Stock futures indicate higher open as investors build momentum heading into earnings seasonOctober 7th, 2009 Stock futures point to a higher openingNEW YORK — Stock futures are pointing to another higher opening Wednesday as investors continue to build momentum heading into earnings season. Overseas markets also continued to rise as investors become more confident in a global economic recovery.
Stocks try to rebound after 2 weeks of declines; investors eye services sector activity reportOctober 5th, 2009 Stocks futures point to higher openingNEW YORK — Stock futures rose Monday, pointing to a higher opening as the market tries to rebound from two consecutive weeks of declines as disappointing economic news mounts. Investors will examine a report on business activity in the services sector for signs of an improving economy.
Stock futures point to open as investors' outlook for economic recovery wanesSeptember 18th, 2009 Stocks index futures little changedStock futures are pointing to a slightly higher open Friday, as investors hope to resume a recent rally after a slight pullback in the previous session. Major indexes had risen in the first three days of the week on signs the economy is recovering, but gave some ground on Thursday.
Stock futures point toward higher opening as investors wait to hear from Fed chairmanAugust 21st, 2009 Stock futures point to modestly higher openingNEW YORK — Stock futures pointed to a modestly higher open as investors try to shake a two-day losing streak. Overseas markets mostly fell.
US stock futures slide on concerns of consumer spending, weak overseas marketsAugust 19th, 2009 Stock futures point to a lower Wall Street openPessimism about the economy reasserted itself in financial markets Wednesday, with U.S. stocks looking to fall at the opening.
Uptick in consumer spending has little impact on market as futures point to lower openAugust 4th, 2009 Stock futures lower, little moved by consumer dataNEW YORK — U.S. stock futures are pointing to a lower opening Tuesday as investors around the world pause after a recent runup, hoping for more confirmation that an economic recovery is underway.
Wall street sees a momentum, expectant after overseas market gainsJuly 24th, 2009 NEW YORK — The momentum in the stock market is growing, with U.S. stock futures pointing to a higher opening following gains in overseas markets.
Stock futures rise as earnings from Goldman Sachs, Intel boost economic recovery hopesJuly 15th, 2009 Stock futures rise on earnings reportsNEW YORK — Investors who have been looking for signs the economy is on the mend are pushing stock futures higher in the wake of better-than-expected earnings reports from Intel and Goldman Sachs. The upward move ahead of Wednesday's market opening in New York extends gains in overseas markets.
Stocks futures trading in narrow range as investors prepare for crush of earningsJuly 13th, 2009 Stocks futures drift ahead of busy earnings weekNEW YORK — Stock futures traded in a narrow range Monday morning as investors brace for a crush of earnings reports, including key readings from the banking sector, this week. Overseas, Asian markets tumbled Monday, but European stocks posted modest midday gains.
Stocks rise early as investors prepare for crush of earnings; financials to be in spotlightJuly 13th, 2009 Stocks rise ahead of busy earnings weekNEW YORK — Stocks are trading higher as investors are cautiously optimistic ahead of a crush of earnings reports this week, including key readings from the banking sector. Earnings reports will give investors a chance to see if there was any meaningful economic improvement during the second quarter.
Stocks futures move higher as investors prepare for earnings, economic dataJuly 13th, 2009 Stocks futures move up ahead of busy earnings weekNEW YORK — Stock futures traded higher Monday morning as investors brace for a crush of earnings reports, including key readings from the banking sector, this week. Futures have moved higher throughout the morning as European markets also gained strength after Asian markets tumbled overnight.
Stock futures point to lower opening as global markets rise, investors await earnings seasonJuly 7th, 2009 Stock futures point to lower Wall Street openingThe stock market headed toward a modestly lower start Wednesday as investors wait for aluminum maker Alcoa Inc. to give some guidance about the economy.
Stock futures point to lower opening as global markets slump, investors await earnings seasonJuly 6th, 2009 Stock futures lower amid recession worriesThe stock market headed for another pullback Monday as investors around the world grow pessimistic about the economic recovery. U.S. stock futures are down sharply, following the lead of falling stock markets around the world and also extending their losses from last week.
Stock futures edge higher after big gains, investors await economic data, earnings reportsMay 5th, 2009 Wall Street appears ready to extend big gainsNEW YORK — U.S. stock futures are edging higher as investors await a reading on the services sector and a bevy of earnings reports for further confirmation that the economy is improving.
Stocks point to flat open as investors await details on government 'stress tests' for banksApril 24th, 2009 Stocks signal flat open as focus turns to banksNEW YORK — Stock futures are little changed as investors await details on how the government is evaluating the health of the nation's largest banks. Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner is expected on Friday to outline the methodology for the "stress tests" that regulators have given to 19 of the largest U.S.