Markets Close Mixed As Confidence Slips

The markets closed mixed as falling consumer confidence rattled investors. The Dow slipped 6 points to 12,081 while Nasdaq rose 3 points to 2367. S&P 500 held steady at 1378. The 30-year bond rose as the yield eased to 4.719%.

Markets Close Mixed As Spending Weakens

It was a mixed close for the markets today as consumer spending weakened. The Dow lost 4 points to 12,086 while Nasdaq climbed 13 points to 2364. S&P 500 added a point to 1378. The 30-year bond rose as the yield eased to 4.786%.

Markets Mixed Over Weak Spending

The markets traded mixed during the midday over weak consumer spending. The Dow slipped 4 points to 12,086 while Nasdaq added 5 points to 2356. S&P 500 held steady at 1377. The 30-year bond inched up as the yield eased to 4.793%.

Markets Close Lower Over Sluggish Economy

The markets closed lower with investors concerned about the sluggish economy. The Dow plunged 73 points to 12,090 while Nasdaq tumbled 28 points to 2351. The S&P 500 dropped 12 points to 1377. The 30-year bond rose as the yield eased to 4.796%.

Economic Concerns Weigh Down Markets

Concerns over the slowing economy weighed down the markets during the midday with the Dow tumbling 75 points to 12,089. Nasdaq dropped 28 points to 2351 while S&P 500 fell 11 points to 1378. The 30-year bond rose as the yield eased to 4.795%.

Upbeat Earnings Lift Markets To Higher Close

Upbeat earnings news lifted the markets to a higher close with the Dow climbing 29 points to a record 12,164. Nasdaq gained 23 points to 2379 while S&P 500 added 7 points to 1389. The 30-year bond rose as the yield eased to 4.841%.

Markets Near Flat As Home Prices Plunge

The markets traded barely above the flatline during the midday as home prices plunged. The Dow added 4 points to 12,138 while Nasdaq gained 8 points to 2365. S&P 500 rose 3 points to 1385. The 30-year bond edged up as the yield eased to 4.853%.

Markets Mixed As Oil Prices Rise

The markets traded mixed during the midday as oil prices rose. The Dow fell 24 points to 12,104 while Nasdaq climbed 10 points to 2355. S&P 500 added 2 points to 1379. The 30-year bond rose as the yield eased to 4.922%.

Markets Fall Ahead Of Fed Meeting

The markets continued to fall during the midday as investors await the Fed's rate decision. The Dow fell 21 points to 12,095 while Nasdaq dropped 19 points to 2336. S&P 500 lost 2 points to 1375. The 30-year bond inched up as the yield eased to 4.944%.

Dow Sets Another Record

Strong earnings reports lifted the markets to a higher close with the Dow leaping 115 points to another record close at 12,117. Nasdaq climbed 13 points to 2356 while S&P 500 gained 8 points to 1377. The 30-year bond eased as the yield rose to 4.952%.

Markets Advance At Midday With Dow Breaking 12,100

The markets continued to advance during the midday with the Dow soaring 118 points to 12,120. Nasdaq gained 17 points to 2359 while S&P 500 rose 7 points to 1376. The 30-year bond eased as the yield inched up to 4.967%.

Markets Close Mixed

It was a mixed closed for the markets as falling oil prices took the sting out of disappointing earnings news. The Dow lost 9 points to 12,002 while Nasdaq added a point to 2342. S&P 500 gained 2 points to 1369. The 30-year bond rose as the yield eased to 4.90%.

Markets Lower Over Oil Concerns

Concerns that OPEC will curtail oil production weighed down the markets during the midday. The Dow lost 18 points to 11,993 while Nasdaq eased a point to 2340. S&P 500 edged down a point to 1366. The 30-year bond rose as the yield slipped to 4.900%.

Dow Closes Over 12,000 For First Time

Solid earnings news lifted the markets to a higher close with the Dow gaining 19 points to 12,012, closing above 12,000 for the first time. Nasdaq rose 4 points to 2341 while S&P 500 added a point to 1367. The 30-year bond eased as the yield inched up to 4.910%.

Markets Slip At Midday As Oil Prices Rise

The markets slipped during the midday as oil prices rose. The Dow lost 8 points to 11,985 while Nasdaq fell 8 points to 2330. S&P 500 slipped 3 points to 1363. The 30-year bond eased as the yield rose to 4.898%.

Dow Sets Another Record Close

It was a mixed close for the markets as the Dow rose 43 points to set another record close of 11,993 while Nasdaq dropped 8 points to 2337. S&P 500 added 2 points to 1366. The 30-year bond rose as the yield slipped to 4.892%.

Markets Mixed Over CPI

The markets traded mixed during the midday over a report that while consumer prices slipped in September, core inflation rose. The Dow gained 36 points to 11,986 while Nasdaq lost 4 points to 2341. S&P 500 added 2 points to 1366. The 30-year bond edged up as the yield eased to 4.906%.

Rising Inflation Sends Markets Down To Lower Close

Rising inflation weighed down the markets to a lower close with the Dow falling 31 points to 11,950. Nasdaq tumbled 19 points to 2345 while S&P 500 lost 5 to 1364. The 30-year bond rose as the yield eased to 4.911%.

Markets Drop As Production Falls

The markets continued to drop during the midday as industrial production fell. The Dow plunged 71 points to 11,910 while Nasdaq tumbled 28 points to 2336. S&P 500 dropped 9 points to 1360. The 30-year bond rose as the yield eased to 4.877%.

