Stocks advanced Tuesday afternoon, as investors welcomed better-than-expected quarterly results from Apple and other firms and scooped up shares hit in last week's big selloff.

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Bond prices rose Tuesday on a stronger dollar and amid speculation that China will continue to tighten its credit policy.

Two very different views on where oil prices are going by the year's end are emerging - one says $60 or lower, the other $100 or higher, and there's little consensus as to which is right.

The dollar rose against other major currencies Tuesday, except the yen, amid concerns about Chinese bank lending, Japan's credit rating and tepid economic growth in the United Kingdom.

Bond prices were mixed late Monday after a report showed existing home sales fell more than expected and amid anticipation that Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke will be reconfirmed for a second term.

Oil prices rose Monday for the first time in four days as investors looked ahead to the Federal Reserve's meeting on interest rate policy this week.

Stocks rose Monday afternoon as investors took a measured reaction to the market's recent worries about the bank sector and the likelihood of Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke serving for a second term.

The dollar eased against its main trading partners Monday, except the yen, as stocks recovered and an auction of Greek bonds received strong demand.

After the worst week on Wall Street in almost a year, investors will return to work looking for greater clarity -- from Washington, from the banks and from corporate America.

Investors scored big Sunday when the New York Jets lost to the Indianapolis Colts -- at least according to the Super Bowl stock indicator.