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U.S. stocks open higher, eyes on Bernanke; Dow Jones up 0.20%

Investing.com - U.S. stocks opened higher on Wednesday, as markets awaited a highly-anticipated congressional testimony on the economy by Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke later in the day. During early U.S. trade, the...

Economic Indicators
Target Q1 earnings, sales miss expectations, shares fall 2%

Investing.com - U.S. retail giant Target reported ...

 
market down
Lowe’s Q1 EPS USD0.49, below expectations for EPS of USD0.51

Investing.com - Home improvement retailer Lowe’s ...

 
Bearish
European stocks turn lower ahead of EU meeting, Fed; Dax down 0.23%

Investing.com - European stocks turned broadly lower on...

Economic Indicators
Staples Q1 earnings, revenue miss expectations

Investing.com - The largest U.S. office supplies chain ...

 
Wall Street
U.S. futures edge higher, Fed in focus; Dow Jones up 0.08%
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 - May 22, 2013
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Investing.com - U.S. stock futures pointed to a slightly higher open on Wednesday as investors eyed congressional testimony on the economy by Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke later in the day. ...

 
European Markets
European stocks mixed to lower ahead of EU talks, Fed; Dax down 0.11%
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Investing.com
 - May 22, 2013

Investing.com - European stocks were mixed to lower on Wednesday, ahead of a meeting of European Union leaders and as markets eyed congressional testimony on the economy by Federal Reserve Chairman ...

 
Nikkei Stock Exchange
Asia stocks mixed; Nikkei rallies 1.6% after BoJ meeting
By 
Investing.com
 - May 22, 2013

Investing.com - Asian stock markets outside Japan were mostly lower during late Asian trade on Wednesday, as investors remained cautious ahead of Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke’s ...

 
Asian Markets
Asian stocks mostly higher ahead of BoJ; Nikkei up 1.17%
By 
Investing.com
 - May 22, 2013

Investing.com - Most Asian bourses traded higher Wednesday as traders await the conclusion of the Bank of Japan’s two-day monetary policy meeting. In Asian trading Wednesday, Japan’s ...

 
Ben Bernanke
U.S stocks gain on Fed hints that stimulus stays; Dow gains 0.34%
By 
Investing.com
 - May 21, 2013

Investing.com - U.S. stocks finished Tuesday higher after two high-ranking Federal Reserve authorities suggested that stimulus programs will likely stay in place for now. Stimulus measures, such as ...

 
Traders
U.S. stocks higher but gains limited; Dow Jones up 0.33%
By 
Investing.com
 - May 21, 2013

Investing.com - U.S. stocks opened higher on Tuesday, although gains were expected to remain limites as markets were jittery ahead of comments by Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke on Wednesday. ...

 
Traders
European stocks remain mixed to lower in light trade; Dax down 0.31%
By 
Investing.com
 - May 21, 2013

Investing.com - European stocks remained mixed to lower in light trade on Tuesday, as markets were jittery ahead of comments by Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke on Wednesday. During European ...

 
Wall Street
U.S. futures steady ahead of Fed minutes, Bernanke; Dow Jones up 0.01%
By 
Investing.com
 - May 21, 2013

Investing.com - U.S. stock futures pointed to a a steady open on Tuesday, as markets were jittery ahead of comments by Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke on Wednesday. Ahead of the open, the Dow ...

 
Economic Indicators
Home Depot Q1 earnings beat expectations, boosts outlook
By 
Investing.com
 - May 21, 2013

Investing.com - Home improvement retailer Home Depot reported better-than-expected first quarter earnings on the back of strong revenue figures, it announced early Tuesday.Earlier in the day, in its ...

 
Frankfurt Stock Exchange
European stocks mixed to lower in cautious trade; Dax down 0.09%
By 
Investing.com
 - May 21, 2013

Investing.com - European stocks were mixed to lower on Tuesday, as markets were jittery ahead of comments by Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke on Wednesday. During European morning trade, the ...

 
Asian Markets
Asia stocks swing between gains and losses; Nikkei ends up 0.1%
By 
Investing.com
 - May 21, 2013

Investing.com - Asian stock markets swung between modest gains and losses on Tuesday, as investors were hesitant to extend a recent rally amid speculation over an earlier-than-expected end to the ...

 
Asian Markets
Asian stocks mostly lower as BoJ meets; Nikkei up 0.04%
By 
Investing.com
 - May 21, 2013

Investing.com - Most Asian stocks traded lower Tuesday as the Bank of Japan kicked off a two-day policy meeting. In Asian trading Tuesday, Japan’s Nikkei 225 inched up 0.04% as BoJ started its ...

 
Bearish
U.S stocks dip as market braces for end to stimulus; Dow falls 0.12%
By 
Investing.com
 - May 20, 2013

Investing.com - U.S. stocks closed slightly lower on Monday after a Federal Reserve official hinted that the stimulus measures may begin tapering off soon.Stimulus measures, such as the Fed's monthly ...

 
Traders
U.S. stocks open mixed to lower, Fed in focus; Dow Jones down 0.05%
By 
Investing.com
 - May 20, 2013

Investing.com - U.S. stocks opened mixed to lower on Monday, as recent upbeat U.S. economic reports fuelled speculation over a near-term end to the Federal Reserve's bond buying program. During ...

CFDs Quotes
 SPX 500 Futures1,650.15-15.35-0.92%  
 NQ 100 Futures2,990.40-31.10-1.03%  
 US 3015,288.50-99.08-0.64%  
 DAX8,533.50+58.69+0.69%  
 FTSE 1006,837.30+36.40+0.53%  
 Japan 22515,656.00+246.24+1.6%  
 US Dollar Index84.35+0.43+0.51%  
CFDs Quotes
 Gold1,364.65-12.95-0.94%  
 Silver22.305-0.150-0.67%  
 Copper3.368+0.024+0.73%  
 Crude Oil94.15-2.04-2.12%  
 Natural Gas4.180-0.012-0.29%  
 US Cotton No.283.45-0.41-0.49%  
 US Coffee C128.80-3.92-2.96%  
 
 EUR/USD1.2852-0.0052-0.41%  
 GBP/USD1.5046-0.0107-0.70%  
 USD/JPY102.80+0.30+0.30%  
 USD/CHF0.9776+0.0075+0.77%  
 AUD/USD0.9692-0.0114-1.16%  
 USD/CAD1.0374+0.0106+1.03%  
 EUR/GBP0.8542+0.0025+0.30%  
CFDs Quotes
 Euro Bund144.29-0.40-0.28%  
 Euro BTP116.30+0.01+0.00%  
 Euro BOBL126.356-0.070-0.06%  
 UK Gilt117.51-0.10-0.09%  
 US 2 YR T-Note110.23-0.04-0.04%  
 US 10 YR T-Note131.17-0.84-0.64%  
 US 30 YR T-Bond142.74-1.62-1.12%  
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