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Stock futures signal losses; eyes on pharmas
Reuters - Stock index futures pointed to a lower open on Wall Street on Monday, with futures for the S&P 500 down 0.52 percent, Dow Jones futures down 0.38 percent and Nasdaq 100 futures down 0.47 percent.
FTSE 100 shares lower in early trade
AFP - Leading shares sank on Monday after losses in Asia and as investor sentiment was rattled by a surprise Indian interest rate hike.
UN body rejects Tanzanian bid for ivory sale
AFP - A bid by Tanzania to sell 80.5 tonnes of stockpiled ivory to Japan and China was rejected Monday by the UN body that oversees trade in wildlife.
Stock futures drop on Greece fears, healthcare approval
Reuters - Stock index futures fell on Monday as the passage of sweeping healthcare reform and uncertainty over Greece's debt crisis revived investor risk aversion.
World stocks hit by Greek debt, India rate hike
AP - World stock markets retreated Monday following Wall Street's sell-off on Friday and amid ongoing concerns about Greece's debt crisis ahead of a key meeting of EU leaders later this week.
Tiffany profit falls short, outlook beats Street
Reuters - Tiffany & Co reported a lower-than-expected quarterly profit on Monday as higher sales of lower-margin rough diamonds ate into overall margins. Shares fell 3.1 percent in premarket trading.
PepsiCo reaffirms long-term earnings forecasts
AP - PepsiCo Inc. maintained its forecast for long-term earnings growth as it looks to increase overseas revenue.
Healthcare shares rise, buoy market
Reuters - Stocks pared losses to trade flat on Monday as declines in resource shares were tempered by gains in the healthcare sector after Congress passed a healthcare reform bill following months of debate.
UN body rejects Tanzania ivory sale
AFP - A bid by Tanzania to sell 80.5 tonnes of stockpiled ivory to Japan and China was rejected on Monday, as experts pointed to a surge in illegal trafficking driven by Asian-based organised crime.
Market rises after healthcare bill passes
Reuters - U.S. stocks advanced on Monday, boosted by gains in the healthcare sector as passage of a bill to overhaul the system eased uncertainty for investors.
Greek debt fears continue to weigh on world stocks
AP - European stocks pared their losses Monday as Wall Street opened strongly after the passage of a health care overhaul bill, but concerns about Greece's debt crisis ahead of a key EU summit this week continued to weigh on sentiment.
Wall Street rises, takes healthcare bill in stride
Reuters - Stocks rose on Monday, helped by gains in the healthcare sector as passage of a bill to overhaul the system eased uncertainty for investors.
FTSE 100 starts the week slightly up
AFP - FTSE 100 shares inched forward Monday despite persistent concerns about the strenth of the economy recovery and worries about demand which weighed heavy on the resources sector.
Greek debt fears continue to stalk world stocks
AP - European stocks pared their losses Monday as Wall Street rallied following the passage of a major health care bill, but concerns about Greece's debt crisis ahead of a key EU summit this week continued to weigh on sentiment.
UN wildlife body rejects bids to reopen ivory trade
AFP - A UN body rejected Monday proposals by Zambia and Tanzania to reopen trade in ivory that experts say would have worsened a surge in illegal trafficking driven by Asian-based organised crime.
Wall St gains as healthcare bill passes
Reuters - U.S. stocks rose on Monday, building on last week's strength, as the passage of a bill overhauling the healthcare system ended much of the uncertainty about the issue for investors.
Nasdaq warns Cosi of possible delisting
AP - Restaurant chain Cosi Inc. said Monday that it received a warning from the Nasdaq Stock Market that it could face delisting because of its low share price.
Summary Box: Health stocks give market a boost
AP - A HEALTHY CLIMB: Stocks rose Monday after the approval of a health care overhaul bill in the House late Sunday removed some uncertainty about the industry. The Dow Jones industrials added 44 points.
Markets rise on end to healthcare uncertainty
Reuters - Stocks rose on Monday, building on last week's strength, as the passage of a bill overhauling the healthcare system ended much of the uncertainty about the issue for investors.
Japan government to face big fund shortage in 2011/12: Nikkei
Reuters - Japan's government may need to issue more bonds or drop some spending plans as it faces a shortage of up to 7 trillion yen ($78 billion) in funds in the year to March 2012, the Nikkei newspaper reported.
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