Uneven earnings and economic news weigh on stocks, putting a 2-week rally on holdNEW YORK — Mixed reports on the economy and earnings sent the stock market drifting on Monday, easing off a two-week rally that lifted major indexes 11 percent. Stocks drift lower as uneven earnings weigh on market, disrupting a two-week rallyNEW YORK — Mixed reports on the economy and earnings Monday sent the stock market drifting lower and easing off a two-week rally that lifted major indexes 11 percent. Homebuilder stocks gain as sales of new homes up big in June, markets hope for reboundNEW YORK — An 11 percent jump in new home sales in June sent homebuilders’ shares surging Monday at midday. Stocks zigzag as home sales jump; Uneven earnings reports weigh on market after two-week rallyNEW YORK — Mixed reports on the economy and earnings left the stock market drifting early Monday, easing off of a two-week rally that lifted major indexes 11 percent. New home sales soar 11 percent in June in largest monthly increase in nearly 9 yearsSALES BUMP: U.S. sales of new homes accelerated in June by the fastest pace in more than eight years. |