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Nikkei Tops 10,000, Retreats

Japan's Nikkei average breached 10,000 for the third straight session before trimming gains to 0.9 percent Tuesday, lifted by defensive buying as investors looked for signs of further easing from the Bank of Japan.

Gas Price Rise Spurs Highest-Ever Fuel Economy Average Of Sold Vehicles

In an auto industry placing increased emphasis on fuel economy in its vehicles, Ford Motor Co. serves as the poster child. The average fuel economy of Ford's sold passenger vehicles and trucks jumped by an average of 4.9 miles per gallon in February from the year-ago period. Unsurprising in those results is the credit due to the Ford Fusion and Focus, on which the company has placed an emphasis on greater fuel economy.

JetBlue Airways Traffic Jumps 17.4% in February

JetBlue Airways Corp. (NASDAQ: JBLU) saw its airline traffic jump an astounding 17.4 percent in February, the company announced Monday in a press release.

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Bull Market Begins Year No. 4, But China Lurks: Daily Markets Report

China's surprisingly big February trade deficit numbers Monday cut into commodity prices and other growth-sensitive securities.

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Pre-Market NASDAQ Movers (TUDO, KUTV, ZOLL, OREX, MERU, ANTH, HGSI, YONG, LOGI, ORCL)

The top pre-market NASDAQ gainers are: Tudou Holdings, Ku6 Media Co, Zoll Medical Corp, Orexigen Therapeutics and Meru Networks. The top pre-market losers are: Anthera Pharmaceuticals, Human Genome Sciences, Yongye International, Logitech International and Oracle Corp.

Futures Signal Lower Open For US Stocks Monday

Investors await the Conference Board's employment trend index for February at 10 a.m. EDT, followed by the U.S. Treasury Department's budget-deficit figures for February.

Post-Market NASDAQ Movers (SZYM, HNSN, IPSU, CERS, GNOM, CRUS, ANTH, SCMFO, HGSI, HITK, AVNR, GRVY)

The top after-market NASDAQ gainers Friday were: Solazyme, Hansen Medical, Imperial Sugar, Cerus Corp, Complete Genomics and Cirrus Logic. The top after-market NASDAQ losers were: Anthera Pharmaceuticals, Southern Community Financial, Human Genome Sciences, Hi-Tech Pharmacal Co, Avanir Pharmaceuticals and GRAVITY Co.

Asian Stocks Decline on Chinese Trade Data

Asian stock markets ended lower Monday as disappointing Chinese trade data released over the weekend overshadowed stronger than expected US February jobs report.

Top After Market NYSE Movers (TEN, HEK, MSI, GNC, GOL, KORS, FHN, PAG, AVB, JBL)

The top aftermarket NYSE gainers Friday were: Tenneco, Heckmann, Motorola, GNC Holdings and Gol Linhas Aereas Inteligentes. The top aftermarket NYSE losers were: Michael Kors Holdings, First Tennessee National, Penske Automotive Group, AvalonBay Communities and Jabil Circuit.

India's Industrial Output in January Rises 6.8 Percent

India's industrial output in January grew 6.8 percent from a year earlier, which is the fastest it has seen for the last seven months, according to a statement from the Central Statistical Office.

Corn and Soybean Prices Expected to Fall by 15 to 25 Percent by 2012 End: Report

Supported by the latest supply and demand report from the United States Department for Agriculture the prices of corn and soybean are expected to fall by 15 to25 percent by the end of the year according to the forecast by Capital Economics.

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AOL to Cut 40 Jobs: Report

AOL is set to make an announcement of firing 40 employees, which will include the team working on the AOL Instant Messenger Service, according to a report in Bloomberg.

Asian Shares Dip On Concerns About China

Asian shares fell Monday as investors paused to assess the effect of strong U.S. jobs data, which scaled back expectations for more easing ahead of this week's Federal Reserve meeting, while concerns over China's slowdown also weighed on sentiment.

As Jobs Reports Show Growth, Economists Present Divergent Visions of the Recovery's Future; Is Washington Listening?

Economists agree the current labor recovery is creating some jobs, but disagree as to which groups will benefit the most -- and what American society will end up looking like -- as a result. Their disagreements are full of useful insight that could be the base for future policies, if only policymakers were listening.

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China's Trade Balance Swings To Large Deficit From Small Surplus

In a stunning move, China's trade balance fell to a deficit of $31.5 billion in February from a surplus of $6.5 billion in January, according to data in multiple media reports on Saturday -- and the country's trade deficit may be its largest in the 21st century.

What The 2011 Disaster Did To Japan's Economy

After the devastating 3/11 earthquake, tsunami, and nuclear catastrophe, the reconstruction efforts to get under way in earnest this year will boost Japan’s gross domestic product, but this does not mean the country will be any better off, according to a report by research consultancy Capital Economics.

