U.S. stocks end mostly up as energy shares climb

Date: Tue, 26 Aug 2008 17:04:37 -0400
U.S. stocks end mostly up as energy shares climb

U.S. stocks wobble higher in light volume, as energy shares front
limited gains and after mixed data on the housing front and a
better-than-forecast rise in consumer confidence.

Bank earnings fall to $5 bln in second quarter: FDIC

In the three months from April to June, banks' earnings were their
second lowest since 1991, according to the Federal Deposit Insurance
Corporation. .

FAA says technical problem snarls U.S. air traffic

SAN FRANCISCO
Problems with a computer system used to process flight plans were
causing delays at airports across the United States Tuesday, according
to Federal Aviation Administration officials.

The Fed: Outlook dimmed for growth ahead, Fed minutes show

Growth looked weaker to Federal Reserve officials on Aug. 5 than it had
in many months, according to a summary of the closed-door meeting.

Democrats prepare for Hillary Clinton's speech on Day 2

Sen. Hillary Clinton prepares to take the stage during the second day of
the Democratic National Convention as the party works to repair internal
rifts and present a united front behind Sen. Barack Obama against his
Republican opponents.