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Wall Street set to extend gains on recovery optimism

Wall Street was set to edge up on Thursday, the last day of the first quarter, extending gains a day after labor data helped to boost confidence on the prospects for economic recovery.

Global stocks set for 3rd quarterly gain

World stocks climbed to a new three-week high on Thursday and the euro inched higher ahead of the publication of Irish bank stress tests aimed at capping one of the major risks in Europe's debt crisis.

Asian stocks poised for quarterly gains

Most Asian shares edged up on Thursday, heading for a quarterly gain despite a sharp sell-off earlier this month after disaster struck Japan, while the yen was poised for a quarterly loss on expectations Tokyo will have to maintain super-loose monetary policy far longer than Europe and the United States.

Warren Buffett heir apparent quits after stock purchases

The man widely seen as the leading successor to Warren Buffett at Berkshire Hathaway has resigned after buying shares in chemical company Lubrizol Corp before pushing Buffett to acquire it.

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Corrected: Wall Street rides winners at quarter's end

(Corrects spelling of name to read Neal in paragraph 3 quoting Neal Dietz)

Wall Street climbs on job expectations

U.S. stocks rose on Wednesday, as a private employment report did little to shake up expectations for Friday's payrolls data while investors positioned themselves for the quarter's end.

Wall St up, S&P tackles key technical level

U.S. stocks rose on Wednesday as investors positioned themselves for the quarter's end and the S&P 500 attempted to hold above a key technical level.

Wall St gains after ADP jobs rise, M&A activity

U.S. stocks rose on Wednesday as data showed private-sector job creation while acquisition activity lifted sentiment.

Stock futures signal higher open after ADP jobs gains

U.S. stock index futures pointed to a higher open on Wednesday as data showed private employers added jobs in a sign of economic improvement and acquisition activity lifted sentiment.

Stock futures rise ahead of ADP, M&A lifts sentiment

U.S. stock index futures rose on Wednesday as merger and acquisition activity lifted sentiment before data expected to show another month of private-sector job creation.

Stock futures rise on M&A, ADP jobs report on tap

U.S. stock index futures rose on Wednesday as merger and acquisition activity lifted sentiment before data expected to show private-sector job creation.

Asian stocks rally as investors snap up risky assets

Asian stocks rallied on Wednesday as investors snapped up riskier assets on attractive valuations, while Japanese exporters were helped by the yen's weakness on expectations of interest rate rises in Europe and the United States.

Energy lifts Wall Street but caution keeps volume low

Strength in energy lifted U.S. stocks on Tuesday as investors concentrated on adding to winning positions as the quarter winds down, but uncertainty kept trading volume light.

S&P downgrades Greece rating, says may cut again

Standard & Poor's downgraded Greece's debt deeper into junk status on Tuesday, saying that a bailout scheme agreed by euro zone leaders last week increased the likelihood of debt restructuring.

Tech, retail gains lift Wall St; volume remains weak

U.S. stocks advanced on Tuesday, boosted by strength in retail and tech stocks, but volume remained light as investors awaited a clearer picture of corporate earnings and the labor market.

Wall Street advances on tech, retail gains

U.S. stocks rose on Tuesday in a light volume session, erasing initial declines as investors moved into sectors that lost ground after Japan's earthquake as the quarter draws to a close.

Wall St gains on tech strength, Home Depot leads Dow

U.S. stocks rose on Tuesday on strength in large-cap tech shares, but continuing global crises kept investors cautious before the quarter's end.

Wall St flat on global caution before quarter-end

U.S. stocks were little changed in choppy trading on Tuesday as continuing global crises kept investors cautious before the quarter's end.

January home prices fall for 7th straight month: S&P

U.S. single family home prices fell for the seventh straight month in January, bringing prices to just above April 2009 lows, a closely watched survey said on Tuesday.

Stock futures point to slightly higher open, volume low

U.S. stock index futures pointed to a slightly higher open on Tuesday as many investors, cautious about global crises, bided their time before the quarter's end.

Stock futures flat on global concerns, Halliburton falls

U.S. stock index futures were flat on Tuesday near the quarter's end as investors took a wait-and-see stance, unsure about the impact of global crises.

Stock futures flat as investors await earnings

U.S. stock index futures were flat on Tuesday as investors looked ahead to a round of corporate results that could show the impact of overseas crises

Stock index futures point higher, data eyed

Stock index futures pointed to a higher open, with futures for the S&P 500, Dow Jones and Nasdaq futures 0.1-0.4 percent higher at 0925 GMT (5:25 a.m. ET).

World stocks slip, euro rebounds

World stocks slipped on Tuesday, despite emerging market gains, while the euro recovered on expectations of higher interest rates.

Global stocks rebound on bargain-hunting

Global stocks rebounded on Tuesday from early losses tied to Japan's struggle to contain the world's worst nuclear crisis in decades, while the euro steadied after comments by the European Central Bank's chief bolstered the view it would raise interest rates soon.

Wall Street falls on earnings worry, volume lowest in 2011

Stocks fell on Monday as the corporate outlook was clouded ahead of earnings and uncertainty continued to creep from abroad, while volume hit its lowest level of the year.

Wall St falls on earnings worry, volume lowest in 2011

Stocks fell on Monday as the corporate outlook was clouded ahead of earnings and uncertainty continued to creep from abroad, while volume hit its lowest level of the year.

Wall St rally fizzles in lowest volume of 2011

Stocks fell on Monday as the corporate outlook was clouded ahead of earnings and uncertainty continued to creep from abroad, while volume hit its lowest level of the year.

Telecoms lift Wall Street but gains limited

U.S. stocks edged higher on Monday, lifted by strength in the telecommunications sector and an eighth straight monthly rise in consumer spending, but concerns about overseas turmoil kept gains in check.

Wall St rises on telecom strength, spending

U.S. stocks advanced on Monday, boosted by strength in telecommunications and an eighth straight monthly rise in consumer spending, but jitters about overseas concerns limited gains.

Markets higher as Wall St favors telecom shares

U.S. stocks edged higher on Monday as an upgrade of telecom shares and a rise in February consumer spending lifted sentiment, though overseas concerns could add to volatile trading.

Stock futures rise, but Japan, Libya issues weigh

U.S. stock index futures rose on Monday, building on three sessions of gains, though developments in Japan and Libya remained in view, suggesting further volatility ahead.

Stock futures little changed, foreign issues remain

U.S. stock index futures were little changed on Monday as foreign headwinds remained in view following three days of U.S. equities gains, suggesting the recent period of volatility wasn't over.

Euro slips after German election, stocks ease

The euro slipped on Monday after German Chancellor Angela Merkel's conservatives were routed in elections in a key state, while Asian shares fell as turmoil in the Middle East and Japan's nuclear crisis left investors with little appetite for riskier assets.

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