US Stock Futures Signal Lower Open On Tuesday On Renewed Fears Over Fed's Stimulus Program
U.S. stock futures edged lower on Tuesday ahead of the wholesale inventories report scheduled for release after the opening bell.
Rupee Fall Hurts Indian Central Bank’s Ability To Cut Rates, Spur Failing Growth
The Indian rupee's continuing decline to record lows reduces chances of a rate cut, which is required to help revive India's slowing economy.
Pre-Market Movers (Arena Pharma, Toyota Motor, Facebook, PhotoMedex, Research In Motion, Royal Caribbean, Tata Motors, Tesla Motors, Rio Tinto)
Arena Pharmaceuticals, Toyota Motor, Facebook, PhotoMedex, Research In Motion and Royal Caribbean Cruises prevailed in pre-market trading on Monday.
US Stock Futures Signal Higher Open On Monday After Better Than Expected May Jobs Report
U.S. stock futures point to a higher open on Monday after surging in the previous session on the back of strong employment data from the U.S.
Indian Rupee Touches Record Low Against The US Dollar While Foreign Investors Exit India's Bond Market
The Indian rupee, or INR, on Monday plunged to a record low of 57.77 against the U.S dollar, a year after touching its previous historic low.
Pre-Market Movers (Micron Tech, Renren, BT Group, CVS Caremark, Yum Brands, BHP Billiton, Anheuser-Busch, Intel Corp, Seadrill)
Micron Technology, Renren Inc, BT Group, CVS Caremark Corp and Yum! Brands prevailed in pre-market trading on Friday.
US Stock Futures Signal Lower Open Ahead Of Official Jobs Report For May
Ahead of the release of the government's monthly nonfarm payroll data, U.S. stock futures point to a slightly lower open on Friday.
Asian Stocks Decline In Volatile Trade Before US Jobs Data On Friday
Asian stocks declined for a third straight day in volatile trade as investors remained ware of Friday's U.S. nonfarm payroll data.
Pre-Market Movers (Sodastream, Nomura, Transcept Pharma, Clovis, Radian Group, VMware, VeriFone Systems, Vera Bradley, Giant Interactive, KAR Auction)
Sodastream, Nomura, Transcept, Clovis Oncology, Radian and VMware prevailed in the pre-market trading on Thursday.
US Stock Futures Signal Higher Open On Thursday Ahead Of Jobless Claims Data, ECB Rate Decision Remains In Focus
U.S. stock futures edged higher on Thursday after falling steeply in the previous session.
Asian Stocks Hit Fresh 2013 Lows on Tepid US Data, Fed Fears
Weaker than expected U.S. data and fears about the Fed's future policies sent Asian markets, on Thursday, to fresh lows in five months.
Pre-Market Movers (Pluristem Therapeutics, Salesforce.com, Lloyds, Delhaize, NRG Energy, Neurometrix, Toyota Motor, US Airways, Joy Global)
Pluristem Therapeutics, Salesforce.com, Lloyds Banking and Delhaize Group prevailed in the pre-market trading on Wednesday.
US Stock Futures Signal Lower Open On Wednesday Ahead of ADP Employment Report, Fed's Beige Book, ISM Services PMI
U.S. stock futures point to a lower open on Wednesday as investors await a host of economic data.
Stocks In Thailand, Philippines, Indonesia Take A Hit As Foreign Funds Flow Out To Cheaper Markets
Uncertainty about the future of the Fed’s monetary policy is hurting investor favorites in Indonesia, the Philippines and Thailand.
Pre-Market Movers (Nomura, Sodastream, General Motors, BioMarin, SAP AG, Rigel Pharma, AIXTRON, Portland General, Carnival Corp, Amarin Corp)
Nomura, Sodastream, General Motors, BioMarin and SAP AG prevailed in the pre-market trading on Tuesday.
US Stock Futures Signal Slightly Lower Open On Tuesday Ahead Of Trade Deficit Report
Ahead of the release of the U.S. trade deficit report, U.S. stock futures point to slightly lower open on Tuesday.
Japan’s Govt Prepares To Ask Pension Funds To Review Investment Strategy As Part Of New Growth Plan
Shinzo Abe is preparing to ask Japan's public pension funds -- worth $2 trillion -- to raise their investment in riskier assets, Reuters reports.
China National Building Material Company, Bank of Dalian Drop IPO Plans As Market Watchdog Intensifies Scrutiny
Two more Chinese companies drop plans to go public as regulator turns on the screws.
Pre-Market Movers (Infosys, ASML Holding, MannKind, Best Buy, Whole Foods, Mellanox Tech, Sequenom, Tesla Motors, Altria Group, WPX Energy)
Infosys, ASML, MannKind, Best Buy and Whole Foods prevailed in the pre-market trading on Monday.
US Stock Futures Signal Mixed Open Ahead Of ISM Manufacturing Index; Euro Zone PMI Hits 15-Month High
U.S. stock futures point to mixed open on Monday as markets await manufacturing data.
Copper Delivery Prices Shoot Up Despite Oversupply As Warehouses Hoard Industrial Metal
Hoarding of copper by warehouses has distorted prices to new highs, despite a global glut.
Pre-Market Movers (NV Energy, James River, Lexicon Pharma, Facebook, MEMC Electronic, Boardwalk, Vanguard Natural, Aruba Networks, Alcoa, Halliburton)
NV Energy, James River Coal Co, Lexicon Pharmaceuticals, Facebook and MEMC Electronic Materials prevailed in pre-market trading on Thursday.
US Stock Futures Signal Slightly Lower Open Ahead Of GDP, Jobless Claims Data
U.S. stock futures point to modest losses at open on Thursday as markets await GDP and jobless claims data.
EU Moves Away From Austerity As Region Struggles With Recovery
The EU moved away from austerity in a marked shift in policy on Wednesday allowing more time for nations to meet deficit reduction targets.
China’s Public Debt Concerns Unfounded, Economist Says
Economist brushes away concerns about public debt in China, South China Morning Post reports.
Stock Futures Signal Lower Open On Wednesday
U.S. stocks were set to open lower on Wednesday following a record showing on Tuesday.
Pre-Market Movers (Omthera Pharma, Parametric, Valeant Pharma, Green Mountain, Seadrill, Citigroup, Ford Motor, DRDGOLD, Royal Caribbean, Exelon)
Omthera, Parametric, Valeant, Green Mountain, Seadrill, Citigroup, Ford prevailed in the pre-market trading on Tuesday.
US Stock Futures Signal Higher Open On Tuesday Ahead Of Consumer Confidence Index
U.S. stock futures pointed to a higher open Tues., buoyed by Asia's and Europe's solid upside day.
Asian Stock Markets Appear Stressed On Monday As Nikkei Plunges 3.2%; Yen Posts Early Gains Against US Dollar
Japan's Nikkei index fell yet again by more than 3 percent in a cautious Asian market.
US Stock Futures Signal Higher Open On Friday Ahead of University of Michigan Consumer Sentiment Report
U.S. stock index futures point to a higher open on Friday ahead of the publication of the University of Michigan consumer confidence report.