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RTT - USCommentaryhttp://www.rttnews.comGlobal financial news, market analysis, economics and forex newsen-usFri, 04 Feb 2012 04:00:08 GMTUpbeat Jobs Data Leads To Rally On Wall Street - U.S. Commentary After turning in a lackluster performance in the previous session, stocks showed a substantial upward move during trading on Friday, as traders reacted positively to a much better than expected report on the employment situation in the month of January.http://www.rttnews.com/1812750/Upbeat-Jobs-Data-Leads-To-Rally-On-Wall-Street-U-S-Commentary.aspx?type=uscomFri, 03 Feb 2012 21:27:37 GMTStocks Holding On To Strong Gains In Mid-Afternoon Trading - U.S. Commentary Stocks continue to see considerable strength in mid-afternoon trading on Friday following the release of a much better than expected jobs report. After moving sharply higher in early trading, the major averages remain firmly in positive territory.http://www.rttnews.com/1812681/Stocks-Holding-On-To-Strong-Gains-In-Mid-Afternoon-Trading-U-S-Commentary.aspx?type=uscomFri, 03 Feb 2012 19:03:15 GMTStocks Continue To Benefit From Upbeat Jobs Data - U.S. Commentary With traders reacting positively to a much better than expected jobs report, stocks have moved sharply higher over the course of the trading day on Friday. The markets are benefiting from broad based buying interest on optimism about the economic outlook.http://www.rttnews.com/1812623/Stocks-Continue-To-Benefit-From-Upbeat-Jobs-Data-U-S-Commentary.aspx?type=uscomFri, 03 Feb 2012 17:07:07 GMTStocks Seeing Considerable Strength In Late Morning Trading - U.S. Commentary After showing a strong move to the upside at the start of trading on Friday, stocks have continued to perform well over the course of the morning. The major averages have climbed firmly into positive territory, with the Nasdaq reaching its best intraday level in over ten years.http://www.rttnews.com/1812597/Stocks-Seeing-Considerable-Strength-In-Late-Morning-Trading-U-S-Commentary.aspx?type=uscomFri, 03 Feb 2012 16:11:07 GMTStocks Jump At The Open On Upbeat Jobs Data - U.S. Commentary Stocks moved sharply higher at the start of trading on Friday, as traders reacted positively to a report showing stronger than expected U.S. job growth. The major averages all showed strong moves to the upside after ending the previous session mixed.http://www.rttnews.com/1812541/Stocks-Jump-At-The-Open-On-Upbeat-Jobs-Data-U-S-Commentary.aspx?type=uscomFri, 03 Feb 2012 14:59:07 GMTStocks To Take Cues From Jobs Report At Open - U.S. Commentary Investors are focused on better-than-expected employment data headed into the start of trading on Friday. The latest figures showed the best payroll expansion in 9 months, and the unemployment rate unexpectedly declined to its lowest level in almost 3 years.http://www.rttnews.com/1812478/Stocks-To-Take-Cues-From-Jobs-Report-At-Open-U-S-Commentary.aspx?type=uscomFri, 03 Feb 2012 13:41:21 GMTWall Street Keeps Job Hopes Alive Wall Street may start Friday's session on a nervous note, as has been characteristic of a session coinciding with the day of the release of the non-farm payrolls report. Nevertheless, the index futures suggest a firm opening. The recent economic optimism has a lot to do with the upturn we have been seeing in some labor market indicators, and incremental evidence fortifying deduction of strength in the labor market may augur well for the markets.http://www.rttnews.com/1812335/Wall-Street-Keeps-Job-Hopes-Alive.aspx?type=uscomFri, 03 Feb 2012 11:33:45 GMTChoppy Trading Leads To Mixed Close Ahead Of Jobs Report - U.S. Commentary With traders seemingly reluctant to make any significant moves ahead of tomorrow's closely watched monthly jobs report, stocks turned in a lackluster performance throughout the trading day on Thursday, eventually ending the day mixed.http://www.rttnews.com/1811781/Choppy-Trading-Leads-To-Mixed-Close-Ahead-Of-Jobs-Report-U-S-Commentary.aspx?type=uscomThu, 02 Feb 