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  • Wall Street Has a Winner, Now What?

    Published November 07, 2012

    Equity futures were significantly lower Wednesday, but on Election Day there was a robust rally.

  • Sandy Shuts Down Stock Markets

    Published October 29, 2012

    While equity index futures are trading (Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq) today, as are commodity futures (oil, gasoline, gold, silver, copper, etc.), and currencies, the U.S. stock markets are closed.

  • Turbulent Tuesday on Tap for Stocks

    Published October 23, 2012

    Futures Tuesday morning are indicating a significant drop at the open, with Dow futures down 150 points.

  • Futures Calm After Tuesday's Big Rally

    Published October 17, 2012

    Tuesday was another strong day for stocks, as the Dow and the S&P 500 turned in their biggest gains in a month on Tuesday. Futures this morning are flat to slightly higher.

  • October Spooky to Wall Street So Far

    Published October 11, 2012

    It was another down day on Wall Street Wednesday, with the Dow giving up 129 points. The Nasdaq Composite lost 13 points and the S&P 500 fell by 9. But futures are indicating a higher open Thursday, despite the downgrade of Spain's sovereign debt rating to just above junk status at Standard and Poor's.

  • Selling Spree Continues on Wall Street

    Published October 10, 2012

    Stocks fell for a third session Tuesday after the IMF cut its global growth forecast, an futuers are soft again on Wednesday. 

  • Wall Street Wishy-Washy Ahead of 3Q Earnings

    Published October 09, 2012

    Stocks were lower Monday in very light Columbus Day trading, weighed down by worries over slowing economic growth in Europe and Asia, and concerns about corporate profits here in the U.S. ahead of Alcoa's third-quarter report after the closing bell today.

  • Markets Look to Jobs Data for Support

    Published October 03, 2012

    U.S. stock futures are pointing to a modestly higher open. Yesterday, the Dow fell 33 points, while the Nasdaq and S&P rose.  

  • Stocks Looking to Push Higher Again

    Published October 02, 2012

    Stocks kicked off the first quarter mostly higher Monday after a report on manufacturing showed unexpected expansion in the sector. 

  • September's Rally Rolls On

    Published September 21, 2012

    It was a long haul yesterday, but the blue chip average eked out a 19-point gain. The Nasdaq and S&P 500 fell modestly. This morning, U.S. stocks are signaling a higher open, with Dow futures gaining 55 points.