Stocks rally despite a slowdown in the service sector
U.S. stocks rose on Tuesday, led by financial and technology shares, even though data showed U.S. non-manufacturing activity grew at a slower rate than expected in June.
An industry trade group says the service sector grew more slowly in June, yet another sign growth could weaken in the second half of 2010.
The Institute for Supply Management, a trade group of purchasing executives, says its index tracking service-oriented companies dipped to 53.8 last month from 55.4 in May.

Stocks drop again amid weak economic data
Stocks traded in a tight range Friday after the government's jobs report met traders' bleak expectations.
The government's report that private employers added 83,000 jobs last month was weaker than the gain of 112,000 analysts had forecast. But traders had been bracing for lackluster numbers so the market's initial reaction was modest.
The government cut 225,000 census jobs in June. Overall, 125,000 workers lost their jobs last month, worse than the 110,000 forecast by economists polled by Thomson Reuters.

Stocks drop again amid weak economic data
Selling has gained momentum following the May pending home sales figures, which showed a 30.0% month-over-month drop. The dramatic decline was roughly triple the size of the 10.5% slide that economists had expected, on average. That has completely overshadowed news that construction spending for May fell a mere 0.2% when a 0.9% decline had been expected.

Stocks are flat after weak jobs report
The stock market is trading in a narrow range after another disappointing report on the jobs market. A report on manufacturing in the Midwest barely topped expectations but also gave stocks some support.
The Dow Jones industrial average fell 4 points, a day after falling 268. The other major indexes were also slightly higher.
Payroll company ADP said private employers added just 13,000 jobs in June. That's well short of the 60,000 economists polled by Thomson Reuters forecast.

Stocks are sharply lower on global economic concerns
Stocks and interest rates are extending their losses after consumer confidence dropped because of concerns about the economy.
The Conference Board says Tuesday its Consumer Confidence Index fell nearly 10 points to 52.9, down from a revised 62.7 in May. Economists had forecast only a modest drop.

Stocks are flat on the heels of bank overhaul agreement and lower GDP estimate
Stocks are little changed after lawmakers agreed on a financial regulation bill and the government lowered its estimate on how fast the economy grew in the first quarter.
The bill agreed to Friday would regulate banks' ability to trade in derivatives, but the rules are less strict than some investors had feared. Derivatives are complex securities that companies use to guard against losses.

Stocks trade lower as investor worry about the strength of the economy
Stocks fell in early trading Thursday and interest rates dropped to their lowest levels in more than a year as investors remain tentative about the strength of a domestic economic recovery.
Reports on initial jobless claims and durable goods orders continued to paint a mixed picture about the health of the economy. The mixed reports come a day after the Federal Reserve signaled a more cautious tone about the pace of a rebound.

Tootie Pie Company Inc. (OTC BB: TOOT) reported its eighth consecutive month-over-month sales increase. Eight consecutive months of sales increases speaks well to the ongoing success of Tootie Pie’s marketing strategies.

Tootie Pie Company announced that that May 2010 unit sales jumped 32%, versus May, 2009. This comes on the heels of a 13% jump in April 2010 versus April 2009. Tootie Pie also experienced strong pie sales from its two new Gourmet Cafés.

“Certainly, I expect this trend to continue,” added Merrill.

Stocks trade in tight range amid European debt worries
Fresh concerns about Europe's sovereign debt crisis are keeping the stock market in check Tuesday.
Stocks are trading in a narrow range after Fitch Ratings cut its view on a major European bank and ahead of the start of the Federal Reserve's two-day rate-setting committee meeting.

Stocks rise on the heels of China’s currency policy
Stocks are extending a rally after China said it will allow its currency to appreciate against the dollar, a move that could provide a boost for U.S. manufacturers and exporters.