Upbeat Earnings Lift Markets To Higher Close

Upbeat earnings lifted the markets to a higher close with the Dow soaring 109 points to 13,676. Nasdaq leaped 45 points to 2799 while S&P 500 soared 13 points to 1520. The 30-year bond eased as the yield edged up to 4.692%.

Markets Up On Earnings News

The markets retreated from early morning gains but continued to trade in positive territory over upbeat earnings with the Dow gaining 27 points to 13,594. Nasdaq climbed 17 points to 2771 while S&P 500 added a point to 1508. The 30-year bond eased as the yield edged up to 4.697%.

Earnings Lift Markets Higher

Upbeat earnings lifted the markets to a modestly higher close with the Dow climbing 45 points to 13,567. Nasdaq soared 29 points to 2754 while S&P 500 gained 6 points to 1506. The 30-year bond edged up as the yield eased to 4.672%.

Markets Plummet Over Record Oil And Disappointing Earnings

On the 20th anniversary of the Black Monday crash, the markets plummeted to close sharply lower over disappointing earnings and record oil prices. The Dow skidded 367 points to 13,522 while Nasdaq plunged 74 points to 2725. S&P 500 stumbled 39 points to 1501. The 30-year bond rose as the yield slipped to 4.689%.

Markets Drop Over Disappointing Earnings

The markets extended its losses during the midday over disappointing earnings and soaring oil prices. The Dow plunged 195 points to 13,694 while Nasdaq plummeted 37 points to 2763. S&P 500 skidded18 points to 1522. The 30-year bond rose as the yield slipped to 4.705%.

Markets Flat Over Disappointing Earnings

The markets closed near the flatline over disappointing earnings. The Dow slipped 4 points to 13,889 while Nasdaq added 7 points to 2799. S&P 500 edged down a point to 1540. The 30-year bond rose as the yield eased to 4.779%.

Markets Lower Over Disappointing Earnings

Disappointing earnings along with a jump in jobless claims weighed down the markets during the midday with the Dow dropping 43 points to 13,850. Nasdaq tumbled 13 points to 2779 while S&P 500 slipped 3 points to 1538. The 30-year bond edged up as the yield eased to 4.778%.

Markets Close Mixed As Prices Soar

It was a mixed close for the markets as soaring consumer prices overshadowed upbeat earnings. The Dow lost 20 points to 13,893 while Nasdaq climbed 29 points to 2793. S&P 500 added 3 points to 1541. The 30-year bond rose as the yield fell to 4.809%.

Markets Mixed As Prices Surge

The markets traded mixed during the midday as consumer prices surged in September. The Dow lost 16 points to 13,897 while Nasdaq climbed 21 points to 2785. S&P 500 edged up a point to 1539. The 30-year bond rose as the yield slipped to 4.841%.

Markets Drop Over Bernanke's Comments

The markets closed lower over comments from Fed chief Bernanke that the troubled housing markets will continue to weigh on the economy. The Dow tumbled 72 points to 13,913. Nasdaq dropped 16 points to 2764 while S&P 500 fell 10 points to 1539. The 30-year bond eased as the yield edged up to 4.912%.

Bernanke's Comments Weigh Down Markets

Comments by Fed chief Ben Bernanke that the ailing housing market weighs down the economy sent the markets tumbling during the midday with the Dow falling 57 points to 13,928. Nasdaq dropped 7 points to 2773 while S&P 500 lost 5 points to 1543. The 30-year bond edged up as the yield eased to 4.901%.

Markets Tumble As Oil Prices Soar

Crude oil prices soared over $86 a barrel for the first time to settle at a record $86.13 a barrel over concerns that oil production will fall even as demand continues to climb. The Dow tumbled 108 points to 13,985 while Nasdaq plunged 26 points to 2780. S&P 500 plummeted 13 points to 1549. The 30-year bond eased as the yield edged up to 4.907%.

Markets Plunge As Oil Surges Above $85 A Barrel

Oil prices surged above $85 a barrel for the first time sending the markets plunging during the midday with the Dow skidding 157 to 13,936. Nasdaq plummeted 30 points to 2775 while S&P 500 tumbled 15 points to 1546. The 30-year bond eased as the yield edged up to 4.907%.