Dow's winning streak rises to 4more similar news »
Stocks surged Wednesday, with the Dow industrials and S&P 500 rallying for the fourth session in a row, as investors scooped up stocks hit in the recent selloff, ahead of the Thanksgiving holiday.
1st time ever: 10-year yield is below 3%more similar news »
Demand for U.S. Treasury bonds surged Wednesday, lowering the yield on the benchmark note to an all-time low, as investors responded to grim economic data and falling mortgage rates.
Bailouts: $7 trillion and risingmore similar news »
The U.S. government is now willing to spend more than $7 trillion to help rescue the economy. That's about $23,000 for every American, and more than half of U.S. annual gross domestic product.
Oil jumps after China cuts ratesmore similar news »
Oil prices rose Wednesday after a large rate cut from China's central bank offset concerns about falling demand from a large jump in domestic stockpiles, and a series of negative economic reports.
Gas prices fall below $1.87more similar news »
Gasoline prices declined for the 70th straight day, falling below the $1.87 per gallon mark, according to a national survey of credit card swipes at gasoline stations.
Mortgage rates plummetmore similar news »
Mortgage rates fell sharply yesterday after the administration announced that it will pump another $800 billion into credit markets to free up frozen consumer and mortgage lending.
