Markets Close Lower As Oil Prices Rise

Rising oil prices weighed down the markets with the Dow losing 15 points to close at 11,367. Nasdaq dropped 22 points to 2,323 while S&P 500 added a point to 1,311. The 30-year bond rose as the yield slipped to 5.169%.

Markets Slip As Oil Rises

The markets slipped during the midday as oil prices rose. The Dow lost 17 points to 11,366 while Nasdaq dropped 24 points to 2,321. S&P 500 added a point to 1,311. The 30-year bond eased as the yield rose to 5.195%.

Falling Oil Prices Lift Markets To Higher Close

As oil prices slipped for the fourth day in a row, the markets rose with the Dow gaining 28 points to 11,383. Nasdaq climbed 11 points to 2,345 while S&P 500 added 4 points to 1,310. The 30-year bond eased as the yield edged up to 5.182%.

Markets Higher Over Strong Earnings

Strong earnings news lifted the markets higher during the midday with the Dow gaining 35 points to 11,389. Nasdaq rose 19 points to 2,353 while S&P 500 added 6 points to 1,311. The 30-year bond rose as the yield eased to 5.174%.

Markets Close Higher As Oil Prices Slip

Retreating oil prices and strong home sales boosted the markets to close higher with the Dow climbing 71 points to 11,354. Nasdaq added 3 points to 2,334 while S&P 500 gained 4 points to 1,305. The 30-year bond eased as the yield rose to 5.178%.

Strong Home Sales Lift Markets

A rebound in home sales lifted the markets higher during the midday with the Dow climbing 76 points to 11,359 while Nasdaq rose 5 points to 2,336. S&P 500 gained 6 points to 1,308 while the 30-year bond eased with the yield rising to 5.175%.

Rate Worries Send Markets To Lower Close

Concerns that interest rates will increase in response to strong consumer confidence weighed down the markets to close lower with the Dow falling 53 points to 11,283. Nasdaq slipped 3 points to 2,330 while S&P 500 lost 6 points to 1,302. The 30-year bond retreated as the yield surged to 5.154%.

Markets Retreat At Midday

The markets retreated during the midday even as consumer confidence rose to a four year high with the Dow tumbling 54 points to 11,282. Nasdaq dropped 9 points to 2,324 while S&P 500 lost 8 points to 1,300. The 30-year bond eased as the yield climbed to 5.145%.

Earnings Weigh Down Markets

Despite retreating oil prices, the markets closed lower over downbeat earnings. The Dow lost 11 points to 11,336 while Nasdaq slipped 9 points to 2,333. S&P 500 fell 3 points to 1.308. The 30-year bond rose with the yield dropping to 5.064%.

Markets Lower Over Disappointing Earnings

Disappointing earnings weighed down the markets during the midday with the Dow losing 19 points to 11,328. Nasdaq dropped 12 points to 2,331 while S&P 500 slipped 6 points to 1,306. The 30-year bond rose as the yield eased to 5.063%.

Markets Close Lower As Oil Hits $75

Oil prices surged above the $75 a barrel mark to settle at a record $75.17 a barrel sending the down to close mostly lower with the Dow adding 5 points to 11,347. Nasdaq tumbled 20 points to 2,343 while S&P 500 held steady at 1,311. The 30-year bond rose with the yield easing to 5.099%.

Markets Remain Mixed

The markets remain mixed during the midday as solid earnings tempered rising oil prices. The Dow rose 34 points to 11,377 while Nasdaq lost 7 points to 2,355. S&P 500 added 3 points to 1,314. The 30-year bond eased as the yield rose to 5.139%.

Markets Open Mixed As Google And Oil Prices Rise

The markets opened mixed as investors weighed impressive earnings from Google against rising oil prices. The Dow rose 35 points to 11,378 while Nasdaq lost 4 points to 2,358. S&P 500 added 3 points to 1,314. The 30 year bond rose as the yield slipped to 5.119%.

Markets Close Mixed

The markets closed mixed as strong corporate earnings downplayed record oil prices. The Dow gained 64 points to 11,343 while Nasdaq lost 8 points to 2,363. S&P 500 added 2 points to 1,311. The 30-year bond eased as the yield rose to 5.137%.

