Airline stocks rise after jobs report (at MarketWatch)
An sharper-than-expected decline in first-time jobless claims last week gave a boost Thursday to airline stocks, breaking the sector s week-long losing streak. The NYSE Arca Airline Index rose 1.3% to 37.94 points with all but one of its 13 components trading higher. us.rd.yahoo.com |
Wall Street Finishes the Day Higher
The national reading on industrial production overshadowed a disappointing regional report on September manufacturing activity in New York. nytimes.com |
UPDATE - Televisa deal tightens Univision grip on US market
[at Reuters] - * Shares jump more than 10 percent on NYSE, Mexico * Televisa deal subject to Univision debt restructure * Televisa royalties to climb us.rd.yahoo.com |
Sector Snap: Most casino operators move higher
Shares of most casino operators climbed Thursday, buoyed by Penn National Gaming Inc.'s strong earnings and an upgrade of Melco Crown Entertainment Ltd. finance.yahoo.com |
Earnings reports paint brighter economic outlook
Midway through the latest earnings period, investors can take heed that companies are providing enough ammunition to shoot down thoughts of more economic gloom. pheedo.msnbc.msn.com |