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CNNMoney: Stocks lose steam on Greek exit worriesupdated: Tue May 22 2012 17:34:00

U.S. stocks ended flat Tuesday, after turning sharply lower during the final hour of trading amid fears that Greece will leave the eurozone.

CNNMoney: Investors weigh global economic newsupdated: Tue May 22 2012 08:32:00

New overseas worries were offset by some better than expected earnings from U.S. retailers early Tuesday, putting U.S. markets on course for another uneven day of trading.

CNNMoney: Stocks rebound on Europe hopesupdated: Mon May 21 2012 16:45:00

A plunge in Facebook's stock didn't faze the broader U.S. market Monday. U.S. stocks bounced back from their worst week of the year on renewed optimism that European leaders would find a way out of the sovereign debt crisis.

CNNMoney: Stocks set to reboundupdated: Mon May 21 2012 08:32:00

U.S. stocks were poised to rebound Monday, after closing out one of the worst weeks of the year, as investors pinned their hopes on European leaders' abilities to manage the continent's debt crisis.

CNNMoney: Stocks: Worst week of the yearupdated: Fri May 18 2012 16:30:00

Stocks closed out an ugly week. Despite initial euphoria surrounding the debut of Facebook on the public markets, the social network's shares barely popped above its offering price and failed to inspire investors to buy into the broader market.

Facebook hits Wall Street, web ponders its fateupdated: Fri May 18 2012 10:23:00

As the stock market opened Friday with a ring of the bell by Mark Zuckerberg, all eyes were on Facebook -- the social media Megalodon he nursed from a dorm-room project to one of Wall Street's hottest prospects ever.

CNNMoney: Stocks: Facebook IPO vs. Europe worriesupdated: Fri May 18 2012 08:02:00

U.S. stocks were poised for a higher open Friday as investor excitement over the Facebook initial public offering countered continued worries about the European sovereign debt crisis.

Asian shares drop on eurozone fearsupdated: Fri May 18 2012 05:54:00

Asian shares dropped, with Japan's stock index falling to a four-month low, as investors dumped risky assets amid growing worries about Europe compounded by disappointing US economic data.

CNNMoney: Greece worries weigh on U.S. stocksupdated: Wed May 16 2012 16:51:00

Following a positive start, U.S. stocks closed in the red for a fourth straight session Wednesday, as investors weighed strong U.S. economic data against ongoing uncertainty about Greece's political situation.

CNNMoney: U.S. stocks struggle as Europe fears loomupdated: Tue May 15 2012 14:56:00

U.S. stocks struggled during a choppy trading Tuesday as investors digested mixed news out of Europe.

CNNMoney: U.S. stocks ready for reboundupdated: Tue May 15 2012 09:06:00

U.S. stocks were poised for a positive start Tuesday, following better-than-expected economic growth in Germany.

JPMorgan makes Wall Street regulation a campaign issue againupdated: Mon May 14 2012 18:01:00

Even as his campaign portrays him as a champion of the middle class and a crusader to keep Wall Street from melting down as it did three years ago, President Barack Obama was set to leave New York Monday with a sizable haul of cash from industries whose excesses he decries from the stump.

CNNMoney: 'Au'-sterity for gold as prices plungeupdated: Mon May 14 2012 13:17:00

So much for gold being a safe investment in times of market volatility.

Eurozone worries still pressure stocksupdated: Mon May 14 2012 04:33:00

Markets are having difficulty establishing a bullish platform as continuing worries over the eurozone counteract news of more monetary easing in China.

Fareed's Takeupdated: Mon May 14 2012 04:33:00

Fareed's Take on the eurozone.

CNNMoney: Dumb and dumber: Avoid the big banksupdated: Fri May 11 2012 18:07:00

Looks like Twitter isn't the only company with a fail whale.

CNNMoney: Stocks end lower as bank shares weighupdated: Fri May 11 2012 17:06:00

Stocks finished lower Friday, ending a down week for the major indexes, as weakness in the banking sector weighed on the market.