Markets Open Mixed As Oil Prices Surge

The markets opened mixed as oil prices surged above the $74 a barrel mark. The Dow climbed 65 points to 11,344 while Nasdaq slipped 4 points to 2,367. S&P 500 gained 5 points to 1,315. The 30-year bond rose with the yield slipping to 5.120%.

Upbeat Earnings Lift Markets

Upbeat corporate earnings lifted the markets to close modestly higher with the Dow gaining 10 points to 11,279. Nasdaq climbed 15 points to 2,371 while S&P 500 added 2 points to 1,310. The 30-year bond eased as the yield rose to 5.129%.

Markets Advance At Midday

The markets gained some traction during the midday even as oil supplies slipped. The Dow rose 13 points to 11,281 while Nasdaq added 5 points to 2,361. S&P 500 held steady at 1,308. The 30 year bond slipped as the yield rose to 5.149%.

Markets Open Lower As Prices Rise

The markets opened lower as a surprising gain in consumer prices sparked fears of inflation. The Dow lost 7 points to 11,262 while Nasdaq slipped a point to 2,355. S&P 500 fell 2 points to 1,306. The 30-year bond eased as the yield rose to 5.111%.

Markets Soar With Possible End Of Rate Hikes

The markets soared to close higher after the Federal Reserve released minutes from its Federal Open Market Committee meeting indicating that the end of interest rate hikes is near. The Dow jumped 195 points to 11,269 while Nasdaq leaped 45 points to 2,356. S&P 500 surged 22 points to 1,308. The 30-year bond rose as the yield slipped to 4.974%.

Market Rally At Midday

The markets rallied during the midday as positive earnings results lifted investor sentiment. The Dow jumped 127 points to 11,201 while Nasdaq surged 25 points to 2,336. S&P 500 leaped 13 points to 1,298. The 30-year bond rose as the yield eased to 4.991%.

Markets Tumble As Oil Prices Soar

Soaring oil and gold prices weighed down the markets to a lower close with the Dow tumbling 64 points to 11,074. Nasdaq dropped 15 points to 2,311 while S&P 500 lost 4 points to 1,285. The 30-year bond rose as the yield slipped to 5.078%.

Rising Oil Prices Weigh Down Markets

Rising oil prices dampened investor enthusiasm sending the markets lower during the midday with the Dow falling 23 points to 11,114. Nasdaq lost 2 points to 2,324 while S&P 500 held steady at 1,289. The 30-year bond rose as the yield eased to 5.099%.

Markets Open Higher Over Upbeat Earnings

The markets opened modestly higher despite surging oil prices as investors focused instead on upbeat earnings results. The Dow rose 13 points to 11,151 while Nasdaq added 2 points to 2,328. S&P 500 gained 2 points to 1,291. The 30-year bond inched up as the yield eased to 5.105%.

Markets Close Modestly Higher

The markets pulled back from ealier advances but managed to eek out a modest gain to close higher with the Dow gained 8 points to 11,138. Nasdaq climbed 11 points to 2,326 while S&P 500 added a point to 1,289. The 30-year bond slipped as the yield rose to 5.107%.

Retail Sales Lift Markets Higher

The markets traded modestly higher during the midday as retail sales inched up in March. The Dow rose 14 points to 11,144 while Nasdaq gained 16 points to 2,331. S&P 500 added 2 points to 1,290. The 30-year bond eased as the yield rose to 5.094%.

Markets Close Higher Over Strong Earnings

The markets closed higher as earnings season got off to a strong start. The Dow climbed 40 points to 11,130 while Nasdaq added 4 points to 2,315. S&P 500 gained 2 points to 1,288. The 30-year bond eased as the yield rose to 5.051%.

Upbeat Earnings Lift Markets Higher

Investors buoyed by upbeat earnings reports lifted the markets higher during the midday with the Dow rising 43 points to 11,132. Nasdaq gained 6 points to 2,316 while S&P 500 added 2 points to 1,289. The 30-year bond eased as the yield rose to 5.029%.

Markets Close Lower As Oil Prices Gain

Crude oil prices inched up to settle at $68.98 a barrel sending the markets down to a lower close with the Dow losing 52 points to 11,090. Nasdaq plunged 23 points to 2,310 while S&P 500 dropped 10 points to 1,287. The 30-year bond rose with the yield slipping to 5.003%.

