>> US stock sin by almost 3pct. Major US stock indices sank nearly 3 per cent on Friday as investors exhibited uncertainty about the economy, despite figures that showed a return to growth in the third quarter. Saturday, October 31, 2009 12:47 [IST] >> US stocks post gains on back of financials U.S stocks rose Thursday led by the banking sector and sweeping aside reports of a decline in retail sales. Friday, August 14, 2009 10:21 [IST] >> US stocks rally on Fed outlook US stocks rallied Wednesday after two straight days of losses, buoyed by the Federal Reserve's more upbeat assessment of the state of the country's economy. Thursday, August 13, 2009 10:48 [IST] >> Marriott plans to expand, is optimistic about 2010 Marriott International Inc's Chief Financial Officer said that they plan to expand by taking over the operation of hotels from competitors unable to pay or refinance debt. Thursday, July 30, 2009 13:54 [IST] >> Oil prices up in Asian trade on US housing data Oil prices rose in Asian trade today, lifted by positive US housing construction data that suggested the crisis-hit housing market was over the worst, analysts said. Monday, July 20, 2009 12:08 [IST] >> US stocks continue rally on economic recovery Major US stock indices climbed Thursday for the fourth straight session amid hopes that the US recession will come to an end later this year. Friday, July 17, 2009 13:07 [IST] >> US stocks surge before wave of company earnings US stocks rose sharply Monday ahead of a series of quarterly earnings reports from major financial and company earnings. Tuesday, July 14, 2009 11:56 [IST] >> US stocks fall on consumer confidence US stocks edged lower Friday on falling oil prices and a worse-than-expected consumer confidence report, ending a rough week on Wall Street. Saturday, July 11, 2009 11:31 [IST] >> Oil prices ease in Asian trade Oil traded lower in Asia today after a strong rebound overnight, but prices remain under pressure from a weak dollar and the political crisis gripping crude producer Iran, analysts said. Wednesday, June 24, 2009 11:17 [IST] >> Oil prices below USD 70 in Asian trade Oil prices stayed below USD 70 a barrel in Asian trade today as traders took profits following a recent surge, analysts said. New York's main futures contract Monday, June 22, 2009 10:26 [IST]