CNNMoney: U.S. stocks end mixed amid Europe uncertaintyupdated: Thu May 10 2012 16:26:00

U.S. stocks ended mixed Thursday afternoon as investors welcomed a slight dip in jobless claims but remained cautious amid ongoing uncertainty in Greece and the rest of Europe.

CNNMoney: Dow posts 6-day losing streakupdated: Wed May 09 2012 16:56:00

U.S. stocks bounced back somewhat from a sharp sell-off Wednesday, but all three major indexes closed in the red as investors continue to fret about Greece and Spain.

CNNMoney: Stocks: Investors still on edgeupdated: Wed May 09 2012 08:03:00

U.S. stocks were headed for a lower open Wednesday as investors remained on edge over developments in Europe.

CNNMoney: Stocks tumble on Greece uncertaintyupdated: Tue May 08 2012 16:50:00

U.S. stocks sank Tuesday, although the major indexes closed off session lows, as Greece's uncertain political situation keeps investors on edge.

CNNMoney: Stocks: Investors unnerved by Greeceupdated: Tue May 08 2012 08:33:00

U.S. stocks were set to open lower Tuesday as Greece's uncertain political situation keeps investors on edge.

Iran accepts yuan for crude oilupdated: Mon May 07 2012 21:17:00

Iran is accepting renminbi for some of the crude oil it supplies to China, industry executives in Beijing and Kuwait and Dubai-based bankers said, partly as a consequence of US sanctions aimed at limiting Tehran's nuclear programme.

Asian shares slide after French electionupdated: Mon May 07 2012 06:05:00

Asian equities fell after U.S. jobs data disappointed and the election of François Hollande as French president raised concerns about Europe's debt crisis.

Pickens: 'Quit blaming' on gas pricesupdated: Mon May 07 2012 05:37:00

BP Capital Management chairman T. Boone Pickens says it's not appropriate to place blame on one person for gas prices.

Survey: U.S. gasoline prices drop 7 centsupdated: Mon May 07 2012 05:37:00

The average price for a gallon of regular U.S. gasoline slipped almost 7 cents over the past two weeks, chasing a drop in crude oil prices, according to a nationwide survey published Sunday.

Facebook's premium ad prices still risingupdated: Sun May 06 2012 20:37:00

Pricing for Facebook's premium "social" advertisements continues to rise, two recent studies have found -- a positive indicator that could offset concerns about a dip in advertising growth and help sentiment towards the internet company's initial public offering.

CNNMoney: Thousands of protesters to 'Occupy Wall Street' on Saturdayupdated: Mon Apr 30 2012 16:13:00

Hundreds of protestors took to the streets of Manhattan's financial distric Egyptians did it for democracy. So did people in Tunisia, Yemen, Bahrain and Syria. Now, activist groups are hoping Americans will launch their own uprising -- in the form of thousands of protesters descending on Wall Street this weekend.

MYB: Facebook readies for IPOupdated: Sun Apr 29 2012 01:24:00

Christine Romans looks at how Facebook is gearing up for an IPO despite slowing growth.

Facebook IPO puts bankers on back footupdated: Sun Apr 29 2012 01:24:00

As Wall Street makes final preparations for the largest technology debut by value in history, it has also faced what some bankers and investors have come to see as a series of snubs from Facebook.

CNNMoney: Stocks close out a strong weekupdated: Fri Apr 27 2012 16:39:00

U.S. stocks moved higher Friday, capping a weekly gain, as upbeat corporate results outweighed a weaker-than-expected report on first-quarter economic growth.

CNNMoney: Stocks mull U.S. economy, Spain downgradeupdated: Fri Apr 27 2012 08:47:00

U.S. stocks were poised to open slightly higher Friday, losing some momentum on concerns about weaker-than-expected U.S. economic growth and European debt, as Ford beat earnings expectations for the quarter.

CNNMoney: U.S. stocks: Apple, other earnings to provide liftupdated: Wed Apr 25 2012 09:06:00

Stronger-than-expected results from Apple and other major companies have U.S. stocks poised for a higher open Wednesday.

