http://www.rttnews.comGlobal financial news, market analysis, economics and forex newsen-usThu, 23 May 2013 18:45:04 GMTWhile stocks moved sharply lower at the start of trading on Thursday, selling pressure waned not long after the open. The markets have subsequently seen a notable recovery attempt, as some traders look to pick up stocks at reduced levels. The major averages have climbed well off their worst levels but are currently still posting modest losses.http://www.rttnews.com/story.aspx?Id=2124092Thu, 23 May 2013 15:59:30 GMTAfter moving sharply lower at the open, stocks have regained some ground over the course of morning trading on Thursday. The major averages have climbed well off their worst levels of the day but remain stuck in the red.http://www.rttnews.com/story.aspx?Id=2124073Thu, 23 May 2013 15:04:36 GMTStocks moved sharply lower at the start of trading on Thursday, extending the downward move seen over the course of the previous session. The major averages dropped firmly into negative territory, although selling pressure has waned since the open. The major averages have not seen much follow-through on their initial downward moves but remain stuck in the red.http://www.rttnews.com/story.aspx?Id=2124032Thu, 23 May 2013 13:53:45 GMTAfter moving notably lower over the course of the previous session, stocks are likely to see further downside in early trading on Thursday. The major index futures are currently pointing to a sharply lower open for the markets, with the Dow futures down by 123 points.http://www.rttnews.com/story.aspx?Id=2123962Thu, 23 May 2013 12:56:24 GMTWall Street looks set to extend its weak run on Thursday, as indicated by the index futures, which point to a notably lower opening. After Federal Reserve sounded out the possibility of a premature scale back in stimulus, weak manufacturing data from China has accentuated the anxiety among traders. Fears concerning a further setback to growth in the eventuality of central banks deciding to normalize interest rates could keep sentiment subdued and trigger more profit taking in the still overbought markets.http://www.rttnews.com/story.aspx?Id=2123776Thu, 23 May 2013 10:31:24 GMTStocks showed a substantial downturn over the course of the trading day on Wednesday after seeing some strength in morning trading. Renewed worries about the Federal Reserve tapering its asset purchase program contributed to the sharp pullback by the markets. The major averages climbed off their worst levels going into the close but still ended the day firmly negative.http://www.rttnews.com/story.aspx?Id=2123315Wed, 22 May 2013 20:24:03 GMTAfter moving mostly higher over the course of morning trading on Wednesday, stocks have shown a notable move back to the downside in the afternoon. The major averages have pulled back well off their highs for the session and into negative territory. The major averages have moved roughly sideways in recent trading, lingering near their new lows for the session.http://www.rttnews.com/story.aspx?Id=2123231Wed, 22 May 2013 18:35:53 GMTWith traders digesting remarks from Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke, stocks have seen considerable volatility over the course of the trading day on Wednesday but are moving mostly higher in mid-day trading. The major averages have moved to the upside in recent trading and are currently posting notable gains.http://www.rttnews.com/story.aspx?Id=2123159Wed, 22 May 2013 16:07:08 GMTStocks have moved modestly higher in early trading on Wednesday, adding to the slim gains posted in the previous session. The major averages have all climbed into positive territory, although buying interest has remained relatively subdued. The major averages have seen some further upside in recent trading, reaching new highs for the young session.http://www.rttnews.com/story.aspx?Id=2123074Wed, 22 May 2013 13:56:56 GMTAfter moving modestly higher over the course of the previous session, stocks may see some further upside in early trading on Wednesday. The major index futures are currently pointing to a higher open for the markets, with the Dow futures up by 32 points.http://www.rttnews.com/story.aspx?Id=2122999Wed, 22 May 2013 12:58:58 GMTWall Street is striving to put an end to its doubts and remains poised to open higher on Wednesday, as indicated by the trading in major index futures. Hopes that the central bank is in no mood to take its foot off the pedal led