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Futures signal rebound on data and overseas gains

Stock index futures signaled a rebound on Wall Street on Monday after gains in overseas markets and data showing U.S. retail sales grew last month, reassuring investors about consumer spending.

U.S. ex-auto retail sales post slim growth in July

U.S. retail sales excluding cars rose a modest 0.2 percent in July, as declining gasoline prices reined in overall sales growth, according to data from SpendingPulse released on Friday.

China GDP growth jumps to 11.9 percent

The highest growth in 11-½ years secured expectations of tighter policy to prevent the economy from overheating.

Blue chips rise on GE, consumer sentiment

Blue-chip stocks rose on Friday, sending the Dow to a record, as General Electric Co's expanded share repurchase plan and a stronger-than-expected reading of consumer sentiment tempered worries about the economy's health.

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Toyota, Ford post strong China vehicle sales

Toyota and Ford, two of the world's three largest auto makers, reported strong first-half sales in China's fast-growing market, where as relative newcomers they are competing to roll out new models to attract customers.

Dollar at 4-1/2 yr high vs yen as yields hold firm

The dollar hit a 4-1/2-year peak against the yen on Thursday, extending gains after strong U.S. retail sales data the previous day reinforced expectations the Federal Reserve would not cut interest rates this year.

Retail sales, import prices surge

Retail sales in May rose at the strongest pace since January 2006, while import prices surged, adding to recent data suggesting the U.S. economy is recovering strongly from a first-quarter slowdown.

Soaring bond yields boost dollar, global stocks steady

The dollar surged on Wednesday as strong data and expectations of rising global interest rates pushed U.S. Treasury yields to five-year peaks, while stocks were volatile as growth prospects balanced the rise in yields.

Dollar rises vs euro for fifth straight session

The dollar rallied against the euro for the fifth consecutive session on Tuesday to an 11-week high, according to Reuters data, as rising U.S. Treasury yields lured investors.

Software Sales Slow in 2006

Computer software sales declined in 2006 compared to the previous year, due in part to consumers waiting for the release of Windows Vista and diminished purchases of tax software, according to a report.

Home shopping boosts retail sales

Strong sales of household goods and a penchant for home shopping helped retail sales rebound in August, suggesting last month's interest rate rise did not deter shoppers.

Schoolwear and electricals boost John Lewis

Cool weather, the return to school and strong demand for flat screen TVs and laptops helped to drive a 21.7 percent rise in weekly sales at John Lewis department stores

DVD Giveaways Signal Decline of Format

British newspapers are now giving away free as many DVDs as are being purchased in stores, revealing a stealth contributing factor to the decline of Hollywood's cash cow format.

Consumer morale dips, worries over growth

Surging energy prices helped cause unexpected drops in U.S. retail sales in June and consumer sentiment in July, reports on Friday showed, raising the prospects the Federal Reserve may be close to halting its campaign of hiking interest rates.

Retail sales unexpectedly fall 0.1 pct

U.S. retail sales unexpectedly shrank in June as energy prices bit, raising concern about growth as the Federal Reserve considers halting its two-year interest rate hike campaign.

Road may be bumpy for further BOJ rate rises

Sales at U.S. retail stores unexpectedly shrank 0.1 percent in June, the first decline since February, pulled down by weaker sales of cars and building material, government data showed on Friday.