CNNMoney: Stocks: Blue chips take cue from earningsupdated: Tue Apr 24 2012 16:48:00

U.S. stocks finished mixed Tuesday, with the Dow holding onto solid gains, while Netflix's disappointing outlook weighed down tech stocks.

CNNMoney: Investors eye housing dataupdated: Tue Apr 24 2012 09:17:00

U.S. stocks were poised for a mixed open Tuesday as investors turn their attention to two reports on housing and await Apple's earnings after the close.

Japan insider trading fears reawakenupdated: Sun Apr 22 2012 23:04:00

The Tokyo Stock Exchange has said it does not want a 'dirty' capital market.

New crackdown on oil market speculatorsupdated: Thu Apr 19 2012 12:30:00

The president outlines his plan for protecting the oil market from speculators and manipulators.

Don't blame speculators for high gas pricesupdated: Thu Apr 19 2012 12:30:00

This week, President Obama announced policy measures to enhance the surveillance of oil futures markets. The president stressed that the new measures would not bring down gasoline prices overnight, but implied that they would lower gas prices in the long run because more oversight would deter market manipulation.

CNNMoney: Stocks retreat amid 'lingering anxieties'updated: Thu Apr 19 2012 11:42:00

U.S. stocks closed down modestly Wednesday, as investors found new reasons to worry about Europe's economy. Less-than-stellar earnings from two big tech companies added to sluggish trading throughout the day.

CNNMoney: Stocks: Some optimism, but Europe still a worryupdated: Thu Apr 19 2012 09:04:00

U.S. stocks were headed for a higher open Thursday after a relatively successful bond auction in Spain and solid quarterly results from Bank of America and Morgan Stanley.

Occupy Wall Street returns with 'sleepful protest'updated: Wed Apr 18 2012 11:06:00

In the spirit of spring rebirth, the Occupy movement is ramping up activities as warm weather blankets the country. But while the season is typified by a reawakening of life outdoors, demonstrators are using sleep to get their points across. They call it "sleepful protest."

Obama proposal would rein in oil speculationupdated: Tue Apr 17 2012 11:33:00

Under pressure to bring down the high price of gas, President Obama and Attorney General Eric Holder will outline a proposal Tuesday to increase federal supervision of the oil markets in an effort to clip the wings of speculators who are profiting off the volatility of the oil market.

CNNMoney: Stocks: Europe, economy and earnings in focusupdated: Tue Apr 17 2012 09:07:00

U.S. stocks were poised for a higher open Tuesday, as investors contend with worries about Europe, a bevy of U.S. economic data and the latest corporate results.

CNNMoney: Blue-chips hold gains, but tech sector lagsupdated: Mon Apr 16 2012 16:50:00

U.S. stocks closed mixed Monday, with blue-chips gaining and tech shares falling, as investors weighed an upbeat report on retail sales, corporate earnings and renewed worries about Europe.

CNNMoney: China and the U.S.: It's complicatedupdated: Mon Apr 16 2012 13:08:00

Just like rivals in a bad romantic comedy who shockingly realize they have feelings for each other, China and the United States have a complicated relationship.

China relaxes currency pegupdated: Sun Apr 15 2012 20:56:00

China expanded the daily trading range that its currency can fluctuate against the US dollar on Saturday in an important step towards allowing the Rmb to eventually float freely.

CNNMoney: Stocks: Worst week of the year, S&P 500 sinks 2%updated: Fri Apr 13 2012 18:11:00

U.S. stocks stumbled Friday, following a two-day rally, closing lower for a second straight week with the worst declines of the year.

CNNMoney: Stocks headed lower at openupdated: Fri Apr 13 2012 08:51:00

U.S. stocks were set to open lower Friday after reports on bank earnings and a slowdown in China's growth.

CNNMoney: Stocks: Investors hope to get bull back on trackupdated: Thu Apr 12 2012 09:05:00

U.S. stocks were poised to open slightly higher Thursday as worries about Europe took a backseat to U.S. economic and corporate results.

