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Dollar slips on return to risk

September 5, 2010

As better-than-expected economic data boosted investor morale this week, the greenback lost some of its luster, falling against a basket of currencies.

Dow back in the black for 2010

September 5, 2010

Stocks closed near session highs Friday, with the Dow erasing its losses for the year, as investors welcomed a better-than-expected report on the U.S. job market.

Saks stock shoots up 20% on buyout rumors

September 3, 2010

Shares of luxury retailer Saks surged Tuesday after a British newspaper said the company could soon get a buyout offer of $1.7 billion.

Stocks drift higher ahead of jobs report

September 3, 2010

Stocks pushed higher at the end of a listless session Thursday, extending gains from the previous day, as investors prepare for a critical report on the U.S. job market on Friday.

Oil roars into September 'like a lion'

September 3, 2010

After ending August in a slump, oil prices surged into September, rallying more than 3% Wednesday as the economic outlook brightened.

Treasurys fall on upbeat manufacturing data

September 3, 2010

Investors eased away from safe-haven Treasurys Wednesday, sending prices lower and yields higher after strong manufacturing data out of both the U.S. and China spurred optimism about the global economy.

Wall Street: A 'huge' week ahead

August 31, 2010

It may be the end of August, but the summer doldrums aren't over yet.

Stocks drop as fear returns

August 31, 2010

Stocks fell sharply late Monday, ending a lackluster session more than 1% lower, as the tone on Wall Street turned bearish ahead of big economic reports due later this week.

Stocks shake off recovery jitters

August 29, 2010

The economy is slowing, the Fed is cautious about the recovery and the world's biggest chipmaker is lowering its sales forecast. But stocks rallied more than 1% Friday.