http://www.rttnews.comGlobal financial news, market analysis, economics and forex newsen-usFri, 13 Mar 2010 00:05:03 GMTStocks closed the week on a mixed note Friday, as upbeat February retail sales data failed to rouse the markets in the wake of a disappointing reading on consumer attitudes. The major averages struggled to find direction on the day, ending on opposite sides of the unchanged line.http://www.rttnews.com/ArticleView.aspx?Id=1239460Fri, 12 Mar 2010 20:39:25 GMTThe dollar slumped badly on Friday amid growing speculation that Europe can avoid the sovereign debt crisis that had earlier cast doubt sustainability of a continental currency.http://www.rttnews.com/ArticleView.aspx?Id=1239377Fri, 12 Mar 2010 18:53:38 GMTStocks continue to drift along near the flat line in mid-afternoon trading on Friday, as the continued influx of mixed economic data has traders sitting on the sidelines. The major averages are mixed, although by minute margins.http://www.rttnews.com/ArticleView.aspx?Id=1239369Fri, 12 Mar 2010 18:40:46 GMTStocks continue to linger near the flat line in early afternoon trading on Friday, as a lackluster set of clues on the direction of the economy has prompted another choppy outing in the markets.http://www.rttnews.com/ArticleView.aspx?Id=1239316Fri, 12 Mar 2010 16:39:29 GMTStocks are turning in another lackluster performance during trading on Friday, as traders are reluctant to make any significant moves. The major averages have been bouncing back and forth across the unchanged line, extending the choppy trading seen throughout the week.http://www.rttnews.com/ArticleView.aspx?Id=1239253Fri, 12 Mar 2010 15:31:06 GMTStocks are showing a lack of direction in mid-morning trading on Friday, as a mixed batch of economic data once again failed to provide the markets with a clear economic outlook. The major average are on opposite sides of the unchanged mark, seeing another lackluster session.http://www.rttnews.com/ArticleView.aspx?Id=1239223Fri, 12 Mar 2010 14:48:52 GMTWith traders reacting positively to some upbeat retail sales data, stocks moved modestly higher at the start of trading on Friday. Buying interest has remained somewhat subdued, however, limiting the upside for the major averages.http://www.rttnews.com/ArticleView.aspx?Id=1239171Fri, 12 Mar 2010 13:48:38 GMTStocks are likely to open notably higher on Friday, as better-than-expected retail sales data for February has generated some optimism ahead of additional data on the health of the consumer. The major index futures are all in positive territory, with the Dow futures up by 37 points.http://www.rttnews.com/ArticleView.aspx?Id=1239045Fri, 12 Mar 2010 12:55:33 GMTThe U.S. stock futures point to a higher opening Friday morning as traders, relieved that China has not raised interest rates as widely expected, may indulge in buying on increasing optimism about economy. Economic data related to retail sales, consumer sentiment and business inventories might also impact market sentiment. http://www.rttnews.com/ArticleView.aspx?Id=1238838Fri, 12 Mar 2010 10:38:35 GMTStocks were able to break firmly into positive territory in late-session dealing on Thursday, ending moderately higher despite lackluster data that led to choppy movement throughout the day. With the gains, the major averages all closed with fresh highs for another time this month.http://www.rttnews.com/ArticleView.aspx?Id=1238251Thu, 11 Mar 2010 20:31:25 GMTWith traders reluctant to make any significant moves amid the release of some lackluster economic data, stocks continue to experience choppy trading in the mid-afternoon on Thursday. The major averages remain nearly unchanged on the day.http://www.rttnews.com/ArticleView.aspx?Id=1238095Thu, 11 Mar 2010 18:45:22 GMTStocks have moved back to the downside in early afternoon trading on Thursday, as continued anxiety regarding the labor market has the markets unable to shake off selling pressure. Nonetheless, the major averages are seeing only modest losses, continuing the week's choppy trading pattern.http://www.rttnews.com/ArticleView.aspx?Id=1237972Thu, 11 Mar 2010 16:40:29 GMTAfter failing to sustain an initial downward move, stocks have shown a lack of direction over the course of morning trading on Thursday. The major averages have been bouncing back and forth across the unchanged line, turning in another lackluster performance.http://www.rttnews.com/ArticleView.aspx?Id=1237913Thu, 11 Mar 2010 15:31:31 GMTStocks are seeing modest weakness in mid-morning trading on Thursday, although they have moved well off of their worst levels of the session. The slim losses come following the release of a lackluster report on the labor market.http://www.rttnews.com/ArticleView.aspx?Id=1237860Thu, 11 Mar 2010 14:42:02 GMTStocks moved modestly lower at the start of trading on Thursday, with the major averages giving back some ground after trending higher in recent sessions. Traders are cashing in on the recent strength in the markets following some lackluster economic data.http://www.rttnews.com/ArticleView.aspx?Id=1237768Thu, 