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U.S. stock market
ICE to Buy NYSE for $8.2 Billion
The parent company of the famed New York Stock Exchange will merge with Atlanta-based clearing and futures trading firm Intercontinental Exchanges.
US Stocks Gain on Speculation of Fed Action
U.S. stocks rose Tuesday, propelled by speculation from analysts that the Federal Reserve may be pondering new action to jumpstart the sluggish economy.
US Stocks Tumble as Spain Hope Turns to Worry
An early stock market rally on Monday morning quickly fizzled after investors realized that the recent Spanish bank bailout is only be a temporary fix and many more holistic changes are needed to rescue Europe.
US Stocks Soaring on New Hopes of Stimuli
U.S. stocks rallied Wednesday based on a lack of bad news out of Europe and hopes that the Federal Reserve would engage in a new round of stimulus.
US Stocks Get Lift from Bernanke Remarks
U.S. stocks soared on Wednesday, before shedding previous gains and ending the day in positive territory.
US Stocks Get Huge Lift from Quarterly Earnings
U.S. stock markets soared on Wednesday, propelled by strong corporate earnings from the technology and manufacturing sectors.
US Stocks Fall Monday on Ireland Fears
U.S. stocks fell on Monday as investors fretted about a burgeoning sovereign debt crisis in the eurozone.
Stocks Fall on Unemployment Spike, Weak Retail Sales
U.S. stock markets tumbled on Thursday after a promising start to the month.
