Markets
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U.S. stock futures point to higher openJul 14, 2011 11:00 pm - U.S. stock futures are rising ahead of government reports on consumer prices and factory output. Encouraging economic news, along with Mattel's strong earnings report Fr...
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Oil above $95 after Bernanke stimulus commentsJul 14, 2011 11:00 pm - LONDON — Oil prices hovered above $95 a barrel on Friday after Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke said another round of monetary stimulus was not imminent and Standar...
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Stocks narrowly miss having worst week in a yearJul 14, 2011 11:00 pm - A late rally Friday prevented the stock market from having its worst week in nearly a year. Investors seemed to largely ignore the ongoing debate in Washington over rais...
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Google 2Q earnings soar past analyst estimatesJul 14, 2011 12:00 am - SAN FRANCISCO — Google has ushered in new CEO Larry Page with second-quarter earnings that were far better than analysts expected. The results released Thursday may help...
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U.S. stock futures rise ahead of reports on economyJul 13, 2011 11:00 pm - NEW YORK — Stock futures are rising as investors weigh a warning on U.S. debt and await reports on the economy. Ratings agency Moody's threatened Wednesday to downgrade ...
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Oil up as supplies drop, Bernanke talks stimulusJul 12, 2011 11:00 pm - Oil climbed above $98 per barrel Wednesday after the government said U.S. supplies fell more than expected last week. Benchmark West Texas Intermediate crude for August ...
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Stocks jump as Bernanke details possible stimulusJul 12, 2011 11:00 pm - NEW YORK — With a few unexpected words, Ben Bernanke caused stocks to jump. Stock indexes rose sharply Wednesday as the Federal Reserve chairman spelled out ways the cen...
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Markets may turn turbulent waiting for debt dealJul 11, 2011 11:00 pm - NEW YORK — If you think the last few days have been tumultuous for markets, just watch as August 2 approaches. Financial markets have largely ignored the debt limit talk...
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Europe worries nudge most Treasurys higherJul 11, 2011 11:00 pm - NEW YORK — Worries over Europe's debt crisis are nudging most U.S. government bonds higher. Some shorter-dated Treasurys dipped Tuesday after the government sold $32 bil...
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U.S. futures lower on fear of soaring Italian debtJul 11, 2011 11:00 pm - NEW YORK — Stock futures fell for the third straight day Tuesday as investors weighed the prospect that Italy, Europe's third-largest economy, could be the next country ...