Stocks fluctuate in narrow range following Federal Reserve statement that recession is easingNEW YORK — The Federal Reserve’s assessment that the economy is on the mend gave little comfort to the stock market and bond prices fell after the Fed noted rising prices for commodities. Better-than-expected durable goods orders send shippers’ shares upNEW YORK — Shares of major trucking companies and package shippers rose Wednesday, as investors took heart from better-than-expected durable goods orders in May. Airline shares make modest gains as jump in durable goods orders sends market higherNEW YORK — Investors on Wednesday picked up airline shares pushed down by a two-day sell-off. Stocks advance despite mixed economic data; statement from Federal Reserve loomsNEW YORK — A surprise jump in orders for big-ticket manufactured items is boosting stocks ahead of the Federal Reserve’s decision on interest rates. Durable goods orders rise sharply for second straight month in May; new home sales disappointWASHINGTON — Orders to U.S. factories for manufactured goods from computers to aircraft surged in May for a second straight month. And a gauge of business investment rose last month by the most in nearly five years. Together, the data Wednesday signal that the recession could be at or near a bottom. US data helps world markets rally ahead of key Fed statementLONDON — Strong U.S. data for big-ticket manufactured goods helped world markets rally Wednesday despite some downbeat housing news as investors awaited a policy statement from the U.S. Federal Reserve. Stocks fall as investors await statement from Federal Reserve; Existing home sales riseNEW YORK — A rise in existing home sales could not stoke the stock market as investors awaited the Federal Reserve’s decision on interest rates. Factory orders up for second time in 3 months in April; hopeful sign for manufacturing sectorWASHINGTON — Orders to U.S. factories rose 0.7 percent in April, the second increase in three months and further evidence that manufacturers may be recovering. Stocks futures rise as Ford results top view; investors await details on bank ’stress tests’NEW YORK — Stock futures pointed to a moderately higher open Friday after Ford Motor Co. posted better-than-expected results for the first quarter and said it is burning through less cash. US stocks climb on gains in durable goods, home salesNEW YORK - US stock indices made gains Wednesday after government figures showed demand is rising for long-lasting goods and housing. Wall Street tumbles on economy worriesNEW YORK - Wall Street tumbled Thursday as a series of economic data and earnings reports suggested that the economic conditions were deteriorating. |
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