Posts tagged with the keyword: ‘futures’

U.S. stock futures add to slight gains after data

U.S. stock futures add to slight gains after data

U.S. stock futures add to slight gains after data NEW YORK (MarketWatch) — U.S. stock futures added a sliver to already mild gains on Monday after economic data had personal income rising 0.3% and consumer spending up 0.7%. Up about 5 points before the data, futures for the Dow Jones Industrial Average were up 15 [...]

Stock Futures Dip as Japanese Costs Increase

Stock Futures Dip as Japanese Costs Increase

Stock Futures Dip as Japanese Costs Increase Stocks appeared headed for a second straight day of losses Wednesday. Read more on WILX 10 Lansing

Stock futures gain but volatility seen on Japan fears

Stock futures gain but volatility seen on Japan fears

Stock futures gain but volatility seen on Japan fears Stock index futures bounced on Thursday, a day after Wall Street wiped out much of its gains for the year, but news on Japan’s nuclear crisis was set to drive trading in another volatile day for markets. Read more on Reuters via Yahoo! News

Japan Stock Futures Rise on Low Valuations After Selloff; Australia Climbs

Japan Stock Futures Rise on Low Valuations After Selloff; Australia Climbs

Japan Stock Futures Rise on Low Valuations After Selloff; Australia Climbs Japanese stock futures rose on speculation yesterday’s record selloff that drove valuations to a 28-month low was excessive. Australian shares climbed. Read more on Bloomberg

Stock Futures Mixed As Oil Moves Back To The Upside – U.S. Commentary

Stock Futures Mixed As Oil Moves Back To The Upside – U.S. Commentary

Stock Futures Mixed As Oil Moves Back To The Upside – U.S. Commentary Stock futures are pointing to a lackluster open Wednesday morning, as oil prices are rising amid another light day on the economic front. The day marks the second anniversary of stocks hitting their worst levels since 1997. The major index futures are [...]

Futures Point to Slight Rebound; HP Slips

Futures Point to Slight Rebound; HP Slips

Futures Point to Slight Rebound; HP Slips Stock index futures pointed to a slight rebound for Wall Street on Wednesday after stocks tumbled in the previous session amid growing concern over the political turmoil in Libya, where Moammar Gaddafi vowed to crush the revolution. Read more on CNBC

U.S. stock futures dip on Jobs’ health concerns

U.S. stock futures dip on Jobs’ health concerns

U.S. stock futures dip on Jobs’ health concerns NEW YORK (MarketWatch) — U.S. stock-index futures declined on Monday, with news that Apple Inc. CEO Steve Jobs was taking another medical leave weighing on market sentiment. Wall Street is closed for the Martin Luther King Jr. Day holiday. Futures for the Dow Jones Industrial Average were [...]

Asian Stocks Gain While Apple Drags Down Futures; Dollar Falls

Asian Stocks Gain While Apple Drags Down Futures; Dollar Falls

Asian Stocks Gain While Apple Drags Down Futures; Dollar Falls Asian stocks rose, led by energy and technology companies, on signs profit growth will be sustained, while U.S. index futures slid after Apple Inc. Chief Executive Officer Steve Jobs took a leave of absence. The dollar weakened. Read more on BusinessWeek

U.S. stock index futures dip; Intel earns eyed

U.S. stock index futures dip; Intel earns eyed

U.S. stock index futures dip; Intel earns eyed * U.S. stock index futures pointed to a slightly lower open on Wall Street on Thursday, with futures for the S&P 500 down 0.15 percent, Dow Jones futures down 0.02 percent and Nasdaq 100 futures down 0.03 percent at 0846 GMT. Read more on Reuters via Yahoo! [...]

Japanese Stock Futures, Australian Shares Decline on Currency, Commodities

Japanese Stock Futures, Australian Shares Decline on Currency, Commodities

Japanese Stock Futures, Australian Shares Decline on Currency, Commodities Japanese stock futures and Australian shares fell as commodity prices dropped and the euro weakened against the yen, damping the outlook for exporters. Read more on Bloomberg