FeedPosted Feb 10th 2010 8:14AM by Melly Alazraki (RSS feed)
Filed under: Before the Bell, International Markets, Market Matters, Walt Disney (DIS), Sprint Nextel Corp (S), Economic Data, Federal Reserve

U.S. stock futures edged higher Wednesday with Wall Street seemingly aiming to continue the prior day's rally and following overseas markets higher. Meanwhile, investors awaited news on a Greece and other of Europe's debt-ridden nations rescue plan and possible testimony from Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke.
U.S. stocks surged Tuesday after indications that Germany may lead a rescue to aid Greece with its debt problems. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 150 points, or 1.5%, closing above 10,000 again, and other leading indexes rose by over 1% as well.
Continue reading Before the Bell: Futures Higher on Greece Rescue Hopes
Posted Jan 29th 2010 8:08AM by Melly Alazraki (RSS feed)
Filed under: Before the Bell, International Markets, Microsoft (MSFT), Amazon.com (AMZN), Market Matters, Chevron Corp (CVX), Fortune Brands (FO), Mattel, Inc (MAT), Economic Data, Honeywell Intl (HON), Commodities, Federal Reserve

U.S. stock futures edged higher Friday following robust results from Amazon and Microsoft and as Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke was confirmed for a second term. But still ahead are GDP figures, which Wall Street will focus on to get a clearer picture of economic activity.
At 8:30 a.m., the government will disclose
fourth quarter gross domestic product, the broadest measure of economic activity. Most likely, the economy grew in the fourth quarter for a second straight quarter and possibly at the fastest pace in nearly four years. Analysts estimate the economy grew 4.5% in the final three months of 2009, according to Thomson Reuters. Much of it was due to the stimulus, economists say, and if that stops, they worry growth would slow, or even stop.
Continue reading Before the Bell: Futures Higher Ahead of GDP
Posted Jan 28th 2010 8:25AM by Melly Alazraki (RSS feed)
Filed under: Before the Bell, International Markets, Ford Motor (F), Market Matters, 3M Corporation (MMM), Netflix, Inc. (NFLX), Procter and Gamble (PG), QUALCOMM Inc (QCOM), Economic Data, Federal Reserve

U.S. stock futures were higher on Thursday following the Federal Reserve's outlook for the economy and President Barack Obama's State of the Union address and his pledge to create more jobs. Meanwhile, a stream of earnings is coming in this morning, with Ford posting its first annual profit since 2005. Also on the agenda today are some economic indicators, including data on jobs. All the while, investors will watch as Fed chairman Bernanke's faith is decided.
President Barack Obama late Wednesday put job creation at the top of the agenda in his first State of the Union speech. He promised not to abandon health-care reform and promised tough, new rules on Wall Street.
Continue reading Before the Bell: Futures Higher After Obama's Speech, Amid Earnings
Posted Jan 27th 2010 8:18AM by Melly Alazraki (RSS feed)
Filed under: Before the Bell, International Markets, Yahoo! (YHOO), Apple Inc (AAPL), Toyota Motor Corp. (TM), Market Matters, Caterpillar (CAT), Boeing Co (BA), Economic Data, Oil, Housing, Federal Reserve, General Dynamics Corp (GD)

U.S. stock market futures were higher Wednesday morning as upbeat earnings report from late Tuesday and early Wednesday boosted sentiment. Meanwhile, investors also awaited the Federal Open Market Committee policy statement later in the day as well as President Barack Obama state of the union address.
As Fed chairman Bernanke fights for another term at the helm of the federal bank, the Federal Reserve
may take a chance the housing market can stage a comeback without its support and announce today it will stick to the plan to end a $1.25 trillion program of mortgage-debt purchases in March. The Fed will release its policy statement at 2:15 p.m. Eastern.
Continue reading Before the Bell: Futures Higher Amid Upbeat Earnings
Posted Jan 26th 2010 8:12AM by Melly Alazraki (RSS feed)
Filed under: Before the Bell, International Markets, Apple Inc (AAPL), China, Market Matters, Johnson and Johnson (JNJ), Verizon Communications (VZ), duPont(E.I.)deNemours (DD), Japan, Economic Data, Housing, Federal Reserve

U.S. stock futures declined Tuesday morning as global growth concerns hit markets following S&P downgrade of Japan's outlook and reports of further tightening in China that could hamper growth. Meanwhile, in the U.S., the Federal Reserve begins its two-day policy meeting on Tuesday, amid several economic indicators due out.
U.S. stocks rose Monday as bargain hunters jumped in. But trading was light as Wall Street awaited news from later in the week regarding the confirmation of Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke, the State of the Union address and bank regulatory developments. Meanwhile, the earnings season continues to give mixed results, not fully convincing investors a recovery is underway.
Continue reading Before the Bell: Futures Point to a Lower Start
Posted Jan 16th 2010 11:40AM by Trey Thoelcke (RSS feed)
Filed under: Earnings Reports, Intel (INTC), JPMorgan Chase (JPM), Aetna Inc (AET), Alcoa Inc (AA), Chevron Corp (CVX), KB HOME (KBH), Merck and Co (MRK), Electronic Arts (ERTS), Federal Reserve
Here are some highlights from this past week's earnings coverage on BloggingStocks:
- Aetna Inc. (AET) shares declined after the insurer issued a surprise earnings warning for 2010.
- Alcoa Inc. (AA) swung to a smaller-than-expected Q4 profit even as revenue declined, sending shares lower.
- Carter's Inc. (CRI) posted strong Q3 earnings that topped estimates and same-store sales growth.
- Chevron Corp. (CVX) shares declined slightly after the company issued a surprise earnings warning.
- Con-Way Inc. (CNW) was downgraded due in part to concerns about near-term earnings.
Continue reading Earnings Highlights: Aetna, Alcoa, Chevron, Intel, JPMorgan, KB Home, Sealy ...
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