Another Record Close For Dow

The markets closed higher with the Dow surging to another record high as upbeat earnings news lifted investor sentiment. The blue chip index rose 20 points to 11,981 while Nasdaq gained 7 points to 2364. S&P 500 added 3 points to 1369. The 30-year bond edged up as the yield eased to 4.919%.

Markets Modestly Higher Over Earnings

The markets made modest advances during the midday over earnings news. The Dow gained 11 points to 11,971. Nasdaq rose 7 points to 2365 while S&P 500 added a point to 1366. The 30-year bond rose as the yield eased to 4.917%.

Markets Close Higher Despite Rebounding Oil

Despite a rebound in oil prices, the markets made modest gains to close higher with the Dow rising 13 points to set another record close of 11,961. Nasdaq climbed 11 points to 2357 while S&P 500 added 3 points to 1366. The 30-year bond eased as the yield rose to 4.938%.

Markets Mixed Over Soft Sales

The markets traded mixed during the midday as retail sales slipped in September. The Dow fell 26 points to 11,921 while Nasdaq gained 4 points to 2350. S&P 500 slipped a point to 1362. The 30-year bond eased as the yield rose to 4.937%.

Upbeat Earnings Lift Markets To Higher Close

The markets rose to close higher on upbeat earnings news. The Dow jumped 96 points to close at a new high of 11,948 while Nasdaq climbed 38 points to 2346. S&P 500 gained 13 points to 1363. The 30-year bond rose as the yield eased to 4.911%.

Markets Close Lower Over Rate Uncertainty

Uncertainty over interest rates weighed down the markets even as oil prices dropped to their lowest level of the year. The Dow fell 15 points to close at 11,852 while Nasdaq lost 7 points to 2308. S&P 500 slipped 3 points to 1350. The 30-year bond eased as the yield rose to 4.913%.

Markets Close Higher Ahead Of Earnings

The markets finished the session modestly higher ahead of earnings reports. The Dow added 9 points to close at a record 11,867. Nasdaq rose 4 points to 2315 while S&P 500 added 3 points to 1353. The 30-year bond eased as the yield rose to 4.879%.

Markets Lower Over North Korea Concerns

Despite retreating oil prices, the markets traded in negative territory during the midday as investors remained concerned about geopolitical tensions surrounding North Korea's nuclear tests. The Dow losing 17 points to 11,840. Nasdaq slipped 2 points to 2310 while S&P 500 eased a point to 1350. The 30-year bond edged down as the yield rose to 4.882%.

Markets Close Higher Over Google-YouTube Deal

The markets closed modestly higher over Google's $1.65 billion purchase of YouTube. The Dow gained 8 points to 11,868 while Nasdaq climbed 12 points to 2312. S&P 500 added a point to 1351. The 30-year bond edged up as the yield eased t o4.836%.

Markets Mixed As U. N. Condemns North Korea

The markets remain mired in mixed territory after the U. N. Security Council condemned North Korea for its nuclear test. The Dow lost 5 points to 11,845 while Nasdaq rose 11 points to 2310. S&P 500 held steady at 1350. The 30-year bond inched up as the yield eased to 4.836%.

Markets Close Lower Over Disappointing Job Numbers

The markets closed lower as far fewer jobs were created in September than expected. The Dow lost 16 points to 11,850 while Nasdaq slipped 6 points to 2300. S&P 500 fell 4 points to 1350. The 30-year bond eased as the yield rose to 4.837%.

Markets Lower As Job Growth Slows

Slowing job growth weighed down the markets during the midday with the Dow dropping 43 points to 11,824. Nasdaq fell 11 points to 2296 while S&P 500 lost 6 points to 1347. The 30-year bond eased as the yield rose to 4.840%.

Retail Sales Lift Markets To Higher Close

Generally positive retail sales results lifted the markets modestly higher with the Dow gaining 16 points to close at another record of 11,867. Nasdaq rose 15 points to 2306 while S&P 500 added 3 points to 1353.

Markets Flat Over Mixed Data

The markets traded near the flat line during the midday as gains in retail sales tempered a rise in oil prices. The Dow lost 5 points to 11,846 while Nasdaq gained 8 points to 2299. S&P 500 eased a point to 1350. The 30-year bond edged down as the yield rose to 4.766%.

Another Record Close For Dow

The Dow surged to another record close as the cooling economy sparked speculation that the Federal Reserve may lower interest rates. The Dow leaped 123 points to 11,851 while Nasdaq climbed 47 points to 2291. S&P 500 rose 16 points to 1350. The 30-year bond inched up as the yield eased to 4.721%.

Higher Oil Inventories Lift Markets At Midday

Rising oil inventories lifted the markets higher during the midday with the Dow climbing 45 points to 11,772. Nasdaq gained 21 points to 2265 while S&P 500 added 5 points to 1339. The 30-year bond rose as the yield eased to 4.729%.

Markets Close At New High For Dow

Falling oil prices lifted the markets higher with the Dow closing at a new high of 11,727. Nasdaq added 6 points to 2244 while S&P 500 gained 4 points to 1334. The 30-year bond inched up as the yield eased to 4.753%.

Markets Higher As Oil Slips Below $59

The markets advanced during the midday as oil prices briefly dropped below $59 a barrel. The Dow climbed 67 points to 11,737 while Nasdaq rose 10 points to 2248. S&P 500 gained 5 points to 1336. The 30-year bond held steady at 4.761%.

Markets Close Lower As Manufacturing Growth Slows

The markets closed lower as growth among manufacturers slowed. The Dow lost 9 points to 11,670 while Nasdaq dropped 21 points to 2238. S&P 500 fell 6 points to 1330. The 30-year bond rose as the yield eased to 4.761%.