Dow Dips, Nasdaq Up in Wait for Fed
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The blue-chip Dow average ended  slightly lower, while the tech-driven Nasdaq inched higher on  Tuesday as investors waited for hints from the Federal Reserve  about the pace of interest-rate increases on Wednesday.
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U.S. stocks rose on Thursday as data  showing inflation slowed last month fed expectations that the  Federal Reserve will stick to measured interest rate hikes, but  gains were trimmed by a late spike in oil prices.
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U.S. stocks slipped on Wednesday as  Federal Reserve Chairman Alan Greenspan, speaking before  Congress about the health of the economy, did little to quell  expectations for a rate hike later this month.
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U.S. stocks hovered near the unchanged  mark on Tuesday as investors took another pause after last  week's big rally, with the Fed expected to raise interest rates  a quarter point on Wednesday.
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U.S. stocks trimmed gains on Wednesday   after the Federal Reserve kept interest rates unchanged.
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Stocks fell moderately today as Wall Street traded nervously and lightly ahead of a decision Tuesday by the Federal Reserve on interest rates.
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U.S. stocks edged up on Tuesday as  investors expected the Federal Reserve to stay on a course of  "measured" interest-rate increases, while major Wall Street  investment banks rose on higher profits.
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Stock prices were lower in early trading today as Wall Street awaited minutes from the Federal Reserveâs Aug. 7 meeting, which could provide insight into whether it may cut rates.
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Wall Street is set for a flat start on  Wednesday after Federal Reserve minutes showed the central bank  is in no hurry to raise the cost of borrowing but raised  concerns about the strength of the U.S. economy.
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Stocks dropped on Wednesday after weak data heightened concerns about turmoil in the subprime mortgage market, while the Federal Reserve's Beige Book later suggested conditions may not have deteriorated enough to trigger a rate cut.
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Stock futures eased on Thursday, suggesting Wall Street shares may pare some of the previous day's gains as investors await word on the outlook for monetary policy from Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke.
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U.S. shares were seen opening a touch  weaker on Wednesday as markets mull the Federal Reserve's  cautious assessment of the economy and await third-quarter  results Morgan Stanley MWD.N and Bear Stearns BSC.N.
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U.S. stocks were little changed on   Tuesday as data showed inflation slowing in August, but   investors avoided placing big bets a day before the Federal   Reserve decides on interest rates.
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U.S. stocks fell on Tuesday as oil prices rose and investors awaited the outcome of the Federal Reserve's imminent interest rate decision.
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The Dow Jones industrial average and S&P 500 index rose slightly on Wednesday, helped by aircraft manufacturer Boeing Co. , but investors were mostly staying on the sidelines before the Federal Reserve's statement on interest rates.
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Stocks edged lower on Wednesday on disappointment about corporate financial results and uncertainty whether an expected Federal Reserve rate cut could head off a U.S. recession.
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The Dow was up slightly but broader indicators dropped as investors awaited results from the Fedâs credit auction and digested Morgan Stanleyâs earnings report.