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Wall Street climbs on earnings, data; S&P tops 1,200

U.S. stocks rose for a fifth straight day on Wednesday and the S&P 500 topped 1,200 as stronger-than-expected corporate results and March retail sales bolstered the outlook for profits.

Market advances on earnings, data; S&P tops 1,200

U.S. stocks rose for a fifth straight day on Wednesday and the S&P 500 topped 1,200 as stronger-than-expected corporate results and March retail sales bolstered the outlook for profits.

Market gains on earnings, data; S&P tops 1,200

U.S. stocks advanced for a fifth straight day on Wednesday and the S&P 500 topped 1,200 as stronger-than-expected company results and retail sales boosted the outlook for the economy and profits.

Earnings, retail sales lift Wall Street

BY Chuck MikolajczakWall Street rose on Wednesday and the S&P topped the key 1,200 level, lifted by solid results from Intel and JPMorgan Chase, while retail sales data gave fresh evidence the economic recovery was broadening.

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Wall Street-backed Chinese dairy firm collapses

Chinese dairy products maker Taizinai, which counts Goldman Sachs and Morgan Stanley among its investors and Citigroup among its lenders, has collapsed, leaving around 3 billion yuan ($440 million) in unpaid debt, sources familiar with the matter said on Wednesday.

Wall Street futures signal gains on upbeat Intel results

Stocks futures rose on Wednesday, pointing to a higher start for Wall Street after the world's top chipmaker Intel Corp posted better-than-expected first-quarter results and gave an outlook that topped Wall Street forecasts.

Wall St futures signal gains on upbeat Intel results

Asian stocks in Intel-led rally, MAS lifts FX

Asian stocks rode the rally in the technology sector triggered by bellwether Intel Corp's street-beating earnings and regional currencies rose after Singapore's aggressive monetary tightening triggered speculation it heralded a yuan revaluation.

Intel inspires Asian stocks, MAS boosts fx

The technology sector propelled Asian stocks on Wednesday after bellwether Intel Corp's street-beating earnings while Singapore's aggressive monetary tightening lifted regional currencies on speculation it heralded a yuan revaluation.

Intel inspires Asian stocks rally, MAS boosts fx

Tech propels Asian stocks after solid Intel show

Technology companies drove up stocks in Japan, South Korea and Taiwan on Wednesday after bellwether Intel Corp's street-beating earnings while aggressive monetary tightening in Singapore lifted regional currencies on speculation it heralded a yuan revaluation.

Wall Street slips after Alcoa; Intel on tap

U.S. stocks dipped on Tuesday, a day after Alcoa posted in-line earnings but lower-than-expected revenues, as investors sought more evidence to justify the lofty levels on Wall Street.

Wall St set for slightly lower open after Alcoa

Wall Street was set for a slightly lower open on Tuesday, a day after Alcoa posted in-line earnings but lower-than-expected revenues as the Dow closed above 11,000 for the first time in almost 19 months.

Stock futures lower after Alcoa results

U.S. stock index futures slipped on Tuesday, a day after Alcoa reported in-line quarterly profit but lower-than-expected revenues as the Dow closed above 11,000 for the first time in almost 19 months.

Stock futures point to weaker Wall Street open

Futures for the Dow Jones industrial average, the S&P 500 and the Nasdaq 100 fall 0.1 to 0.3 percent, pointing to a weaker start on Wall Street on Tuesday.

Global stocks dip; yen falls on lawmakers' comments

World stocks eased off a 18-1/2 month high on Tuesday ahead of key corporate earnings, while the yen dipped after lawmakers from Japan's ruling party said it should fall to around 120 per dollar.

Alcoa posts loss, but matches Wall St estimates

Aluminum producer Alcoa Inc on Monday posted its fifth net loss in the past six quarters, but when charges were excluded its results matched Wall Street estimates.

NYSE short interest down, Nasdaq up late March

Short interest on the New York Stock Exchange fell at the end of March, while bearish bets on the Nasdaq rose in the same period, suggesting investors remain wary of making large bets against the market rally.

More companies layer on debt to spur growth: S&P

Taking advantage of easy credit, highly rated U.S. companies are loading up on debt to expand and acquire rivals, sacrificing ratings in the process, Standard & Poor's said on Monday.

Dow tops 11,000 on profit bets

The Dow industrials closed above 11,000 for the first time in almost 19 months on Monday as expectations of solid first-quarter earnings spurred buying in financial, energy and industrial sectors.

Dow ends above 11,000 on profit optimism

The Dow industrials closed above 11,000 for the first time in almost 19 months on Monday as expectations of solid first-quarter earnings spurred buying in financial, energy and industrial sectors.

GM to report solid Q1 operating results: memo

General Motors Co expects to report solid operating results for the first quarter, which will show progress toward its goal of returning to profitability in 2010, Chief Executive Ed Whitacre said on Monday.

Wall Street jumps on profit hope, Greece's deal

U.S. stocks rose on Monday as expectations of solid first-quarter earnings spurred buying in financial, energy and industrial sectors, while news of an aid plan for Greece calmed worries about sovereign risk.

GM CEO to report solid Q1 operating results: memo

Wall St ticks up on Greece deal, ahead of Alcoa

U.S. stocks advanced on Monday after European leaders agreed to an emergency aid plan for Greece and ahead of quarterly results from Alcoa Inc, which marks the unofficial start to earnings season.

Wall St edges up after Greece deal, ahead of earns

U.S. stocks were slightly higher on Monday as euro zone finance ministers approved a massive emergency aid plan for debt-plagued Greece, removing

Wall St opens up on Greek aid plan

U.S. stocks edged up at the open on Monday after euro zone finance ministers approved a massive emergency aid plan for debt-stricken Greece, easing sovereign debt concerns.

Wall St set for flat open after Greece deal

U.S. stock index futures pointed to a flat open on Monday as euro zone finance ministers approved a massive emergency aid plan for debt-stricken Greece, easing sovereign debt concerns.

Futures point to higher open on Greece deal

U.S. stock index futures pointed to a slightly higher open on Monday, aided by easing sovereign debt concerns after euro zone finance ministers approved a massive emergency aid plan for debt-stricken Greece.

Futures rise on Greece deal ahead of Alcoa earns

U.S. stock index futures rose on Monday, aided by easing sovereign debt concerns after euro zone finance ministers approved a massive emergency aid plan for debt-stricken Greece.

Stock futures signal gains ahead of Alcoa

Stock index futures pointed to a higher open on Wall Street on Monday, helped in part by easing worries over sovereign debt after euro zone finance ministers approved a massive aid plan for debt-stricken Greece.

Euro surges on Greek aid, stocks climb

The euro posted its sharpest daily gain in two months on Monday and Asian stocks hit 22-month highs after a giant emergency aid plan for Greece boosted demand for riskier assets across the board.