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Stocks Surge at the Open as Jobless Claims Plunge

Posted Mar 3rd 2011 10:00AM by Jason Raznick (RSS feed)
Filed under: Before the Bell, Market Matters, Citigroup Inc. (C), Economic Data

U.S. stocks opened the trading session with the Dow Jones Industrial Average surging 125 points at the open. The Nasdaq Composite and S&P 500 also soared over 1%. The market responded partly to weekly jobless claims figures, which plunged to a nearly three-year low.

Overseas, positive sentiment ruled the European markets today. While STOXX Europe 600 Index has advanced 0.94%, London's FTSE 100 Index moved up 1.29%.

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U.S. Stock Futures Up, Oil Rises Above $100 Per Barrel

Posted Mar 2nd 2011 8:30AM by Jason Raznick (RSS feed)
Filed under: Before the Bell, Earnings Reports, Costco Wholesale (COST), Staples Inc (SPLS), Economic Data

U.S. stock futures are higher Wednesday morning as investors await labor market data. Crude oil traded above $100 a barrel. Futures on the Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 27 points to 12,049.00 and futures on the S&P 500 stock index gained 3.6 points to 1,304.70. Nasdaq 100 futures gained 5.75 points to 2,317.25.

The blue-chip Dow index dropped 1.38% to close at 12,058 on Tuesday.

After the opening bell, Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke is scheduled to present a monetary policy report to the U.S. House Financial Services Committee. The Fed's Beige Book will be released at 2 p.m. ET.

Costco Wholesale (COST) reported Q2 EPS of 79 cents, matching analysts expectations. Costco reported Q2 revenue of $20.88 million, versus the consensus of $20.54 billion. The wholesaler reported a 7% rise in its Q2 same-store sales.

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U.S. Stock Futures Up as Investors Await Manufacturing, Construction Data

Posted Mar 1st 2011 8:30AM by Jason Raznick (RSS feed)
Filed under: Before the Bell, International Markets, Earnings Reports, AutoZone Inc (AZO), Commodities, Oil

U.S. stock futures are higher Tuesday morning as investors await economic data. Futures for the Dow Jones Industrial Average surged 49 points to 12,263.00, while those for the S&P 500 index gained 6.10 points to 1,332.20. Futures for the Nasdaq 100 index climbed 14.25 points to 2,365.00.

The U.S. stock market closed higher on Monday, driven by an upbeat personal income report. The Dow Industrials gained 0.79% and the S&P 500 rose 0.56%.

U.S. ISM manufacturing data for February and construction spending data for January will be released at 10 a.m. ET. Auto sales data for February will also be released on Tuesday.

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U.S. Stock Futures Up as Crude Oil Prices Stabilize

Posted Feb 25th 2011 8:30AM by Jason Raznick (RSS feed)
Filed under: Before the Bell, Applied Materials (AMAT), Boeing Co (BA), Amer Intl Group (AIG), salesforce.com inc (CRM)

U.S. stock futures are higher Friday morning as crude oil prices stabilized. Futures for the Dow Jones Industrial Average gained 55 points to 12,092.00, while those for the S&P 500 index climbed 7 points to 1,309.70. Futures for the Nasdaq 100 index rose 15.50 points to 2,323.75.

U.S. stock market closed mixed yesterday, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average dropping 37.28 points, the Nasdaq Composite gaining 14.91 points and the S&P 500 declining 1.30 points.

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U.S. Stock Futures Down on Libya Unrest

Posted Feb 22nd 2011 8:30AM by Jason Raznick (RSS feed)
Filed under: Before the Bell, International Markets, Earnings Reports, Wal-Mart (WMT), Home Depot (HD), Middle East, Office Depot (ODP), Oil

U.S. stock futures are lower this morning as unrest continues in the major oil-producing state of Libya. Futures for the Dow Jones Industrial Average tumbled 100 points to 12,275.00, while those for the S&P 500 index dropped 16.6 points to 1,325.60. Futures for the Nasdaq 100 declined 36 points to 2,359.00.

U.S. stocks closed higher on Friday, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average gaining 0.59% the Nasdaq 100 index rising 0.08% and S&P 500 index gaining 0.19%. U.S. markets were closed on Monday for the Presidents' Day holiday.

Data on Case-Shiller home prices for February will be released at 9 a.m. ET. However, the February Conference Board consumer-confidence survey will be released at 10 a.m. ET.

