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Job growth slowed again in April; rate ticks down

WASHINGTON — One month of slower job growth might have been a blip. Two suggest a worrisome trend: The economy may be faltering again.

May 5 2012 | Posted in AP News | Read More »

Apple’s blowout quarter propels Nasdaq to big gain

NEW YORK — The Nasdaq composite index shot 2 percent higher Wednesday, powered by a surge in Apple. The iPhone maker’s stock climbed $50 after the company once again blew past Wall Street’s profit forecasts.

Apr 25 2012 | Posted in AP News | Read More »

US new-home sales off 7 percent in March

WASHINGTON — Sales of new homes fell in March by the largest amount in more than a year, indicating that the U.S. housing market remains under strain despite some modest signs of improvement.

Apr 24 2012 | Posted in AP News | Read More »

Worst loss for Dow this year as stocks slump again

NEW YORK — The stock market suffered its worst loss of the year Tuesday because of uncertainty about coming corporate earnings reports and concerns that the borrowing costs of Spain are creeping close to a crisis level.

Apr 10 2012 | Posted in AP News | Read More »

Stocks edge lower after consumer confidence report

NEW YORK — Major stock indexes dipped Tuesday as weak readings on consumer confidence gave investors little reason to extend the recent rally.

Mar 27 2012 | Posted in AP News | Read More »

US stocks waver, then end the day mixed

NEW YORK — It was a mundane end to an electrifying week on the stock market.

Mar 16 2012 | Posted in AP News | Read More »

S&P cracks 1,400 for first time since 2008

NEW YORK — The stock market cleared another barrier Thursday in its long recovery from the Great Recession: The Standard & Poor’s 500 index closed above 1,400 for the first time since June 2008.

Mar 15 2012 | Posted in AP News | Read More »

US factories help job recovery endure in March

WASHINGTON — A resurgent U.S. job market that has lifted the economy appears to be enduring.