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FTSE 100 opens lower (AFP)

admin — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 09:22:27 +0000

AFP - Leading shares opened lower on Thursday as investors awaited key US economic data later this week.

Futures point to weak Wall St; Devon Energy seen up (Reuters)

admin — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 09:21:54 +0000

Reuters - Stock index futures fell on Thursday, pointing to a weaker start for Wall Street. By 0859 GMT (3:59 a.m. ET), futures for the Dow Jones industrial average, the S&P 500 and the Nasdaq slipped 0.2 to 0.3 percent.

China inflation spike weakens equities (Reuters)

admin — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 09:02:53 +0000

Reuters - A spike in Chinese inflation weakened equity markets on Thursday, as investors pondered the prospects of interest rate hikes in one of the world's main economic drivers.

Asian stocks post tepid gains; Europe lower (AP)

admin — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 08:57:10 +0000

AP - Asian stock markets posted tepid gains Thursday as China's burst of inflation tempered confidence in the regional economic rebound. European shares opened lower.

Summary Box: Stocks rise after inventories fall (AP)

admin — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 23:29:59 +0000

AP - GOOD NEWS, MODEST MOVES: The Dow Jones industrial average tacked on only 3 points Wednesday after the government said that inventories at wholesalers fell in January while sales rose. That suggests that demand is strengthening.

Stocks rise after inventories fall and sales gain (AP)

admin — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 23:17:01 +0000

AP - Scant buying lifted stocks for a second day Wednesday after the government reported a drop in companies' inventories.

How the major stock indexes fared on Wednesday (AP)

admin — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 23:01:36 +0000

AP - Scant buying lifted stocks for a second day Wednesday after the government reported a drop in companies' inventories. The Dow Jones industrials rose only 3 points as the market remained in a lull that began on Monday. Many investors stayed on the sidelines amid an absence of news that could influence trading.

Bets on economy lift Wall Street; banks, tech lead (Reuters)

admin — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 22:56:43 +0000

Reuters - Bank and technology shares lifted Wall Street on Wednesday on hopes a revival in business demand will boost corporate profits.

Suddenly, It’s Like Last Summer: “Failed Financials” Jump on Huge Volume

admin — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 21:47:14 +0000

Let’s face it; it's been a slow week on Wall Street. Earnings season is over and few economic announcements make for some dull trading sessions.Unless you’re trading the "failed" financial stocks.Volume in Citigroup, AIG, Fannie Mae

Paying Through the Nose For Financial Advice?

admin — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 21:15:27 +0000

There is a perception in most people's eyes that if they have not actually paid out a cheque for financial advice that they have indeed got it for free. It will undoubtedly be the most expensive free lunch you will ever have purchased. Read on.