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Asian stocks up as US, Japan data boost confidence
AP - Asian stock markets were mostly higher Monday as better-than-expected news about U.S. job losses and Japan's business spending kindled hopes the world's two largest economies were recovering.
Stock futures modestly lower ahead of opening
AP - Stock futures were modestly lower early Monday as investors turn their attention to an upcoming Federal Reserve Board meeting and earnings from some of the nation's largest retailers.
European stocks drop as banks falter
AFP - Europe's main stock markets dropped on Monday, dragged down by falling banking stocks, as investors cashed in on last week's rally which saw London and Frankfurt hit 10-month highs, analysts said.
E.W. Scripps posts 2nd-quarter profit of $2.3M
AP - Media company E.W. Scripps Co. said Monday it made a profit in the second quarter despite a decline in revenue.
Dynegy sells plants for $1 billion, 2Q loss widens
AP - Power provider Dynegy will sell eight plants plus another under development for about $1 billion in cash and $500 million in stock as the company attempts to bolster its finances and cut near-term debt.
Dish Network profit falls
Reuters - Dish Network Corp , the second largest U.S. satellite TV operator, on Monday posted a fall in quarterly profit, hurt in part by expenses tied to a litigation with TiVo Inc .
Stocks modestly lower in early morning trading
AP - Stocks were trading modestly lower Monday morning as investors look this week to the retail sector and the Federal Reserve for signs of how the economy is faring.
Dish Network profit falls; net subscribers rise
Reuters - Dish Network Corp , the second largest U.S. satellite TV operator, posted a fall in quarterly profit, hurt in part by expenses tied to a litigation with TiVo Inc , but reported its first quarterly net subscriber rise in more than a year.
Labor sec'y says green jobs hiring will pick up
AP - Labor Secretary Hilda Solis said Monday that she believes hiring in the alternative energy industry will pick up in the next 12 months, but it will take longer than that for so-called green jobs to become a bigger part of the U.S. job market.
Stocks slip as traders await rally's next catalyst
AP - With the stock market in a bit of a news lull, investors weren't making any big moves.
Scripps posts surprise profit, shares soar
Reuters - Media conglomerate E.W. Scripps Co posted a surprise quarterly profit as it lowered expenses, and said it amended a credit agreement, sending its shares up as much as 28 percent.
Atlas Energy 2Q profit falls, misses expectations
AP - Atlas Energy Resources LLC on Monday said its second-quarter profit declined 68 percent and missed analyst expectations, as natural gas prices and demand remained weak.
Earnings Preview-Macy's
AP - Macy's Inc. reports earnings for the second quarter on Wednesday before the market opens. The following is a summary of key developments and analyst opinion related to the department store chain during the period.
Stocks fall as traders lock in profits after rally
AP - With the stock market in a bit of a news lull, investors decided to lock in some profits.
Allied Capital narrows 2Q loss, remains in default
AP - Shares of Allied Capital Corp. fell Monday after the company said its second-quarter loss narrowed significantly, but results missed Wall Street expectations and it remained in default on debt covenants.
Healthcare Realty Trust 2Q FFO jumps 35 percent
AP - Healthcare Realty Trust Inc. on Monday said its funds from operations rose 35 percent in the second quarter as revenue rose.
Inter Parfums 2Q profit grows 12 percent
AP - Perfume company Inter Parfums Inc. reported after the market closed Monday that its profit grew 12 percent in the second-quarter despite a slump in sales.
Judge delays approval of BofA, SEC settlement
AP - A federal judge said Monday he needs more time and additional details before deciding whether to approve a $33 million settlement between Bank of America Corp. and the Securities and Exchange Commission over executive bonuses.
Oil edges up ahead of U.S. data; watches Chinese data
Reuters - Oil edged up toward $71 a barrel on Tuesday, ending a three-day losing streak, ahead of U.S. data expected to show a fall in gasoline stocks but the market also watched for signs from China of further economic strengthening.
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