2012 21:26:02 GMTStocks Showing A Lack Of Direction Ahead Of Jobs Report - U.S. Commentary Stocks have shown a lack of direction over the course of the trading day on Thursday, as traders seem reluctant to make any significant moves ahead of tomorrow's monthly jobs report. The choppy trading comes after the markets turned in a strong performance in the previous session.http://www.rttnews.com/1811658/Stocks-Showing-A-Lack-Of-Direction-Ahead-Of-Jobs-Report-U-S-Commentary.aspx?type=uscomThu, 02 Feb 2012 17:07:29 GMTStocks Moving Mostly Higher In Late Morning Trading - U.S. Commentary While buying interest has remained relatively subdued, stocks have moved mostly higher over the course of morning trading on Thursday. The major averages have all climbed into positive territory after turning mixed earlier in the session.http://www.rttnews.com/1811630/Stocks-Moving-Mostly-Higher-In-Late-Morning-Trading-U-S-Commentary.aspx?type=uscomThu, 02 Feb 2012 16:01:40 GMTStocks Showing A Lack Of Direction In Early Trading - U.S. Commentary With traders seemingly reluctant to make any significant moves ahead of tomorrow's monthly jobs report, stocks are turning in a lackluster performance in early trading on Thursday. The major averages have turned mixed on the day after ending the previous session firmly in positive territory.http://www.rttnews.com/1811581/Stocks-Showing-A-Lack-Of-Direction-In-Early-Trading-U-S-Commentary.aspx?type=uscomThu, 02 Feb 2012 14:59:24 GMTStocks May Move Modestly Higher On Drop In Jobless Claims - U.S. Commentary After showing a strong upward move in the previous session, stocks could see some further upside in early trading on Thursday. The major index futures are currently pointing to a modestly higher open for the markets, with the Dow futures up by 7 points.http://www.rttnews.com/1811517/Stocks-May-Move-Modestly-Higher-On-Drop-In-Jobless-Claims-U-S-Commentary.aspx?type=uscomThu, 02 Feb 2012 13:56:30 GMTWall Street Persists With Slim Hopes Wall Street's optimism has been tempered, as traders turn apprehensive against the backdrop of an economy that is showing strength in some pockets, while also remaining tenuous. The index futures point to a modestly positive opening on Wall Street on Thursday. Traders may focus on the jobless claims report, a few Fed speeches and the state of Greece's negotiations with its private sector creditors. Meanwhile, the Spanish and French debt auctions held today were fairly encouraging.http://www.rttnews.com/1811248/Wall-Street-Persists-With-Slim-Hopes.aspx?type=uscomThu, 02 Feb 2012 11:31:28 GMTStocks Close Firmly Positive On Upbeat Economic Data - U.S. Commentary With traders reacting positively to the latest batch of economic data, stocks turned in a strong performance during trading on Wednesday. The upward move on the day came after the markets experienced choppy trading in the previous session.http://www.rttnews.com/1810558/Stocks-Close-Firmly-Positive-On-Upbeat-Economic-Data-U-S-Commentary.aspx?type=uscomWed, 01 Feb 2012 21:22:19 GMTStocks Continue To See Notable Strength In The Mid-Afternoon - U.S. Commentary After turning in a lackluster performance in the previous session, stocks are seeing considerable strength in mid-afternoon trading on Wednesday. The major averages have climbed firmly into positive territory after ending Tuesday's trading mixed.http://www.rttnews.com/1810472/Stocks-Continue-To-See-Notable-Strength-In-The-Mid-Afternoon-U-S-Commentary.aspx?type=uscomWed, 01 Feb 2012 19:02:56 GMTStocks Firmly In Positive Territory In Mid-Day Trading - U.S. Commentary Stocks have shown a strong upward move over the course of the trading day on Wednesday after turning in a lackluster performance in the previous session. The markets have benefited from a positive reaction to the latest batch of economic data.http://www.rttnews.com/1810416/Stocks-Firmly-In-Positive-Territory-In-Mid-Day-Trading-U-S-Commentary.aspx?type=uscomWed, 01 Feb 2012 17:16:07 GMTStocks Posting Strong Gains In Late Morning