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Stock index futures signal mixed Wall Street open

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 05:00:08 EST

Stock index futures pointed to a mixed open for equities on Wall Street on Wednesday, with futures for the S&P 500 down 0.2 percent, the Dow Jones futures down 0.1 percent and the Nasdaq 100 futures up 0.6 percent.

LME to hold meeting over fee hike backlash

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 10:16:03 EST

The London Metal Exchange will hold a meeting in two weeks to discuss a recent board decision to raise trading fees that sparked a backlash from some members at the time it was announced.

Wall Street ends lower on mixed earnings, Greece

Tue, 24 Jan 2012 16:08:04 EST

Stocks edged lower on Tuesday, ending a five-day rally for the S&P 500, as talks to resolve Greece's debt crisis hit a snag and earnings from a number of blue chips disappointed investors.

Nasdaq 100 index futures up after Apple

Tue, 24 Jan 2012 16:56:08 EST

Nasdaq 100 index futures rose late on Tuesday after Apple Inc reported quarterly profit and revenue that surpassed Wall Street expectations.

Euro, world stocks drift down as Greek talks hit bump

Tue, 24 Jan 2012 17:08:04 EST

The euro retreated from a three-week high and world stocks fell after six days of gains on Tuesday as the latest setback in efforts to restructure Greek debt triggered fresh worries about a messy default for the country.

Mixed earnings, Greece end Wall Street's 5-day run

Tue, 24 Jan 2012 17:24:04 EST

Stocks edged lower on Tuesday, ending a five-day rally for the S&P 500, as talks to resolve Greece's debt crisis hit a snag and earnings from a number of blue chips disappointed investors.

Instant view: Apple blows away Wall Street, again

Tue, 24 Jan 2012 19:16:02 EST

Apple Inc's quarterly earnings and forecasts easily beat Wall Street's estimates, helping the technology giant's shares up 7 percent after hours.

European shares fall in early trade; Ericsson weighs

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 03:32:03 EST

European shares were lower in early trade on Wednesday, weighed by the tech sector after a sharp post-results decline for Ericsson .

Obama urges taxing the rich, reining in Wall Street

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 03:48:02 EST

U.S. President Barack Obama used his last State of the Union speech before the November election to paint himself as the champion of the middle class, by demanding higher taxes for millionaires and tight reins on Wall Street.

Apple lifts Nasdaq futures in hesitant market

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 09:08:02 EST

Dow and S&P 500 index futures edged lower on Wednesday as the market continues to show signs of fatigue this week after a strong run from late last year, but the Nasdaq rose on forecast-beating results from Apple Inc .

Dow, S&P open lower; Apple lifts Nasdaq

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 09:40:05 EST

The Dow and S&P 500 index fell at the open on Wednesday as the market continues to show signs of fatigue this week after a strong run from late last year, but the Nasdaq rose on forecast-beating results from Apple Inc .

Apple lifts Nasdaq in cautious market

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 12:48:02 EST

The Dow and S&P 500 fell on Wednesday on concerns over Greek debt talks, stalling a strong rally from last year, but the Nasdaq rose on Apple's forecast-beating results.

S&P 500, Dow turn higher after Fed statement

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 12:48:07 EST

The S&P 500 and Dow turned higher on Wednesday after the Federal Reserve said it would keep interest rates "exceptionally low" at least through 2014. The Nasdaq added to gains.

Wall Street rises on Apple results, Fed statement

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 13:32:03 EST

The Nasdaq rose on Wednesday, powered by a strong earnings report from Apple, while the Dow and S&P 500 turned higher after the Federal Reserve said it would keep interest rates near zero through at least 2014.

Nasdaq rises 1 percent after Fed statement

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 13:56:05 EST

Stocks rose further on Wednesday and the Nasdaq climbed 1 percent after the Federal Reserve said it would keep interest rates "exceptionally low" at least through 2014 in a move likely to drive money into riskier assets.