Rising Energy Expenses Weigh Down Markets

The rising cost of energy weighed down the markets during the midday with the Dow falling 43 points to 11,099 while Nasdaq dropped 22 points to 2,311. S&P 500 lost 8 points to 1,289. The 30-year bond rose as the yield slipped to 5.013%.

Markets Close Mixed As Oil Rises

The markets closed mixed as crude oil prices jumped over a dollar to settle at a seven month high of $68.74. The Dow gained 21 points to 11,141 while Nasdaq slipped 6 points to 2,333. S&P 500 added a point to 1,297. The 30-year bond rose as the yield slipped to 5.036%.

Markets Continue Advance

The markets continued to advance during the midday even as oil prices rose over fears of violence in Nigeria. The Dow climbed 42 points to 11,162 while Nasdaq gained a point to 2,340. S&P 500 added 3 points to 1,299. The 30-year bond rose as the yield eased to 5.031%.

Market Open Higher With Start Of Earnings Season

The markets opened higher in anticipation of the start of earnings season with the Dow gaining 36 points to 11,156 while Nasdaq added a point to 2,340. S&P 500 rose 3 points to 1,298. The 30-year bond inched up as the yield slipped to 5.031%.

Markets Fall Over Inflation Fears

Investors fearful of inflation sent the markets tumbling to a lower close with the Dow plunging 96 points to 11,120. Nasdaq plummeted 22 points to 2,339 while S&P 500 dropped 14 points to 1,296. The 30-year bond fell as the yield surged to 5.038%.

Markets Drop Over Strong Jobs Data

Strong employment numbers prompted fears of inflation driving the markets lower during the midday with the Dow tumbling 80 points to 11,137. Nasdaq dropped 19 points to 2,343. S&P 500 fell 11 points to 1,298 while the 30-year bond slipped as the yield leaped to 5.043%.

Markets Close Down As Oil Rises

The markets closed mostly lower as crude oil prices rose. The Dow lost 23 points to 11,217 while Nasdaq added a point to 2,361. S&P 500 slipped 3 points to 1,309. The 30-year bond eased as the yield climbed to 4.960%.

Retail Sales Weigh Down Markets

The markets continued to slide during the midday over disappointing retail sales with the Dow falling 49 points to 11,191. Nasdaq lost 7 points to 2,353. S&P 500 dropped 6 points to 1,305 while the 30-year bond eased with the yield rising to 4.968%.

Markets Close Higher As Service Sector Grows

A surprising gain in service sector activity boosted the markets to a higher close with the Dow rising 36 points to 11,240. Nasdaq gained 14 points to 2,360 while S&P 500 added 6 points to 1,312. The 30-year bond rose with the yield slipping to 4.893%.

Markets Flat At Midday

The markets traded near the flat line during the midday as investors stayed on the sidelines. The Dow fell 9 points to 11,195 while Nasdaq rose 2 points to 2,348. S&P 500 added a point to 1,307. The 30-year bond rose as the yield slipped to 4.902%.

Markets Close Higher

Investors cheered by falling oil prices and merger and acquisition activity lifted the markets to a higher close with the Dow climbing 59 points to 11,204. Nasdaq rose 9 points to 2,345 while S&P 500 gained 8 points to 1,306. The 30-year bond eased as the yield rose to 4.913%.

Markets Advance At Midday

The markets advanced during the midday as oil prices slipped. The Dow rose 46 points to 11,191 while Nasdaq gained 6 points to 2,343. S&P 500 added 4 points to 1,302. The 30-year bond inched up as the yield eased to 4.896%.

Markets Close Mixed Over Economic Data

The markets pulled back from earlier gains to close the day mixed as investors digested mixed economic data. The Dow climbed 36 points to 11,145 while Nasdaq slipped 3 points to 2,337. S&P 500 added 3 points to 1,298. The 30-year bond eased with the yield edging up to 4.903%.

Markets Advance As Construction Spending Surges

Surging construction spending lifted the markets higher during the midday with the Dow jumping 122 points to 11,231. Nasdaq climbed 13 points to 2,353. S&P 500 gained 12 points to 1,307 while the 30-year bond eased as the yield rose to 4.900%.