Wall Street retreated today as mixed earnings news and rising oil prices prompted investors to take profits from a sharp rally in the previous trading session. A disappointing forecast from Intel also dragged down the Nasdaq composite index.

US stocks finished another erratic session modestly higher today after durable goods and home sales data helped ease investors’ anxiety about whether the Federal Reserve will continue raising interest rates.

US stocks posted a modest decline today as a weakening US dollar and a mixed batch of first-quarter earnings reports prompted unsettled investors to cash in on last week’s gains.

Wall Street showed some resilience today, closing mixed even as oil prices settled at a new high and raised more concerns about inflation.