U.S. stocks finish lower Wednesday; Dow gains 2% for September and 15% for the quarter

Date: Wednesday, September 30, 2009

U.S. stocks finish lower Wednesday; Dow gains 2% for September and 15%
for the quarter
9/30/2009 4:05:14 PM EDT

Oil prices spike nearly 6% ,to $70.61 a barrel, on a surprise dip in gasoline inventory and concern about Iran's nuclear facility.

Date: Wednesday, September 30, 2009

Oil prices spike nearly 6% ,to $70.61 a barrel, on a surprise dip in
gasoline inventory and concern about Iran's nuclear facility.

Energy: Cnooc in talks to buy stakes in Nigeria fields

Date: Tuesday, September 29, 2009

Chinese oil producer Cnooc is in talks with Nigeria to buy stakes in
some of the world's richest oil blocks in the African nation,
according to a published report.

U.S. stocks struggle for direction; Research In Motion drags on Nasdaq

Date: Friday, September 25, 2009

U.S. stocks struggle for direction; Research In Motion drags on Nasdaq
9/25/2009 9:50:52 AM EDT

New home sales rise for 5th straight month, to annual rate of 429,000, government says, but level is below forecasts.

Date: Friday, September 25, 2009

New home sales rise for 5th straight month, to annual rate of 429,000,
government says, but level is below forecasts.

Fed extends debt-buying plan through March, leaves rates unchanged

Date: Wednesday, September 23, 2009

Fed extends debt-buying plan through March, leaves rates unchanged
9/23/2009 2:20:28 PM EDT

Markets Monday, 09/14/2009

Date: Mon, 14 Sep 2009 17:31:04 -0400

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| Dow : 9626.80 up 21.39 | S & P : 1049.34 up 6.61 |
| NASDAQ: 2091.78 up 10.88 | Bond (10Y): 3.42%, 101.66
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MARKETS:
Stocks turn higher
Markets manage advance after a choppy morning as Wall Street weighs
Obama speech and eyes China trade dispute.

The U.S. placed tariffs on Chinese tires, and China struck back with a
probe of U.S. chickens. The tension needs to pass. Protectionism could
hurt a recovery.

Obama: 'Learn lessons of Lehman'
In speech on Wall Street, president says bailouts are working and
economy is stabilizing, but regulatory reform is needed to prevent
future collapses.