Stocks fluctuate as investors await statement from Federal Reserve; Existing home sales rise

NEW YORK — A rise in existing home sales has done little to revive stocks ahead of the Federal Reserve’s decision on interest rates.

Stocks fall as investors await statement from Federal Reserve; Existing home sales rise

NEW YORK — A rise in existing home sales could not stoke the stock market as investors awaited the Federal Reserve’s decision on interest rates.

Stocks wavers as existing home sales rise; Investors await statement from Federal Reserve

NEW YORK — A moderate improvement in home sales wasn’t enough to get the stock market going again.

Stock market up after existing home sales increase; investors await Fed meeting

NEW YORK — A rise in existing home sales is doing little to stoke the stock market.

Existing home sales rose 2.4 percent in May; prices plunge 16.8 percent

WASHINGTON — Sales of previously occupied homes rose modestly from April to May, the third monthly increase this year, but signs of a housing recovery are fragile at best.

Stocks rise modestly after Monday’s rout as investors await home sales data, Fed meeting

NEW YORK — Investors are proceeding cautiously after Monday’s big selloff.

Stock market opens narrowly mixed after Monday’s rout as investors await home sales data

NEW YORK — Investors are proceeding cautiously after Monday’s big selloff.

US stock market set for higher open after Monday’s rout as investors await home sales data

NEW YORK — Investors are cautiously upbeat again after Monday’s big selloff.

Fire finds a home in houses left abandoned _ but not always empty

FLINT, Mich. — Like the house across the street gone missing and the one at the corner stripped of its front door, the weathered brown bungalow at 1430 Jane Ave. bided its time, edging nearer to a meeting with a wrecking crew.

Falling motor-home sales push Winnebago Industries to $8.6 million loss in fiscal 3rd quarter

NEW YORK — Winnebago Industries Inc., the nation’s biggest motor-home manufacturer by market share, posted a loss of $8.6 million in its fiscal third quarter, as revenue continued to crumble in the face of falling RV sales.

European, US stocks edge up on solid housing data following big Asian falls

LONDON — U.S. and European stock markets clawed back some gains Tuesday following hefty losses around the world over the last 24 hours, as investors breathed a sigh of relief following better than expected U.S. housing data.

Highlights from the Fed’s latest survey of economic conditions across the country

WASHINGTON — Highlights from the Federal Reserve’s survey of economic conditions nationwide. The survey, released Wednesday and known as the Beige Book, is based on information collected from the Fed’s 12 regional bank districts.

Stock futures modestly lower as judge halts Chrysler sale, banks await word on loan repayments

NEW YORK — Stocks futures are falling, pointing to a lower open Friday after a worse-than-expected report on durable goods orders.

How the Dow Jones industrials and other major stock indexes fared in Thursday’s trading

The stock market resumed its rally after getting encouraging readings on two of the best gauges of the economy’s health: consumer spending and corporate profits. Traders pounced on news that retailers last month had their first sales gains in more than a year. That followed late Wednesday’s good news from Alcoa Inc. The company surprised investors with its first profit in nine months.

Stocks open lower on worries over labor market, economy following 4-day advance

NEW YORK — Worries about the labor market and the overall health of the economy sent stocks lower early Wednesday.

US stock futures edge lower after 4-day advance as investors await more economic data

NEW YORK — Wall Street headed for a lower open Wednesday amid worries about the labor market and the overall health of the economy.

Bonds rise, pushing yields lower, despite stronger-than-expected gain in pending home sales

NEW YORK — Yields on long-term Treasurys, a key barometer for interest rates on mortgages and other loans, pulled back Tuesday despite a surprisingly large increase in pending home sales.

Stocks add to advance after upbeat housing report; Selling in financials caps market’s gains

NEW YORK — Investors slowed their move into the market from a sprint to a walk.

Stocks push rally to fourth day with modest buying; Selling in financials caps market’s gains

NEW YORK — Investors slowed their move into the market from a sprint to a walk.

Stocks add to gains after three-day rally; Jump in pending home sales boosts investor optimism

NEW YORK — The stock market gingerly extended its gains to a fourth day with little of the fanfare seen over the past week.

Stocks trade in tight range after rally; Jump in pending home sales adds to optimism

NEW YORK — Investors are gingerly adding to their gains a day after rushing into the stock market.

Stocks rise as pending home sales post biggest jump in 8 years; Dow moves into black for 2009

NEW YORK — Investors are gently adding to their gains a day after rushing into the stock market.

Pending US home sales rise more than expected in April, biggest monthly jump in nearly 8 years

WASHINGTON — The number of U.S. homebuyers who agreed to buy a previously occupied home took the largest monthly jump in nearly eight years in April, but there are still plenty of danger signs for the U.S. housing market.

Stocks adance modestly as investors look to hold gains, await data on pending home sales

NEW YORK — Investors are gently adding to their gains a day after rushing into the stock market.

Stocks slip as Wall Street tries to preserve recent gains, awaits data on pending home sales

NEW YORK — U.S. stocks are moderately lower in early trading as markets around the world take a breather from the massive gains logged a day earlier.

FACT CHECK: Housing, jobs data at odds with anecdotes cited in Biden’s first stimulus report

WASHINGTON — In his first quarterly report on the nation’s stimulus package, Vice President Joe Biden uses anecdotes to paint a glowing picture of an economy on the rebound. In reality, the picture is incomplete and the colors far more muted.

Trade, housing data showing some stability at very low levels; labor market weakness persists

WASHINGTON — Despite weak performances in three areas — trade, home sales and job openings — the U.S. economy appears closer to stabilizing, though at low levels, economists said.

Evidence growing that worst of recession over, but recovery will be slow as unemployment grows

WASHINGTON — Evidence is piling up that the worst part of the recession has ended. But that doesn’t mean the pain is over.

Oil rises above $54 in Asia as Bernanke comments stoke investor optimism for recovery

Oil prices remained above $54 a barrel Wednesday as comments by the U.S. central bank chief stoked investor optimism that economic growth and crude demand may pick up by the end of the year.

Oil creeps above $54 in Asia as Bernanke comments stoke investor optimism for recovery

SINGAPORE — Oil prices crept above $54 a barrel Wednesday in Asia as comments by the top U.S. central banker stoked investor optimism that economic growth and crude demand may pick up by the end of the year.

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