US stocks continued a week-long slide today after a dismal report on economic growth added to the anxiety.

An unexpected rise in new claims for unemployment benefit pushed Wall Street stocks slightly lower today as investors remained worried about a lack of hiring.

Stock prices pared earlier gains to end a choppy day relatively flat today as Wall Street remained uncertain that a 17.4 billion-dollar(€12.5 billion) lifeline for US carmakers will make a lasting difference for the beleaguered industry.

Stocks tumbled today after a plan to alleviate a liquidity crisis at Bear Stearns touched off concerns about the severity of credit troubles.

Wall Street extended its rally with modest gains in the major indexes today following two days of sharp advances, despite economic readings which painted a mixed picture of the economy.

Wall Street pulled back today as investors uneasy after a drop in consumer confidence traded cautiously ahead of the Federal Reserve’s rate decision.