Stocks Decline Despite Slide in Oil Prices
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Stock prices fell in early trading today with investors collecting some profits after Wednesday's gains.
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Stocks declined on Monday, as record  crude oil prices triggered fresh worry that energy costs will  erode corporate profits and consumer demand.
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Stocks declined on Monday, pressured by losses in shares of energy companies after a nearly 4 percent drop in oil prices.
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U.S. stocks fell on Monday as shares   of energy companies like Exxon Mobil Corp. XOM.N and those of   miners fell as crude oil prices extended a six-day sell-off and   bullion prices fell.
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US stocks fell on Tuesday as a drop in oil prices pulled down shares of energy companies and health-care giant Johnson &amp; Johnson (JNJ.
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The Dow and S&P 500 declined on Monday as energy company shares fell on lower oil prices and investors worried about the economy, but Nasdaq rose, lifted by Apple Inc .
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US stocks ended lower on Monday in a quiet trading day as a sharp drop in the price of oil knocked down shares of energy-related companies such as Exxon Mobil Corp.
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U.S. stocks slipped on Thursday after  Exxon Mobil Corp. XOM.N was downgraded by a brokerage and oil  prices rose, raising investor concerns about the health of  corporate profits and economic growth.
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Stocks fell slightly on Monday as a  retreat in crude prices from a record high was more than offset  by investors' caution about the U.S. presidential election and  a fall in the dollar.
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US stocks were slightly lower on Thursday, reversing some of Wednesday&#39;s sharp rally, as another slide in oil prices knocked shares of energy-related companies.
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NEW YORK - Stocks regained some momentum Thursday as oil prices declined and fresh economic data suggested inflation remains well under control.    Analysts are closely watching stocks for signs that the market will stabilize in the second half of the year, but volatile moves on news have made it difficult to build confidence among investors, particularly given recent fluctuations in oil prices...
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U.S. stocks ended little changed on  Thursday, as investors were cautious about making large bets  before Friday's jobs report and energy stocks limited advances  as oil continued its slide.
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Oil fell below $88 a barrel on Wednesday as stock markets continued their decline, shrugging off a temporary reprieve from Tuesday's steep cut in U.S. interest rates amid persistent fears of a global economic slowdown.
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U.S. stocks inched lower on Monday in  a quiet day on Wall Street as a sharp drop in oil prices  knocked down shares of energy-related companies such as Exxon  Mobil Corp.XOM.N.
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Concerns over the economy and potential inflation outweighed a sharp drop in oil prices, sending stocks slightly lower yesterday. All three major indexes were lower for the week as Wall Street&#39;s customary year-end rally stalled.
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U.S. stocks fell on Monday as a drop  in oil company shares on sharply lower crude prices  overshadowed reports of strong holiday sales from some  retailers.
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U.S. stocks declined on Thursday as  oil prices climbed, stoking concerns of higher energy costs  squeezing corporate profits, although Apple Computer Inc.  AAPL.O surged after beating Wall Street estimates.