Stocks rise on upbeat profit reports, drop in oil

Stocks extended their rally Wednesday as another decline in oil prices and several upbeat profit reports eased some of Wall Street's concerns about the economy.

Stocks mostly rise following drop in oil prices

Stocks were mostly higher Wednesday as another decline in oil prices and several upbeat profit reports eased some of Wall Street's concerns about the economy.

Broadcom revenue, earnings beat estimates (Reuters)

Reuters - Broadcom Corp , which makes chips for mobile phones, network equipment and consumer electronics, said on Tuesday its quarterly profit and revenue beat expectations.

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Stocks slide as outlooks spur economic fear (Reuters)

Reuters - Stock futures slid on Tuesday as disappointing outlooks from bellwethers, including Apple Inc and Europe's Vodafone , increased concerns about weakening economic growth and more fallout from the U.S. housing slump.

Stocks mostly higher as crude drops $4 a gallon

Wall Street traded mostly higher Tuesday as investors were encouraged by another sharp drop in oil prices and snapped up shares of undervalued financial companies.