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U.S Stocks Rebound Amid Speculation of Economic Stimulus

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U.S stocks surged at the opening session, halting a three-day losing streak for the Standard & Poor's 500 Index. This rebound was attributed to speculation that President Barack Obama's proposal to pump $300 billion into the economy would boost economic growth, restore confidence, and spur gains among U.S equities. The awaited Beige book release from the Fed later in the day further fueled optimism. Key players, including Caterpillar Inc and Intel Corp, led the rally with gains of 1.37 percent and 1.89 percent, respectively.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Standard & Poor's 500 Index ended a three-day losing streak due to speculation about President Obama's economic stimulus proposal.
  • Caterpillar Inc gained 1.37 percent, while Intel Corp rose 1.89 percent, leading rallies among companies sensitive to economic growth.
  • Yahoo! Inc rallied 5.34 percent after the company's CEO change, while Nvidia Corp climbed 5.88 percent after forecasting revenue above economists' estimates.
  • The Dollar index, measuring the U.S. dollar against a basket of currencies, initially rose to 75.79 before correcting to 75.69.
  • Gold prices dropped to $1804.79 per ounce, a decline from the opening price of $1875.42.
  • Oil prices increased to $88.34 per barrel, up from the opening price of $86.40.
  • The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 165.90 points (1.49 percent) to 11305.20, while the S&P 500 increased 19.69 points (1.69 percent) to 1184.93.
  • The NASDAQ Composite gained 42.53 points (1.72 percent) to 2516.36.

Statistics:

  • The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 1.49 percent, reaching 11305.20 points.
  • The S&P 500 increased 1.69 percent, reaching 1184.93 points.
  • The NASDAQ Composite gained 1.72 percent, reaching 2516.36 points.
  • Oil prices increased to $88.34 per barrel, an 8.5 percent rise from the opening price of $86.40.
  • The Dollar index initially rose to 75.79 before correcting to 75.69.

Sources:

  • ecPulse.com, 2011, "U.S Stocks rise by opening the session this morning..."
  • Provided by Syndigate.info, an Albawaba.com company.

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