Stocks climb as investors shrug off debt concerns
AP - Wed Dec 9, 6:08 pm ETInvestors set aside some of their concerns about rising debt levels around the world and looked for bargains after a two-day slide in stocks.
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Investors set aside some of their concerns about rising debt levels around the world and looked for bargains after a two-day slide in stocks.
Treasurys fell Wednesday, reversing two days of strong gains, after an auction of 10-year notes showed weakening demand for the first time in four months.
The stock market turned higher as gains in shares of materials and technology companies offset concerns about mounting debt levels around the world.
In President Barack Obama's hands, the $700 billion financial rescue fund offers a bit of bookkeeping magic: an opportunity to pay down the deficit while also spending more — thereby adding to it.
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The Senate Banking Committee said on Tuesday it will vote December 17 on the confirmation of Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke for a second four-year term at the helm of the U.S. central bank.
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Investors set aside some of their concerns about mounting debt levels around the world and looked for bargains after a two-day slide in stocks. Stocks turned higher late Wednesday after a day of back-and-forth trading. Investors have been cautious about rising government debt levels in Spain, Greece and other countries.
Investors set aside some of their concerns about mounting debt levels around the world and looked for bargains after a two-day slide in stocks. Stocks turned higher late Wednesday after a day of back-and-forth trading. Investors have been cautious about rising government debt levels in Spain, Greece and other countries.
Investors set aside some of their concerns about mounting debt levels around the world and looked for bargains after a two-day slide in stocks. Stocks turned higher late Wednesday after a day of back-and-forth trading. Investors have been cautious about rising government debt levels in Spain, Greece and other countries.
Investors set aside some of their concerns about mounting debt levels around the world and looked for bargains after a two-day slide in stocks. Stocks turned higher late Wednesday after a day of back-and-forth trading. Investors have been cautious about rising government debt levels in Spain, Greece and other countries.
In President Barack Obama's hands, the $700 billion financial rescue fund offers a bit of bookkeeping magic: an opportunity to pay down the deficit while also spending more -- thereby adding to it.
(AP:NEW YORK) The stock market ended higher as gains in materials companies offset concerns about mounting debt levels around the world. Stocks turned higher late Wednesday after a day of back-and-forth trading.
NEW YORK (AP) — The stock market turned higher as gains in shares of materials and technology companies offset concerns about mounting debt levels around the world.
Bad news is good news for a government selling debt.
(AP:NEW YORK) The stock market turned higher as gains in shares of materials and technology companies offset concerns about mounting debt levels around the world.