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GDP figures reflect Europe's continuing struggles
Any residual hopes of an early recovery were dashed by GDP figures last week that showed the eurozone still mired in recession. Updated May. 18, 2013
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Oil below $96 before crude stocks report, Fed
The price of oil fell Wednesday as investors waited for a report on U.S. crude stocks and the Federal Reserve's latest views on the U.S. economy.
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Stocks gain on reassurance from a top Fed official
Reassuring comments from a Federal Reserve official and better earnings from two big retailers helped push the stock market higher Tuesday.
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Best Buy, Carnival, Saks are big movers
Stocks that moved substantially or traded heavily Tuesday on the New York Stock Exchange and the Nasdaq Stock Market:
Updated May. 21, 2013
- Stock indexes close higher on hopes for Fed
- Indexes edge higher on Wall Street in midday trade
- Indexes edge higher on Wall Street in early trade
- Futures fall as markets await hints from Fed
- Oil price falls toward $96 per barrel
- Small company stock are a bright spot
- Red Hat, JA Solar, Xenoport are big movers
- Small company stocks take the limelight
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Inside Business: Medtronic cuts 500 jobs in Minn.
Medtronic confirmed Tuesday that it is eliminating 2,000 jobs worldwide, the same day that the company reported strong fourth-quarter earnings. Updated May. 21, 2013
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Wall Street pours cold water on Target's weather excuses
Target blamed the weather for slow sales, but analysts don’t think that’s the whole story. The retailer’s stock fell 4 percent, or $2.86, to close at $68.40.
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