Stocks rose Tuesday following gains globally overnight. Overseas markets rallied on upbeat economic reports in Asia and growing hopes European leaders will complete a bailout for debt-burdened Greece.
Japan’s unemployment rate dropped for the second straight month in January and household spending grew — hopeful signs for recovery in the world’s second-largest economy. Australia’s central bank [...]
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Stocks rise following upbeat news overseas
March 2nd, 2010 by Financial Writer
Tags: european leaders, Federal Reserve, stocks rise, unemployment rate, us investors
more...Stock futures point to gains to start 2010
January 4th, 2010 by Financial Writer
Stocks appear headed for a higher opening Monday on the first day of trading in the new year following the lead of overseas markets. Stock futures rose.
An analyst’s ratings upgrade of Intel Corp. shares helped push the technology group higher.
Asian markets received a boost after new data showed China’s manufacturing sector expanded at its fastest [...]
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