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Stock Futures Slightly Lower Ahead G-20 Meeting

Posted Feb 18th 2011 9:15AM by Jason Raznick (RSS feed)
Filed under: Before the Bell, International Markets, Analyst Reports, Market Matters, Campbell Soup (CPB), Intuit Inc (INTU)

U.S. stock futures are slightly lower this morning, ahead of the two-day Group of 20 meeting in Paris. The People's Bank of China lifted its reserve requirement ratio for banks by 50 basis points. Futures for the Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped 6 points to 12,282.00, while those for the S&P 500 index fell 0.40 point to 1,337. Futures for the Nasdaq 100 index fell 3.75 points to 2,390.

Negative sentiment ruled the European markets today. While STOXX Europe 600 Index has dropped 0.05%, London's FTSE 100 Index moved down 0.46%.

Asian markets ended mixed, with Japan's Nikkei Stock Average gaining 0.06%, and China's Shanghai Composite dropping 0.93%.

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U.S. Futures Down Slightly as Investors Await Jobless Claims

Posted Feb 17th 2011 8:30AM by Jason Raznick (RSS feed)
Filed under: Before the Bell, Earnings Reports, Genzyme (GENZ)

U.S. stock futures are slightly lower this morning, as investors await data on jobless claims and consumer prices. Futures on the Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped 2 points to 12,250, while S&P 500 futures dropped 0.90 point to 1,332. Nasdaq 100 futures fell 1.50 points to 2,391.

European markets were mixed today. STOXX Europe 600 Index has gained 0.07%, while London's FTSE 100 Index moved down 0.09%.

Asian markets ended higher, with Japan's Nikkei Stock Average gaining 0.26%, Australia's S&P/ASX 200 moving up 0.15% and China's Shanghai Composite gaining 0.11%.

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U.S. Stock Futures Up After Dell Reports Upbeat Earnings

Posted Feb 16th 2011 8:30AM by Jason Raznick (RSS feed)
Filed under: Before the Bell, Earnings Reports, Deals, Dell (DELL), Family Dollar Stores (FDO), Genzyme (GENZ)

U.S. stock futures are higher Wednesday morning as Sanofi-Aventis (SNY) agreed to purchase Genzyme (GENZ) and Dell (DELL) reported upbeat quarterly earnings.

Futures on the Dow Jones Industrial Average gained 30 points to 12,232 and S&P 500 futures rose 4.20 points to 1,330.50. Nasdaq 100 futures gained 5.50 points to 2,387.

U.S. stocks closed lower Tuesday, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average dropping 0.34% to close at 12,227.

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Futures Mixed Ahead of Retail Sales Data

Posted Feb 15th 2011 8:45AM by Jason Raznick (RSS feed)
Filed under: Before the Bell, International Markets, Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades, Market Matters, BHP Billiton Ltd ADR (BHP)

U.S. stock futures are mixed this morning, as investors are awaiting economic data on retail sales and manufacturing activity in the New York area. Futures on the Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 3 points to 12,227.00 and S&P 500 futures fell 0.30 point to 1,327.40. Nasdaq 100 futures gained 1 point to 2,382.75.

European markets were mixed today. While STOXX Europe 600 Index has gained 0.12%, London's FTSE 100 Index moved down 0.06%.

Asian markets ended mixed, with Japan's Nikkei Stock Average gaining 0.20% and Australia's S&P/ASX 200 moving down 0.08%.

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U.S. Stock Futures Down Slightly After Last Week's Gains

Posted Feb 14th 2011 8:30AM by Jason Raznick (RSS feed)
Filed under: Before the Bell, International Markets, Nokia Corp. (NOK), DJIA

U.S. stock futures are slightly lower this morning, after the previous week's gains. Investors are awaiting the release of President Obama's budget. Futures on the Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 3 points to 12,238 and S&P 500 futures dropped 0.40 point to 1,327. Nasdaq 100 futures fell 0.50 point to 2,378.

European markets were mixed today. While STOXX Europe 600 Index has gained 0.39%, London's FTSE 100 Index moved down 0.23%.

Asian markets ended higher, with Japan's Nikkei Stock Average gaining 1.13%, Australia's S&P/ASX 200 moving up 1.06% and China's Shanghai Composite gaining 2.55%.

