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Greek deal gets cool reception on Wall Street

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 12:40:06 +0000

News that Greece had reached a deal to secure a bailout was greeted with caution on Wall Street on Thursday, with investors taking a wait-and-see approach in a market that has become extended after weeks of gains.

Wall Street lower as Greece enthusiasm fades

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 10:24:03 +0000

Stocks turned lower on Thursday as initial enthusiasm faded over a long-stalled Greek deal and data indicating an improving U.S. labor market.

Big media buy back shares with cable TV cash

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 10:08:04 +0000

Big U.S. media companies bought back record amounts of their own shares in the last year, with cash generated by cable television networks that drew strong viewership and advertising dollars despite the economic uncertainty.

Wall Street opens higher on Greek deal

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 09:40:06 +0000

Stocks open higher on Thursday after Greek leaders clinched a long-stalled deal on reforms and data indicated the U.S. labor market continued to improve.

Wall Street to open slightly higher on Greek deal

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 09:32:04 +0000

Stocks were set for a slightly higher open on Thursday after Greek leaders clinched a long-stalled deal on reforms and data indicated the U.S. labor market continued to improve.

Stock futures slightly higher after data

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 09:08:02 +0000

Stock index futures briefly added to gains on Thursday after claims for unemployment benefits unexpectedly fell last week but trading was choppy as ECB chief Mario Draghi started a press conference and traders digested news of an austerity deal in Greece.

Stock futures turn up on report of Greek deal

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 08:32:05 +0000

Stock index futures turned positive on Thursday as traders cited reports that Greek politicians had succeeded in reaching an austerity deal, potentially removing a big overhang for markets.

Stock futures dip as Greek talks drag

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 07:40:07 +0000

Stock index futures slipped on Thursday as Greek leaders had not yet reached a deal on fiscal reforms and ahead of policy decisions from the Bank of England and the European Central Bank and data on the U.S. labor market.

Stock index futures mixed, Cisco seen up

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 07:32:04 +0000

Stock index futures pointed to a mixed open on Wall Street on Thursday, with futures for the S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 both down 0.1 percent, while Dow Jones futures were up 0.2 percent at 6:28 a.m. ET.

Alibaba.com shares halted; Yahoo update?

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 04:32:04 +0000

Trading in shares of Alibaba.com Ltd was halted on Thursday pending an announcement regarding its parent, Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba Group, which reportedly plans to buy back the 40 percent stake in it held by Yahoo Inc.

Groupon disclosure, growth concerns hit stock

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 23:16:02 +0000

Groupon Inc shares slumped Wednesday as the daily deal company's first quarterly results since it went public stoked concern about limited disclosure and slowing growth.

Wall Street ends flat; Cisco gains after the bell

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 17:56:10 +0000

Stocks closed flat in another thinly traded session on Wednesday as Greece remained in a standstill over accepting tough reforms in exchange for a bailout critical to avoiding a chaotic default.

Global stocks inch up, euro near flat; Greece deal eyed

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 17:16:02 +0000

World stocks edged higher and the euro ended flat on Wednesday as investors focused on whether the latest meeting of Greek political leaders will finally result in reforms to help the country avoid a messy default.

Wall Street treads water as Greek debt talks drag on

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 16:24:06 +0000

Stocks closed flat in another thinly traded session on Wednesday as Greece remained in a standstill over accepting tough reforms in exchange for a bailout critical to avoiding a chaotic default.

Wall Street ends little changed; Greek plan

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 16:08:06 +0000

Stocks closed flat in another thinly traded session on Wednesday as Greece remained at a standstill over accepting tough reforms in exchange for a bailout critical to avoiding a chaotic default.

Greek debt not sustainable with 70 pct haircut: S&P

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 16:00:15 +0000

Greece will likely fail to achieve sustainable debt levels if it only resorts to a 70 percent reduction in the value of bonds held by private creditors, Standard & Poor's warned on Wednesday, putting pressure on the ECB to also take losses.

Wall Street little changed as Greece talks drags on

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 14:00:12 +0000

Stocks fluctuated around break-even on Wednesday as investors waited for Greece to accept tough reforms in exchange for a new bailout, but underlying confidence kept the Dow near its almost four-year high notched on Tuesday.

Wall Street edges up on Greece, Disney earnings

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 10:40:06 +0000

Stocks edged higher on Wednesday as hopeful investors awaited the latest attempt by Greece to reach a deal on reforms in exchange for a new bailout.

Wall Street churns as Greek talks drag on

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 09:48:05 +0000

Stocks began a third lackluster day on Wednesday as investors remained hesitant as Greece struggled to complete a deal on reforms in Greece in exchange for a new bailout needed to avoid a messy default.

Wall Street set to open slightly higher on Greek hopes

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 09:16:02 +0000

Stocks were set for a slightly higher open on Wednesday on optimism that the latest attempt by Greece to reach a deal on reforms in exchange for a new bailout would be successful.

Greece stays in play as futures edge higher

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 08:16:05 +0000

Stock index futures edged higher on Wednesday as leaders in Greece again attempted to reach a deal on reforms in exchange for a new bailout.

Stock futures edge up as Greece stays in focus

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 07:48:03 +0000

Stock index futures edged higher on Wednesday as leaders in Greece again attempted to reach a deal on reforms in exchange for a new bailout.

Stock futures signal higher Wall Street open

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 07:00:07 +0000

Stock index futures pointed to a slightly higher open for equities on Wall Street on Wednesday, with futures for the S&P 500, the Dow Jones and the Nasdaq 100 rising 0.2 to 0.3 percent.

S&P cuts Sony rating, warns of further downgrade

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 03:40:05 +0000

Standard and Poor's cut its long-term debt rating on Sony Corp on Wednesday to BBB+, warning it may drop the consumer electronics giant a further notch within a year unless it shows it can achieve a significant turnaround in profitability.

European stocks rise as Greek resolution eyed

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 03:16:04 +0000

European stocks opened higher on Wednesday, breaking a two-day losing streak, thanks to a string of upbeat corporate outlooks and as investors bet that Greece will finally secure the bailout it needs to avoid a chaotic default.

Euro, stocks jump on Greek bailout hopes

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 18:00:18 +0000

The euro hit an eight-week high against the dollar on Tuesday, helping lift stocks and commodities on signs a Greek bailout agreement was near, but the rally lost a little steam after a key meeting was postponed by a day.

Wall St edges up in quiet day; Disney down late

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 17:40:07 +0000

Stocks rose slightly on Tuesday, but with the outcome of discussions on a bailout package for Greece uncertain, investors are unlikely to make big bets in coming days.

Wall St ends quiet day as Greek deal awaited

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 16:48:04 +0000

Stocks rose slightly on Tuesday, but with the outcome of discussions on a bailout package for Greece uncertain, investors are unlikely to make big bets in coming days.

Wall St ends up slightly; Greece uncertainty weighs

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 16:08:03 +0000

Stocks ended up slightly on Tuesday, but with the outcome of discussions on a bailout package for Greece uncertain, investors are unlikely to make big bets in coming days.

Watchdogs to drag shadow banks into the light

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 13:48:04 +0000

Beyond the reach of regulators, and about half the size of the world's banking industry, a thriving breed of "shadow banks" is emerging that could trigger the next chapter in the global financial crisis.