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Exxon, IBM, Alcoa lead strong day for U.S. stocks

U.S> stocks, led by AMD and Exxon Mobil, are up slightly today

U.S. stocks rose on Monday on strong earnings and merger activity, overshadowing concerns about the possible spread of unrest in Egypt which had caused a sharp selloff in world stocks on Friday.

Dow Jones Index was up 21.99 points, or 0.19 percent, to 11,845.69 and the S&P 500 index rose 4.54 points, or 0.36 percent, to trade at 1,280.88. Meanwhile, Nasdaq gained 0.39 points, or 0.01 percent, to 2,687.28.

U.S. stock index futures edged higher on Monday as merger activity and expectations for solid earnings overshadowed concerns about the possible spread of unrest in Egypt to other parts of the Middle East.

Futures on major U.S. indices point to lower opening on Monday amid continuing political unrest in Egypt.

Earnings reports and acquisition announcements took a back seat to the violent unrest in Egypt today, as U.S. stocks fall.

Despite Verizon's announced intention to acquire Terremark for $1.4 billion, are down virtually across across the board amid violent uprisings in Middle East.

US stocks advanced slightly in early trade on Friday after government data showed that US economic activity grew at a 3.2 percent annual rate in the fourth quarter.

Stock index futures pointed to a flat open on Friday as data showed the economic expansion gathered speed in the fourth quarter, though a touch below forecasts.

Stock index futures were little changed on Friday, with the Dow on track for a ninth straight week of gains, as investors awaited a key reading on economic growth to see if recent gains could be extended.

Stock index futures were little changed on Friday, a day after equities hit a new 29-month high, as investors awaited a key reading on economic growth.

The S&P 500 index surpassed the 1300-point level twice today, the first time the index reached that plateau since August, 2008, as U.S. stocks finished slightly up today on mixed earnings reports.

The S&P 500 broke the 1,300-point threshold for the first time since August, 2008 as gold plummeted and U.S. stocks rose slightly.

Dow once again briefly surpassed 12,000 points as stocks rose slightly on strong earnings reports.

US stocks modestly rose in early trade on Thursday, following weaker-than-expected reports on initial jobless claims, durable goods orders and mixed corporate earnings.

Futures on major U.S. stock indices point to a modestly higher opening on Thursday ahead of economic data including durable goods orders and pending home sales as well as slew of earnings reports.

Boeing Co. E.I. du Pont de Nemours and Co. drive Dow to highest point since June 2008.

History has shown that the ratio between the median cost of a new home and the median household income in the U.S. is a key indicator of how the overall economy will perform.

The price of Gold Bullion rallied from its lowest level since 28th Oct. early in London on Wednesday, but remained nearly $100 per ounce off Dec.'s all-time highs in what dealers called very quiet trade ahead of today's US Federal Reserve announcement on monetary policy.

Dow hits 12,000 as U.S. stocks post moderate gains in mid-morning trading