Stocks Finish Mixed as Earnings Loom
July 8th, 2009 by BusinessWeek: Investing
Tags: U.S. stock index futures were sharply higher in premarket trading after the U.S. government at 8:30 am ET reported that nonfarm payrolls fell by 345,000 in May, a much smaller drop than the market expected. On a less positive note,
Stock index futures were lower Friday, signaling a weak opening on Wall Street after yesterday’s modest gains. Economic data showed that U.S. import prices rose 1.3% in May after a revised 1.1% increase in April (from 1.6%), with May export prices
U.S. stock index futures were mixed in premarket trading Wednesday, pointing to a flat opening on Wall Street after two days of losses. Mixed economic data this week have fueled concerns that the global economy will be slow to recover