CNNMoney: Stocks snap five-day losing streakupdated: Wed Apr 11 2012 16:37:00

U.S. stocks closed higher Wednesday, bouncing back after a string of five down days, as concerns about Europe eased and hopes for a better-than-expected earnings season rose.

CNNMoney: Stocks aim for rebound after ugly Tuesdayupdated: Wed Apr 11 2012 08:57:00

U.S. stocks were headed for a higher open Wednesday, one day after all three major indexes posted their worst losses of the year.

CNNMoney: Stocks: Worst day since November 2011updated: Tue Apr 10 2012 17:43:00

The fear trade picked up steam Tuesday, as investors grew increasingly worried about Europe's fiscal health. All three indexes closed down more than 1.5%, marking the fifth straight losing day for stocks.

Who is to blame for high gas prices?updated: Sun Apr 08 2012 15:20:00

Sen. Mitch McConnell (R) Minority Leader on why gas prices are so high, the 2012 elections and Obama's policies.

Survey: Gas prices may peak, depending on crude oil costupdated: Sun Apr 08 2012 15:20:00

U.S. gas prices showed their smallest increase since early January -- and may be nearing or past their peak if the price of crude oil holds steady, according to a national survey published Sunday.

CNNMoney: Stocks: Worries about Europe resurfaceupdated: Thu Apr 05 2012 08:59:00

U.S. stocks were headed for a weak open Thursday, taking their cue from world markets on the final trading session of the week, as worries about the European debt crisis bubbled up.

CNNMoney: Stocks: the Federal Reserve, Europe dominateupdated: Wed Apr 04 2012 10:06:00

Once again investors will be looking overseas for any signals out of Europe on the fate of the eurozone and the euro.

CNNMoney: Stocks: Desperately seeking EU superheroesupdated: Wed Apr 04 2012 10:06:00

Once again, investors all over the world will be looking to Europe to determine how to bet on the markets.

CNNMoney: Stocks: Anxiety after Fed commentsupdated: Wed Apr 04 2012 08:34:00

U.S. stocks were headed for a sharp selloff Wednesday, with anxiety lingering after Federal Reserve policy makers indicated that no new stimulus is likely.

CNNMoney: Stocks sink as Fed dashes stimulus hopesupdated: Tue Apr 03 2012 16:23:00

U.S. stocks dropped Tuesday after the Federal Reserve indicated it was unlikely it would offer more stimulus anytime soon.

CNNMoney: Light trading ahead for stocksupdated: Tue Apr 03 2012 07:49:00

U.S. stocks were poised to open slightly lower Tuesday, with a potentially choppy day of trading ahead on a quiet week for investors.

CNNMoney: Stocks end spectacular quarterupdated: Fri Mar 30 2012 17:12:00

U.S. stocks closed mixed Friday, with the Dow and S&P 500 ending their best first quarter in over a decade, as investors weighed a report on consumer spending and a boost in the eurozone bailout fund.

CNNMoney: Stocks end mixed on lackluster economic reportsupdated: Thu Mar 29 2012 17:36:00

U.S. stocks drifted lower but rebounded in later trading Thursday to end at nearly breakeven.

CNNMoney: Stocks slide on economic jittersupdated: Wed Mar 28 2012 16:32:00

Stocks closed in the red Wednesday as investors grew concerned about the health of the global economy.

CNNMoney: Stocks: Turnaround in store?updated: Wed Mar 28 2012 08:43:00

U.S. stocks were poised to open higher Wednesday, as a positive quarter for the markets enters its final three days.

CNNMoney: Stock rally runs out of gasupdated: Tue Mar 27 2012 16:35:00

U.S. stocks ended a quiet session lower Tuesday as investors found little reason to push the market up given the strength of the recent rally.

CNNMoney: Stocks: Ready to hold steadyupdated: Tue Mar 27 2012 09:17:00

U.S. stocks were expected to open little changed Tuesday, while world markets responded positively to indications that the Federal Reserve is prepared to keep interest rates at very low levels.

