February 24, 2012 by CC • Commentary

CNBC JC Penney [JCP  41.93    0.33  (+0.79%)   ]gained after the clothing retailer reported earnings that topped estimates. Gap [GPS  23.52    0.54  (+2.35%)   ] slipped after the retailer reported a 40 percent …

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February 22, 2012 by CC • Commentary

CNBC Stock futures declined Wednesday, following weak economic data from the euro zone and amid ongoing concerns over the region’s debt crisis. A weak economic report from of China also added to negative sentiment. China’s …

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February 21, 2012 by CC • Commentary

CNBC Stock index futures gained Tuesday, with the Dow poised to open above the psychologically-important 13,000 level, after euro zone finance ministers finally sealed a bailout for Greece. European shares steadied after hitting seven-month highs …

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February 15, 2012 by CC • Commentary

Yahoo Finance Stock futures continue to trade with a lead over fair value, but they recently eased back in response to a headline regarding the possible delay of bailout funds for Greece. However, it was …

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February 13, 2012 by CC • Commentary

Yahoo Finance The approval of austerity measures by Greece’s parliament remains the top story of the morning. The news has brought about renewed buying interest both at home and abroad. Germany’s DAX is presently up …

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February 9, 2012 by CC • Commentary

Yahoo Finance Stock futures haven’t really shown a response to some rather pleasing data. Initial weekly jobless claims for the week ended February 4 totaled 358,000, which is not only less than the 370,000 claims …

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February 8, 2012 by CC • Commentary

Marketwatch Prime Minister Lucas Papademos was expected to hold a meeting with the three Greek party leaders backing his interim government on Wednesday, potentially clearing the way for an agreement with the country’s euro-zone partners …

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February 1, 2012 by CC • Commentary

Marketwatch U.S. stock futures on Wednesday held gains after Automatic Data Processing Inc. released private-sector payrolls data showing U.S. employers added 170,000 jobs last month. Meanwhile, shares of Amazon.com fell in pre-open after disappointing results. …

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January 31, 2012 by CC • Commentary

Yahoo S&P futures vs fair value: +5.50. Nasdaq futures vs fair value: +10.50. Stock futures continue to trade with moderate strength. The morning’s first dose of data has had little impact on sentiment. The Employment …

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January 24, 2012 by CC • Commentary

Bloomberg European stocks fell from a five- month high amid a stalemate between regional policy makers and Greek bondholders over how to resolve the nation’s debt crisis. Indian shares surged after the central bank unexpectedly …

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