U.S. stocks end lower due to concerns about subprime loans, yen

4:30 pm ET Mar 2, 2007

DJIA

12,114

-120.24

S&P

1,387

-16.00

NASDAQ

2,368

-36.21

10Yr

4.52%

-0.041

U.S. stocks end lower due to concerns about subprime loans, yen

NEW YORK
U.S. stocks closed lower Friday, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average
posting its largest weekly percentage decline since March 2003, as the
Japanese yen's rally against the dollar and more bad news for mortgage
lenders fueled the anxiety that sent stocks sliding all week.

Stocks finish their worst week in four years, with the Dow ending down about 120 Friday, or 4.2% for the week.

Date: Fri, 2 Mar 2007 16:00:47 -0500

Stocks finish their worst week in four years, with the Dow ending down
about 120 Friday, or 4.2% for the week.

U.S. stocks fall amid yen, subprime jitters

11:46 am ET Mar 2, 2007

DJIA

12,218

-15.70

S&P

1,398

-4.54

NASDAQ

2,393

-10.75

10Yr

4.53%

-0.026

U.S. stocks fall amid yen, subprime jitters

NEW YORK
U.S. stocks were lower on Friday, sending the Dow Jones Industrial
Average towards its worst week since April 2005, with the Japanese yen's
rally against the dollar and more bad news for mortgage lenders fueling
the same anxiety that has sent stocks sliding all week.

Commodities Corner: Hurricane futures: a new key to gauging energy
risks

SAN FRANCISCO
Energy traders will get a little extra help this month to predict the
moves in their volatile market -- and it'll come in the form of a
hurricane.

Investors react tepidly to weak Dell earnings report

SAN FRANCISCO
Dell Inc. shares got a slight lift in early trading Friday, one day
after the computer maker posted a 33% drop in fourth-quarter profit and
said it faced slow going as it struggles with a decline in sales and
increased competition.

Metals Stocks: Gold prices fall, on pace for an over $30 weekly loss

SAN FRANCISCO
Gold futures fell to their lowest level in a month Friday, on pace for a
fourth-straight losing session and a weekly loss of almost 5% with
investors still rattled by this week's volatility in global stock
markets as they eye demand for the precious metal in Asia.

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Chinese issues battered in lower opening for Net stocks

Chinese issues battered in lower opening for Net stocks

10:00 am ET Mar 2, 2007

DJIA

12,189

-45.34

S&P

1,399

-3.42

NASDAQ

2,397

-6.88

10Yr

4.54%

-0.012

U.S. stocks close lower as global jitters resume

4:30 pm ET Mar 1, 2007

DJIA

12,234

-34.29

S&P

1,403

-3.65

NASDAQ

2,404

-11.94

10Yr

4.56%

+0.006

U.S. stocks close lower as global jitters resume

NEW YORK
U.S. stocks fell on Thursday, even as they recovered from an early steep
fall, as upbeat news about the manufacturing sector helped in morning
trade, but couldn't completely offset continued nervousness about Asian
markets, distressed lenders, and the economy -- the same factors that
triggered heavy selling pressure two days ago.

U.S. stocks off lows on manufacturing data

11:45 am ET Mar 1, 2007

DJIA

12,240

-28.36

S&P

1,403

-3.14

NASDAQ

2,406

-9.61

10Yr

4.56%

+0.008

U.S. stocks off lows on manufacturing data

NEW YORK
U.S. stocks recovered from an early steep fall in volatile trading on
Thursday, as news that the manufacturing sector grew in February helped
offset nervousness from Asian markets as well as concerns about
distressed lenders and the housing market, which had all rekindled the
heavy selling pressure seen two days ago.

Economic Report: ISM says factory activity rose in Feb.

WASHINGTON
The nation's manufacturers increased production in February, surprising
economists and lifting Wall Street's gloom.

Stocks tumble at open, Dow down 175, Nasdaq off 2 percent.

Date: Thu, 1 Mar 2007

Stocks tumble at open, Dow down 175, Nasdaq off 2 percent.

After The Bell Report: U.S. stocks bounce from 3% slide; up on day, down on month

S4:30 pm ET Feb 28, 2007

DJIA

12,268

+52.39

S&P

1,406

+7.78

NASDAQ

2,416

+8.27

10Yr

4.55%

+0.037

U.S. stocks bounce from 3% slide; up on day, down on month

NEW YORK
U.S. stocks rallied Wednesday, rebounding from their biggest one-day
point drop in over five years in the previous session, although the
major averages all closed lower on the month.

Capitol Report: Fed chiefs had little to do with market's moves

WASHINGTON
We humans like simple explanations for complex events, like Tuesday's
massive stock market sell-off, or Wednesday's bounce back. See full
story.

The Fed: Bernanke says optimism not shaken by data or market

WASHINGTON

Fed chief Ben Bernanke on Wednesday said his optimism about the U.S.
economic outlook hasn't been shaken by recent economic data or the stock
market decline on Tuesday.

The Dow ends up about 50 after Fed Chairman Bernanke reassures investors after Tuesday's meltdown.

Date: Wed, 28 Feb 2007 15:59:48 -0500

The Dow ends up about 50 after Fed Chairman Bernanke reassures investors
after Tuesday's meltdown.

