U.S. stock futures were mixed Thursday, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average and Nasdaq 100 lower and the S&P 500 higher, as markets waited for data on jobless claims and retail sales that could provide further incentive for the U.S. Federal Reserve to raise interest rates. At 8:30 a.m. E.T. data are expected to Read More
March 2015
LONDON (ShareCast) – Dow Futures were pointing to a mixed open on Thursday, as the rally in the dollar petered out somewhat and Asian stocks surged. The Dow Jones Industrial Average was expected to open 28 points down, while the S&P 500 and the Nasdaq were expected to begin the session seven points up and Read More
(Updates headline) * Wall St coming off extended decline * Weekly jobless claims fall, retail sales disappoint * Citigroup up in premarket after Fed review * Futures up: Dow 55 pts, S&P 5.75 pts, Nasdaq 8.75 pts By Ryan Vlastelica NEW YORK, March 12 (Reuters) – Dow Futures pointed to a modestly higher open on Read More
* Wall St comes off extended decline * Data on retail sales, jobless claims on tap * Citigroup up in premarket after Fed review * Futures up: Dow 59 pts, S&P 6.5 pts, Nasdaq 13.5 pts By Ryan Vlastelica NEW YORK, March 12 (Reuters) – Dow Futures edged higher on Thursday, suggesting a partial rebound Read More
A resurgent US dollar has boosted Australian bonds as American investors worry about a stronger greenback denting company earnings. US Treasuries firmed during offshore trade as the greenback hit a 12-year high against the euro as well as the US Dollar Index basket of foreign currencies. The strengthening of the US dollar dented American stocks Read More
New York (AFP) – Oil prices finished mixed Wednesday after a key report showed US crude stockpiles had swollen to another record high, adding to an oversupplied global market. The US benchmark, West Texas Intermediate (WTI) for April delivery, slipped 12 cents to $ 48.17 a barrel on the New York Mercantile Exchange. Global benchmark Read More
London (AFP) – World oil prices edged higher Wednesday as traders eagerly awaited the weekly update on commercial crude stockpiles in top consumer the United States. Gains were however limited by the strong dollar and persistent concerns about a global supply glut. In midday London deals, European benchmark Brent North Sea crude for April delivery Read More
* S&P 500 coming off biggest one-day drop in two months * Energy shares in view after sharp decline on Tuesday * Express (NYSE: EXPR – news) rises in premarket after results * Futures up: Dow 28 pts, S&P 6.5 pts, Nasdaq 10 pts (Updates prices, adds Express results) By Ryan Vlastelica NEW YORK, March Read More
* S&P 500 coming off biggest one-day drop in two months * Energy shares in view after sharp decline on Tuesday * Futures up: Dow 42 pts, S&P 6.75 pts, Nasdaq 10.75 pts (Updates prices) By Ryan Vlastelica NEW YORK, March 11 (Reuters) – Dow Futures were slightly higher on Wednesday, implying a modest rebound Read More
* S&P 500 coming off biggest one-day drop in two months * Energy shares in view after sharp decline on Tuesday * Futures up: Dow 62 pts, S&P 9.25 pts, Nasdaq 14.25 pts By Ryan Vlastelica NEW YORK, March 11 (Reuters) – Dow Futures were slightly higher on Wednesday, implying a modest rebound from a Read More