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Key Pre-Market Quotes Today Include RALY, COST, BRMC, AVGO

By , Executive Producer, Money Morning -

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The key pre-market quotes today include a software development company, a wholesaler, and a chipmaker

The Dow Jones Industrial Average Index rebounded from Tuesday's steep sell-off, pushing higher from improved economic data at home and moves by Europe to abate concerns over Greece's pending debt payment to the International Monetary Fund.

Here's what you need to watch for today...

TWC, CHTR, and AAPL Are the Top Stocks to Watch Today

By , Contributing Writer, Money Morning -

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U.S. stock futures forecast a 20-point dip from Friday's close. The U.S. markets were closed on Monday in observance of Memorial Day.

On Friday, the DJIA Index was flat as investors reacted negatively after Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen suggested the central bank is on pace to raise interest rates in 2015 and that the process was expected to be gradual.

Here are the top earnings reports, the top stock market news, and stocks to watch today based on today's market moves...

FOMC Meeting Minutes and Other Top Stock Market News Today

By , Executive Producer, Money Morning -

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The DJIA Index and S&P 500 retreated from record highs during an afternoon sell-off late in the trading session. Earlier, the U.S. Federal Reserve released minutes from its April FOMC meeting, and oil prices rose on geopolitical tensions and falling inventory levels.

Here's the top stock market news today, including how the stock market did, earnings reports, and stocks to watch based on today's market moves...

Dow Jones Industrial Average Today Hits New Record Close

By , Executive Producer, Money Morning -

Dow Jones Industrial Average today

The Dow Jones Industrial Average today eked out a 13-point gain to hit another closing high. The S&P 500 remained in the red, however, as energy stocks slid and retailers reported weak earnings for the March-ending quarter.

This morning, U.S. housing starts jumped to their highest levels in roughly seven and a half years, while new permits rose.

Here are the day's top stories, stocks to watch, and need-to-know financial news...

DJIA Index Hits New Record as Rate Concerns Subside

By , Executive Producer, Money Morning -

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The DJIA Index and the S&P 500 both hit new record highs today as concerns about interest rate hikes faded and traders overlooked weakness in the housing markets.

Investors also largely ignored concerns raised over the weekend regarding Greece's ongoing debt woes and worries that the nation is on the verge of bankruptcy.

Get the day's top stories, stocks to watch, plus more investing news here...

GOOG, WMT, BABA Top Stocks to Watch Today as Futures Gain 110 Points

By , Executive Producer, Money Morning -

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Good morning! U.S. stock futures for Thursday, May 15, forecasted a 110-point increase from Wednesday's close.

Companies reporting quarterly earnings include Teekay Corp. (NYSE: TK), Symantec Corp. (Nasdaq: SYMC), Nordstrom Inc. (NYSE: JWN), Kohl's Corp. (NYSE: KSS), El Pollo Loco Holdings Inc. (Nasdaq: LOCO), and SINA Corp. (Nasdaq: SINA). Investors will also tune into weekly jobless claims and an update on the Producer Price Index (PPI).

Here are your pre-market movers, top market news, and the biggest stocks to watch today...

DJIA Index Erases Early Gains, Ends Session with 7-Point Loss

By , Executive Producer, Money Morning -

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The DJIA Index erased early gains to end today's session down 7 points on news that retail sales slumped in April, fueling new concerns that second-quarter growth may not rebound as projected by economists.

Former Federal Reserve Chairman Alan Greenspan said markets are facing another "taper tantrum" when the central bank increases interest rates in the near future.

Here are more top stories from today, plus stocks to watch...

Why the Dow Jones Industrial Average Today Fell 36 Points

By , Executive Producer, Money Morning -

The DJIA Index pared early triple-digit losses as U.S. Treasury prices reversed course, but the index still lost 36 points on the day.

Dow Chemical Co. (NYSE: DOW) was the biggest drag on the Dow today, slipping 1.73%. Other big movers today include AOL Inc. (NYSE: AOL), Pall Corp. (NYSE: PLL), and Rackspace Hosting Inc. (NYSE: RAX).

Find out what's behind their big moves, plus get more top stories from today's trading session...

Dow Jones Industrial Average Today: 85-Point Decline

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Dow Jones Industrial Average today

The Dow Jones Industrial Average today slipped 85 points on renewed concerns over Greece's debt problems and a downturn in the Chinese economy.

In addition, falling oil prices weighed down the energy sector this afternoon. Shares of Exxon Mobil (NYSE: XOM), Chevron (NYSE: CVX), and ConocoPhillips (NYSE: COP) all fell more than 1% today.

Here are the day's biggest stories plus top stocks to watch...