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Stocks extended their winning streak Monday after China said it would allow its currency to appreciate against the dollar, a move that could provide a boost for U.S. manufacturers and exporters ...

Industrial and technology stocks pulled the market sharply higher Tuesday after Boeing Co. said it was boosting production and an industry group forecast that demand for computers would increase.

Report shows that, so far, China's economy has not been hurt by Europe's debt problems.

U.S. stocks edged higher, bolstered by U.S. Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke's comments that the economy is unlikely to slide into a second recession, but worries about European finances persisted after Fitch Ratings warned that the U.K. faces budget challenges.

European leaders agree to a nearly $1 trillion rescue plan to avoid a major debt crisis; Federal Reserve says it will also provide loans overseas.

U.S. stocks rose as optimism rose over the upcoming earnings season and confidence in the global economy strengthened after European leaders pledged to extend aid to Greece.

The Dow traded over 11,000 for the first time since 2008. But some believe the market has come too far too fast.

Reaction to last week's employment report translates into stock market gains as service sector, real estate also report upbeat news.

The stock market continued its advance of the past month after the Fed said it would keep interest rates low to revive the economy.

U.S. stocks rose broadly, with investors encouraged by a government report that job losses were less than expected in February.