Wall Street had a mixed day after investors, uneasy about the US government’s forthcoming inflation data, cashed in some of their gains from the market’s months-long rally.

Wall Street ended a fractious session slightly higher tonight after falling oil prices hurt energy stocks and overshadowed a stronger-than-expected productivity reading.

Stocks rallied for a second session today, pushing to four-month highs even as oil prices showed a slight rebound after seven days of losses.

US Stocks vaulted higher for a second session on Wall Street today as investors welcomed the Treasury Department’s move to put pressure on the Chinese currency.

A late rally fed by falling oil prices pushed US stocks higher today, although Wall Street’s mood remained tentative amid uncertainty about the economy.

Verizon Communications’ $6.7bn bid for MCI met with indifference today on Wall Street, where stocks barely budged in very light trading.

US stocks plunged today, with the Dow Jones industrials shedding nearly 112 points, as investors were pummelled by a sharp climb in oil prices, rising unemployment and a disappointing 2005 forecast from General Motors.

Wall Street extended its record-setting rally today as a sharp drop in oil prices and a surprise jump in the US gross domestic product encouraged buying.

Wall Street extended its fourth-quarter rally into a second day, supported by falling oil prices and a bullish assessment of the economy from a Federal Reserve official.

Investors shrugged off rising crude futures today to capture bargain-priced shares, sending the Nasdaq composite index up 2% ahead of Google Inc.’s much-anticipated initial public offering of stock.

Wall Street had an erratic trading session today, closing mixed as investors nervously watched oil prices but were also encouraged by good economic news.

US Stocks fell today after three days of gains as investors dealt with the likelihood of interest rates rising significantly higher than expected when the Federal Reserve meets later this month.

Wall Street edged higher in choppy trading today, with investors making few moves as they waited for companies to start reporting their fourth-quarter earnings this week.

Wall Street pushed higher today as investors looked past a weaker-than-expected report on jobless claims and tepid November retail figures. The Dow Jones industrials reached their highest level in 18 months.

Wall Street extended its retreat today after downbeat forecasts from companies such as eBay prompted investor worries that the market had risen too far. The three main indexes finished mixed for the week.