to a resilient advance yesterday. Traders could look for clues to confirm their expectations, as they pore over Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke's Congressional testimony, and later on in the day receive the FOMC minutes. Some retail earnings reports from companies such as Lowe's (LOW), Staples (SPLS), Target (TGT) and American Eagle Outfitters (AEO) and homebuilder Toll Brothers (TOL) could also set the tempo for today's market movement.http://www.rttnews.com/story.aspx?Id=2122816Wed, 22 May 2013 10:30:59 GMTWhile buying interest was relatively subdued, stocks moved modestly higher over the course of the trading day on Tuesday. The strength on the day offset the weakness seen in the previous session, with the Dow and the S&P 500 reaching new record closing highs. The major averages gave back some ground in late-day trading but remained in positive territory.http://www.rttnews.com/story.aspx?Id=2122396Tue, 21 May 2013 20:19:39 GMTStocks have moved mostly higher over the course of the trading day on Tuesday after showing a lack of direction earlier in the session. The major averages have climbed more firmly into positive territory, offsetting the modest losses posted in the previous session. The major averages have moved roughly sideways in recent trading, hovering near their new highs for the session.http://www.rttnews.com/story.aspx?Id=2122334Tue, 21 May 2013 18:12:45 GMTStocks have shown a lack of direction over the course of the trading day on Tuesday after failing to sustain an early upward move. The choppy trading extends the lackluster performance that was seen throughout the previous session. The major averages are currently posting modest gains but have pulled back off their highs for the session.http://www.rttnews.com/story.aspx?Id=2122295Tue, 21 May 2013 16:04:01 GMTAfter failing to sustain an early upward move, stocks have shown a lack of direction over the course of morning trading on Tuesday. The major averages have pulled back near the unchanged line after moving modestly higher in early trading.http://www.rttnews.com/story.aspx?Id=2122276Tue, 21 May 2013 15:11:00 GMTStocks have moved modestly higher in early trading on Tuesday, benefiting from a positive reaction to some upbeat earnings news. The major averages have all moved to the upside, offsetting the slim losses posted in the previous session. The major averages are currently posting modest gains, near their highs for the young session.http://www.rttnews.com/story.aspx?Id=2122221Tue, 21 May 2013 13:59:32 GMTAfter turning in a lackluster performance throughout the previous session, stocks may continue to experience choppy trading on Tuesday. The major index futures are currently pointing to a roughly flat open for the markets.http://www.rttnews.com/story.aspx?Id=2122134Tue, 21 May 2013 12:53:36 GMTThe nervousness of Wall Street is palpable, as reflected by the U.S. index futures, which point to a modestly higher open on Tuesday. Most Asian markets closed lower, unimpressed by the lackluster Wall Street lead. European stocks are also seeing downside on the back of some profit taking. The domestic markets are likely to take cues from earnings from some key companies such as Home Depot (HD), Best Buy (BBY), Medtronic (MDT) and Saks (SKS) and speeches by two Federal Reserve presidents. http://www.rttnews.com/story.aspx?Id=2121972Tue, 21 May 2013 10:32:48 GMTAfter showing a lack of direction throughout much of the session, stocks ended Monday's trading modestly lower. The slightly lower close on the day partly offset the strength that was seen in the markets last week. The major averages ended the day below the unchanged line but off their lows for the session.http://www.rttnews.com/story.aspx?Id=2121575Mon, 20 May 2013 20:19:20 GMTStocks have moved mostly higher over the course of the trading day on Monday, recovering from an early move to the downside. The turnaround by the markets extends a recent trend of traders buying on early dips, often leading to a higher close. The major averages have seen some further upside in recent trading, reaching new highs for the session.http://www.rttnews.com/story.aspx?Id=2121473Mon, 20 May 2013 15:56:00 GMTStocks are turning in a lackluster performance in early trading on Monday after showing a strong move to the upside last week. The major averages are showing only modest moves, lingering near the unchanged line. The major averages are currently