Daily Market Reports

Low volumes, a switch to defensives, a rush for Treasuries. Wall Street is packing up for Christmas. Dow down 17.

A weak greenback and strong US home sales had Wall Street on a fly from the bell. Dow up 132.

Weak techs and a strong dollar kept a lid on an afternoon run, with investors still spooked by yesterday’s dismal economic data.

A surge in mortgage foreclosures sent Wall Street tumbling last night before a gradual claw-back. Dow down 93.

A sharp drop in US housing starts took any upside wind out of Wall Street’s sails last night. Dow down 11.

Stocks finished mildly higher despite a weak US dollar and poor data last night. Dow up 30.

Wall Street shot into new blue sky last night on retail sales and some subtle words from the Fed. Dow up 136. (Locked for subscribers until 10:00 AEDST)

Stocks advance on a little upbeat retail news and hope that the recovery is gaining momentum. Dow up 0.7%.

A stronger dollar and weaker oil gave Wall Street a reason to sell in a low volume session. Dow down 93.

The S&P closed at a new high – just – in a day of thin volume and questionable conviction. Dow up 44.