Friday, May 04, 2007
Yahoo stock sizzles, then fizzles, on Microsoft buyout reports
DJIA
13,264
+23.24
S&P
1,505
+3.23
NASDAQ
2,572
+6.69
10Yr
4.64%
-0.034
Yahoo stock sizzles, then fizzles, on Microsoft buyout reports
NEW YORK
Shares of Yahoo Inc. surged Friday on reports it was in talks about a
possible combination with Microsoft, but gave up nearly half the gains
late in the day after a new report said the talks were no longer
ongoing.
Market Snapshot: U.S. stocks rise, gain on the week, amid merger-mania
NEW YORK
U.S. stocks rose slightly Friday, sending the Dow Jones Industrial
Average to record highs and locking in solid weekly gains, after a weak
April jobs report was offset by merger reports, including one that
Microsoft Corp. was in talks to buy Yahoo Inc., and news that Reuters
Group Plc has been approached by a potential buyer.
U.S. stocks rise as merger news offset weak jobs
DJIA
13,269
+27.79
S&P
1,507
+5.27
NASDAQ
2,574
+9.29
10Yr
4.64%
-0.034
U.S. stocks rise as merger news offset weak jobs
NEW YORK
U.S. stocks opened higher Friday, as merger news - including a report
that Microsoft Corp. wants to discuss buying Yahoo Inc., and news that
Reuters Group Plc has also been approached by a potential buyer --
overshadowed a weak jobs report.
Capitol Report: Weak U.S. payroll report boosts odds of rate cuts later
WASHINGTON
The U.S. economic slowdown finally showed up in the jobs number in
April, with a rising unemployment rate, weak job growth and a falling
number of hours worked.
Yahoo stock sizzles on Microsoft buyout talk
NEW YORK
Shares of Yahoo Inc. surged more than 17% on Friday after reports that
Microsoft may try to buy the Internet-search firm after being beaten to
other deals by Google Inc.
Reuters shares surge on offer said to be from Thomson
LONDON
Shares of Reuters Group on Friday surged after disclosing that a suitor,
reportedly Canada's Thomson Corp., has cooked up a takeover bid worth
over $15 billion, the second time this week there's been a move that
would shake up how business news is delivered around the globe.
April jobs growth slows to 88,000, missing analyst estimates. Unemployment rate rises to 4.5%.
April jobs growth slows to 88,000, missing analyst estimates.
Unemployment rate rises to 4.5%.
Thursday, May 03, 2007
U.S. stocks rise after slew of data
DJIA
13,241
+29.50
S&P
1,502
+6.47
NASDAQ
2,565
+7.62
10Yr
4.67%
+0.028
U.S. stocks rise after slew of data
NEW YORK
U.S. stocks rose modestly on Thursday, sending the Dow Jones Industrial
Average to another record close, as mostly upbeat economic data helped
offset a big earnings miss from General Motors Corp.
Buffett an unlikely bidder for family-controlled Dow Jones
SAN FRANCISCO
Warren Buffett probably won't bid for Dow Jones & Co. because the
billionaire investor tries to avoid overpaying for acquisitions and
rarely gets involved in competitive auctions, investors said ahead of
Berkshire Hathaway's annual meeting this weekend.
Dow posts record close for 3rd straight day, S&P ends at 1500 for 1st time since 2000, Nasdaq finishes at 6-year high.
Dow posts record close for 3rd straight day, S&P ends at 1500 for 1st
time since 2000, Nasdaq finishes at 6-year high.
U.S. stocks rise after slew of data
DJIA
13,227
+15.27
S&P
1,501
+5.44
NASDAQ
2,566
+8.22
10Yr
4.68%
+0.034
TRADING CENTER
U.S. stocks rise after slew of data
NEW YORK
U.S. stocks rose on Thursday, boosted by mostly upbeat economic data,
although the advance was somewhat capped by news that General Motors
Corp.'s first-quarter profit suffered a year-over-year decline of 90%.
Wednesday, May 02, 2007
U.S. stocks rally, with media deals at center stage
DJIA
13,211
+75.74
S&P
1,495
+9.62
NASDAQ
2,557
+26.31
10Yr
4.65%
+0.004
U.S. stocks rally, with media deals at center stage
NEW YORK
U.S. stocks rallied on Wednesday, lifting the Dow Jones Industrial
Average to record highs, thanks to deal speculation in the media sector,
stronger-than-expected factory data, and Time Warner Inc.'s earnings
report.
Dow Jones shareholders powerless on News Corp. bid
LOS ANGELES
Holding on to Dow Jones & Co. stock in the hopes that shareholder groups
will come to the rescue and press the Bancroft family into selling to
Rupert Murdoch's News Corp.?
