Stocks hold on to gains
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Markets off their highs, but remain in positive territory, amid steep drop in oil prices. NEW YORK (CNN/Money) - Stocks clung to modest gains Monday as a steep drop in oil prices didn&#39;t translate to big gains for the major indexes.
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U.S. stocks made solid gains on  Wednesday as investors bought beaten-down shares, while  strength in oil prices gave a boost to energy companies such as  Exxon Mobil Corp. XOM.N.
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The dollar clung to small gains on  Thursday as traders adjusted their positions and held tightly  to whatever profits they have made this year.
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U.S. stocks were little changed on Thursday, as investors avoided taking big positions a day after the Dow hit an all-time high for a second straight day and before employment data on Friday.
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U.S. stocks were near the unchanged  mark on Wednesday as crude prices climbed to another record and  profit warnings hit such sectors as auto parts and  semiconductors.
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Stocks seesawed near unchanged on Wednesday as gains in the energy sector helped offset concern about more fallout from the housing slump.
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U.S. stocks closed little changed on  Monday as investors paused for breath following significant  gains in the market so far this month, while lower oil prices  weighed on energy shares, including Exxon Mobil Corp. XOM.N.
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The dollar held on to recent gains on Thursday after rallying the previous day, when traders and investors rushed to cash in on bets against the U.S. currency before the year-end.
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US stock-index futures were little changed amid concern recent gains for US indexes aren&#39;t justified by prospects for earnings growth.
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U.S. stocks rallied on Wednesday after the Federal Reserve held rates steady and did not signal a shift in policy for now.
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Stocks were little changed in a whipsaw session on Monday as economic worries offset gains in shares of companies that tend to weather slowdowns.
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Stocks edged up on Thursday after higher-than-expected earnings from companies, including Bear Stearns and Costco, but climbing oil prices could keep gains in check.
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The dollar held on to small gains on Tuesday as investors remained cautious ahead of a U.S. interest rate decision and, later in the week, current account data that could underscore bearish sentiment on the currency.
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NEW YORK - Stocks regained some momentum Thursday as fresh economic data suggested inflation remains well under control, but volatile oil prices gave investors some pause late in the session.    Analysts are closely watching stocks for signs that the market will stabilize in the second half of the year, but choppy trading has made it difficult to build confidence among investors, particularly given recent fluctuations in oil prices...
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Shares of semiconductor stocks continued to bounce back Friday despite another round of profit warnings from chip makers predicting third-quarter sales won&#39;t live up to previous expectations.
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Stocks trimmed gains to trade nearly  unchanged on Wednesday as a report showing an unexpected jump  in the U.S. trade deficit overshadowed better-than-expected  earnings from technology bellwether Intel Corp. INTC.O
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WALL Street&#39;s broad market indicators ended nearly flat today after an early rally attempt ran out of steam, but tech stocks held on for solid gains.