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Futures fluctuate on mixed signals from retail

U.S. stock futures fluctuated Thursday on a bevy of economic data that sent mixed signals about hiring, construction, jobs and the mindset of the American consumer.

Stocs muted as Europe gloom offsets Wall St. gains

World stock markets were muted Thursday following dour European economic data that dampened hopes of a recovery there anytime soon.

News Summary: Stocks drop on weak economic data

News Summary: Stocks drop on weak economic data

Dollar gains on weak British economic data

The dollar is mixed against other major currencies following weak British economic data and the possibility for new stimulus in Japan.

Asian stocks muted on Europe concerns, China

Asian stock markets were muted Friday following weak economic data from Europe and moves by China's government to cool inflation pressures.

How the major US stock indexes fared Thursday

U.S. stocks continued a two-day slide Thursday on weak economic data and concern about the Federal Reserve's resolve to keep juicing the economy.

Futures higher, pointing to another market swing

Stock futures rose Tuesday after the biggest sell-off this year, with strong economic data coming out of Europe and the U.S. service industry expected to show further expansion, though at a slower...

Why November's US unemployment rate was revised up

Unlike most economic data from the U.S. government, the monthly unemployment rate isn't usually revised later.

Feds charge Intrade with illegally selling bets

U.S. regulators are suing the Intrade predictions market, saying it illegally let customers bet on future economic data, gold prices and other events.

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