Posts Tagged ‘Tuesday’
Earnings, corporate reports help stocks end up
Stocks rose sharply Tuesday following upbeat earnings reports and a fresh round of corporate dealmaking.
Investing – Business – Economy – Stocks and Bonds – Economic data
China cuts holdings of U.S. Treasuries
The government said Tuesday that foreign demand for U.S. Treasury securities fell by the largest amount on record in December with China reducing its holdings by $34.2 billion.
China – United States Treasury security – People’s Republic of China – Asia – United States
Stocks down as consumer confidence rises
The stock market rebounded from an early slide Tuesday as stronger consumer confidence boosted hopes for the economy.
Stock – Business – Investing – Stocks and Bonds – Equities
Support builds for Bernanke as vote nears
Democratic leaders on Tuesday rounded up support for Ben Bernanke, aiming for a vote as early as Thursday to confirm him for a second term as chairman of the Federal Reserve.
Ben Bernanke – Democratic – Chair of the Federal Reserve – FederalReserve – Federal Reserve System
Consumers’ confidence in economy improves
Consumer confidence rose past expectations in January, the third straight monthly increase as Americans begin to feel better about the job picture, according to a report released Tuesday.
United States – Consumer Confidence Index – Business – Home – Consumer Information
Asian Stocks Edge Down
Asian stocks slipped on Tuesday on caution before the earnings season in the United States, while the U.S. dollar weakened against the yen, dragging Japanese exporters down.
A mixed session despite STI’s rise
THERE was very little to distinguish yesterday’s session from Tuesday’s – the Straits Times Index (STI) rose, the broad market was mixed, volume was low and dealers who decided not to go on vacation spent the whole day wondering if perhaps they had made the wrong decision.
Other features reminiscent not just of Tuesday but also of previous days included a relatively heavier concentration of effort… more
Stocks edge lower on wholesale inflation data
The stock market fell from 14-month highs and Treasurys slipped Tuesday after inflation rose faster than expected last month.
Wall Street – Business – Investing – Stock – Interest rate
Economy points to recovery; inflation looms
The economy flashed a warning sign of inflation Tuesday.
Energy – Inflation – Technology – Conservation – Business




