Thanks partly to the decline of oil prices and news that Apple may start using Intel chips in its Mac computers, U.S. stocks have continued to rise in their biggest weekly gain in the last six months.

U.S. stocks have continued to rise in their biggest weekly gain in the last six months helped by the decline of oil prices as well as news that Apple may start using Intel chips in its Mac computers.

Eyebrows raised as crude prices drop despite the U.S. announcement yesterday of declines in crude oils and gasoline stocks. With the June’s contract starting, midday trading down 65 cents to $53.38 and Brent crude was down 50 cents in London trading.

U.S. stocks went higher on Friday after a a report showed that the nation’s job growth has slowed in March.

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After General Electric raised its outlook for first quarter earnings, U.S. stocks increased.

Stocks have fallen on Wall Street with investors worried about inflation cashing in profits, as well as higher oil prices.

Stocks fell as investors worried about rising prices and the threat of inflation, took profits following the three-day rally last week.

After a drop on Thursday, U.S. stock futures on Friday opened higher with the telecom and media sectors seeing some action.

Stocks went down with investors getting ready for Fed Chairman Alan Greenspan’s congressional testimony.

U.S. stocks went up as the dollar remained steady and anticipation of an interest-rate jump from the Fed built.

U.S. stocks went up after a number of companies including Johnson&Johnson and Dupont reported strong earnings.

With high priced oil, GM’s disappointing weak profit outlook, and unemployment on the rise, U.S. stocks finished lower.

The year is not getting off to a great start for Wall Street. Inflation from the Federal Reserve has been unsettling to many investors.

The Internets had a strong session on Tuesday that reminded Gregory Spear of the good ole’ days for the space.

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The NASDAQ Composite (COMPX) opened modestly higher at 1611.17 on Tuesday, and, thanks to the substantial rise in fear on Monday, COMPX spent the entire session in positive territory with a close significantly higher at 1627.67, +23.70 (+1.48%).

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