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10/25/11--03:49: U.S. Stock Index Futures Mixed (chan 1543441)

Stock index futures pointed to a mixed open on Wall Street on Tuesday, with futures for the S&P 500 up 0.2 percent, Dow Jones futures down 0.03 percent and Nasdaq 100 futures down 0.1 percent at 0925 GMT (5:25 a.m. EDT).


10/25/11--04:42: Stock Futures Gain on Strong Corporate Earnings (chan 1543441)

Stock index futures rose on Tuesday, supported by strong earnings from blue chip companies.


10/25/11--06:34: Nikkei Slips on Profit Concerns as Earnings Begin (chan 1543441)

The Nikkei share average dropped on Tuesday, reversing early gains as hopes for progress in Europe's debt crisis gave way to caution on the domestic front as Japan's corporate earnings season kicked off.


10/25/11--07:21: Wall Street set for lower open on euro zone concerns (chan 1543441)

Wall Street was set for a lower open on Tuesday following comments from Germany's Chancellor that the country is opposed to phrase in a final draft for the region's summit.


10/25/11--08:02: 3M Earnings Slip on Weak Electronics Market, European Debt Crisis, Customer Inventory Cuts (chan 1543441)

3M Co's quarterly earnings fell well short of expectations due to weakness in the electronics market, the debt crisis in Europe and inventory-reduction moves by its customers, sending the company's shares down 6 percent in early trading.


10/25/11--08:28: Cummins (CMI) Not Quite as Bullish as Caterpillar - Guides Down on Full Year Revenue, Shares Hit (chan 1543441)

While Caterpillar (CAT) dominated the headlines, we are seeing a mixed bag in the cyclicals / industrials this week.  Yesterday, Eaton (ETN) was solid although they lowered the high end of their full year profit forecast, while this morning 3M (MMM) is a bit disappointing and truck engine giant.


10/25/11--11:49: U.S. Stock Index Futures Seen Mixed (chan 1543441)

U.S. stock index futures pointed to a mixed open on Wall Street on Tuesday, with futures for the S&P 500 up 0.2 percent, Dow Jones futures down 0.03 percent and Nasdaq 100 futures down 0.1 percent at 0925 GMT.


10/26/11--14:42: Insight: In tough times, Wall Street watches CEO word games (chan 1543441)

Spend a little time with the average U.S. chief executive and you'll see someone who seems pretty confident -- who spends the day making decisions and giving orders, and not a lot of time second-guessing himself.


10/31/11--08:21: Analysis: Three ways to invest in China without fear (chan 1543441)

The author is a Reuters contributor. The opinions expressed are his own.


10/31/11--14:14: Analysis: U.S. manufacturing jobs at risk as demand slows (chan 1543441)

When Whirlpool Corp closes its refrigerator factory in Fort Smith, Arkansas next year, the plant's 974 workers will lose their jobs. They will not be the only ones who will feel the pain.


10/31/11--16:14: Analysis: Manufacturing jobs at risk as demand slows (chan 1543441)

When Whirlpool Corp closes its refrigerator factory in Fort Smith, Arkansas next year, the plant's 974 workers will lose their jobs. They will not be the only ones who will feel the pain.


11/01/11--15:05: How China Drives the Global Economy (chan 1543441)

Unless investors get spooked today during Halloween trading, the S&P 500 Index will post its second-best month since the post-World War II era, according to a report published by GaveKal Research. The last time markets rallied so strongly, Gerald Ford had recently moved into the White House and Muhammad Ali "rumbled in the jungle" with George Foreman.


11/06/11--16:10: Hybrid Vehicle Manufacturing on the Rise (chan 1543441)

With a growing global consciousness of environmentalism and carbon footprints, comes the growth and opening of various green industries that haven’t previously had a chance.


11/07/11--20:37: Caterpillar Plans California Depot, Up to 150 Jobs (chan 1543441)

Caterpillar Inc said Monday it plans to add 100 to 150 jobs in central California in late 2012 when it opens another parts depot as part of its ongoing expansion its distribution business.


11/09/11--14:00: U.S. Stocks Plunge on Europe’s Debt Woes: What Should Investors Do? (chan 1543441)

The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) registered another difficult day Tuesday, plunging 389 points to 11,781 on institutional investor concern that Italy will not be able to service its debt, and that one, and possibly more countries may leave the Eurozone. What's the prudent stance for the typical investor?.


11/11/11--02:42: APEC CEOs to world leaders - boost trade and growth (chan 1543441)

Asia-Pacific CEOs will press world leaders on Friday to boost growth and seal a regional trade deal, goals made more urgent by the European debt crisis that has darkened global economic growth prospects.


11/11/11--02:42: APEC CEOs to world leaders: boost trade and growth (chan 1543441)

Asia-Pacific CEOs will press world leaders on Friday to boost growth and seal a regional trade deal, goals made more urgent by the European debt crisis that has darkened global economic growth prospects.


11/11/11--04:01: U.S. Stock Futures Point Upward (chan 1543441)

Stock index futures pointed to a higher open on Wall Street Friday, with futures for the S&P 500 up 0.6 percent, Dow Jones futures up 0.4 percent and Nasdaq 100 futures up 0.7 percent at 0924 GMT (4:24 a.m. ET).


11/11/11--05:28: Futures rise ahead of Italy austerity vote (chan 1543441)

Stock index futures rose on Friday with markets hopeful that debt-laden Italy will implement tough austerity measures crucial to avoid a euro zone meltdown.


11/11/11--05:35: Futures advance ahead of Italy austerity vote (chan 1543441)

Stock index futures rose on Friday with markets hopeful that debt-laden Italy will implement tough austerity measures crucial to avoid a euro zone meltdown.