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Stock futures signal firmer Wall Street opening

U.S. stock index futures rose on Monday, pointing to a stronger start for Wall Street. By 0928 GMT, Dow Jones futures put on 0.2 percent, S&P futures gained 0.1 percent and Nasdaq futures rose 0.5 percent.

Bernanke, retailers hold key for stocks

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Wall Street could keep rallying after notching its best week this year if Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke gives a reassuring assessment of the recovery and retail earnings show improvement.
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Wall Street down on Fed discount rate hike move

Wall Street dipped on Friday after an unexpected increase in the Federal Reserve's discount rate signaled to some investors that the U.S. central bank may be starting to retreat from its easy money policy.
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Wall Street poised for lower open after Fed move

Wall Street looked set for a lower open on Friday after an unexpected increase in the Federal Reserve's discount rate that signaled to some investors that the U.S. central bank may be starting to retreat from its easy money policy.
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Futures dip on Fed's discount rate rise announcement

Stock index futures fell on Friday on a surprise increase in the Federal Reserve's discount rate that signaled to some investors that the U.S. central bank may be starting to retreat from its easy money policy.
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Futures down on Fed's discount rate rise

Stock index futures dipped on Friday on a surprise announcement by the Federal Reserve that signaled to some investors that the central bank may be retreating from its easy money policy.
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Dollar jumps, commodities, stocks hit by Fed move

The U.S. dollar rose broadly, commodity prices dropped and stocks fell on Friday after the Federal Reserve stunned markets by lifting an emergency lending rate for the first time since the financial crisis.
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Dollar jumps, commods, stocks hurt by Fed action

The U.S. dollar rose broadly, commodity prices dropped and stocks fell on Friday after the Federal Reserve stunned markets by lifting an emergency lending rate for the first time since the financial crisis.
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Toyota chief to testify before House panel

Toyota Motor Corp President Akio Toyoda, under pressure after a series of safety recalls, agreed on Thursday to appear before U.S. lawmakers investigating the crisis.
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Manufacturing data, profits lift Wall Street

U.S. stocks rose for a third straight day on Thursday, with investors encouraged by another batch of reassuring corporate earnings and signs of further stabilization in the manufacturing sector.
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S&P, Dow futures weighed by Wal-Mart

The S&P 500 and Dow index futures were lower on Thursday as weaker-than-expected results from Wal-Mart raised concerns about the state of consumers expectations ahead of data on jobs and inflation.
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Wall Street gains on earnings, economy

Stocks advanced on Wednesday as stronger-than-expected earnings from companies including Deere & Co and economic data underpinned hopes for the recovery.
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Deere profit beats Wall Street

Deere & Co posted higher-than-expected earnings, sending its shares up more than 8 percent, as wider margins at its farm equipment and finance units helped it overcome weak economic conditions.
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Deere profit beats Street

Deere & Co posted higher-than-expected quarterly earnings on cost-cutting and strength at its finance arm and flagship farm equipment division, sending its shares up 8 percent.

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