The Group of 20 wealthiest nations refused to provide financial assistance to Europe sending the markets down to a lower close with the Dow falling 61 points to 11,983. Nasdaq dropped 11 points to 2686.
The markets traded lower during the midday with the Dow dropping 84 points to 11,959 as private employers added jobs in October while the government eliminated positions. Nasdaq fell 10 points to 2687.
Optimism that Greece may abandon its proposed referendum sent the markets soaring to a sharply higher close with the Dow jumping 208 points to 12,044. Nasdaq leaped 57 points to 2697.
The markets surged during the midday with the Dow soaring 139 points to 11,975 over hopes that Greece will abandon efforts for a referendum on the bailout plan. Nasdaq climbed 34 points to 2674.
The addition of 103,000 jobs in September boosted investor sentiment to lift the markets to a sharply higher close with the Dow jumping 178 points to 11,836. Nasdaq surged 33 points to 2639.
Employment rose in the nation's service sector to lift the markets higher during the midday with the Dow soaring 181 points to 11,839. Nasdaq climbed 28 points to 2635.
Fears that Greek citizens will vote down the European rescue plan sent the markets into a tailspin with the Dow diving 297 points to 11,657. Nasdaq plunged 77 points to 2606.
The markets extended its losses during the midday with the Dow collapsing 222 points to 11,732 over concerns that Greece will vote down the European rescue plan. Nasdaq sank 60 points to 2623.
Plans by Greece to allow citizens to vote on new austerity measures sent the markets tumbling to a sharply lower open with the Dow plummeting 185 points to 11,769. Nasdaq plunged 51 points to 2633.
MF Global's Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing sent the markets tumbling to a sharply lower close with the Dow collapsing 276 points to 11,955. Nasdaq plummeted 52 points to 2684.
The markets extended its losses during the midday with the Dow plummeting 180 points to 12,050 as the dollar surged against the Japanese yen. Nasdaq plunged 33 points to 2703.
The markets opened sharply lower with the Dow plunging 123 points to 12,107 after Japan intervened to weaken the yen. Nasdaq dropped 24 points to 2712.
Consumer spending increased in September but income after taxes and inflation fell. The markets closed mixed with the Dow gaining 22 points to 12,231 while Nasdaq eased a point to 2737.
The markets traded mixed during the midday with the Dow rising 9 points to 12,217 as consumer spending rose in the third quarter while disposable income fell. Nasdaq lost 6 points to 2732.
Investors welcomed news that the European bailout fund would increase to 1 trillion euros by boosting the markets to a sharply higher close with the Dow rocketing 339 points to 12,208. Nasdaq leaped 87 points to 2738.
The nation's economy expanded in the third quarter at a 2.5% annual pace to boost the markets higher during the midday with the Dow leaping 267 points to 12,136. Nasdaq soared 59 points to 2709.
European leaders agreed to increase the rescue fund lifting the markets to a sharply higher open with the Dow surging 215 points to 12,084. Nasdaq jumped 48 points to 2699.
The markets soared to close sharply higher with the Dow surging 162 points to 11,869 as European leaders pledged to increase bailout funds to one trillion euros. Nasdaq gained 12 points to 2650.
Investors monitored rescue fund discussions to resolve the financial crisis in Europe. The markets traded mixed during the midday with the Dow rising 26 points to 11,733 while Nasdaq dropped 20 points to 2618.
The markets opened mixed with the Dow gaining 83 points to 11,789 as European leaders met to finalize details of a financial bailout package. Nasdaq slipped 4 points to 2634.
The markets closed sharply lower with the Dow collapsing 207 points to 11,706 ahead of the European summit meeting tomorrow. Nasdaq stumbled 61 points to 2638.
The markets extended its losses during the midday with the Dow plunging 127 points to 11,786 as consumer confidence dropped unexpectedly. Nasdaq plummeted 46 points to 2653.
An unexpected drop in consumer confidence weighed the markets down to a lower open with the Dow tumbling 84 points to 11,829. Nasdaq fell 23 points to 2675.
Upbeat earnings along with corporate consolidations lifted the markets to a sharply higher close with the Dow surging 104 points to 11,913. Nasdaq leaped 61 points to 2699.
The markets extended its gains during the midday with the Dow soaring 127 points to 11,936 as investors welcomed merger and acquisition news. Nasdaq jumped 65 points to 2702.