Dow Jones mulls Murdoch offer
NEW YORK
Dow Jones & Co.'s board is meeting on Wednesday to discuss the $5
billion unsolicited bid from media mogul Rupert Murdoch's News Corp.,
for the publisher of the Wall Street Journal, CNBC reported. See
Economic Report: Biggest gain in factory orders in a year in March
WASHINGTON
Orders for U.S.-made factory goods rose 3.1% in March, the biggest gain
in a year, the Commerce Department reported Wednesday.
Biggest gain in factory orders in a year in March
DJIA
13,209
+73.70
S&P
1,495
+8.96
NASDAQ
2,553
+21.65
10Yr
4.65%
+0.008
Biggest gain in factory orders in a year in March
WASHINGTON
Orders for U.S.-made factory goods rose 3.1% in March, the biggest gain
in a year, the Commerce Department reported Wednesday.
Market Snapshot: Stocks rally with media deals at center stage
NEW YORK
U.S. stocks rallied early on Wednesday, lifted by deal speculation in
the media sector, stronger-than-expected factory data, and a favorable
reaction to Time Warner Inc.'s latest earnings report.
Time Warner profit declines, cable boosts revenue
CHICAGO
Time Warner, Inc. said Wednesday that its first-quarter profit dropped
18% on the effect of special items, though revenue was higher, lifted by
another strong performance at the company's cable operations.
Dow Jones mulls Murdoch offer; family to reject
CHICAGO
Dow Jones & Co. on Tuesday said media magnate Rupert Murdoch has made a
$5 billion unsolicited bid for the publisher of the Wall Street Journal,
but the family that controls the company indicated that it will narrowly
vote against the offer.
Sprint Nextel moves to a loss
WASHINGTON
Sprint Nextel Corp. said Wednesday it lost more than $200 million in the
first quarter, as the nation's third largest wireless-phone company lost
key customers to rivals and invested more money in its network.
Tuesday, May 01, 2007
MarketsTuesday, 05/1/2007
| Dow : 13136.14 up 73.23
| S & P : 1486.30 up 3.93
|
| NASDAQ: 2531.53 up 6.44
| Bond (10Y): 4.64%, 99.88
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MARKETS:
Dow hits record again Blue-chip barometer finds momentum at the end of a
choppy session, ending with a record for the 4th out of 5 sessions.
News Alert! Dow Jones Receives $5 Billion Buy Offer
Dow Jones & Co., publisher of The Wall Street Journal, confirms that it
received a bid from News Corp. to buy the company for about $5 billion ,
or $60 a share.
U.S. stocks mixed after economic data
DJIA
13,106
+43.48
S&P
1,482
+0.39
NASDAQ
2,522
-2.75
10Yr
4.66%
+0.032
U.S. stocks mixed after economic data
NEW YORK
U.S. stocks turned mixed on Tuesday, after a much stronger-than-expected
manufacturing report and a further weak indications on housing revived
concerns that inflationary pressures might prevent the Federal Reserve
from jolting a flagging economy by cutting interest rates.
April auto sales expected to be weakest in years
SAN FRANCISCO
Automakers are scheduled to report U.S. sales for April on Tuesday with
Ford Motor Co. expected to lead what some are calling one of the worst
months for the auto industry in years.
Monday, April 30, 2007
U.S. stocks fall on weak data; April ends on record gains
DJIA
13,062
-58.03
S&P
1,482
-11.70
NASDAQ
2,525
-32.12
10Yr
4.63%
-0.068
U.S. stocks fall on weak data; April ends on record gains
NEW YORK
U.S. stocks fell on Monday, as investors consolidated some of the hefty
gains posted in April, while weighing a slew of data revealing not only
tame inflation but also a weakening economy.
Economic Report: U.S. consumer spending sluggish in March
WASHINGTON
Consumers may have come into March roaring like lions but they certainly
left the month like lambs.
Vacation-home sales set record in 2006; investment deals tumble
CHICAGO
A sharp drop in investment-home sales offset a record number of
vacation-home purchases to bring down the overall share of second-home
purchases in 2006, the National Association of Realtors reported
Monday.
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Stocks mixed after weak economic data
DJIA
13,129
+8.78
S&P
1,493
-0.15
NASDAQ
2,551
-5.64
10Yr
4.63%
-0.064
Stocks mixed after weak economic data
NEW YORK
U.S. stocks were mixed on Monday, as investors weighed a slew of data
revealing not only tame inflation but also weak spending, manufacturing
and construction data, while upbeat earnings from Verizon Communication
and a share buyback from Merrill Lynch failed to provide much support.
Economic Report: U.S. consumer spending sluggish in March
WASHINGTON
Consumers may have come into March roaring like lions but they certainly
left the month like lambs.
