Nonfarm payrolls dropped 467,000, worse than expected, sparking more doubts about the economic recovery

Indexes advanced amid a fresh batch of data on U.S. private employment, manufacturing sentiment, and construction spending

Equities slumped Tuesday on a dip in June consumer sentiment. But major indexes posted solid gains for the second quarter

Big oil names like Exxon Mobil and Chevron paced Monday's advance as crude shot past $70 per barrel. Trading was slow ahead of the July 4 holiday

Palm shares rallied, while KB Home dropped. Personal income rose more-than-expected 1.4% for May

Major equity indexes climbed over 2% Thursday in tandem with a rally in Treasuries. Bernanke testified on the BofA-Merrill deal

The central bank indicated it would keep rates near zero for "an extended period". Bond yields climbed after the announcement

Indexes were little changed Tuesday as strength in financial shares was offset by weakness in industrials

The Dow dropped 200 points Monday as a World Bank report raised doubts about a quick end to the economic downturn. Treasuries moved higher

Techs outperformed the broader market Friday. Treasuries gained after Moody's put California's debt rating on watch for a possible downgrade