In this Wednesday, April 24, 2013, photo, Kenneth Polcari, right, works with fellow traders on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange. Japan's benchmark stock index surged Friday May 10, 2013 after the dollar hit a four-year high against the yen. Markets elsewhere gained as traders digested a positive U.S. jobs report.

U.S stocks rise for third week in a row

Small was beautiful this week.

Stocks waver in early trading on Wall Street

Stock indexes are little changed in early trading on Wall Street but the market is still on track to post solid gains for the week.

News Summary: Stocks pull back from record

HARD TO PLEASE: Stocks fell back from record levels, even after the number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits fell last week. The big rally has made investors harder to please.

How the Dow Jones industrial average did Thursday

The stock market pulled back from record levels Thursday as investors became harder to please.

US stocks are mostly flat in midday trading

The stock market wavered between small gains and losses Friday but is still on track to finish the week higher. Photo Gallery Available

Stocks inch higher on Wall Street at midday

Stock indexes are mostly higher in midday trading on Wall Street and are on track to post solid gains for the week. Photo Gallery Available

News Summary: Dow holds 15,000 level

GRINDING HIGHER: The day after closing above 15,000 for the first time, the Dow Jones industrial average maintained its upward momentum and edged up 0.3 percent.

How the Dow Jones industrial average did Wednesday

The Dow Jones industrial average rose, closing above 15,000 for a second day after it breached the landmark level Tuesday.

In this Tuesday, April 16, 2013, photo, traders John Yaccarine, left, and James Dresch wortk on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange. World stock markets were pushed higher Wednesday May 8, 2013 by an improvement in China's trade and yet another record-busting session on Wall Street.

Stocks dip below record levels on Wall Street

The stock market pulled back early Thursday after surging to record levels during the past week. Photo Gallery Available

Stocks waver in early trading on Wall Street

Stock indexes are barely budging in early trading on Wall Street as corporate earnings reporting for the first quarter draws to a close. Photo Gallery Available

In this Monday, May 6, 2013, photo, a Wendy's single with cheese large combo meal is photographed at a Wendy's restaurant in Mt. Lebanon, Pa. The Wendy's Co. reports quarterly financial results before the market opens on Wednesday, May 8, 2013.

US futures again heading higher

Stock futures are rising for the third consecutive day and markets at home and abroad appear to be heading for fresh record highs. Photo Gallery Available

Trader Michael Zicchinolfi, right, works on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange Tuesday, May 7, 2013. The Dow Jones industrial average punched through another milestone Tuesday: its first close above 15,000.

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Milestones for the Dow Jones industrial average

The Dow Jones industrial average closed above 15,000 Tuesday for the first time. It's been six years since the Dow closed above 14,000 for the first time.

Trader Christopher Morie works on his handheld device on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange Monday, April 29, 2013. World stock markets were muted Tuesday May 7, 2013 as cheer over the better-than-expected U.S. jobs report faded.

Dow average holds on to 15,000 with a small gain

Stock indexes are edging higher in midday trading on Wall Street, keeping the Dow Jones industrial average above the 15,000 mark. Photo Gallery Available

US stocks are little changed in early trading

Stocks were little changed in early trading, keeping the Dow Jones industrial average above 15,000 a day after it closed above the landmark level for the first time. Photo Gallery Available

Stocks rise in early trading, boosted by earnings

Stocks edged higher in early trading on Wall Street Tuesday, putting the Dow Jones industrial average back above 15,000.

Stocks edge higher in early trade on Wall Street

Stocks are edging higher in early trading on Wall Street, putting the Dow Jones industrial average back above 15,000.

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