Stocks open higher as report says employers cut fewer-than-expected jobs in MayNEW YORK — Investors are cheering a government report that said employers cut fewer jobs than expected last month. US stock futures soar as report says employers cut fewer jobs in May than expectedNEW YORK — U.S. stock futures pushed higher Friday as investors cheered a government report that said employers cut fewer jobs than expected last month. US stock futures point to higher open ahead of crucial monthly tally of job lossesNEW YORK — U.S. stock futures moved higher Friday as investors hoped the government’s tally on job losses in May would provide further evidence that the economy is healing. Stocks fall, breaking 4-day rise, on worse-than-expected data on factory orders, servicesNEW YORK — The problem with rising expectations is they get tougher to beat. Stocks turn lower, breaking a 4-day advance, despite better indicator on factory ordersNEW YORK — Investors are sending stocks lower, finding little comfort in data showing an ease of the economy’s slide. Stocks open lower on worries over labor market, economy following 4-day advanceNEW 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 dataNEW YORK — Wall Street headed for a lower open Wednesday amid worries about the labor market and the overall health of the economy. Stocks add to advance after upbeat housing report; Selling in financials caps market’s gainsNEW 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 gainsNEW 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 optimismNEW 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 optimismNEW 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 2009NEW YORK — Investors are gently adding to their gains a day after rushing into the stock market. Stocks adance modestly as investors look to hold gains, await data on pending home salesNEW 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 salesNEW 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. Stock futures point slightly higher ahead of housing dataNEW YORK — U.S. stock futures were little changed Tuesday, as markets around the world took a breather from the massive gains logged the previous day. Wall Street starts June with a rally after upbeat data on construction spending, manufacturingNEW YORK — The stock market began June with a big rally, thanks to another wave of encouraging economic data. Wall Street extends gains after upbeat data on construction spending, manufacturingNEW YORK — Wall Street is starting June with a big gain, boosted by reports that paint a more upbeat picture of the global economy. Wall Street extends gains after upbeat data on construction spending, US manufacturingNEW YORK — Stocks are extending their gains on news that construction spending and manufacturing activity are improving. Wall Street rises in morning trading on upbeat data on consumer spending, manufacturingNEW YORK — Stocks are starting June with a gain, as upbeat data on overseas manufacturing and U.S. consumer spending added to hopes for a global economic recovery. Wall Street rise in early trading on upbeat data on consumer spending, manufacturing dataNEW YORK — Stocks are starting June with a gain, as upbeat data on overseas manufacturing and U.S. consumer spending added to hopes for a global economic recovery. Wall Street appears headed for higher open on upbeat data on consumer spending, manufacturingNEW YORK — Stock futures pointed to a higher open Monday as upbeat data on overseas manufacturing activity and U.S. consumer spending added to hopes that the global economy may soon recover. Wall Street appears headed for higher open on upbeat data on consumer spending, manufacturingNEW YORK — Stock futures are extending their gains following a report showing a smaller-than-expected dip in consumer spending. Wall Street appears headed higher as overseas markets advance on strong manufacturing dataNEW YORK — U.S. stock futures pointed higher Monday as data on the manufacturing industry added to hopes that the global economy may soon recover. Stocks shoot higher in late-day rally after mixed data, commodities advanceNEW YORK — Wall Street sealed the third month of its spring rally with a huge advance. The fourth month looks a little less certain. Stocks waver after mixed economic data, but Dow on track for 3rd straight monthly gainNEW YORK — A late day shot of adrenaline has sent stock prices soaring and given the big market indexes their third straight monthly gain. Stocks slip in early trade after economic data comes in mixedNEW YORK — Stocks fluctuated Friday as investors tried to reconcile some mixed economic data. Stock market mixed in early trading after government trims 1st-quarter GDP decline estimateNEW YORK — Stocks are mixed after the government said the economy shrank in the first quarter at a slower pace than initially estimated. Stock market on track to end May higher; government trims 1st-quarter GDP decline estimateNEW YORK — The stock market is set for a higher open Friday after the government said the economy shrank in the first quarter at a slower pace than it initially estimated. Stock market on track to end May higher; government trims 1st-quarter GDP decline estimateNEW YORK — The stock market is still set for a higher open after the government said the overall economy shrank in the first quarter at a slower pace than it initially estimated. Stocks set for higher open ahead of economic data, including GDP; bond rates stay in checkNEW YORK — Stocks headed for a higher open Friday ahead of more reports expected to show the economy is steadying. |