| Energy Stocks: Hard-hit energy stocks make modest gains (at MarketWatch) Energy stocks turn higher, following two straight weeks of losses for the sector, while crude-oil futures make a modest early advance. us.rd.yahoo.com |
[$$] Lufkin Rises as Oil Prices Move Higher [at The Wall Street Journal] - Small-Cap Stocks Snap Streak Small-capitalization stocks edged up, but climbed less than their larger counterparts over the course of a lackluster week that ended a streak of three weekly gains. us.rd.yahoo.com |
Skype eyes business customers SKYPE announced an agreement on Wednesday with US corporate telephone provider Avaya to bring the internet communications service to US business customers. news.com.au |
Stocks open lower on weak US lead THE Australian share market has opened lower after a weak lead from Wall Street overnight and mixed commodity prices. news.com.au |
Stocks Pare Gains; Caterpillar, AT&T Slip Stocks pared gains, although remained higher, after several positive earnings reports gave investors a reason to believe the U.S. economy is improving, even as they digested a mixed batch of economic reports. us.rd.yahoo.com |