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

admin — Fri, 01 Apr 2011 18:53:01 +0000

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 points at 12,185. Those for the Standard & Poor’s 500 Index added 2 points to 1,313, while Nasdaq 100 futures rose 6.5 points to 2 …

Stock Futures Dip as Japanese Costs Increase

admin — Sun, 27 Mar 2011 00:53:41 +0000

Stock Futures Dip as Japanese Costs Increase
Stocks appeared headed for a second straight day of losses Wednesday.

Stock futures gain but volatility seen on Japan fears

admin — Thu, 24 Mar 2011 03:57:34 +0000

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.

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

admin — Tue, 22 Mar 2011 05:51:43 +0000

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.

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

admin — Tue, 15 Mar 2011 12:51:46 +0000

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 currently little changed, with the Dow futures up by 2 points.

Futures Point to Slight Rebound; HP Slips

admin — Thu, 24 Feb 2011 08:51:54 +0000

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.

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

admin — Fri, 21 Jan 2011 19:53:54 +0000

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 off 25 points, or 0.2%, at 11,700.00. Standard & Poor’s 500 Index futures declined 5.6 points, or 0.4%, to …

Asian Stocks Gain While Apple Drags Down Futures; Dollar Falls

admin — Tue, 18 Jan 2011 10:19:08 +0000

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.

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

admin — Mon, 17 Jan 2011 23:51:52 +0000

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.

Japanese Stock Futures, Australian Shares Decline on Currency, Commodities

admin — Wed, 12 Jan 2011 05:52:10 +0000

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.