S. economy. |