Stocks Up, Data Shows Inflation in Check
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U.S. stocks gained on Tuesday after  two separate economic reports showed inflationary pressure was  held in check in July and U.S. housing starts rebounded sharply  in the same month.
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If the U.S. economic numbers show  inflation is contained and no major companies warn of poor  results in the coming earnings season, stocks could rise in the  holiday-shortened week ahead.
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U.S. stocks were little changed on   Monday as investors were cautious ahead of inflation data and a   Federal Reserve decision on interest rates this week.
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U.S. stocks opened higher on Wednesday  after news that core inflation rose only slightly more than  expected last month. Strong earnings from computer maker  Hewlett-Packard Co. HPQ.N and a major retail merger also  lifted Wall Street's mood.
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The Dow industrials climbed to an all-time high on Friday after government data showed consumer prices held steady last month, reassuring investors that the economy is maintaining growth with inflation under control.
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Stock prices opened slightly higher today after the latest reading on U.S. gross domestic product.
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The stock market has been on the upswing, but few investors are relaxing just yet. This week's data on housing, retailers and labor costs will give Wall Street an idea of whether the economy is weakening or inflation is accelerating Â or both.
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Stocks rose for the third straight day yesterday, regaining most of the ground they lost last week as concerns about rising interest rates were eased when key economic indicators showed no signs of inflation.
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U.S. stocks were slightly higher on   Friday after August employment data showed a slowdown in wage   inflation and jobs growth nearly as expected, suggesting the   Federal Reserve may be able to keep interest rates unchanged.
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U.S. stocks rallied on Friday, with the S&P 500 up 1 percent and the Nasdaq climbing to its highest in a little more than six years, as investors got some reassuring news about the economy's health from government data pointing to moderate core inflation, excluding food and energy.
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Stock futures added to gains on Friday  after a report on July personal income and spending showed  moderation in one of the Federal Reserve&#39;s favored consumer  price inflation gauges.
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U.S. stocks ended higher on Tuesday,  even as oil prices hit another record, as investors  were  encouraged by data showing an easing of inflationary pressure  and a sharp rebound in the housing market.
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U.S. stocks climbed on Wednesday, pushing the Dow to an all-time high for the second day in a row and driving the Nasdaq up more than 1 percent, as data showing a weaker-than-expected services sector calmed inflation fears and added to hopes the Federal Reserve will keep interest rates unchanged.
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Stock futures pointed to a higher   market open on Friday after news that U.S. consumer prices rose   in line with market expectations in August, calming fears about   higher inflation and interest rates.
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The stock market rose for the week as upbeat economic news offset concerns about inflation and interest rates.
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U.S. stocks rose on Thursday as data  showing inflation slowed last month fed expectations that the  Federal Reserve will stick to measured interest rate hikes, but  gains were trimmed by a late spike in oil prices.
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NEW YORK - U.S. stocks are seen opening higher at the open Monday ahead of some key data this week, including CPI, retail sales data and consumer confidence surveys...