Adam Samson Archive

Dow, S&P Tick Up from Record Highs

Published May 06, 2013

The Dow and broader S&P 500 climbed slightly after notching fresh record highs last week.

Dow, S&P Poised to Open Near Record Highs

Published May 06, 2013

U.S. stock-index futures paused on Monday after a rally last week left the Dow and S&P 500 sitting at the highest levels on record.

Stocks Surge, Dow Tops 15K for First Time Ever

Published May 03, 2013

The blue-chip average roared past the 15000 mark for the first time ever as traders cheered data suggesting than labor market is in better condition than previous thought. 

Dow, S&P Log New Records

Published May 03, 2013

Historic Session: A round of data showing the U.S. labor market is faring better than previously thought unleashed the bulls on Wall Street. The Dow zoomed past the 15000 mark for the first time ever, before receding slightly.

Dow Gainers: Caterpillar  |  Alcoa  |  3M  |  United Technologies  |  Boeing

Strong Jobs Data Launch Futures Higher

Published May 03, 2013

U.S. stock-index futures zoomed higher on Friday as traders cheered a round of much stronger-than-expected data on the American labor market. 

Stocks Soar Amid Economic Optimism

Published May 02, 2013

A round of strong data on the U.S. economy, and a rate cut by the European Central Bank, sent stocks climbing on Thursday. 

ECB Cut, Strong Data Launch Stocks Higher

Published May 02, 2013

The markets zoomed higher on Thursday, in stark contrast to the rout last session, as traders cheered the ECB's move to quell the eurozone debt crisis and a batch of strong U.S. data. 

AIG 1Q Tops Street Expectations |  LinkedIn Shares Tumble on Weak FY View

Futures Rally on ECB Cut, Strong Data

Published May 02, 2013

U.S. stock-index futures posted strong gains on Thursday as traders responded to a rate cut by the European Central Bank and a round of strong U.S. economic data. 

Wall Street Thrashed Amid Mounting Economic Worries

Published May 01, 2013

Disappointing jobs data and swelling oil inventories ignited worries about the global economy, and sent stocks and energy futures tumbling on Wednesday. 

Wall Street Sinks as Oil Sells Off

Published May 01, 2013

Energy and materials stocks were the worst performers on the day as energy futures took a thrashing on the back of a much bigger-than-expected inventory build.