October 15, 2009
The index rose to the 10,000 mark for the first time in months.
(WiredPRNews.com) – For the first time since October 2008, the Dow Jones industrial average closed at 10,000 on Wednesday. As reported by the Associated Press (AP), many view the increase as a sign that the economy is recovering from what is considered the […]
June 2, 2009
The two corporations are taken out of the stock index on Monday.
Wired “PR News – A surprising move was made by the Dow Jones industrial average Monday. As reported by Reuters, once well respected corporations General Motors (GM) and Citigroup have been removed from the index and will be replaced by Cisco Systems Inc. and […]
May 6, 2009
Stocks jump on Monday with one index finishing at its highest all year.
Wired PR News – The housing market had a surprising effect on stocks Monday, leaving one index to finish at its highest all year. As reported by the Associated Press (AP), the Standard & Poor’s 500, deemed the most important indicator for Wall […]
March 13, 2009
The Dow ended Tuesday with a 379 point gain.
Wired PR News – After weeks of devastating losses, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ended Tuesday on a relatively high note. As reported by the Associated Press (AP), the index posted a 379 point gain at Tuesday’s close, the highest for the year. The performance is attributed […]
March 12, 2009
Stocks continued to climb on Wednesday after Tuesday’s big advance.
Wired PR News – Wall Street ended the day on another high note Wednesday, as Tuesday’s gains became a two-day event. As reported by the Associated Press (AP), although point increases were relatively modest, the Dow Jones industrial average ended with gains for the second day […]
March 4, 2009
The index fell below 7,000 for the first time since 1997.
Wired PR News.com – The Dow Jones industrial average fell to its lowest point in 12 years on Monday. As reported by the Associated Press (AP), a massive sell off spurned by investors worried about the instability of the financial system caused the index to […]
February 24, 2009
Obama makes pledge to drastically cut the budget deficit.
Wired PR News.com – President Barack Obama pledged on Monday to significantly lessen the annual budget deficit despite spending increases from the recently signed stimulus bill. As reported by the Associated Press (AP), the President stated, “If we confront this crisis without also confronting the deficits that […]
February 10, 2009
Investors react with frustration over the lack of details in Treasury Secretary Geithner’s announcement of the government’s bank recovery plan.
WiredPRNews.com – Investors showed their frustration with continued uncertainty on how the government will restore the financial health of the banking system on Tuesday. As reported by the Associated Press (AP), many investors decided to unload […]
January 3, 2009
A start of the year rally helps Wall Street make gains.
Wired PR News.com – After a catastrophic 2008, Wall Street investors were hoping for signs of a recovery as early as possible in 2009. As reported by Reuters, the U.S. stock market showed possible signs of that highly hoped for recovery as Friday’s trading day […]
December 29, 2008
Wall Street is expected to close 2008 with record losses.
Wired PR News.com – The week ending 2008 may be the worst Wall Street has seen in decades. As reported by the Associated Press, indexes are anticipated to drop to record lows during the remaining days of December, which has investors ready to see the year […]
