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• Wall Street explodes in historic one-day surge
The S&P 500 index advanced 104.13, or 11.58 percent, to 1,003.35; it was the biggest point gain ever for the S&P 500, eclipsing the 66.33, or 4.76 percent, jump it had on March 16, 2000. It was the biggest percentage gain for the index since March 15 ...
• Purdue scientist claims defamation
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. - A Purdue University scientist who was reprimanded for research misconduct over claims he produced nuclear fusion in tabletop experiments is suing two other faculty members for alleged defamation. Rusi P. Taleyarkhan, a ...
• Take 30 stocks, divide by 0.122820114
Analysts generally believe it is a useful tool when combined with other market indicators, including the S&P 500 and the Nasdaq composite, an index of shares on the tech-heavy Nasdaq stock market. What are the 30 members of the index? The companies are ...
• Two wildfires threaten homes near Los Angeles
Los Angeles County Fire Chief P. Michael Freeman warned people not to stay home after evacuation orders had been given, as the flames were moving so rapidly. "You may not be able to even outrun this fire," Freeman said. Los Angeles County Fire ...
• S&P reviewing GM, Ford shares for downgrade
NEW YORK - Shares of General Motors Corp. and Ford Motor Co. plunged in the waning minutes of trading Thursday, after Standard & Poor's Ratings Services placed their credit ratings under review for possible downgrade. S&P said the moves reflects the ...