Wall Street bonuses seen up 40 percent in '09: report
Wall Street cash bonuses are set to increase by about 40 percent this year, the Wall Street Journal said citing a report by compensation consulting firm Johnson Associates.
Stock futures point to lower open for Wall Street shares
U.S. shares were expected to fall on Thursday, after ending only marginally higher in the previous session, following the Federal Reserve's statement that it was keeping rates close to zero for an extended period.
Global stocks slide after Fed, ahead of ECB
World stocks slid on Thursday following the Federal Reserve's decision to keep interest rates near zero for an extended period and ahead of policy decisions by the European Central Bank and Bank of England.
Futures Market Summary - Nov 04
US TREASURIES weakened for a third session as the FOMC announcement continued support the near zero interest rate policy it has maintained to support economic recovery.
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Stocks climb after Fed statement
Stocks resumed their climb back toward session highs on Wednesday after the Federal Reserve held its stance to keep borrowing costs near zero for an extended period even though it expressed confidence the U.S. economic recovery was gaining steam.
Stocks rise on solid data; investors eye Fed
U.S. stocks climbed on Wednesday on positive data about the services sector and employment, while investors awaited the Fed's assessment of the economic recovery.
Stocks jump on data ahead of Fed; healthcare up
Stocks jumped on Wednesday, with the Dow and S&P 500 up more than 1 percent, on positive data about the services sector and employment as investors awaited the Fed's assessment of the economic recovery.
Stocks jumps on strong data ahead of Fed statement
U.S. stocks rose broadly on Wednesday on positive economic data and ahead of a Federal Reserve statement on interest rates and the economy that is expected to keep government support in place.
Wall St jumps on strong data ahead of Fed statement
U.S. stocks rose broadly on Wednesday on positive economic data and ahead of a Federal Reserve statement on interest rates and the economy that is expected to keep government support in place.
Comcast profit beats Street as users add services
Comcast Corp's quarterly profit rose 22 percent, beating expectations, as it sold more phone and Internet subscriptions, helping the top U.S. cable operator fight competition from phone and satellite companies for video subscribers.
Daily Highlights - Nov 4
Asian stocks rise for first day in three on profit optimism; Toyota gains.
Stock futures up ahead of jobs data, Fed statement
Stock index futures rose on Wednesday on an upbeat forecast from carmaker Nissan and a rebound in European banks, ahead of jobs data and the Federal Reserve's statement on interest rates and the economy.
Stock futures rise ahead of jobs data, Fed statement
Stock index futures rose on Wednesday ahead of key jobs and services sector data, with investors also eyeing the Federal Reserve's statement on interest rates and the economy.
Stock futures signal gains ahead of Fed decision
Stock index futures pointed to a higher opening on Wall Street on Wednesday as investors awaited the Federal Reserve's statement on interest rates and the economy.
Global stocks, oil rise ahead of Fed policy verdict
World stocks rose from the previous day's four-week low on Wednesday while the dollar slipped ahead of a policy decision by the Federal Reserve, expected to affirm its commitment to ultra-low interest rates.
Asian stocks edge higher ahead of Fed decision
The dollar steadied below a one-month high against a basket of currencies on Wednesday, while Asian stocks edged higher in muted trade ahead of a policy announcement from the Federal Reserve that kept investors wary.
Oil steady as U.S. crude stocks drop offsets fuel rise
Oil held steady above $79 a barrel on Wednesday, after rising nearly 2 percent a day ago, following an industry report showing a rise in fuel inventories in the United States, though crude fell unexpectedly.
Dollar edges down, Asia stocks up before Fed
The dollar lost ground on Wednesday after hitting a one-month high against a basket of currencies, while Asian stocks edged higher in muted trade ahead of central bank meetings that kept investors wary.
S&P 500, Nasdaq end higher on deal news
The S&P 500 and Nasdaq rose slightly on Tuesday as news of a major railroad acquisition helped sentiment, but the Dow edged lower on caution before a Federal Reserve statement on interest rates and the economy.
MasterCard sees higher marketing costs, stock down
MasterCard Inc , the world's second-largest credit card network, forecast marketing expenses will increase 20 percent, and rebates and incentives will go up in the fourth quarter, sending shares down up to 6 percent.
S&P and Nasdaq end higher as deal news helps
The S&P 500 and Nasdaq rose slightly on Tuesday as deal news bolstered views that improved merger activity could signal economic strength. But the Dow edged lower after a downgrade of the tech sector.
Dow dips, S&P and Nasdaq up as downgrade hits semis
The Dow dipped while the S&P 500 and Nasdaq rose slightly on Tuesday as a Morgan Stanley downgrade of semiconductors weighed on the sector, while deal news bolstered views that merger activity was picking up.
Stocks pulled lower by semis, financials
U.S. stocks stumbled on Tuesday after Morgan Stanley downgraded the semiconductor sector and a shake-up at two big British banks prompted investors to sell financial shares.
Wall Street pulled lower by semis, financials
U.S. stocks stumbled on Tuesday after Morgan Stanley downgraded the semiconductor sector and a shake-up at two big British banks prompted investors to sell financial shares.
Borders offers free shipping on out-of-stock items
Borders Group Inc took the latest step in the battle for book buyers this holiday season, promising customers it will ship items to their homes for free when they're out of stock in the company's bookstores.
Semis, financials drag Wall St lower
U.S. stocks fell on Tuesday, weighed by technology and financial shares, as Morgan Stanley downgraded the semiconductor sector and after a shake-up at two big British banks and poor results from Swiss lender UBS.
Wall Street falls at open on banks
U.S. stocks fell at the open on Tuesday as concerns over European banks outweighed a deal by Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway to buy railroad company Burlington Northern.
Wall Street to open lower as banks offset Berkshire deal
U.S. stock index futures fell on Tuesday as the deal by Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway to buy railroad Burlington Northern failed to offset poor results from Swiss lender UBS and a shake-up at two big British banks.
Daily Highlights - Nov 3
China said to plan review of developer loans on concern at surging prices.
Stock futures off as Europe banks offset Burlington deal
U.S. stock index futures fell on Tuesday as the deal by Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway to buy railroad company Burlington Northern was offset by poor results from Swiss lender UBS and a shake-up at two big British banks.
Stock futures off, weighed by Europe banks, Fed meet eyed
U.S. stock index futures pointed to a 1 percent drop at the open on Tuesday as poor results from Swiss lender UBS and a shake-up in British banks weighed on investor sentiment ahead of the start of a two-day Fed meeting.
Global stocks fall on stimulus worries
World stocks dipped toward the previous session's four-week lows on Tuesday as investors continued to fret over the early removal of government stimulus, particularly in the financial sector.
Stocks end higher on factory, housing data
U.S. stocks rose on Monday after another round of solid economic reports but pulled off session highs after a Federal Reserve official's warning about banks' loan losses.
Wall Street ends higher on factory, housing data
U.S. stocks rose on Monday after another round of solid economic reports but pulled off session highs after a Federal Reserve official's warning about banks' loan losses.
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