U.S. markets

New York -- U.S. markets were mixed Thursday, as investors checked their positions after seven consecutive trading sessions that posted gains.

New York -- U.S. markets were mixed Wednesday after the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries predicted oil demand would grow this year.

New York -- U.S. markets were mixed at the close Wednesday despite slower job losses reported by Automatic Data Processing Inc.

Washington-- U.S. markets posted gains Monday after the Department of Commerce reported that consumer spending rose 0.5 percent in January.

New York -- U.S. markets were fractionally higher Friday after the Commerce Department increased its fourth quarter gross domestic product estimate to 5.9 percent.

New York -- U.S. markets failed to find traction Tuesday after the S&P/Case-Shiller home price index presented investors with mixed signals.

New York -- U.S. markets turned higher Friday, a day after the Federal Reserve Board raised its discount lending rates, pushing the dollar higher.

New York -- U.S. markets held in positive territory from the opening to the closing bell on Wall Street Tuesday, displaying pent-up demand after a one-day holiday.

New York -- U.S. markets closed mixed Friday after the People's Bank of China raised requirements on bank reserves to slow the economy.

New York -- U.S. markets rebounded from an early slide Thursday after European Union leaders agreed to help secure loans for Greece to pay down its national debt