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Heading into Thursday’s European Central Bank (ECB) policy meeting, some investors and analysts expected a rate cut.
U.S. Stocks Edge Higher on Jobs Data, ECB Support
U.S. stocks rose Thursday morning as the European Central Bank (ECB) provided support for European banks and U.S. economic data proved better than expected.
European Central Bank Fights for its Soul
Twelve years after German Chancellor Helmut Kohl pushed through the monetary union over the objections of a majority of his country's citizens, the bloc is crumbling under the burden of huge debts. And the one institution that Germans were told would ensure stability, the ECB, is in deep crisis itself. In the absence of decisive action from Europe's leaders, the bank has come under enormous pressure to fill the gap.
Futures Point to Wall Street Extending Rally
Stock futures pointed to Wall Street rising Thursday, extending a rally into a third day, on optimism that European policymakers are making progress in their efforts to help shore up troubled banks.
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Market Struggles for Grip as European Fears Persist
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U.S. Stocks Down After Mixed Jobs Data, Gains from EU Hope Slip
U.S. stocks opened slightly down after the release of mixed U.S. jobs data.
Top after-market NYSE movers (LAD, EBF, FCX, DY, CXO, ACW, LXP, BEE, PDS, HG)
The top after-market NYSE gainers on Tuesday are: Lithia Motors, Ennis, Freeport-McMoran Copper, Dycom Industries and Concho Resources. The top after-market NYSE losers are: Accuride Corp, Lexington Realty Trust, Strategic Hotels, Precision Drilling and HHGregg.
Post-Market NASDAQ Movers (STMP, WLB, GTAT, IFSIA, BONT, APKT, WWON, NNBR, CYTX, SPRD)
The top after-market NASDAQ Stock Market gainers are: Stamps.com, Westmoreland Coal, GT Advanced Technologies, Interface and Bon-Ton Stores. The top after-market NASDAQ Stock Market losers are: Acme Packet, Westwood One, NN, Cytori Therapeutics and Spreadtrum Communications.
Apple Disappoints: It’s Just iPhone 4S After One Hour Into 'Let’s Talk iPhone' Event
After one hour of “Let’s talk iPhone” it was an utter disappointment to see iPhone 4S and some new iPod, but not the next-generation Apple’s iPhone 5.
Moody’s Downgrades Italy 3 Notches, Cites Eurozone Contagion Fears
Ratings agency Moody’s has downgraded Italian government bonds by three notches to A2 from Aa2 with a negative outlook.
It Didn’t Take Much to Rescue U.S. Stocks From Bear Status
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Ford Motor: Has Ford's Stock Bottomed at $9? - Stock Review
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U.S. Stocks Surge on EU Bank Rescue Report
U.S. stocks surged in the last hour of trading on a report that European Union officials are coordinating a rescue for European banks.
Bernanke Pressures Congress to Save Economy
With the economy slowing and the markets crashing, Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke put the burden squarely on Congress to act.
Starbucks CEO Schultz: Each Person Can Do His/Her Part to Spur U.S. Jobs Creation
Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz has taken the U.S.’s lack of jobs growth in to his own hands, of sorts. Starbucks and the Opportunity Finance Network have started a new fund to make loans to small businesses and other organizations to spur jobs growth. Every $5 donated will result in $35 in loan money made available.
RIMM Shares Rally on Same Day as Apple’s iPhone 5 Release
The stock is up on rumors floating around the market that RIMM has retained an investment banker to ponder strategic options.
S&P 500 Dips to Bear Market Territory: 5 Reasons Why
Tuesday’s early morning drop has taken the S&P 500 Index down over 20 percent from its May 2 high. Although there is no official definition of a bear market, one commonly accepted metric is falling 20 percent over an extended period.
Deutsche Bank Warns of Profit Miss, Job Cuts
“Europe was, of course, not particularly successful in the last few months.”
September auto sales fall, but Chrysler up
Canadian auto sales fell in September, extending a volatile year with Chrysler's strong performance the lone bright spot among the top manufacturers.
iPhone 5 Release Date: Are Sprint's Shares Posed to Soar? - Stock Review
As noted earlier, if Sprint (S) snares Apple’s iPhone 5 this autumn, it could give the cell phone service provider a fighting chance versus AT&T (T) and Verizon (VZ). And that would bode well for Sprint's stock.
Bernanke to Congress: You Must Step up to the Plate
The head of the U.S. central bank Tuesday urged Congress to take four specific steps to lift the nation's economy, which is suffering from ailments more acute than he had thought only recently.
U.S. Stock Futures Down on Eurozone ‘Water Torture’
U.S stock futures are down on Tuesday as Eurozone debt crisis fears intensified on authorities’ inability to step up and calm the situation.
Pre-Market NASDAQ Movers (SPWRB, SODA, YHOO, NFLX, ERIC, HGSI, SVNT, ATPG, CENX, JDSU)
The top pre-market NASDAQ Stock Market gainers are: SunPower, SodaStream International, Yahoo, Netflix, and LM Ericsson Telephone. The top pre-market NASDAQ Stock Market losers are: Human Genome Sciences, Savient Pharmaceuticals, ATP Oil & Gas, Century Aluminum, and JDS Uniphase.
Eurozone Considers Making Banks Pay More for Greece
European finance ministers are considering making banks take bigger losses on Greek debt and have postponed a vital aid payment to Athens until mid-November, setting up a crunch point in the euro zone's sovereign debt crisis.
iPhone 5 Release: Will iPhone 5 Cross $20 Billion in Sales for Sprint?
Sprint Nextel Corp., the third largest wireless and telecommunications network carrier in the U.S., has recently signed a multi-billion dollar deal with California-based Apple Inc. to purchase 30.5 million units of the iPhone 5, over the next four years.
U.S. Stock Index Futures Signal Further Losses
Stock index futures pointed to a lower open on Wall Street on Tuesday, with futures for the S&P 500 down 0.4 percent, Dow Jones futures down 0.5 percent and Nasdaq 100 futures down 0.5 percent at 0841 GMT.
World Stocks Tumble on Greek, Banking Fears
World stocks hit a fresh 15-month low on Tuesday while the dollar neared a nine-month peak on growing doubts over Greece's ability to avert a default that would spark a major banking crisis in Europe and accelerate a global economic slowdown.
Sprint's Rumored $20 Billion Deal to Buy 30 Million iPhone 5s: A Big Gamble?
Sprint Nextel Corp. reportedly buying 30.5 million iPhones from Apple Inc.
Rupee Hit by Dollar's gains; Europe Debt Crisis Looms
The rupee weakened on Tuesday as fears over the extent of impact Europe's debt crisis might have on the global economy boosted the dollar and domestic equities fell.
IBM Waxes, Microsoft Wanes: Reversal of Fortunes
Since July 1, 2002, IBM shares have tripled in value, while Microsoft stock has barely budged.
Stocks Tumble on European Fears, Projections for Pared-down Earnings
An aggressive sell-off on Wall Street drove U.S. equity prices to yearly lows, as worries about the developing situation in Europe overshadowed positive reports related to manufacturing and construction indicators.
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