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U.S. stocks extended Monday's gains despite lingering concerns over Crimea. Russian President Vladimir Putin has authorized a draft treaty for Crimea to join Russia. U.S. economic data showed that housing starts in February remain healthy with modest gains. The Dow gained 0.55 percent,...

Futures Higher On Japan, Eurozone U.S. equity futures traded higher overnight on reports out of Japan and the eurozone. Japan may look to cut corporate taxes following the weak GDP print Monday and eurozone data showed improvement early Tuesday, both acting as factors in the early morning rally....

Futures Flat Ahead of Fed Speak U.S. equity futures traded flat in early pre-market trade ahead of some key earnings reports, notably from drug store chain CVS (NYSE: CVS). Also, a speech from Fed President Charles Evans could move markets this morning. Top News In other news around the markets...

Futures Higher After Asia Turnaround U.S. equity futures rose slightly in early pre-market trade as Asian shares reversed losses from Monday and rose overnight. Market now look to earnings and the flood of economic data that begins today and continues through the rest of the week for direction....

Weekly Preview: Earnings Season Continues, Fed In Focus, Economic Maelstrom Expected Next week, earnings season continues with hundreds of companies set to report earnings. Also, there is a flood of economic data due out in the next week from around the world. Further, the Federal Reserve, the...

Futures Higher On Earnings U.S. equity futures rose on the back of some strong earnings in the U.S. from notable companies including Halliburton (NYSE: HAL) and Texas Instruments (NASDAQ: TXN). As earnings season kicks into high gear this week, expect earnings to continue to drive markets. Top...

Futures Flat Ahead of Earnings U.S. equity futures were relatively unchanged ahead of a busy day for earnings. Markets are now entering the heart of earnings season, a busy but exciting time. Top News In other news around the markets: Marathon Petroleum (NYSE: MPC) announced after the lose...

Futures Gain On Stronger Chinese Data U.S. equity futures gained in early pre-market trade following some better than expected Chinese inflation data. The new data eased fears that the world's second largest economy is headed for a sharp contraction amid a financial liquidity crisis. Top News In...

In the upcoming week, second quarter earnings season formally kicks off with the much-anticipated earnings report from Alcoa (NYSE: AA). Also, JP Morgan Chase (NYSE: JPM) kicks off financials earnings while Yum! Brands' (NYSE: YUM) earnings report will be closely watched for comments on its...

Futures Gain Into Fed Speak U.S. equity futures rose in early pre-market trade ahead of key speeches from FOMC voting members. New York Fed President William Dudley, who is a permanent voting member and is in charge of the open market operations for the Fed, is set to speak this morning followed...

Futures Bounce On Renewed Stimulus Hopes U.S. equity futures rose in early pre-market trade on renewed hopes of monetary stimulus in the U.S. as two Fed Presidents reiterated that tapering does not equal a switch to tight monetary policy. Minnesota Fed President Naryana Kocherlakota issued an...

Next week, key economic data points will be the focus of markets as the end of quarter earnings lull comes to an end. However, a few key earnings reports are expected and could also move markets. Key Earnings Earnings from key companies next week including Lennar (NYSE: LEN), General Mills (NYSE:...

Futures Edge Higher In Calm Before the Storm U.S. equity futures rose slightly in pre-market trade Tuesday as investors eagerly awaited the FOMC decision and statement Wednesday. Monday trading was a whip-saw marked by a steep sell-off over tapering fears. Top News In other news around the...