turning in a mixed performance, with the Nasdaq just above the unchanged line.http://www.rttnews.com/story.aspx?Id=2121407Mon, 20 May 2013 14:06:15 GMTAfter showing a strong upward move last week, stocks may give back some ground in early trading on Monday. The major index futures are currently pointing to a modestly lower open for the markets, with the Dow futures down by 23 points.http://www.rttnews.com/story.aspx?Id=2121320Mon, 20 May 2013 12:59:14 GMTTrading in the major U.S. index futures suggest a cautious start by Wall Street stocks on Monday following their record run in the previous weeks. Earlier in the global trading day, armed with optimism concerning the global economy in general and the domestic economy in particular, Asian stocks rallied. The European markets are also relaying optimism despite the scanty economic and corporate news flow from the region. Meanwhile, the domestic markets get to digest earnings from Campbell Soup (CPB), the results of a lesser important national manufacturing survey and a few M&A announcements. http://www.rttnews.com/story.aspx?Id=2121148Mon, 20 May 2013 10:31:16 GMTStocks moved sharply higher over the course of the trading day on Friday, more than offsetting the weakness seen on Thursday. In a reversal from the previous session, the markets benefited from some upbeat U.S. economic data as well as comments from a Federal Reserve official. The major averages saw further upside going into the close, with the Dow and the S&P 500 reaching new record highs.http://www.rttnews.com/story.aspx?Id=2120748Fri, 17 May 2013 20:18:14 GMTAfter moving higher at the start of trading on Friday, stocks have continued to perform well throughout the session. The markets have benefited from some upbeat economic data after a disappointing batch of data helped drag stocks lower on Thursday. The major averages have moved roughly sideways in recent trading, hovering firmly in positive territory.http://www.rttnews.com/story.aspx?Id=2120657Fri, 17 May 2013 16:07:06 GMTStocks moved notably higher at the start of trading on Friday, partly offsetting the weakness that was seen in the previous session. The major averages have all moved back to the upside after ending Thursday's trading in the red. The major averages have recently pulled back off their highs for the young session but are currently holding on to modest gains.http://www.rttnews.com/story.aspx?Id=2120553Fri, 17 May 2013 13:48:24 GMTAfter moving mostly lower over the course of the previous session, stocks are likely to move back to the upside in early trading on Friday. The major index futures are currently pointing to a higher open for the markets, with the Dow futures up by 50 points.http://www.rttnews.com/story.aspx?Id=2120491Fri, 17 May 2013 12:55:50 GMTAfter yesterday's nervous run, Wall Street seems to be striving to regain the momentum that has helped the averages scale new record highs in recent sessions. The U.S. index futures point to a modestly higher opening on Friday. A few key earnings reports released after the markets closed yesterday have largely been negative. Meanwhile, on the economic front, traders could react to a consumer sentiment reading and the Conference Board's data on the leading economic indicators index for the U.S. Risk appetite is on the wane, with the dollar gaining strength on the back of expectations that the Fed's stimulus measures may be rolled back earlier than anticipated. At the same time, oil is trading modestly higher.http://www.rttnews.com/story.aspx?Id=2120350Fri, 17 May 2013 10:29:51 GMTAfter seeing modest strength earlier in the session, stocks came under pressure going into the close of Thursday. A disappointing batch of U.S. economic data weighed on the markets along with comments from a Federal Reserve official. The major averages ended the day in negative territory, with the Dow and the S&P 500 pulling back off record highs.http://www.rttnews.com/story.aspx?Id=2119912Thu, 16 May 2013 20:22:20 GMTWith upbeat earnings news from tech giant Cisco (CSCO) overshadowing a largely disappointing batch of U.S. economic data, stocks are seeing modest strength in mid-day trading on Thursday. The gains on the day reflect continued upward momentum on Wall Street. The major averages are currently posting modest gains, with the tech-heavy Nasdaq a little more firmly in positive territory.http://www.rttnews.com/story.aspx?Id=2119767Thu, 16 May 2013 16:04:28 GMT