Gas prices up but may be peaking, Lundberg Survey findsupdated: Sun Mar 25 2012 16:10:00

U.S. gas prices jumped more than 11 cents per gallon over the past two weeks, but may be peaking as the price of crude oil holds steady, according to the latest Lundberg Survey.

CNNMoney: S&P, Dow wrap up a losing weekupdated: Fri Mar 23 2012 16:39:00

U.S. stocks flip-flopped Friday but closed slightly higher as investors remained skittish about the health of the economy after the latest report on home sales signaled further trouble for housing.

CNNMoney: Stocks fall on global growth jittersupdated: Thu Mar 22 2012 16:28:00

U.S. stocks fell Thursday, as investors were rattled by worries of a global growth slowdown.

CNNMoney: Stocks: Choppy trading aheadupdated: Tue Mar 20 2012 09:36:00

After strong gains last week, trading could be choppy Monday, with little major economic or corporate news expected.

'Oil is the new Greece'updated: Mon Mar 19 2012 22:19:00

CNN's Richard Quest talks to Stephen King, Chief Economist at HSBC, about the future of the oil market and Greece.

Saudi Arabia moves to calm oil marketupdated: Mon Mar 19 2012 22:19:00

Saudi Arabia is taking steps to cool the overheating global energy market, boosting its exports to the US and re-opening old oilfields to expand production, as the world's largest oil producer tries to prevent damage to the global economic recovery.

CNNMoney: S&P 500 tops 1,400 for the first time since 2008updated: Thu Mar 15 2012 16:24:00

Stocks finished higher Thursday, with the S&P 500 topping the 1,400 mark for the first time in nearly four years, as investors considered a batch of better-than-expected economic news.

CNNMoney: Stocks end mixed as rally fadesupdated: Wed Mar 14 2012 17:08:00

U.S. stocks ended mixed Wednesday, one day after a big advance, as declines in bank stocks vied with strength in the technology sector.

CNNMoney: World markets rally, U.S. investors hit pauseupdated: Wed Mar 14 2012 08:17:00

World markets rallied Wednesday, a day after the Fed offered an upbeat outlook on the U.S. economy, and most U.S. banks passed stress tests conducted by the central bank.

China hints at halt to yuan riseupdated: Mon Mar 12 2012 22:01:00

Chinese central bank officials have suggested the renminbi is no longer significantly undervalued after six years of gradual appreciation, citing the country's large trade deficit in February.

CNNMoney: Stocks on hold ahead of Fedupdated: Mon Mar 12 2012 16:28:00

Stock closed mixed, after moving in a narrow range for most of the trading day.

CNNMoney: Stocks: Choppy trading aheadupdated: Mon Mar 12 2012 08:29:00

U.S. investors were bracing for a choppy day Monday.

India lifts ban on cotton exportsupdated: Sun Mar 11 2012 09:39:00

India will end a six-day ban on cotton exports that impacted global commerce, the country's trade minister said Sunday.

CNNMoney: Stocks end higher for third straight dayupdated: Fri Mar 09 2012 16:55:00

U.S. stocks finished higher for a third straight day Friday, after a slightly better-than-expected jobs report, but the gains were pared back after Greece's deal with bondholders triggered a "credit event."

India bans cotton exportsupdated: Fri Mar 09 2012 06:18:00

Sara Sidner reports on the Indian government's ban on cotton exports, fueling speculation about cotton shortages.

China protests at India cotton export banupdated: Fri Mar 09 2012 06:18:00

China, the biggest consumer of cotton, has lodged a formal protest against India's ban on cotton exports amid signs that India is rethinking the ban that was implemented a few days ago.

Greek debt dealupdated: Fri Mar 09 2012 06:04:00

Creditors have agreed to a plan to restructure Greek government bonds, Elinda Labropoulou reports

CNNMoney: Greece's debt swap looks like it might workupdated: Thu Mar 08 2012 07:27:00

For a country that has faced many moments of truth over the past few years, Greece is on the cusp of what could be a real make or break moment.

