Stocks end mixed as gains in commodities lifts material, energy stocks; Dow adds 30

Stock market end mixed even as commodities gain

World stock markets modestly down as dollar flies in wake of Bernanke, Trichet comments

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Stocks fall on mixed earnings, economic reports; Rising dollar weighs on market

Stocks turn lower on earnings data, rising dollar

World stock markets in modest retreat as dollar flies in wake of Bernanke, Trichet comments

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Most stocks fall on mixed earnings, economic reports; rising dollar weighs on market

Stocks mostly fall on earnings data, rising dollar

Stocks drop in early morning trading as investors sort through earnings, economic data

Stocks fall modestly in early trading

NEW YORK — Stocks fell modestly in morning trading Tuesday as investors sort through another round of mixed economic data and retail earnings.

Stock futures point to decline at opening amid latest economic, earnings reports

Stock futures point to lower opening

NEW YORK — Stocks appear headed for a modest decline as investors weigh concern about fallout from Dubai’s debt crisis against improving signs from U.S. consumers.

Stock futures point to small drop at opening amid latest economic, earnings reports

Stock futures point to modestly lower open

World stock markets in cautious mood after big Monday gains pushed many indexes to year highs

World stocks in modest pullback from Monday gains

Asian markets mostly lower on profit taking as commodities retreat; Europe falls

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Retail sales figures point to subdued holiday shopping, with credit tight, unemployment rising

Retail sales figures point to subdued holidays

A look at economic developments and activity in major stock markets around the world

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World stock markets lifted by rise in US retail sales data

World stocks lifted by US retail sales data

Stocks vault higher after retail sales rebound in October; Weakening dollar lifts commodities

Stocks jump as retail sales rebound in October

Stocks post early gains after report showing boost in retail sales, overseas markets rally

Stocks rise early as retail sales rebound in Oct.

World stock markets remain higher after US retail sales data

World stocks remain higher after US retail sales

Strong auto demand pushes retail sales up in October, demand for other items remains weak

Retail sales rise 1.4 percent in October

WASHINGTON — Retail sales rose more than expected in October due largely to a big rebound in auto sales. But broader consumer spending remains under pressure, raising questions about the durability of the recovery.

Stocks set for higher opening ahead of busy week of economic data, retailers earnings

Stock futures point toward higher opening

NEW YORK — Stock futures pointed to a higher opening of trading Monday, but were slightly off their highs after a new report showed retail sales rebounded in October, lifted mainly by auto sales.

Retail sales likely increased in October with strength coming from rise in auto sales

Ahead of the Bell: Retail Sales

WASHINGTON — Retail sales are expected to show a slight advance in November, but consumers still appear hesitant to spend big, a major obstacle facing the economic recovery.

World stock markets rise ahead of US retail sales data; gold hits new record

World stocks buoyant ahead of US retail sales data

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