Money Anecdotes

Stock futures are rising after a better-than-expected report on the job market lifted hopes about the pace of economic growth.

Stock index futures were little changed on Friday ahead of the key monthly payrolls report that will give investors insight on the state of the ailing labor market.

Stock futures inched higher Friday, continuing a rally ahead of the government’s monthly employment report.

The Japanese stock market opened higher on Friday on positive cues from Wall Street, where stocks surged higher overnight on the back of some encouraging economic reports. A slight weakening of the yen against the dollar too contributed to the positive start.

THE Australian stock market was higher this afternoon, after losing some ground with all four major banks falling into negative territory.

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Stock futures are trading in a tight range after new claims for unemployment benefits fell slightly but still remain above levels considered a sign of a healthy economy.

Stock futures fluctuated in a narrow range Thursday, a day after investors sent stocks surging to start the new month. The hesitancy to extend the market’s big gains came as investors prepare for key readings on the jobs market over the next two days.

Stock futures slipped Thursday, a day after investors sent stocks surging to start the new month. The hesitancy to extend the market’s big gains came as investors prepare for key readings on the jobs market over the next two days.

THE stock market was higher at noon than its opening, but came back from an early high after disappointing export figures for July.