Stocks flat; Boeing hits high on large order
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U.S. stocks were little changed on Tuesday as investors hesistated from taking new positions in a holiday-shortened week, while shares of Boeing Co.  rose to a record on a large order for planes.
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U.S. stocks looked set to open   unchanged on Wednesday, with futures erasing gains after a   report showing an unexpected drop in August durable goods   orders renewed doubt about the outlook for profit growth.
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Boeing Co. (BA.N: Quote, Profile, Research) on Wednesday topped expectations with a 78 percent jump in quarterly profit on strength in its defense operations, and raised its earnings forecast for 2004.
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U.S. stocks were largely flat on   Friday after data that boosted optimism about corporate profits   and consumer spending offset declines in Texas Instruments   TXN.N following a downgrade of the stock.
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Stocks opened little changed on Thursday after signs of strength in business investment offset higher-than-expected jobless claims data.
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U.S. technology stocks moved higher on  Friday, boosted by Computer maker Dell Inc. DELL.O, but the  broader markets were flat as Wall Street took a breather after  Thursday's rally.
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U.S. stocks finished little changed on  Thursday, pausing after Wednesday's sharp rally, as investors  were cautious about making large bets before Friday's closely  watched jobs report.
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U.S. stock futures indicated a flat Wall Street open on Wednesday as higher-than-expected quarterly profit from Boeing Co.  and strong economic growth in the fourth quarter offset interest-rate concerns.
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Stocks rose slightly on Thursday, driving the Dow to yet another record close, boosted by news of a 27-plane order for Boeing Co.  and share-buyback plans from Caterpillar Inc.
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Stocks turned higher Tuesday, sending the Dow Jones industrial average back above the 10,000 mark, as investors shrugged off rising energy prices and focused instead on good corporate news.
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U.S. stocks were flat on Tuesday after  a strong opening as declines in health insurers offset  better-than-expected earnings from tech bellwethers IBM Corp.  IBM.N and Texas Instruments Inc. TXN.N.
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Stocks edged higher on Tuesday as investors were cautious about taking new positions in a holiday-shortened week, but shares of jet aircraft manufacturer Boeing Co.  and Web search leader Google Inc.  hit record highs.
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Stocks to watch on Friday:  BOEING CO. :
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U.S. stocks finished slightly higher on Tuesday as investors were cautious about taking new positions before the Thanksgiving holiday, while shares of aircraft maker Boeing Co.  and Web search leader Google Inc.  soared to record highs.
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The Nikkei average was flat in  mid-morning trade on Wednesday, bolstered by bargain-hunting of  a number of blue-chip stocks after U.S. stocks showed  resilience despite a rise in oil prices to new highs.
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U.S. stocks were mostly flat on Tuesday as record oil prices and economic data showing slower-than-expected growth weighed on the markets.
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NEW YORK - Stocks inched higher Thursday as investors shrugged off sluggish retail sales, disappointing worker productivity and a surge in oil prices, focusing instead on rising factory orders.    Trading was muted as investors awaited a mid-quarter update from U.S...