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Wall St set to rise after strong Chinese data

U.S. stocks were set to rise at the open on Tuesday after strong Chinese trade data eased concerns of a slowdown in the world's second-largest economy and pointed to strong global demand.

Pre-Market NASDAQ Movers (CKXE, CVVT, SYMX, CNIT, FOSL, NSPH, BMTI, HEAT, MNKD, USAT)

The top pre-market NASDAQ Stock Market gainers are: CKX, China Valves Technology, Synthesis Energy Systems, China Information Technology, and Fossil. The top pre-market NASDAQ Stock Market losers are: Nanosphere, BioMimetic Therapeutics, SmartHeat, MannKind, and USA Technologies.

Oil pares losses as dollar retreats

Oil prices pared losses of more than 2 percent on Tuesday as the dollar erased gains.

Stock futures gain after strong Chinese data

U.S. stock index futures rose on Tuesday as strong Chinese trade data eased concerns of a slowdown in the world's second-largest economy and pointed to strong global demand.

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China's trade surplus surges after unexpected import

China stormed back to post a hefty trade surplus in April as exports hit a record while imports eased more than expected, weighed down by sustained monetary tightening and high commodity prices.

Stock index futures rise; Microsoft eyed

Stock index futures pointed to a higher open on Wall Street on Tuesday, with futures for the S&P 500 up 0.2 percent, Dow Jones futures up 0.1 percent and Nasdaq 100 futures up 0.1 percent at 0818 GMT.

China trade surplus jumps to highest in 4 months

China posted its biggest trade surplus in four months in April, swinging from a trade deficit in the first quarter, as senior Chinese and U.S. officials sought to resolve disputes over trade and other policy differences.

U.S. Sees 'Disappeared' People as China Notes Human Rights Progress

The issue of 'detained and disappeared' people in China as raised by the United States as well as the 'enormous progress' on human rights a Chinese official said was taking place were mentioned among broader economic talks between the U.S. and China on Monday.

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Highly intoxicating Chinese spirit experiences dramatic price inflation and international attention

Apple usurps Google as world's most valuable brand

Apple has overtaken Google as the world's most valuable brand, ending a four-year reign by the Internet search leader, according to a new study by global brands agency Millward Brown.

Higher prices boost McDonald's April sales

McDonald's Corp posted a better-than-expected 6 percent global rise in April sales at established restaurants as higher menu prices helped offset rising costs for beef and other ingredients.

LinkedIn IPO price values company at over $3 billion

LinkedIn Corp, the social site for business professionals, is hoping to cash in with investors eager to gobble up shares in social networking companies such as Facebook, with a public debut valuing the company at more than $3 billion.

LinkedIn IPO could value company at over $3 billion

LinkedIn Corp said it would offer 7.84 million shares in its initial public offering, which could value the company at over $3 billion at the high end of its offering price range.

Beijing Brawl as Apple debuts iPad 2 [PHOTOS]

An Apple Store employee and a customer got into a fight amid the launch of the new iPad2 in China, making for the most intense debut of the iPad in any country.

Price hikes boost McDonald's April sales

McDonald's Corp posted a better-than-expected 6 percent rise in April sales at established restaurants, helped by menu price increases that helped offset higher costs for beef and other ingredients.

Pakistan PM's speech on Osama bin Laden situation (FULL-TEXT)

Pakistan Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani addressed his country's Parliament on the Osama bin Laden operation in Abbottabad.

Gold Prices Rise in Euro as Rising Dollar Hits Commodity Rally, Silver Holds 26% Down

The Silver Price rallied to $38.00 at Monday's London Fix – rising over 11% from Friday lunchtime's Fix – before also slipping back to trade 26% below late April's 3-decade record.

McDonald's April same-restaurant sales rise 6 percent

McDonald's Corp posted a 6 percent rise in April sales at established restaurants, helped by price increases that mitigated the impact of higher costs for beef and other ingredients.

OECD indicator flags improved outlook in China, U.S.

The growth outlook in major industrialized nations is diverging with activity improving in North America, China and Russia and moderating in most European countries, the OECD's leading indicator for March showed on Monday.

Violent clash over Apple iPad 2 in China reveals growing threat of scalpers

The Apple iPad 2 frenzy in China took a violent turn when a scuffle broke out between a customer and an Apple Store employee, leaving four people injured.

China banks must restrict shadowing activities: regulator

Chinese banks must restrict shadowing activities and bring off-balance-sheet trust loans back onto their books to help ward off possible risk, the country's top banking regulator said on Monday.

Angry Birds developer eyes IPO in 3-4 years: report

Rovio, the developer of the Angry Birds mobile game eyes an initial public offering in three to four years, its chief marketing officer was quoting as saying in a Finnish business daily on Monday.

Hurricane hits China food factory, 4 killed

A hurricane struck the Foshan City in Guangdong Province in southern China for the second time in a month on Friday, killing 4 people and injuring 17 others.

Oil's slide may be a mixed blessing

After all the angst over pricey oil and the threat it posed to the global economy, it is hard to see the recent slide as anything but a welcome reprieve.