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Stock futures point to higher open on M&A, retail sales
(Reuters)
Reuters - Stock index futures pointed to a modestly higher open on Monday after a pair of proposed multibillion dollar acquisitions. Read the rest of this entry »
US stock futures point to higher open
(AP)
AP - U.S. stock futures pointed to a higher open Monday following a jump in October retail sales and a big acquisition by Caterpillar Inc. Read the rest of this entry »
Euro, stocks drop on Irish bailout, contagion fears
(AFP)
AFP - The euro and European stocks fell on Monday amid speculation and denials that Ireland faces a Greek-style economic bailout, while analysts warned that the turmoil risks spreading across the eurozone. Read the rest of this entry »
Irish debt crisis stalks Europe’s markets
(AP)
AP - Europe's stock markets mostly fell Monday while the euro was battered again amid mounting fears that Ireland will end up having to look for outside financial help to get a handle on its mounting debt burden. Read the rest of this entry »
Stocks fall, dollar rises on Irish debt worries
(Reuters)
Reuters - Stocks in Asia and Europe fell on Monday on fears that Ireland may be forced to seek a financial rescue package, while a jump in U.S. Treasury yields helped drive the dollar higher. Read the rest of this entry »
Is the Fed’s rally already over?
(AP)
AP - The Fed Rally is over. Read the rest of this entry »
Taxes, inflation data to dominate week
(Reuters)
Reuters - Without a boost from Washington policymakers or data showing budding strength in the economy, Wall Street's rally may be running out of fuel as the S&P 500 eases off its 2010 high. Read the rest of this entry »
China to play role in General Motors IPO
(AP)
AP - Among the banks helping General Motors with its initial public stock offering next week are two identified by initials only: ICBC and CICC. Read the rest of this entry »
Mining company stocks fall amid China concerns
(AP)
AP - Shares of mining companies dropped Friday with the broader market as the price of oil and precious metals fell on growing concerns that rapid growth in China will slow. Read the rest of this entry »
After Fed boost, global woes hit Wall Street
(AFP)
AFP - Wall Street's confidence has taken a hit after losses over the past week with investors fretting over the European and Chinese economies in the aftermath of the Federal Reserve's new stimulus package. Read the rest of this entry »