Wall Street rose today on some strong earnings and new deals, but not without a struggle, as mounting signs of a tougher lending climate continued to dog investors.

Wall Street resumed its advance today as investors interpreted a government report of milder inflation as a signal that the Federal Reserve might consider cutting interest rates later this year.

Wall Street finished an erratic session mixed today with the Dow Jones industrials reaching a third straight record close despite concerns about corporate profits and the impact of falling oil prices.

Wall Street drifted to a slightly higher finish today as investors shied away from taking new positions in a holiday-shortened week. Despite the market’s languid tone, Google Inc. surpassed $500 for the first time.

Wall Street drifted to a slightly higher finish today as investors shied away from taking new positions in a holiday-shortened week. Despite the market's languid tone, Google Inc. surpassed $500 for the first time.

Stocks gave up a moderate early advance to close barely changed today after oil prices rebounded from their recent decline, rising as much as a US dollar a barrel.

Wall Street was mixed today, with blue chips falling and technology stocks managing a slight gain while investors tussled with their concerns about inflation and the overall health of the economy.

US stocks ended a quiet session today with a moderate gain on strong earnings news and a decline in the trade deficit.

Stocks rebounded today as reports of a surge in consumer spending and improving health in the manufacturing sector restored investors’ confidence in the economy.