Robust Quarter Ends as Caution Clouds Market
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NEW YORK, June 29 -- U.S. stocks ended the second quarter awash in uncertainty Friday, with worries over rising interest rates, inflation and housing-market troubles putting the brakes on a go-go sentiment that had dominated Wall Street during much of spring.
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Wall Street finished mixed Friday as lackluster economic reports offered investors little incentive to place big bets ahead of a long weekend. Disappointing data on manufacturing, consumer confidence and import prices reminded investors the economy is struggling. As a result, a week that began with a rally closed on a subdued note.
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European and Asian stock markets finished narrowly mixed Monday in mostly light trading, while the U.S. financial markets were closed for the Labor Day holiday.
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Makes solid gains in 'seasonally weaker quarter'
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Leading shares closed firmer but off highs today with the DJIA losing some of its early rally as investors worried that some stronger-than-expected US economic data might make the Federal Reserve less inclined to cut interest rates in spite of the subprime credit crunch.
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Stocks closed mixed on Wall Street amid concern over the strength of the pharmaceutical sector after the Pfizerâs announcement on Friday.
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The results for the current quarter came in slightly below expectations and the company sounded a note of caution on the global economy.
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By George Chamberlin , Daily Transcript Financial Correspondent. Early gains Monday eroded quickly and the financial markets finished the session mixed.
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Heading into the heart of earnings season this week the expected results look robust, but a slowing of future profit growth and the impact of surging oil prices on the economy could conspire to hold down stocks.
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Asian stocks ended one of the worst  months on record on a slightly brighter note on Thursday,  brushing aside worries about top U.S. bond insurers' credit  ratings, while the latest U.S. interest rate cut weighed on the  dollar.
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Wall Street embraced robust consumer spending figures and largely overcame disappointment in Googleâs profit report.
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U.S. stock markets ended one of the  most volatile months in years on an impressive note, but this  coming week still won&#39;t be any easier for investors as the  employment report and housing turmoil remain high on radar  screens.
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Wall Street's summer comes to a close  this week with what could be a toxic mix for stocks: No major  earnings, an overload of A-list economic data, a hurricane  headed for the Gulf of Mexico and trading desks staffed with  third-string dealers.
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Heading into the heart of earnings  season this week the expected results look robust, but a  slowing of future profit growth and the impact of surging oil  prices on the economy could conspire to hold down stocks.
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NEW YORK, June 22 -- Wall Street ended a volatile week with a sharp decline Friday as investors again succumbed to nervousness about souring subprime mortgage loans and rising interest rates.
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After another sub-par quarter, should investors throw in the towel?
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Interest rate fears add to jitters in financial markets.