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Date: 28 Feb 2007 17:57:05 -0000

股市震蕩后如何看中國經濟全球化？

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U.S. stocks bounce from 3% slide

11:40 am ET Feb 28, 2007

DJIA

12,298

+82.43

S&P

1,409

+10.79

NASDAQ

2,419

+11.95

10Yr

4.56%

+0.045

U.S. stocks bounce from 3% slide

NEW YORK
U.S. stocks rallied after a choppy start on Wednesday, rebounding from
their biggest one-day point drop in over 5 years in the previous
session, as investors found comfort in a partial recovery of the
Shanghai stock market, whose 9% slide spooked global markets on
Tuesday.

Economic Report: New-home sales plunge 16.6% to 937,000 units

WASHINGTON
Sales of new homes plunged 16.6% in January to a seasonally adjusted
annual rate of 937,000, the Commerce Department reported Wednesday.

Bernanke tells House panel that markets are working well; Oil lower after inventory report.

Date: Wed, 28 Feb 2007 10:32:47 -0500

Bernanke tells House panel that markets are working well; Oil lower
after inventory report.

New home sales down 16% in January, weaker than expected.

Date: Wed, 28 Feb 2007 10:00:51 -0500

New home sales down 16% in January, weaker than expected.

Worldwide Stock Jitters Continue

Breaking News
February 28, 2007

Worldwide Stock Jitters Continue

Chinese stocks bounced back after their biggest decline in a decade, but
stock markets in Asia and Europe fell for a second day amid investor
jitters about possible slowdowns in the Chinese and U.S. economies. 

U.S. GDP growth revised down to 2.2% annual rate in 4th quarter from 3.5%, Reuters reports.

Date: Wed, 28 Feb 2007 08:31:01 -0500

U.S. GDP growth revised down to 2.2% annual rate in 4th quarter from
3.5%, Reuters reports.

U.S. stocks plunge to worst 1-day drop since 2001

4:30 pm ET Feb 27, 2007

Brutal day on Wall Street
Dow tumbles 415 points, biggest one-day point loss since 2001, as
investors eye China, thwarted attack on Cheney, drop in durable orders.

DJIA

12,216

-416.02

S&P

1,399

-50.33

NASDAQ

2,407

-96.66

10Yr

4.51%

-0.118

U.S. stocks plunge to worst 1-day drop since 2001

NEW YORK
U.S. stocks plunged to their worst one-day performance since 2001 on
Tuesday, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average losing 200 points in one
minute around 3 p.m. before recovering some ground by the close, after a
sell-off in China fueled concerns about growth.

Emerging Markets Report: Global markets tumble as China fear spills
over

NEW YORK
Global markets tumbled on Tuesday, tracking the biggest fall on the
Chinese stock market in a decade, with emerging markets taking the brunt
of the hit on fears of another global sell-off.

U.S. brokers bet big on China, and suffer, in sell-off aftermath

NEW YORK
The sell-off in China that reverberated through world markets Tuesday
hit U.S. brokerage firms even harder. For most of the day, every penny
lost on a blue-chip stock, brokers lost two.

Breaking News: Dow drops 400 points

Subject: Breaking News: Dow drops 400 points
Date: Tue, 27 Feb 2007

NEW YORK - Stocks fell sharply Tuesday, joining a global stock decline
sparked
by growing concerns that the U.S. and Chinese economies are cooling and
that
U.S. stocks are about to embark on a major correction. At the close of
trading, the Dow Jones industrial average was off 415.30 or 3.3% at
12,216.96.

Dow tumbles 450 points as Wall Street selloff accelerates.

Date: Tue, 27 Feb 2007 15:01:11 -0500

Dow tumbles 450 points as Wall Street selloff accelerates.

Dow tumbles more than 200 points on China worries and U.S. recession fears

2/27/2007
1:35 pm ET

Dow tumbles more than 200 points on China worries and U.S. recession fears.

Stock futures extend decline after surprising large drop in durable goods orders.

Date: Tue, 27 Feb 2007

Stock futures extend decline after surprising large drop in durable
goods orders.

Durable goods orders tumble 7.8% in January, Reuters reports; bigger drop than forecast.

Date: Tue, 27 Feb 2007

Durable goods orders tumble 7.8% in January, Reuters reports; bigger
drop than forecast.

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Date: 27 Feb 2007 01:44:32 -0000
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U.S. stocks turn mixed as rising oil offsets buyouts

11:40 am ET Feb 26, 2007

DJIA

12,656

+9.38

S&P

1,452

+0.85

NASDAQ

2,506

-8.45

10Yr

4.64%

-0.035

U.S. stocks turn mixed as rising oil offsets buyouts

NEW YORK
U.S. stocks turned mixed on Monday, as crude oil prices rose closer to
$62 a barrel, dampening investor enthusiasm and offsetting the latest
deal-making news, including the $45 billion takeover of TXU Corp., the
largest private-equity deal to date.

Breaking News 2/26/2007

A federal judge has dismissed a juror in the case against former White House aide I. Lewis "Scooter" Libby.

Fw: At Long Last, Scorsese Is Oscar Winner

Date: Mon, 26 Feb 2007
At Long Last, Scorsese Is Oscar Winner

"The Departed" won Best Picture at the Academy Awards and its director
Martin Scorsese walked off with his first Oscar for Best Director after
five losses. The other big winners included Helen Mirren, Forest
Whitaker, Alan Arkin and Jennifer Hudson.