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Stocks fell slightly on Friday as February's jobs report came in better than expected but fell short of the most optimistic expectations.

Stock index futures pointed to a flat open on Friday as February's jobs report came in better than expected but fell short of the most optimistic expectations.

Stock index futures were mostly unchanged on Friday as upbeat labor market data earlier this week fed investor optimism about the upcoming February payrolls report.

Stock index futures were mostly unchanged on Friday as upbeat labor market data earlier this week fed investor optimism about the upcoming February payrolls report.

U.S. stock index futures pointed to a slightly higher open for Wall Street on Friday, adding to hefty gains on Thursday, with futures for the S&P 500, Dow Jones futures and Nasdaq futures all up around 0.2 percent by 4.20 a.m. EST.

Asian stocks are heading for their biggest weekly gain in three months on bargain-hunting after their recent drop while the euro perked up after the central bank signaled a rate hike as early as next month.

Asian stocks were poised for their best weekly gains in three months as market players hunted for bargains while the euro perked up after the European Central Bank signaled a rate hike as early as next month.

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Investors betting on a big gain in U.S. payrolls pushed Wall Street to its best one-day rally in three months on Thursday, but weak volume lingers as a concern for those hoping for another leg higher.

Investors betting on a big gain in U.S. payrolls pushed Wall Street to its best one-day rally in three months on Thursday, but weak volume lingers as a concern for those hoping for another leg higher.

Stocks were up solidly on Thursday as investors were convinced the latest batch of economic data and falling oil prices could be strong catalysts to move the market higher.

U.S. stocks were up solidly on Thursday as investors were convinced the latest batch of economic data and falling oil prices could be strong catalysts to move the market higher.

Stocks rallied on Thursday as oil prices slipped and better-than-expected economic data raised expectations of a strong employment report on Friday.

Stocks rallied more than 1 percent in early trading on Thursday as crude oil prices fell and jobless claims dropped to a 2-1/2 year low.

Stock index futures pointed to a sharply higher open on Thursday as crude oil prices fell and jobless claims dropped to their lowest level in more than 2-1/2 years.

Stock index futures rose on Thursday after the Arab League said a peace plan for Libya was under consideration, sending oil prices lower.

Yujiapu does not roll off the tongue like Wall Street, but planners in the northern Chinese port city of Tianjin hope it soon will.

U.S. stock index futures pointed to a higher open on Wall Street on Thursday, with futures for the S&P 500 up 0.7 percent, Dow Jones futures up 0.6 percent and Nasdaq 100 futures up 0.7 percent at 5.23 a.m. EST.

Yujiapu does not roll off the tongue like Wall Street, but planners in the northern Chinese port city of Tianjin hope it soon will.

More than half of China's mid-sized companies will seek to raise capital within the next two years, highlighting an urgent need for funding to fuel rapid expansion, a survey showed on Thursday.

Oil prices dropped on Thursday as the Arab League said a peace plan for Libya put forward by Venezuela's Hugo Chavez was under consideration, while upbeat U.S. economic news helped lift Asian stock markets.

Upbeat U.S. economic news helped lift Asian stock markets on Thursday, while crude oil prices fell in choppy trade on reports of a possible peace deal for Libya.

Crude oil prices held near 2-1/2 year peaks on Thursday as worries about supply disruption persisted given ongoing unrest in Libya, but upbeat U.S. economic news and a firmer Wall Street helped Asian stocks find a steadier footing.

American International Group sold $9.6 billion in shares of insurer MetLife Inc on Wednesday, closing the offering a day earlier than expected, on strong demand.

NYSE Euronext lucrative interest rate futures franchise on March 21, the exchange operator said on Wednesday.

U.S. stocks eked out gains on Wednesday despite another rise in oil prices, as investors bet the latest signs of economic strength may be able to absorb expected higher energy costs.

Stocks were slightly higher on Wednesday as strong labor market data offset the impact of continued high oil prices.

The New York Times Co forecast higher first-quarter expenses and said February print advertising revenue fell, though print ad trends are improving.

Stock index futures pointed to a flat open on Wednesday as continued high oil prices offset strong labor market data a day after a heavy sell-off.