J.M. Smucker 1st-quarter net income rises (AP)
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US stock futures tumble, following global markets (AP)
AP – More signs of weak economic conditions around the globe sent U.S. stock futures tumbling Thursday, following sharp declines in Asian and European markets.
Futures extend losses after jobs data (Reuters)
Reuters – U.S. stock index futures extended losses on Thursday after weekly jobless claims rose slightly more than expected in the latest week.
Asian stocks slide, Swiss franc falls (Reuters)
Reuters – European shares looked set to follow Asia lower on Thursday as investors in that region locked in profits on worries about faltering global demand, while the Swiss franc fell sharply on speculation the Swiss central bank was intervening in the forwards market.
Asian stock markets down amid economic pessimism (AP)
AP – Asian stocks sank Thursday after an uneven day on Wall Street added to pessimism about the global economic outlook and Japan announced that exports had fallen for the fifth straight month in July.
Asian stock markets down on lower Japan exports (AP)
AP – Asian stocks sank Thursday after Japan announced that exports had fallen for the fifth straight month in July and weak forecasts in the U.S. fed fears of a second recession.
Limited Brands 2nd-qtr profit, revenue both rise (AP)
AP – Limited Brands Inc. says its second-quarter net income rose 29 percent as sales rose at its Victoria’s Secret and Bath and Body Works stores.
US stocks rise after more strong earnings reports (AP)
AP – U.S. stocks resumed their rally Wednesday after a series of earnings reports came in better than expected.
US stocks rise after more strong earnings reports (AP)
AP – U.S. stocks resumed their rally Wednesday after a series of earnings reports came in better than expected.