FED WATCH: Stock indexes wobbled in early trading Tuesday, then turned higher just before noon. That's when news crossed that James Bullard, a Federal Reserve official, told an audience that the Fed should stick with its bond-buying effort to bolster the economy.
Stocks indexes hit new highs on Wall Street as investors bank on continued support from the Federal Reserve.
Small companies are taking the limelight on a choppy start to the week.
The stock market is edging higher in midday trading, led by small-company shares.
Small-company stocks were a bright spot in a subdued start to the week for Wall Street.
Stock indexes are edging higher in early trading on Wall Street as investors look ahead to the Federal Reserve's next moves.
U.S. stock futures are relatively flat as investors take a breather and some analysts wonder how long the bull-market run can last.
It's the narcissist rally.
Encouraging news about the U.S. economy extended the stock market's rally Friday.
Encouraging news about the U.S. economy is extending the stock market's rally.
It's the narcissist rally.
Encouraging news about the U.S. economy is helping push stock prices higher on Wall Street.
THE FUTURE IS BRIGHT: Positive reports on leading economic indicators and consumer confidence gave the stock market a boost on Friday, helping stocks to their fourth consecutive week of gains.
Encouraging news about the U.S. economy pushed stock prices higher on Wall Street Friday. A gauge of future economic activity rose more than analysts had expected, as did a measure of consumer confidence, adding to evidence that the economy is steadily recovering. The Dow Jones industrial average and the Standard & Poor's 500 index ended higher for a fourth straight week.
Encouraging news about the U.S. economy extended the stock market's rally Friday.
Encouraging news about the U.S. economy is extending the stock market's rally.
U.S. stock futures are rising with markets headed for a positive week overall, as investors shrug off some unsettling reports from retailers this week.
The stock market is closing higher after shaking off a morning slump.
Wal-Mart led the Dow Jones industrial average lower early Thursday after the world's largest retailer turned in weaker sales and a dim forecast for profits.
Indexes are slightly higher at midday on Wall Street, pushing the stock market further into record territory.
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