Stocks pared gains just before the close, but remained on track to snap a three-day losing streak thanks to news that gasoline demand was stabilizing.
Stocks gained despite further evidence of weakening in the nation's manufacturing sector and continuing concerns over the euro zone debt crisis.
Stock index futures pointed to a lower open for Wall Street on Wednesday as concerns over the euro zone debt crisis and fears of a Greek default in particular weighed on sentiment.
Today all eyes are focused on Apple stock. CEO Steve Jobs is once again stepping away from the company for health reasons, with a slight difference this time as the leave of absence carries an ‘indefinite’ label.
It's a big day for cable television — Martha Stewart, a queen of broadcast syndication, is moving to cable, kicking off a partnership with the Hallmark Channel. In a new five-year deal Stewart's signature show and other Martha Stewart Omnimedia programming will run on Hallmark Channel from 10 am to 6 pm. This speaks volumes about the business model for a brand like Stewart, and the changing television landscape.
CEO Charles Koppelman explains how product licensing is driving growth for this company.
Stocks rose for second day Wednesday as a Deere earnings beat and a rebound in housing starts helped renew investor optimism about the recovery. Consumer stocks were among the best performers; energy, the weakest.
Stocks opened higher Wednesday after Deere blew past earnings expectations and a report showed a rebound in housing starts.
Cramer makes the call on viewers' favorite stocks.
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