H-P, Intel acquisition deals heat up tech action (at MarketWatch)
Tech stocks scored some gains in early trading Monday, led by Hewlett-Packard Co. . H-P shares rose $1.27, or more than 3%, to $39.29 after the tech giant said it had authorized a $10 billion stock buyback. us.rd.yahoo.com |
Markets Seek to Eliminate Stub Quotes
NYSE Euronext, Nasdaq OMX Group and Bats Global Markets asked the Securities and Exchange Commission to eliminate stub quotes. nytimes.com |
Stocks Advance as Materials Rise; Kraft Slips
The Dow crossed the psychologically important 11,000 mark as investors anticipated the weak jobs report will prompt the Federal Reserve to spur economic growth. Alcoa and Caterpillar rose, while Verizon fell. us.rd.yahoo.com |
Movers & Shakers: Monday鈥檚 biggest gaining and declining stocks
Shares of the following companies were making noteworthy moves Monday. us.rd.yahoo.com |
Geithner opposes effort to remove employment goal
Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner said Friday that the Obama administration will oppose any effort in Congress to strip the Federal Reserve of its legal mandate to pursue low unemployment. pheedo.msnbc.msn.com |