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Stock index futures point to fresh peaks
Jul 19th, 2012
(Reuters) - Stock index futures pointed to a firmer open on Wall Street on Thursday, with futures for the S&P 500 up 0.3 percent, while Dow Jones and Nasdaq 100 futures gained around 0.4 percent each by 3.57 a.m. EDT. The S&P 500 touched its highest level since early May on Wednesday and closed up 9.11 points, or 0.67 percent, at 1,372.78 . The Dow Jones industrial average gained 103.16 points, or 0.81 percent, to 12,908.70. The Nasdaq Composite Index added 32.56 points, or 1.12 percent, to 2,942.60. Gains in Asia and Europe have followed, with the FTSEurofirst 300 up 0.5 percent by 3.52 a.m. ... (Source: Reuters) -
NEW YORK (AP) - Stocks prices are closing mostly lower on Wall Street, giving the market its first weekly loss in a month. (Source: Associated Press)... [Full Article]
The stock market turned higher Tuesday as investors banked on continued policy support from the Federal Reserve. Two big retailers also topped Wall Street expectations for the most recent quarter. The ... (Source: Associated Press)... [Full Article]
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Stock futures fell on Friday, setting up Wall Street for its first weekly decline since mid April, amid concern the central bank may scale back its support to the economy. Trading has been choppy in the second half of the week as market participants assess the Federal Reserve's evolving stance towards markets. Fed support ... [Full Article]
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Orders for long-lasting manufactured goods rose more than expected in April, a sign of resilience in the factory sector despite belt-tightening in Washington and weakness in overseas markets. Durable goods orders, which range from toasters to aircraft, increased 3.3 percent last month, the Commerce Department said on Friday. ... [Full Article]
By Ryan Vlastelica NEW YORK (Reuters) - Stock markets around the world edged higher on Tuesday amid signs of improving growth, even as uncertainties concerning monetary policy limited gains. The Dow and S&P 500 were at all-time highs while the dollar rose and gold fell. The euro was slightly higher, though a slowdown in British inflation sent s... [Full Article]
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Stocks sharply cut gains after climbing as much as 1 percent earlier as investors parsed comments from Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke, who was speaking before Congress. The Dow Jones industrial average gained 69.11 points, or 0.45 percent, to 15,456.69. The Standard & Poor's 500 Index added 6.24 points, or 0.37 ... [Full Article]
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