U.S. runs $91.9 billion deficit in December - 15th straight month in the red and nearly double what it was a year earlier.

Date: Wed, Jan 13, 2010 at 2:06 PM

U.S. runs $91.9 billion deficit in December - 15th straight month in
the red and nearly double what it was a year earlier.

Stocks open higher as investors await more signs that the economy is firmly on a path to recovery. Dow gains 23 points.

Date: Wednesday, January 13, 2010

Stocks open higher as investors await more signs that the economy is
firmly on a path to recovery. Dow gains 23 points.

CEOs of four major banks, in testimony before Financial Crisis Inquiry panel, say regulatory reform needed to prevent future crises.

Date: Wednesday, January 13, 2010

CEOs of four major banks, in testimony before Financial Crisis Inquiry
panel, say regulatory reform needed to prevent future crises.

Energy: Oil prices drop below $80/brl as supplies rise

Date: Wednesday, January 13, 2010

1/13/2010 6:15:00 AM ET
Crude futures drop below $80 a barrel on Wednesday, falling for a
third session, as an industry group reports large builds in U.S.
petroleum inventories, rekindling worries that energy demand remains
weak.

U.S. trade deficit hits above-consensus $36.4 billion in November

Date: Tue, 12 Jan 2010 08:33:20 -0500

U.S. trade deficit hits above-consensus $36.4 billion in November
1/12/2010 8:31:51 AM EDT

Markets Friday, 01/8/2010

Date: Fri, 8 Jan 2010 17:32:07 -0500
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| Dow : 10618.19 up 11.33 | S & P : 1144.98 up 3.29
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| NASDAQ: 2317.17 up 17.12 | Bond (10Y): 3.83%, 96.22
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MARKETS:
Stocks stage late advance
A technology sector rally propels the Nasdaq and helps the Dow and S&P
500 erase losses after a weaker-than-expected reading on the labor
market in December

U.S. nonfarm payrolls drop 85,000 in December as jobless rate holds at 10%

Date: Fri, 08 Jan 2010 08:33:11 -0500

U.S. nonfarm payrolls drop 85,000 in December as jobless rate holds at 10%
1/8/2010 8:31:35 AM EDT