Stocks finished higher on Wall Street today as investors picked up bargains in an abbreviated post-Christmas session.

Investors retreated modestly on Wall Street today, collecting profits after a six-day advance in the Dow Jones industrials.

Wall Street had a mixed session today as investors applauded a surprisingly strong third-quarter gross domestic product report but nonetheless worried that the increase could not be sustained.

The Dow Jones industrials posted their fourth straight winning week today after surprisingly strong home sales and durable-goods orders bolstered investor hopes for a sustainable economic recovery.

The Dow Jones industrials and Standard & Poor’s 500 ended their five-day winning streak today as investors cashed in their profits.

The stock market stalled today, held back by a reported investigation of Boeing and profit-taking from Wall Street’s recent rally. Shares closed mixed in light trading.

Wall Street backed away from a solid rally following four losing days due to concerns about world events.

A profit warning from McDonald’s pulled stock prices lower today while the market was still smarting from fears of rising interest rates.

Encouraged by news that the manufacturing sector has begun its recovery and that consumers are spending solidly, investors sent stocks surging higher today, propelling the Dow Jones up more than 260 points for its best day in five months.

Stocks soared today while Wall Street cheered lower interest rates and a federal appeals court’s reversal of the breakup of Microsoft.