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Stocks tumble on Europe turmoilPolitical uncertainty in debt-hobbled Europe spread to financial markets Tuesday and pushed stocks lower in Europe and the United States. The Dow lost 76 points close at 12932 after falling as much as 200 points earlier in the day.
Oil prices set new low for 2012Oil prices swoon on uncertainty in Europe after weekend elections in Greece and France. Oil prices traded below $96 a barrel before closing at $97.39.
Austerity: Wrong policy or hard truth?Austerity politicians may have been given the boot in Europe, but austerity measures will remain.
After falling, stocks recover from Europe electionsStock markets recovered around the world following an early stumble caused by election results in France and Greece that appeared to jeopardize Europe's plans for fighting its debt crisis. In the US, the Dow finished the day down 29 points at 13,008.
Stock market fallout: Europe elections spook tradersStock market in Athens plunges 8 percent at one point after Greek election points to no clear winner. Stock market reaction elsewhere in Europe is negative.
Mortgage rates hit new lowsMortgage rates for a 30-year fixed loan falls to record 3.84 percent. Mortgage rates for 15-year fixed loan now stands at a new record low: 3.07 percent.
Oil prices fall to six-month low. Gas to follow.Oil prices fall below $99 a barrel on weak jobs report. At $3.80 a gallon, gasoline prices should follow oil prices down.
US stocks fall on disappointing jobs reportUS stocks opened lower Friday after the government reported that hiring slowed in April.
Facebook IPO: World's most expensive dog and pony showFacebook executives will make the rounds next week to convince fund managers and institutional investors that its initial public offering is worth $28 a share or more. With Facebook's valuing itself at up to $96 billion, it would be the biggest Web IPO ever.
GM stock: Earnings down. Outlook cautious.GM stock fell in Thursday trading after the company released a cautious outlook for North America, which so far this year has buoyed sales and GM stock.
Stocks mixed after lackluster jobs reportThe Dow fell 10 points to close at 13268 after ADP reported that the US added far fewer jobs in April than in March.
Comcast stock: Earnings up. Price falls from peak.Comcast stock falls after hitting 12-year high Tuesday. Quarterly earnings for Comcast stock rose 30 percent, exceeding expectations.
Dow Jones hits highest mark since 2007The fastest growth in US manufacturing in 10 months gave stocks a lift Tuesday and pushed the Dow Jones industrial average to its highest close in more than four years.
Forgiving mortgage loans would save taxpayers money, say Fannie Mae papersMortgage loans giant Fannie Mae supported principal reductions for some struggling homeowners in 2009
Spain enters recession; Dow and S&P 500 fallSpain reentered a recession Monday, renewing fears about Europe's economic stability and sending stocks lower. The Dow fell 14 points to close at 13213; the Standard and Poor 500 index had its first monthly loss since November.
Barnes and Noble stock soars on Microsoft team-upBarnes and Noble stock went zooming following an infusion of money from Microsoft to create a subsidiary for Barnes & Noble's e-book and college textbook businesses.
Sunoco to be sold for $5.3 billionSunoco Inc. will be sold to natural gas company Energy Transfer Partners in a deal valued at about $5.3 billion. Sunoco had been looking to exit the refining business prior to the deal.
Student loan bill? Not so fast.Student loan bill, which would keep graduates' interest rate costs from doubling, gets caught up in election free-for-all. House passes student loan bill, despite Obama veto threat.
Smartphones: Is Apple or Samsung No. 1?Smartphones sales are clearly reported by Apple. But Samsung remains very vague about how many smartphones it makes.
Amazon stock surges on blowout earnings reportAmazon stock got a boost from the company's huge profits in the first part of the year, led by the runaway success of the Kindle Fire tablet. Amazon stock rose $28.01 in late trading.
