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Mon, 12 May 2008 13:03:00 GMT

US STOCKS-Futures point to higher open as oil pulls back

(Reuters) -U.S. stocks were heading for a higher open on Monday as the dollar rose toward a two-month peak, helping push the price of oil back from record highs. The positive tone also buoyed global equities, with markets in Asia and Europe higher. World
Mon, 12 May 2008 13:03:00 GMT

MBIA falls to $2.41 billion loss in 1st quarter, writes down $3.58B derivative liabilities

NEW YORK (AP) - MBIA Inc. swung to a $2.41 billion loss during the first quarter as the bond insurer faced ongoing deterioration in the credit markets and was forced to take billions of dollars in write-downs. Armonk, N.Y.-based MBIA lost $2.41 billion,
Mon, 12 May 2008 12:41:00 GMT

Stock futures rise as oil pulls back

in line with global equities, as the dollar strengthened and oil pulled back from record highs. Oil's record-setting run has been fueling concerns about inflation and high gasoline prices that could cut into consumers' disposable income. The dollar
Mon, 12 May 2008 12:37:00 GMT

No futures trading ban on any more farm products

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Mon, 12 May 2008 12:36:00 GMT

Stock Futures Point to Modest Gains for U.S.

Stock index future were pointing to a higher open Monday as traders looked to pick up equities following a selloff in the prior session. S&P 500 futures were up 3.50 points to 1392.50 and were 4 points above fair value. Futures on the Nasdaq 100 were
Mon, 12 May 2008 12:23:00 GMT

Stock futures rise as oil pulls back

By Kristina CookeNEW YORK (Reuters) -Stock index futures rose on Monday, in line with global equities, as the dollar strengthened and oil pulled back from record highs.Oil's record-setting run has been fueling concerns about inflation and high gasoline
Mon, 12 May 2008 12:21:00 GMT

REFILE-US STOCKS-Futures rise as oil pulls back, dollar firms

in line with global equities, as the dollar strengthened and oil pulled back from record highs. Oil's record-setting run has been fueling concerns about inflation and high gasoline prices that could cut into consumers' disposable income. The dollar
Mon, 12 May 2008 12:18:00 GMT

Crude futures weaken on profit-taking and slow start to week

retreating from all-time highs, with some profit-taking and national holidays on mainland Europe putting the brakes on last week's bull run, market sources said. At 0925 GMT, the June ICE Brent futures contract traded at $124.75/barrel, down 70 cents
Mon, 12 May 2008 12:17:00 GMT

Stocks Futures Point to Modest Gains

Stock index future were pointing to a higher open Monday as traders looked to pick up equities following a selloff in the prior session. S&P 500 futures were up 3.50 points to 1392.50 and were 4 points above fair value. Futures on the Nasdaq 100 were
Mon, 12 May 2008 12:05:00 GMT

Stock futures rise as oil pulls back

in line with global equities, as the dollar strengthened and oil pulled back from record highs. Oil's record-setting run has been fueling concerns about inflation and high gasoline prices that could cut into consumers' disposable income. The dollar
Mon, 12 May 2008 12:02:00 GMT

An historical market bias for option expiration week, plus a closer look at the CBOE Market Volatility Index (VIX)

Today's in-depth look at the week ahead begins with a recap of last week's credit-crisis-induced selling pressure. Next, Schaeffer's Senior Vice President of Research Todd Salamone zeroes in on some key levels for the S&P 500 Index (SPX) ahead of May
Mon, 12 May 2008 12:02:00 GMT

MBIA posts huge loss on credit derivatives

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Mon, 12 May 2008 11:51:00 GMT

MBIA posts huge loss on credit derivatives

NEW YORK (Reuters) - MBIA (nyse: MBE - news - people ) said on Monday unrealized losses on insured derivatives skyrocketed in the first quarter, pushing the world's largest bond insurer into a sharp quarterly loss. The company posted a loss of $2.41
Mon, 12 May 2008 11:50:00 GMT

Indications: U.S. stock futures edge up as dollar climbs, oil slips

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Mon, 12 May 2008 11:49:00 GMT

U.S. stock futures edge up as dollar climbs, oil slips

LONDON (MarketWatch) -- U.S. stock futures leaned higher on Monday, with some strength for the U.S. dollar and an upbeat assessment from HSBC Holdings offsetting a profit warning from FedEx. S&P 500 futures improved 4.5 points to 1,393.50 and Nasdaq 100
Mon, 12 May 2008 11:47:00 GMT

MBIA posts huge loss on credit derivatives

NEW YORK (Reuters) - MBIA said on Monday unrealized losses on insured derivatives skyrocketed in the first quarter pushed the world's largest bond insurer into a sharp quarterly loss.The company posted a loss of $2.41 billion, or $13.03 per share, from a
Mon, 12 May 2008 11:37:00 GMT

