Stocks Vault on Job Gains and Global Data

The Dow jumped skyward on Wednesday as stocks rallied around the globe on a stream of strong economic news, both abroad and in the U.S. A less anxious outlook for European sovereign debt also helped.
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Stocks Vault on Job Gains and Global Data

The Dow jumped skyward on Wednesday as stocks rallied around the globe on a stream of strong economic news, both abroad and in the U.S. A less anxious outlook for European sovereign debt also helped.
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Stocks Retreat as Korean Hostilities Get Hot

Stocks fell sharply Tuesday as investors fled riskier assets following an exchange of artillery fire between North and South Korea. Better news on U.S. economic growth was no match for the new worries, on top of Euro-jitters.
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Stocks Edge Higher to Eke Out Weekly Gains

Stocks closed slightly higher Friday after fluctuating most of the session as some better-than-expected quarterly earnings helped offset anxiety over China’s move to curb inflation.
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Stocks Vault as Ireland Fears Wane and GM Debuts

On Thursday, stocks clawed back nearly of the week’s prior losses. Lifting investors’ spirits were an easing of concerns over Irish debt, GM’s massive IPO and some surprisingly positive economic reports.
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