11 Mar 2010 13:44:25 GMTStocks are poised for a slightly lower open on Thursday, as the latest jobless claims levels remained troubling. The major index futures are all in negative territory, with the Dow futures down by 29 points.http://www.rttnews.com/ArticleView.aspx?Id=1237631Thu, 11 Mar 2010 12:53:53 GMTThe U.S. stock futures point to a slightly lower opening Thursday morning as traders look for economic data related to trade deficit, and weekly jobless claims to get some cues on the employment situation. http://www.rttnews.com/ArticleView.aspx?Id=1237369Thu, 11 Mar 2010 10:42:10 GMTStocks were able to move higher on Wednesday, even as the economic calendar remained light and trading volume remained subdued. The major averages all closed in positive territory, with the tech-heavy Nasdaq posting a sizable gain.http://www.rttnews.com/ArticleView.aspx?Id=1236664Wed, 10 Mar 2010 20:39:26 GMTStocks have largely recovered from their mid-day shakiness and are seeing moderate gains again in mid-afternoon trading on Wednesday. The move comes even as the economic calendar has been light, with the focus continuing on corporate developments.http://www.rttnews.com/ArticleView.aspx?Id=1236530Wed, 10 Mar 2010 18:45:28 GMTStocks have given up some of their earlier gains in early afternoon trading on Wednesday, as a lack of substantive clues on the economy has limited trading enthusiasm for yet another session. The major averages are on opposite sides of the unchanged mark, although the Nasdaq is still posting a solid gain.http://www.rttnews.com/ArticleView.aspx?Id=1236411Wed, 10 Mar 2010 16:36:18 GMTStocks have shown a notable upward move over the course of morning trading on Wednesday, with the major averages adding to their recent gains. The Nasdaq is outperforming its counterparts, rising to its best intraday level in well over a year.http://www.rttnews.com/ArticleView.aspx?Id=1236360Wed, 10 Mar 2010 15:29:38 GMTStocks are moving mostly higher in mid-morning trading on Wednesday, with the latest inventory figures helping the markets to build on their initial upside. The major averages are all in positive territory, although the advance may be subdued amid a lack of first-tier economic data.http://www.rttnews.com/ArticleView.aspx?Id=1236298Wed, 10 Mar 2010 14:47:02 GMTStocks have moved modestly higher at the start of trading on Wednesday, with the major averages adding to the slim gains posted in the previous session. Nonetheless, buying interest has remained subdued amid a relatively quiet day on the news front.http://www.rttnews.com/ArticleView.aspx?Id=1236208Wed, 10 Mar 2010 13:46:09 GMTStocks are likely to open Wednesday's session little changed, as the markets have little to go on ahead of some economic data this morning. The major index futures are nearly unchanged, with the Dow futures down by 4 points.http://www.rttnews.com/ArticleView.aspx?Id=1236053Wed, 10 Mar 2010 12:35:44 GMTThe U.S. stock futures point to a lackluster opening Wednesday morning amid continuing uncertainty over the economic recovery. Better than expected export data from China could raise concerns that the world's fastest growing economy will announce further tightening measures.http://www.rttnews.com/ArticleView.aspx?Id=1235828Wed, 10 Mar 2010 10:38:29 GMTStocks gave up the majority of their earlier gains and closed only modestly higher on Tuesday, as a lack of first-tier economic data and light trading volume limited movement in the equity markets. The major averages still all closed in positive territory, setting fresh highs on the one-year anniversary of the historic March lows.http://www.rttnews.com/ArticleView.aspx?Id=1235114Tue, 09 Mar 2010 20:35:00 GMTStocks are seeing solid gains in mid-afternoon trading on Tuesday, despite a lack of first-tier economic data on the day. The major averages are all in positive territory, with the Dow and the S&P 500 approaching their 2010 highs, while the Nasdaq is building on its eighteen-month high.http://www.rttnews.com/ArticleView.aspx?Id=1234958Tue, 09 Mar 2010 18:36:24 GMTStocks have rebounded from a lackluster start and are seeing moderate gains in early afternoon trading on Tuesday, even amid a lack of first-tier economic data. The major averages are all in positive territory, looking to extend last week's gains.http://www.rttnews.com/ArticleView.aspx?Id=1234837Tue, 09 Mar 2010 16:44:11 GMTAfter moving modestly lower at the open, stocks have turned higher over the course of morning trading on Tuesday. The major averages have bounced well off their lows for the session and into positive territory, although buying interest has remained somewhat subdued.http://www.rttnews.com/ArticleView.aspx?Id=1234755Tue, 09 Mar 2010 15:31:22 GMTStocks have recovered from their slim losses at the open and are modestly higher in mid-morning trading on Tuesday, although the movement remains subdued amid another light day on the economic front. The major averages are looking for some gains after yesterday's mixed performance.http://www.rttnews.com/ArticleView.aspx?Id=1234683Tue, 09 Mar 2010 14:36:59 GMT