No more futures ban on farm products

NEW DELHI: The government is not planning to ban futures trading in more agricultural commodities, Agriculture Minister Sharad Pawar said here Monday. Last week, the government had banned futures trading in soybean oil, potatoes, chick peas and rubber to
Mon, 12 May 2008 11:36:00 GMT

MBIA posts huge loss on credit derivatives

NEW YORK (Reuters) - MBIA said on Monday unrealized losses on insured derivatives skyrocketed in the first quarter pushed the world's largest bond insurer into a sharp quarterly loss. The company posted a loss of $2.41 billion, or $13.03 per share, from
Mon, 12 May 2008 11:33:00 GMT

MBIA posts huge loss on credit derivatives

(Reuters) - MBIA (MBI.N: Quote, Profile, Research) said on Monday unrealized losses on insured derivatives skyrocketed in the first quarter pushed the world's largest bond insurer into a sharp quarterly loss. The company posted a loss of $2.41 billion,
Mon, 12 May 2008 11:27:00 GMT

MBIA falls to $2.41 billion loss on 1st quarter, writes down $3.58B derivative liabilities

ARMONK, N.Y. (AP) - MBIA is posting a large first-quarter loss, as the struggling bond insurer took heavy charges to write down the value of certain liabilities amid continued deterioration in the credit markets. Armonk, N.Y.-based MBIA Inc. lost $2.41
Mon, 12 May 2008 11:20:00 GMT

'No plans to ban more farm goods from futures market'

The government on Monday said it has no plans to ban more farm commodities from futures market and hoped that suspension of trading in soya oil, chana, potato and rubber would not be extended beyond four months. 'I don't think any new commodities will be
Mon, 12 May 2008 10:58:00 GMT

Futures up as dollar gains

LONDON (MarketWatch) -- U.S. stock futures leaned higher on Monday, with some strength for the U.S. dollar and an upbeat assessment from HSBC Holdings offsetting a profit warning from FedEx. S&P 500 futures rose 2.3 points to 1,391.30 and Nasdaq 100
Mon, 12 May 2008 10:53:00 GMT

U.S. index futures point to higher open, oil eyed

suggesting a Wall Street open in line with robust global equities, as a stronger dollar depressed crude prices. At 0948 GMT, index futures for the S&P 500 .SPX, the Dow Jones industrial average DJc1 and the Nasdaq 100 NDc1 were all 0.2-0.3 percent
Mon, 12 May 2008 10:46:00 GMT

Tendances futures, impact et défis clés pour le secteur des transports publics

Decrease font size Increase font size InterActivTools Tendances futures, impact et défis clés pour le secteur des transports publics Published: Thursday 1 April 2004 Un nouveau rapport analyse les tendances économiques, technologiques, démographiques
Mon, 12 May 2008 10:37:00 GMT

U.S. index futures point to higher open, oil eyed

suggesting a Wall Street open in line with robust global equities, as a stronger dollar depressed crude prices. At 0948 GMT, index futures for the S&P 500 .SPX, the Dow Jones industrial average DJc1 and the Nasdaq 100 NDc1 were all 0.2-0.3 percent
Mon, 12 May 2008 10:29:00 GMT

Futures Indicated Slightly Higher Monday Morning

(RTTNews) - Stock futures were pointing slightly higher Monday morning in New York. The S&P Futures were up 3.4 points, the Nasdaq Futures were up 4 points, and the Dow Futures were up 24 points.
Mon, 12 May 2008 10:24:00 GMT

Gold futures edges up after hitting record

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Mon, 12 May 2008 09:46:00 GMT

India gold futures ease on overseas weakness

MUMBAI (Reuters) - Indian gold futures eased on Monday tracking overseas weakness, but the market may recover later in the day on fresh domestic demand, analysts said. 'It's just following the global market. Weak oil prices also pulled down the market,'
Mon, 12 May 2008 09:40:00 GMT

European Factors -- Futures point to stronger open, HSBC eyed

PARIS, May 12 (Reuters) - European equities were seen opening higher on Monday, recovering some ground lost in the previous session, as investors braced for UK inflation figures and an update from HSBC (HSBA.L: Quote, Profile, Research). At 0633 GMT June
Mon, 12 May 2008 09:18:00 GMT

No plans to ban more farm goods from futures mkt: Pawar

New Delhi, May 12 (PTI) The government today said it has no plans to ban more farm commodities from futures market and hoped that suspension of trading in soya oil, chana, potato and rubber would not be extended beyond four months. 'I don't think any new
Mon, 12 May 2008 09:03:00 GMT