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U.S. Stock Futures Lower; Nokia Shares Slide on Microsoft Deal

Posted Feb 11th 2011 9:15AM by Jason Raznick (RSS feed)
Filed under: Before the Bell, International Markets, Analyst Reports, Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades, Microsoft (MSFT), Nokia Corp. (NOK), Coca-Cola Enterprises (CCE), Lilly (Eli) (LLY)

U.S. stock futures are lower this morning. Futures for the Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped 39 points to 12,155, while those for the S&P 500 index declined 6.1 points to 1,313. Futures for the Nasdaq 100 index lost 7.75 points to 2,354.

Shares of Nokia (NOK) dropped in pre-market trading as the company unveiled partnership with Microsoft (MSFT).

Negative sentiment ruled the European markets today. While STOXX Europe 600 Index has dropped 0.42%, London's FTSE 100 Index moved down 0.27%.

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U.S. Stock Futures Signal Lower Start on Wall Street

Posted Feb 9th 2011 8:30AM by Jason Raznick (RSS feed)
Filed under: Before the Bell, Earnings Reports, Cisco Systems (CSCO), Walt Disney (DIS), Allstate Corp (ALL), Whole Foods Market (WFMI), Commodities, Oil, Take-Two Interactive (TTWO)

U.S. stock futures are lower Wednesday morning as investors await comments from Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke. Futures for the Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped 22 points to 12,174.00, while those for the S&P 500 index declined 4.9 points to 1,316.80. Futures for the Nasdaq 100 index fell 7.50 points to 2,355.25.

U.S. stocks closed higher Tuesday, with the Dow gaining 0.59% to close at 12,233.

MetLife (MET) is expected to post Q4 EPS of $1.10 on revenue of $13.50 billion. Coca-Cola (KO) is projected to report Q4 EPS of 72 cents on revenue of $9.75 billion. Northrop Grumman (NOC) is projected to report its Q4 earnings at $1.01 per share on revenue of $8.80 billion.

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U.S. Stock Futures Flat as China's Central Bank Raises Interest Rates

Posted Feb 8th 2011 8:30AM by Jason Raznick (RSS feed)
Filed under: Before the Bell, International Markets, Earnings Reports, Sara Lee Corp (SLE), Teva Pharm Indus ADR (TEVA)

U.S. stock futures are flat Tuesday morning after China's central bank raised interest rates. Futures on the Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 5 points to 12,113.00, and S&P 500 futures dropped 0.20 point to 1,315.60. Nasdaq 100 futures gained 0.50 point to 2,345.50.

U.S. stocks closed higher Monday, with the Dow gaining 0.57% to end the day at 12,162.

The NFIB index of small business optimism for January is due at 7:30 a.m. ET.

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U.S. Stock Futures Signal Higher Start on Wall Street

Posted Feb 7th 2011 8:30AM by Jason Raznick (RSS feed)
Filed under: Before the Bell, Earnings Reports, Hasbro Inc (HAS), Economic Data, Loews Corporation (L), AOL (AOL)

U.S. stock futures are higher Monday morning. Futures for the Dow Jones Industrial Average gained 28 points to 12,073.00, while those for the S&P 500 index gained 4.2 points to 1,311.40. Futures for the Nasdaq Composite rose 6.25 points to 2,343.75.

U.S. markets closed higher on Friday, with the Dow Industrials gaining 29.89 points, or 0.25%, to close at 12,092.15.

Data on consumer credit for December will be released at 3:00 p.m. ET.

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U.S. Futures Higher as Investors Await Key Payroll Data

Posted Feb 4th 2011 9:00AM by Jason Raznick (RSS feed)
Filed under: Before the Bell, Earnings Reports, Fortune Brands (FO), Economic Data

U.S. stock futures are higher Friday morning, as investors await January's key non-farm payrolls figures. Futures on the Dow Jones Industrial Average gained 12 points to 12,021 and S&P 500 futures rose 1.40 points at 1,305. Nasdaq 100 futures gained 1.25 points to 2,323.

Positive sentiment ruled the European markets today. While STOXX Europe 600 Index has gained 0.30%, London's FTSE 100 Index moved up 0.38%.

Asian markets ended higher, with Japan's Nikkei Stock Average gaining 1.08% and Australia's S&P/ASX 200 rising 0.80%.

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