Stocks are opening slightly higher as investors watch for the latest moves from the Federal Reserve.
Investors recovered their poise after a shaky start to trading on Wall Street that sent stocks sharply lower. The dip gave investors who missed this year's stock market surge an opportunity to get into the market, and by midday stocks had recouped most of their early losses. The Dow was down as much as 127 points.
Stocks are closing higher on Wall Street as investors bank on continued support from the Federal Reserve.
U.S. stock futures are rising with the nation's central bank seemingly committed to ushering along a financial rebound and the housing market nearing an important milestone.
Stocks are moving higher Wednesday morning after Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke said it was too soon for the central bank to pull back on its massive economic stimulus programs.
Stocks are moving higher after Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke said it was too soon for the central bank to pull back on its massive economic stimulus programs.
Small-company stocks were a bright spot in a subdued start to the week for Wall Street.
FED WATCH: Stock indexes wobbled in early trading Tuesday, then turned higher just before noon. That's when news crossed that James Bullard, a Federal Reserve official, told an audience that the Fed should stick with its bond-buying effort to bolster the economy.
The stock market is edging higher in midday trading, led by small-company shares.
U.S. stock futures are relatively flat as investors take a breather and some analysts wonder how long the bull-market run can last.
Small companies are taking the limelight on a choppy start to the week.
Stock indexes are edging higher in early trading on Wall Street as investors look ahead to the Federal Reserve's next moves.
Stocks indexes hit new highs on Wall Street as investors bank on continued support from the Federal Reserve.
It's the narcissist rally.
Encouraging news about the U.S. economy is helping push stock prices higher on Wall Street.
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