Stocks edged higher on growth in industrial production; consumer inflation remains tame

NEW YORK — Stocks picked up steam Wednesday as strength in industrial production gave investors new reason to wager that the economy is recovering.

Stocks open higher on growth in industrial production, upbeat comments from Bernanke

NEW YORK — Stocks are higher in early trading as investors build further momentum amid fresh signs the global economy is recovering.

World stock markets power ahead on optimism that US is emerging from recession

LONDON — World stock markets rallied Wednesday after Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke said the U.S. recession was likely over, a view largely supported by recent economic figures.

World markets power ahead as better US economic data boost optimism; dollar remains weak

HONG KONG — World stock markets rose Wednesday, lifted by better news about the U.S. economy and comments from the Federal Reserve’s chairman that the recession was likely over.

Asia stocks power ahead as better US economic data boost optimism; Tokyo up 1.6 percent

HONG KONG — Asian stocks rose Wednesday, lifted by better news about the U.S. economy and comments from the Federal Reserve’s chairman that the recession was likely over.

Citigroup, Best Buy, Charles Schwab, Smithfield Foods, Blockbuster are among big market movers

NEW YORK — The following stocks were among those that moved substantially or traded heavily Tuesday on the New York Stock Exchange and Nasdaq Stock Market:

Stocks turn higher as retail sales jump by biggest amount in 3 years; manufacturing gains

NEW YORK — Better news on retail sales and manufacturing helped send stocks higher Tuesday, as did comments from Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke that the recession was probably over.

Stocks zigzag in narrow range as investors sift through mixed signals on the economy

NEW YORK — Stocks traded in a narrow range Tuesday as investors weighed mixed signals on the economy.

President and CEO of investment manager Rockefeller & Co. found dead in Mass.

BOSTON — James S. McDonald, president and chief executive of investment management firm Rockefeller & Co., has died of an apparently self-inflicted gunshot wound, Massachusetts authorities said Tuesday.

Stocks trading in narrow range early as investors balance mixed signals on the economy

NEW YORK — Stocks traded in a narrow range Tuesday as investors weighed mixed signals on the economy.

Stock futures gain momentum after better-than-expected monthly retail sales report

NEW YORK — Stock futures are pointing toward a mostly higher opening Tuesday after a better-than-expected report on retail sales boosted confidence about a potential economic recovery.

European, Asian markets mixed, Wall Street seen dipping as investors look to economic data

LONDON — European and Asian markets were steady Tuesday while Wall Street was expected to edge down on the open as investors looked ahead to economic indicators for clearer signs of a global recovery.

Stock futures narrowly mixed ahead of retail sales, inflation, business inventories data

NEW YORK — Stock futures traded in a narrow range Tuesday as investors await three reports that could provide insight into any potential economic recovery.

Stock futures modestly lower ahead of retail sales, inflation, business inventories data

NEW YORK — Stock futures are modestly lower Tuesday as investors await three reports that could provide insight into any potential economic recovery.

European, Asian markets mixed as investors look to economic indicators for signs of recovery

LONDON — European and Asian markets were steady Tuesday after being spooked by a trade dispute between the U.S. and China the previous day and as investors focused on economic indicators for signs of a global recovery.

Asian markets mostly higher after Wall Street’s gains; oil prices hover below $69

HONG KONG — Asian markets were mostly higher Tuesday after Wall Street shrugged off trade tensions between the U.S. and China to end at its highest point in nearly a year. European markets were mixed.

Asian markets mixed after Wall Street’s higher finish; oil prices hover below $69

HONG KONG — Asian markets were narrowly mixed Tuesday after Wall Street shrugged off trade tensions between the U.S. and China to end at its highest point in nearly a year.

Sprint Nextel, Eli Lilly, E-Trade, Goodyear, Tenet Healthcare are among big market movers

NEW YORK — The following stocks were among those that moved substantially or traded heavily Monday on the New York Stock Exchange and Nasdaq Stock Market:

Stocks reverse early slide as investors put money into utilities, financials; Dow adds 21

NEW YORK — Stocks bounced back from early losses to post moderate gains as traders funneled money into utility and financial companies.

Stocks reverse early slide as investors put money into industrial, utilities; Dow adds 21

NEW YORK — Stocks clawed back from early losses to post moderate gains as traders funneled money into utilities and industrial stocks.

Major indexes turn higher as investors put money into industrial, utilities stocks

NEW YORK — Stocks clawed back from early losses to post moderate gains as traders funneled money into utilities and industrial stocks.

A look at economic developments and activity in major stock markets around the world

A look at economic developments and activity in major stock markets around the world Tuesday:

Shares of US tire makers surge after Obama administration slaps tariffs on Chinese tires

NEW YORK — Shares of U.S. tire makers surged Monday after a decision last week by the Obama administration to impose higher tariffs for three years on Chinese tires.

World stocks drop as investors worry about potential impact of US-China trade dispute

LONDON — European stocks closed flat Monday with investor worries about a trade dispute between the U.S. and China holding markets back. Asian stocks fell.

Major indexes trade mixed, trimming early losses from unease about US-China trade dispute

NEW YORK — Investors funneled money into industrials and pulled it from financial and technology stocks as they looked for signals on the economy.

Major indexes fall in early dealings amid concerns about US-China trade dispute

NEW YORK — Stocks fell in morning trading Monday amid concerns about a growing trade dispute between the U.S. and China.

Stock futures point toward lower opening amid concerns about US-China trade dispute

NEW YORK — Stock futures are pointing to a lower opening Monday amid concerns about a growing trade dispute between the U.S. and China.

European, Asian markets pull back as investors worry about US-China trade dispute, valuations

LONDON — European and Asian markets fell Monday and Wall Street was expected to drop on the open, as investors worried that a new trade dispute between the U.S. and China could hurt a fledgling global economic recovery.

World stock markets pull back as weak dollar weighs on Tokyo shares; oil falls to near $68

HONG KONG — Most Asian stock markets retreated Monday, with Japan’s benchmark sliding more than 2 percent following the dollar’s recent weakness against the yen. European markets opened lower.

Asian stock markets pull back as weak dollar weighs on Tokyo shares; oil falls near $68

HONG KONG — Most Asian stock markets retreated Monday, with Tokyo’s benchmark sliding more than 2 percent following the dollar’s recent weakness against the yen.

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