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New York -- U.S. markets rose sharply Monday with Ford Motor Co. and General Electric getting a jump start on the week with quick gains.

New York-- U.S. markets headed higher Wednesday in advance of a critical Federal Reserve policy decision to be announced in the afternoon.

Washington -- Retail sales in the United States slipped 0.1 percent in the week ending Oct. 31, the International Council of Shopping Centers-USB reported Tuesday.

New York-- U.S. markets lost ground Wednesday after the Commerce Department said durable goods orders rose 1 percent in September, which was less than expected.

New York -- U.S. markets were flat Tuesday despite positive news on housing prices in a closely-watched private index.

New York -- U.S. markets turned shaky Friday, falling with a reversal of fortune, stocks down and the dollar up to close out the week.

New York -- U.S. markets turned shaky Friday plunging with a reversal of fortune, stocks down and the dollar up in early afternoon trading.

New York -- U.S. markets were mixed Thursday, a day after the Federal Reserve's Beige Book report deflated a rally with a dour outlook.

New York -- U.S. markets turned sharply lower Wednesday after the Federal Reserve sounded a cautious note in its Beige Book report.

New York -- U.S. markets closed lower Tuesday after the Commerce Department said housing starts in September rose, but less than had been expected.