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Weekly US Economic Snapshot: How Are We Doing?

The economic picture got considerably messier this week, as positive data on job creation battled with gasoline-price-fueled inflation concerns in economists', policymakers' and consumers' minds. Joyous declarations that the economy is finally getting better have turned into more studious critiques of how the incipient recovery is actually affecting poor, working-class and middle-class people.

Economic Calendar For The Week Ahead: FOMC, Inflation Reports

The week ahead -- March 12 to March 16 -- will feature the Federal Open Market Committee meeting and three inflation reports for February: import prices, the producer price index (PPI) and the consumer price index (CPI).

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US Employers Keep Hiring, Greece Completes Bond Swap: Daily Markets Wrap

U.S. employers extended their hiring spree last month and Greece finalized its $234 billion bond swap. Nevertheless, investors' risk appetite jumped, sending global equities higher, cutting bond prices and boosting commodities.

Greek Bond Deal Technically Default, Triggering CDS Payouts: ISDA

The International Swaps and Derivatives Association decided Friday that Greece’s debt swap was a restructuring credit event. Its decision triggers payouts on almost $3.2 billion of credit default swaps -- insurance-like contracts aimed at protecting creditors from loss.

China, India See Banks As Key To Economic Revival

Leaders of China and India, two of the world's biggest economies, are responding to a decline in their nation's blistering rates of growth by focusing on virtually identical ways to stimulate bank lending and regain financial momentum.

German Trade Surplus, Exports Up for January

German exports rose 2.3 percent in January, driven by increased activity in all sectors of the economy, the German Federal Statistics Office, Destatis, said Friday.

Falling Sales Cut Inventory Growth More Than Expected

Wholesale businesses increased their inventories less than economists had expected in January, as firms across the U.S. sought to manage their supply chain in the face of weaker sales.

US Trade Deficit Up In Jan To $52.6B, More Than Expected

The U.S. experienced a trade deficit of $52.6 billion in January, an increase of $2.2 billion from December, according to a report by the U.S. Department of Commerce.

Jobs Up Solidly In February, Unemployment Remains 8.3%

U.S. employers hired more than 200,000 workers for a third straight month in February, indicating that companies are feeling more upbeat about the recovery.

OPEC Pumps Record Volumes Despite Iran Slide

Europe's debt crisis and an oil price rally are the biggest threats to global oil demand this year, OPEC said on Friday, adding it was still pumping above its target despite a slide in Iranian production.

Indian Stocks Surge on Global Cues

Indian stock markets surged Friday as sentiment was buoyed by the positive news of Greek PSI debt swap.

Post-Market NASDAQ Losers (GMCR, SPWR, ZGNX, BODY, AMAG, COWN, OPWV, CYTX, ONNN, NUAN)

The top after-market NASDAQ Losers Thursday were: Green Mountain Coffee Roasters, SunPower Corp, Zogenix, Body Central Corp, AMAG Pharmaceuticals, Cowen Group, Openwave Systems, Cytori Therapeutics, ON Semiconductor Corp and Nuance Communications.

Post-Market NASDAQ Gainers (HMIN, SBUX, MVIS, KTOS, TIVO, SWHC, SONC, CHRM, ENTG, ACAS)

The top after-market NASDAQ gainers Thursday were: Home Inns & Hotels Management, Starbucks Corp, Microvision, Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, TiVo, Smith & Wesson Holding, Sonic Corp, Charm Communications, Entegris and American Capital.

Top After Market NYSE Losers (ARO, HEK, ALJ, ARR, STM, ACTV, TXI, PPO, WFR, KRO)

The top aftermarket NYSE losers Thursday were: Aeropostale, Heckmann, Alon USA Energy, Armour Residential REIT, STMicroelectronics, Active Network, Texas Industries, Polypore International, MEMC Electronic Materials and Kronos Worldwide.

Fender Musical Instruments Files for $200 Million IPO

Fender Musical Instruments Files $200 Million IPO

Fender Musical Instruments, the iconic company known for making guitars, has announced its plan for an initial public offering.

Top After Market NYSE Gainers (RENN, COO, CHKM, DSX, EBS, ZQK, HOV, QTM, GNW, CNQ)

The top aftermarket NYSE gainers Thursday were: Renren, Cooper Companies, Chesapeake Midstream Partners, Diana Shipping, Emergent Biosolutions, Quiksilver, Hovnanian Enterprises, Quantum Corp, Genworth Financial and Canadian Natural Resources.

Citigroup CEO Vikram Pandit Receives Total Compensation of $14.9 Million for 2011

Citigroup Inc. Chief Executive Vikram Pandit received a total compensation of $14.9 million for 2011, which includes salary, cash bonus and deferred stock.