U.S. stock futures were flat to slightly lower on Wednesday as investors took a wait-and-see approach before minutes are released from the monetary policy meeting three weeks ago and as no agreement had been reached between Greece and its debtors. At 2:00 p.m. E.T. on Wednesday, the Federal Reserve’s Open Market Committee will issue Read More
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* S&P 500 coming off first close above 2,100 * Investors looking to Fed minutes for hints of rate timing * Exxon down in premarket, Berkshire drops investment * Futures down: Dow 20 pts, S&P 3.25 pts, Nasdaq 2.5 pts (Updates prices, adds data) By Ryan Vlastelica NEW YORK, Feb 18 (Reuters) – Dow Futures Read More
* S&P 500 coming off first close above 2,100 * Investors looking to Fed minutes for hints of rate timing * Exxon down in premarket, Berkshire drops investment * Dow up 2 pts, S&P down 1.5 pt, Nasdaq up 1.25 pt By Ryan Vlastelica NEW YORK, Feb 18 (Reuters) – Dow Futures were flat on Read More
CHICAGO: US soybeans climbed to a one-month peak on Tuesday, lifted by a 3 percent spike in soymeal futures and data showing near-record domestic crushings of the beans in January, traders said. Wheat futures were mixed, with some contracts turning lower after earlier hitting three-week highs Read More
LONDON: Robusta coffee futures hit a two-month peak on Tuesday, buoyed by a lack of producer selling, while raw sugar dipped as the market readjusted after the US Presidents Day holiday. Arabica coffee futures firmed on light chart-based buying, with dealers focused on prospects for 2015/16 Read More
NEW YORK: US stock index futures pointed to a quiet open on Tuesday, the first trading session after the S&P 500 closed at a record high, although investors continued to watch the uncertainty over a Greek debt deal and a fragile Ukraine truce. Equities have been Read More
PARIS/SINGAPORE: US and European wheat futures hit three-week highs on Tuesday as technical momentum and fresh doubts about supply from the Black Sea region sustained a market rally. US soybeans rose for a fourth consecutive session, buoyed by strong demand that is expected to be confirmed Read More
London (AFP) – World oil prices rose Tuesday on upbeat comments from key producer Kuwait, while investors kept tabs on Greece’s troubled debt talks with its creditors. Brent North Sea crude for April delivery rallied as high as $ 62.57 — a level last seen on December 22, 2014. It later stood at $ 61.97 Read More
* Investors watching situations in Greece, Ukraine * S&P 500 coming off record closing high * Celsus shares plummet after drug fails study * Dow down 24 pts, S&P down 4.25 pts, Nasdaq up 2.25 pts (Updates prices) By Ryan Vlastelica NEW YORK, Feb 17 (Reuters) – Dow Futures pointed to a quiet open on Read More
LONDON (ShareCast) – Dow Futures declined following the collapse of talks between Greece and the Eurozone. The Mediterranean country was pressured by finance ministers on Tuesday to remain a part of the EU after the new Greek government rejected a bailout offer from the Eurozone late Monday night. The nation’s credit line expires in 10 Read More