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Stocks climb as investors shrug off debt concerns

AP - Wed Dec 9, 6:08 pm ET

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.

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Stocks climb as investors shrug off debt concerns
Rome News-Tribune - Wed Dec 9, 4:55 pm ET
NEW YORK (AP) — 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 Wednesda...
Dollar Continues to Rally...
Kitco.com - Wed Dec 9, 12:08 pm ET
In This Issue…. * Negative data for global growth... * Fitch downgrades Greece... * Fear not the falling dollar... * Oil pushes commodity currencies lower...
Ben Bernanke says it's too early to declare lasting recovery
New Orleans Times-Picayune - Mon Dec 7, 4:44 pm ET
Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke warned Monday that it is too soon to know whether the economic recovery will last and again pledged to hold rates at record-low levels for an "extended period." Haraz N. Ghanbari / The Associated PressFederal...
Dollar dips after Bernanke comments, shares falter
Reuters via Yahoo! News - Tue Dec 8, 12:17 am ET
The dollar dipped on Tuesday after Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke dampened speculation of an early U.S. interest rate rise, while shares faltered on renewed concern about the strength of the global recovery.
Stocks edge higher as weak buck lifts commodities
Bay News 9 Tampa Bay - Wed Dec 9, 3:57 pm ET
Stocks turn higher as weaker dollar helps boost commodities; concerns about global debt remain
Treasurys rise on interest rate outlook
CNN Money - Tue Dec 8, 10:55 am ET
Government debt prices climb as Federal Reserve maintains interest rates near zero. Investors digest a $40 billion auction of three-year notes.
Treasurys decline after demand wanes at auction
Rocky Mount Telegram - Wed Dec 9, 3:30 pm ET
NEW YORK — Treasurys declined Wednesday, reversing two days of strong gains, after an auction ...
Stocks tumble at open as dollar strengthens
AP via Yahoo! News - Tue Dec 8, 10:14 am ET
Investors dumped stocks and sought safe-haven assets like the dollar and Treasurys following signs that the global economy is still struggling.
Wall Street retreats
CNN Money - Tue Dec 8, 10:10 am ET
Stocks tumbled Tuesday, with the Dow losing over 100 points as investors eyed weak global markets, a rising dollar, falling oil and gold prices, and some disappointing profit news from 3M, McDonald's and Kroger.
The Curse of Good Government
Ludwig von Mises Institute - Wed Dec 9, 10:11 am ET
As one who has made a career out of criticizing government and exposing the various predations of government, one would think I would be intelligent and wise enough not to expect that entity we know as "good government."
Is Barney too frank?
The Politico - Wed Dec 9, 5:26 am ET
His anger and impatience have gained new prominence as he himself has grown in importance.
Wall Street set for drop on 3M outlook, weaker oil
Reuters via Yahoo! News - Tue Dec 8, 9:25 am ET
Wall Street was set to open lower on Tuesday after 3M Co's outlook for the current year came in below analysts' forecast and McDonald's Corp reported a second straight month of declines in domestic sales.
Stock futures drop as dollar strengthens
AP via Yahoo! News - Tue Dec 8, 9:16 am ET
Stock futures fell sharply Tuesday as investors sought safe-haven assets like the dollar and Treasurys following signs that the global economy is still struggling.
Retired banker warns against too much financial reform during area visit
Rochester Democrat and Chronicle - Wed Dec 9, 5:02 am ET
Retired Wall Street titan Sanford Weill warned Tuesday against politicians putting up regulatory barriers to business growth and innovation.
Moody's US warning spooks world markets
AP via Yahoo! News - Tue Dec 8, 8:55 am ET
European stocks and Wall Street futures fell Tuesday after worse than expected German industrial production data and a warning from a leading credit ratings agency that the U.S. government needs to get its public finances in shape soon.