Stocks down after failed jump

Austrian daredevil Baumgartner was forced to abort his planned jump down to earth from space sending stocks tumbling. The S&P 500 fell 0.99% to 1441.

Stocks down

Stocks were down slightly today as investors had the sniffles. The S&P 500 fell 0.35% to 1456.

Stocks rally

Stocks were up today after a parrot-headed dinosaur fossil was found. The S&P 500 was up 0.36% to 1451.

Stocks rebound

Stocks rebounded today after the Hubble telescope captured groudbreaking images of the universe. The S&P 500 finished up 0.96% to 1447.

Stocks fall again

Stocks fell for the 3rd day in a row after investors had trouble sleeping. The S&P 500 finished the day down 0.57% to 1433.

Stocks fall

Stocks have fallen after it was revealed that the world could face a bacon shortage next year. The S&P 500 fell 1.05% to 1441.

Stocks slip

Stocks slipped today after someone forgot to dry the floor. The S&P 500 fell 0.22% to 1456.

Stocks steady

Stocks were steady as investors waited for their exam results. The S&P 500 finished at 1460.

Bad weather causes stocks to fall

Bad weather made investors pessimistic and send the S&P 500 down 0.13% to 1459.

Stocks fall

Stocks fell today as investors had a hangover. The S&P 500 was down 0.31% to 1461.

Stocks rise

Stocks rose as investors were buzzing after having too much caffeine. The S&P 500 rose 0.4% to 1465.

Stocks rise

Stocks rose slightly today as investors hoped for reduced electricity bills. The S&P 500 finished up 0.21% to 1436.

Investors hopeful

The S&P 500 was up 0.31% to 1433 today as investors were hopeful that something good is about to happen.

Stocks up at the end of the week

Stocks finished the week on a high note after investors got some free coupons to McDonalds. The S&P 500 finished up 0.40% to 1437.

Stocks surge on investor excitement

Stocks surged today as investors were excited by the world's biggest cheeseburger. The S&P 500 finished up 2.04% to 1432.

Stocks steady

Stocks remained steady for most of the day as investors waited for their report cards. The S&P 500 finished down 0.11% to 1403.

Stocks down as investors scared

Stocks were down in early trading after investors watched a scary movie, but recovered later in the day to finish down 0.12% to 1404.

Stocks up

Stocks were up on Friday after investors got lucky at the casino. The S&P 500 finished up 0.51% to 1406.

Stocks Down on Egg Shortage

An egg shortage in Mexico sent shares falling. The S&P 500 fell 0.78% to finish at 1399.

Stocks stuck

Stocks tried to lift today, but couldn't as investors lack fitness. The S&P 500 finished the day up 0.08% on 1410.

Stocks flat again

Another light day of trading as investors couldn’t be bothered. The S&P 500 finished down 0.08% to 1409.

Stocks flat

Stocks were flat today on light volume after investors forgot to go to work. The S&P 500 finished the day on 1410.

Stocks gain on rising helium prices

Stocks rose today as helium shortages sent helium prices up. The S&P 500 finished the day up 0.65% to 1411.

Stocks Down

Floods in India and Pakistan sent stocks tumbling. Stocks finished the day down 0.81% to 1402.08.

Stocks Recover After Early Losses

Stocks were down in early trading after clashes in Kenya killed 48 people, but they recovered by the end of the day to finish unchanged at 1413.

Stocks Slip

Stocks fell slightly today after investors were distracted by shiny things. The S&P 500 ended the day down 0.35% to 1413.17.

Investors stay away

A car bomb in Turkey kept investors away today, leaving the S&P 500 flat at 1418.13.

Stocks Steady

It was another quiet day as investors took a long weekend. The S&P 500 finished at 1418.16, up 0.19%.

Investors Optimistic

Stock were up as investors considered a holiday in Thailand. The S&P finished the day on 1415.51, up 0.71%.

Stocks steady on light trading

Investors slept in and missed today’s session leaving the S&P 500 virtually unchanged at 1405.53.