SMALL IS BEAUTIFUL: Small company stocks were a bright spot for the market in a subdued start to the week for Wall Street. The Russell 2000 index climbed above 1,000 points for the first time and ended higher Monday, even as the Dow Jones industrial average and the Standard & Poor's 500 index edged lower.
The Dow Jones industrial average and the Standard & poor's 500 index edged lower on Monday as investors waited on more information about the Federal Reserve's economic stimulus program. On Wednesday Fed Chairman Ben Bernanke will appear before Congress and the central bank will release minutes of its most recent policy meeting.
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.
Stocks are opening slightly lower on Wall Street as the stock market comes off of four straight weeks of gains.
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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