Reuters - The dollar edged toward a two-year high against the yen on Monday, and it steadied versus the euro after the European Central Bank chief signaled late last week that interest rates were set to climb.

Reuters - The euro jumped to a two-week high versus the dollar on Monday underpinned by comments by European Central Bank President Jean-Claude Trichet who last Friday signaled an imminent interest rate hike in the euro zone.

AP - Mizuho Financial, Japan's second largest banking group, reported a 45 percent rise in net profit Monday for the fiscal half-year, reflecting the recovery at Japanese banks and the broader economy after a lengthy slump.

AP - Sega Sammy Holdings Inc., a company formed from a merger between a game-maker and a pinball maker, reported a net profit of 25 billion yen ($210 million) for the half-year through September.

AP - U.S. stock market futures held steady Monday, as potential optimism from plant closures by General Motors Corp., orders for Boeing Co. and an upgrade for American Express Co. were offset in part by climbing crude-oil prices.

Reuters - U.S. stock futures pointed to a firmer start on Wall Street on Monday and, with little corporate or economic news expected, trade is likely to be guided by energy prices and the interest rate outlook.

Reuters - Clothing maker Perry Ellis International Inc. on Monday posted a higher quarterly profit, helped by acquisitions.

AP - U.S. stocks are trading mixed Monday on plant closures by General Motors Corp., orders for Boeing Co. and an upgrade for American Express Co.

Canadian Press - TORONTO (CP) - With General Motors expected to announce plant closures early Monday, global indicators were mixed for North American stock markets.

AP - Campbell Soup Co. said Monday its first-quarter profit climbed 31 percent, aided by lower expenses and a large tax benefit.

Reuters - Campbell Soup Co. on Monday posted a 31 percent increase in quarterly net income, boosted by a tax settlement and higher prices on soups and other products.

AP - Wall Street extended last week's rally Monday as investors looked past rising oil prices and news of plant closings at General Motors Corp., focusing instead on hopes for upbeat holiday sales.

Canadian Press - TORONTO (CP) - The Toronto stock market maintained minor gains Monday morning as higher oil boosted energy stocks while New York markets were little changed as General Motors announced plant closings and huge job cuts.

Reuters - Campbell Soup Co. on Monday posted a 31 percent increase in quarterly net income, boosted by a tax settlement and higher prices on soups and other products, and its shares rose 4 percent.

The Motley Fool - Ann Taylor Stores (NYSE: ANN - News) issued an announcement with its third-quarter earnings on Friday morning that suggested the women's clothier was dressed to kill. The big news? Ann reported earnings per diluted share of $0.42 on net income of more than $30.3 million, figures that surpassed analyst estimates and more than doubled up on 2004's third quarter. This time last year, the Manhattan-based firm sewed up just roughly $14 million in net income and earnings of $0.19 per share.

AP - Stocks traded slightly higher Monday as investors' hopes for upbeat holiday sales helped offset rising oil prices and news of plant closings at General Motors Corp.

AP - Wall Street extended last week's rally with modest gains Monday, although rising oil prices and a major restructuring plan at General Motors Corp. pressured some stocks.

AP - Wall Street extended its November rally with modest gains Monday despite pressure from rising oil prices and a major restructuring plan at General Motors Corp.

Canadian Press - TORONTO (CP) - North American stock markets rallied Monday as higher energy and gold stocks and a solid retail report combined to send the Toronto stock market almost 100 points higher.

AP - Campbell Soup Co.'s first-quarter profit climbed 31 percent, helped by lower expenses and a large tax benefit, but revenues were flat as sales in the mainstay soup business fell after a strong quarter last year.