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Category Archives: Market Update

Stocks Rally on Strong Jobs Report

Posted on February 3, 2012 5:56 pm by edliston

Stocks rose sharply in trading today as a better than expected jobs report lifted investors’ sentiment. According to figures released by the Labor Department earlier today, the U.S. economy added 243,000 jobs in the month of January as the unemployment … Continue reading →

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Stocks Headed for a Strong Finish

Posted on February 3, 2012 3:08 pm by edliston

Stocks are headed for a strong finish in trading, with all three major indexes near session highs in late trading. Stocks are rallying today after the Labor Department reported that U.S. unemployment rate unexpectedly to 8.3% in the month of … Continue reading →

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Stocks Extend Gains in Mid-Day Trading as Jobs Report Lifts Sentiment

Posted on February 3, 2012 1:34 pm by edliston

Stocks have extended their gains in mid-day trading, with all three major indexes near session highs. Stocks are rallying on the back of better than expected non-farm payrolls for the month of January.

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Stocks Rise Sharply on Strong January Jobs Report

Posted on February 3, 2012 10:45 am by edliston

Stocks have risen sharply in early trading today following the release of better than expected jobs report for the month of January.

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Futures in Green Ahead of Jobs Report

Posted on February 3, 2012 9:35 am by edliston

Stock index futures are rising in trading today ahead of release of all important January jobs report. A strong jobs report could boost demand for riskier assets.

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Stocks End on Mixed Note Ahead of Jobs Report

Posted on February 2, 2012 5:28 pm by edliston

Stocks ended on a mixed note in trading today as investors took a breather after Wednesday’s rally. Investors also remained cautious as they await the release of crucial nonfarm payrolls for the month of January.

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Stocks Headed for a Mixed Finish as Investors Remain Cautious Ahead of Jobs Report

Posted on February 2, 2012 3:04 pm by edliston

Stocks are headed for a mixed finish in trading today as investors remain cautious ahead of the release of crucial January jobs report on Friday. A strong jobs report will boost investors’ confidence.

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