CNNMoney: Stocks headed for pullbackupdated: Tue Mar 06 2012 08:33:00

U.S. stocks were poised to open lower on Tuesday, as world markets sold off amid economic growth worries in China and Europe.

CNNMoney: Stocks dip on China's lower growth outlookupdated: Mon Mar 05 2012 16:44:00

U.S. stocks recovered quite a bit of lost ground but still finished in the red Monday, following the path of world markets, after China lowered its annual growth target.

CNNMoney: India bans cotton exportsupdated: Mon Mar 05 2012 16:44:00

India banned all cotton exports on Monday, causing U.S. cotton futures to surge and igniting fears of another jump in prices for cotton goods.

CNNMoney: Yelp shares soar more than 60% in IPOupdated: Fri Mar 02 2012 17:18:00

Shares of reviews site Yelp soared more than 64% Friday, in its initial public offering.

CNNMoney: Wall Street's dead? Really?updated: Fri Mar 02 2012 12:49:00

Trading volume is anemic. Bonuses are down. Investment banking activity is sluggish. But instead of singing a requiem for Wall Street, investors are treating the big banks like they are rock stars.

China's need for speed fuels oil pricesupdated: Fri Mar 02 2012 06:49:00

CNN's Eunice Yoon reports on how China's demand for oil is boosting global prices.

Oil increases to highest level since 2008updated: Fri Mar 02 2012 06:49:00

Oil prices spiked to their highest levels since 2008 on fears that tensions with Iran have the potential to disrupt supplies through the Strait of Hormuz.

CNNMoney: Yelp prices IPO above targetupdated: Thu Mar 01 2012 21:12:00

Reviews site Yelp priced its initial public offering at $15 a share late Thursday, above the target set by the company.

CNNMoney: Pimco Total Return ETF: A game changer?updated: Thu Mar 01 2012 16:46:00

Bill Gross is now officially in the ETF business. Pimco launched the ETF version of its Total Return Fund Thursday, and experts say it could be a game changer.

CNNMoney: Who's afraid of Greek credit default swaps?updated: Thu Mar 01 2012 10:57:00

For investors, the words credit default swap can bring back painful memories of 2008. But in the case of Greece, the dreaded derivatives may not be the ticking time bomb some have feared.

CNNMoney: Big moves in bonds, gold, silver; Stocks end flatupdated: Wed Feb 29 2012 16:31:00

While stocks ended slightly lower, Wednesday's biggest market moves were in the bond, commodity and currency markets -- with 10-year Treasury yields surging higher and the price of gold, silver and the euro dropping dramatically.

CNNMoney: Average Wall Street bonus drops to $121,000updated: Wed Feb 29 2012 13:44:00

Lower profits and layoffs resulted in Wall Street bonuses falling by nearly $3 billion last year to their lowest level since the 2008 financial crisis.

CNNMoney: Stocks to open higher on Europe hopesupdated: Wed Feb 29 2012 08:44:00

U.S. stocks were set for a higher open Wednesday, after the European Central Bank said that it well lend €529.5 billion, or $721.4 billion, to European banks in an effort to prevent a credit crunch.

CNNMoney: What's behind the gas price spikeupdated: Wed Feb 29 2012 06:02:00

A combination of trouble with Iran, a recovering global economy, investor interest and a potential problem at refineries are all responsible for the recent spike in gasoline prices, experts say.

CNNMoney: Dow closes above 13,000updated: Tue Feb 28 2012 16:24:00

U.S. stocks closed at multi-year highs, as investors weighed a small pullback in oil prices and improving consumer confidence against a worse-than-expected drop in durable goods orders.

Wall Street greed fueling high gas pricesupdated: Tue Feb 28 2012 13:05:00

Gas prices approaching $4 a gallon on average are causing severe economic pain for millions of Americans. Pump prices spiked 5% in the past month alone. Crude oil prices stood at $108 on Friday, up from only double digits at the beginning of the month.

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