US March Personal Spending Rise 0.3%, Consumers Save More
Americans spent their hard-earned money a bit more cautiously in March while personal income rose by the most in three months, according to government data released Monday.
US Futures Down, Economic Data in Focus
Futures on major US stock indices point to a lower opening Monday ahead of economic data including core PCE price index and Chicago PMI.
US Stock Index Futures Point To Flat Monday Open
U.S. stock index futures pointed to a steady open on Wall Street on Monday, with futures for the Nasdaq 100, the S&P 500 and the Dow Jones staying flat.
Wall Street Eyeing 4th Day of Gains; Amazon, Expedia Jump
Stocks rose modestly on Friday, putting equities on track for a fourth day of gains as more strong earnings partially offset a weaker-than-expected reading on economic growth.
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US 1Q GDP Grew 2.2%, Less Than Expected
The U.S. economy expanded at a slower-than-expected pace in the first quarter, reflecting a deceleration in inventories and nonresidential fixed investment that was partly offset by the biggest gain in consumer spending in more than a year.
Wall Street Eyes 4th Day Of Gains, Amazon Soars
Stocks eyed a fourth day of gains on Friday, with Amazon the latest company to extend an earnings-driven rally that has wiped out much of the market's losses for April.
US Futures Range-Bound Ahead Of GDP Data
Futures on major US stock indices remained range-bound Friday ahead of the release of the economic data, which include key GDP figures.
Wall Street Gains But Exxon And Aetna Drop
Stocks advanced in choppy trade on Thursday as another batch of positive earnings and a strong housing report put equities on track for a third straight day of gains.
US Jobless Claims Fell Last Week, But Again Miss Forecast
More Americans than expected filed for jobless benefits last week, adding to a recent batch of soft economic data, stoking fresh concerns about the recovery's strength.
Brazilian Oil Major Petrobras Won't Invest More In Argentina As Government Seizes Energy Companies
Brazilian oil company Petrobras said Wednesday it will focus on investing in and developing its domestic energy sources rather than immediately invest more in concessions in Argentina.
Palladium Bounces On Demand For Industrial Metals Exposure
Palladium prices are bouncing back from a big decline that started in February in what could be a sign of rising investor confidence in the U.S. recovery, thanks to rising auto sales, and concerns over Russian supplies.
Apple Shares Skyrocket 10%, Pushing Up Overall US Markets
Shares of Apple (Nasdaq: AAPL), the world's most valuable technology company, skyrocketed 10 percent before the markets opened Wednesday on forecasts of further recordbreaking earnings. That sent overall U.S. markets up.
US Futures Up Ahead Of FOMC Statement; Apple Shares In Focus
Futures on major US stock indices point to higher opening on Wednesday ahead of the US Federal Reserve?s meeting and durable goods order data.
European Gains Boost World Markets: Daily Markets Wrap
European and U.S. stocks rose Tuesday as a negative sentiment the day before gave way to an upbeat, risk-on sentiment, despite weak economic news from the United States.
Earnings Boost Wall Street; Apple, Netflix Curb Nasdaq
Stocks rose on Tuesday after strong earnings from big manufacturers and AT&T, but gains were capped on Nasdaq ahead of results from Apple and after a downbeat forecast from Netflix.
Wall Street Edges Up Early; 3M, AT&T Boost Dow
Wall Street edged higher at the open on Tuesday although continued concerns about Europe's debt crisis capped gains as earnings from AT&T and 3M boosted the Dow.
US Futures Rise; Housing Data, Earnings in Focus
Futures on major US stock indices point to a higher opening Tuesday ahead of key new home sales data and corporate earnings.
US Stock Futures Edge Higher, Apple To Report Results
Stock index futures crept higher on Tuesday after sharp market losses in the previous session but continued concerns about Europe's debt crisis could mean gains will be slight.
US Stock Index Futures Signal Bounce; TI Eyed
Stock index futures pointed to a higher open on Wall Street on Tuesday, with futures for the S&P 500 up 0.37 percent, Dow Jones futures up 0.35 percent and Nasdaq 100 futures up 0.48 percent at 4:35 a.m. EDT.
European, US Stocks Plunge On European Economic, Political Developments
European and U.S. equities fell hard Monday on concerns about the possibility that a Socialist could become France's head of state and reverse current austerity initiatives as well as downbeat European fiscal and economic data.
US Stock Futures Point To Sharply Lower Open On Europe Woes
Stock index futures pointed to a sharply lower open on Monday on weak European data and renewed anxiety over how the region would tackle its debt crisis, while Wal-Mart slumped after a report it stymied a probe into bribery allegations.
Europe Anxiety Drives Down Futures, Wal-Mart Slides
Stock index futures slid on Monday on renewed anxiety over how Europe would tackle its sovereign debt crisis while Wal-Mart shares fell after a report about a stymied probe into bribery allegations.
US Stock Futures Down On Europe Concerns, Wal-Mart Drops
Stock index futures were sharply lower on Monday as political uncertainty in Europe raised new questions about how effectively the region would tackle its sovereign debt crisis.
US Futures Plunge On Europe Fears, China Data
Futures on major US indices point to a lower opening Monday as political uncertainty in France and the Netherlands, as well as mixed data from China, weighed on the sentiment.
US Stock Futures Signal Lower Wall Street Open
U.S. stock futures pointed to a lower open for equities on Wall Street on Monday, with futures for the S&P 500, the Dow Jones and the Nasdaq 100 falling 0.8 to 0.9 percent.
Upbeat Economic Data, Strong US Corporate Earnings: Daily Markets Wrap
Upbeat economic reports from Britain and Germany combined with surprisingly strong first-quarter earnings reports in the U.S. to foster a risk-on sentiment that lifted stocks and commodities while weighing on safe-haven investments.
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