The Overnight Report

A newspaper error had Romney ahead in Ohio in early polling, triggering technical buying. But Wall Street decided to hang in there anyway. Dow up 133. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEDST)

Wall Street was quiet last night ahead of an election most continue to claim is too close to call. Dow up 19. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEDST)

Wrap of events affecting the market on Friday night and the weekend and a preview of the week ahead.

Solid US data had Wall Street shaking off any sogginess last night. Dow up 136. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEDST)

US stock markets reopened without incident last night to weigh up the minuses and pluses of Sandy and round out the month. Dow down 10. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEDST)

US stock and bond markets remained closed last night, but will reopen tonight for normal service. Futures trading suggests little change. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEDST)

US stock exchanges were closed last night due to Hurricane Sandy. Bonds closed early, while energy and commodities traded electronically. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEDST)

Wrap of events affecting the market on Friday night and the weekend and a preview of the week ahead.

A jittery Wall Street coped with a credit rating scare last night before settling into a quiet session. Dow up 26. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEDST)

A strong earnings result from Dow Chemical and strong US housing data kept Wall Street’s correction at bay last night. Dow (Jones) down 25. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEDST)