Topic: Stock Performance
Wall Street faces Fed meeting with momentum
AFP Global Edition
Wall Street stocks are set to build on nearly year-and-a-half highs as they face next week's key economic reports and the US Federal Reserve's monetary policy meeting. "We are in the process of testing our highs from mid-January on the S&P 500," said Gina Martin of ...
Business Highlights
AP Features
Retail sales show surprising gain in February WASHINGTON (AP) — Retail sales posted a surprising increase in February as consumers refused to let snowstorms stop them from stepping up purchases for everything from clothes to appliances. The improvement provided hope that the recovery from the Great Recession is gaining momentum. Some ...
FTSE shares close higher
AFP European Edition
FTSE 100 shares ended slightly higher on Friday on news that retail sales in the United States rose unexpectedly in February for the second straight month. The benchmark index rose 0.15 percent to close at 5,625.65 points. Lloyds Banking Group (LBG) was the most traded stock, seeing ...
Sector Snap: Airline stocks mixed
AP News
Airline stocks mixed as oil prices climb above $82 a barrelAirline stocks, which rallied strongly earlier this week, were mixed in Friday trading as oil prices surged, raising the prospect of higher costs for jet fuel. The Amex airline index was up a fraction with seven of its 13 components ...
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