The markets pared earlier losses with the Dow slipping 15 points to 15,292 as rising new home sales blunted the impact of the Nikkei's sharp drop. Nasdaq lost 8 points to 3454.

A drop in Chinese factory activity weighed the markets down to a lower open with the Dow falling 50 points to 15,256. Nasdaq lost 10 points to 3453.

Disappointing earnings weighed the markets down to a sharply lower close with the Dow tumbling 80 points to 15,307. Nasdaq plunged 38 points to 3463.

The markets retreated from an early morning rally with the Dow rising 22 points to 15,409 as investors await the release of minutes from the Federal Reserve's policy meeting. Nasdaq lost 14 points to 3487.

The markets opened sharply higher with the Dow soaring 112 points to 15,499 after Federal Reserve chairman Ben Bernanke said that continued stimulus measures were necessary to sustain the fragile economy. Nasdaq climbed 24 points to 3526.

The markets advanced with the Dow closing at another record as investors await comments from Federal Reserve chairman Ben Bernanke tomorrow. The blue chip index climbed 52 points to 15,387 while Nasdaq gained 5 points to 3502.

The markets traded higher during the midday with the Dow gaining 50 points to 15,386 ahead of Federal Reserve chairman Ben Bernanke's testimony before Congress tomorrow. Nasdaq rose 6 points to 3502.

The markets opened mixed with the Dow adding 7 points to 15,342 while Nasdaq slipped 6 points to 3490 ahead of Apple chief executive Tim Cook's testimony before the Senate's Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations.

After setting new records last week, the markets closed modestly lower with the Dow losing 19 points to 15,335 on profit taking. Nasdaq slipped 2 points to 3496.

The markets traded lower during the midday with the Dow slipping 12 points to 15,341 as investors locked in profits from last week. Nasdaq lost 6 points to 3492.

The markets opened mixed with the Dow slipping 11 points to 15,342 while Nasdaq added 3 points to 3501 as investors took a breather after another record close last week.

Records were set for the fourth week in a row with the Dow leaping 121 points to 15,354 as consumer sentiment climbed to six year high. Nasdaq soared 33 points to 3498.

A gain in consumer sentiment lifted the markets during the midday with the Dow rising 54 points to 15,287. Nasdaq gained 16 points to 3481.

May consumer sentiment climbed to a six year high to lift the markets to a higher open with the Dow gaining 57 points to 15,290. Nasdaq rose 18 points to 3484.

An increase in jobless claims along with a sharp drop in April housing starts weighed the markets down to a lower close with the Dow falling 42 points to 15,233. Nasdaq lost 6 points to 3465.

Upbeat earnings lifted the market during the midday with the Dow rising 7 points to 15,283. Nasdaq rose 6 points to 3477.

The markets opened mixed with the Dow slipping 22 points to 15,253 while Nasdaq added 2 points to 3474. First time applications for unemployment benefits rose after falling to five year low last week.

Another record was set today with the Dow climbing 60 points to close at a new high of 15,275 over a gain in homebuilder confidence. Nasdaq gained 9 points to 3471.

The markets advanced during the midday with the Dow gaining 66 points to 15,281 as homebuilder confidence climbed in May. Nasdaq rose 8 points to 3471.

An unexpected drop in factory output and industrial production weighed the markets down to a lower open with the Dow losing 13 points to 15,201. Nasdaq eased 2 points to 3460.

It was another record close for the Dow with the blue chip index leaping 123 points to 15,215 as investor confidence gained momentum. Nasdaq climbed 23 points to 3462.

The markets advanced during the midday with the Dow climbing 78 points to 15,170 on investor optimism. Nasdaq gained 26 points to 3465.

The markets opened higher with the Dow gaining 44 points to 15,136 as import prices fell 0.5% in April. Nasdaq climbed 16 points to 3455.

The markets closed mixed with the Dow losing 26 points to 15,091 despite an unexpected gain in April retail sales as investors worried that the Federal Reserve will soon end its economic stimulus measures. Nasdaq added 2 points to 3438.

The markets traded mixed during the midday with the Dow slipping 20 points to 15,097 while Nasdaq rose 8 points to 3445 as an unexpected 0.1% gain in April retail sales tempered concerns over the possible end to the Federal Reserve's stimulus measures.

The markets opened lower with the Dow losing 39 points to 15,079 over a report that the Federal Reserve's stimulus measures may soon end. Nasdaq eased a point to 3434.

The markets continued its winning week with the Dow gaining 35 points to close at a record 15,118 over upbeat earnings. Nasdaq climbed 27 points to 3436.

After a record week, the markets traded mixed during the midday with the Dow losing 20 points to 15,061 as investors monitored global developments. Nasdaq gained 13 points to 3422.

The markets opened mixed with the Dow slipping 10 points to 15,071 while Nasdaq rose 10 points to 3419.

The markets retreated to close lower with the Dow losing 22 points to 15,082 despite a drop in jobless claims to a five year low. Nasdaq slipped 4 points to 3409.