Trading - U.S. Commentary With traders reacting positively to the latest batch of economic data, stocks have shown a strong upward move over the course of morning trading on Wednesday. The major averages have climbed firmly into positive territory, with the tech-heavy Nasdaq reaching its best intraday level in over six months.http://www.rttnews.com/1810383/Stocks-Posting-Strong-Gains-In-Late-Morning-Trading-U-S-Commentary.aspx?type=uscomWed, 01 Feb 2012 16:10:56 GMTStocks Seeing Early Strength Amid Economic Optimism - U.S. Commentary Stocks showed a strong move to the upside at the start of trading on Wednesday, as traders have reacted positively to some relatively upbeat economic data. The major averages have all climbed into positive territory after ending the previous session mixed.http://www.rttnews.com/1810317/Stocks-Seeing-Early-Strength-Amid-Economic-Optimism-U-S-Commentary.aspx?type=uscomWed, 01 Feb 2012 14:50:52 GMTStocks May Show Strong Upward Move In Early Trading - U.S. Commentary After turning in a lackluster performance in the previous session, stocks may show a notable move to the upside in early trading on Wednesday. The major index futures are currently pointing to a higher open for the markets, with the Dow futures up by 87 points.http://www.rttnews.com/1810264/Stocks-May-Show-Strong-Upward-Move-In-Early-Trading-U-S-Commentary.aspx?type=uscomWed, 01 Feb 2012 13:55:32 GMTWall Street Vibrant On Global Economic Recovery Hopes U.S. stock futures are rallying on Wednesday, as the focus shifted to some positive global data points. Developments on the eurozone debt crisis have been encouraging after the much feared Portugal bill auction results proved fairly encouraging and hopes concerning a Greek-PSI deal strengthened. Domestic earnings have been mixed. Traders may also focus on the ADP's private sector employment report and a domestic national manufacturing reading.http://www.rttnews.com/1810062/Wall-Street-Vibrant-On-Global-Economic-Recovery-Hopes.aspx?type=uscomWed, 01 Feb 2012 11:33:11 GMTStocks Close Nearly Flat After Choppy Trading Day - U.S. Commentary After failing to sustain an early upward move, stocks turned in a lackluster performance over the course of the trading day on Tuesday. The choppy trading came as investors weighed optimism about the financial situation in Europe against a disappointing batch of U.S. economic data.http://www.rttnews.com/1809335/Stocks-Close-Nearly-Flat-After-Choppy-Trading-Day-U-S-Commentary.aspx?type=uscomTue, 31 Jan 2012 21:26:52 GMTStocks Seeing Modest Weakness In Mid-Afternoon Trading - U.S. Commentary With disappointing U.S. economic data overshadowing some optimism about Europe, stocks are seeing modest weakness in mid-afternoon trading on Tuesday. The major averages have pulled back into negative territory after seeing early strength.http://www.rttnews.com/1809243/Stocks-Seeing-Modest-Weakness-In-Mid-Afternoon-Trading-U-S-Commentary.aspx?type=uscomTue, 31 Jan 2012 19:03:56 GMTStocks Under Pressure After Seeing Early Strength - U.S. Commentary Stocks have moved mostly lower over the course of the trading day on Tuesday after failing to sustain an initial upward move. The downturn by the markets comes as a disappointing batch of U.S. economic data has overshadowed optimism about the financial situation in Europe.http://www.rttnews.com/1809174/Stocks-Under-Pressure-After-Seeing-Early-Strength-U-S-Commentary.aspx?type=uscomTue, 31 Jan 2012 17:07:14 GMTStocks Turn Lower On Disappointing U.S. Economic Data - U.S. Commentary After failing to sustain an early upward move, stocks have turned lower over the course of morning trading on Tuesday. The major averages have pulled back well off their highs for the session and into negative territory.http://www.rttnews.com/1809146/Stocks-Turn-Lower-On-Disappointing-U-S-Economic-Data-U-S-Commentary.aspx?type=uscomTue, 31 Jan 2012 16:15:54 GMTOptimism About Europe Leads To Early Strength On Wall Street - U.S. Commentary With traders focusing on the latest headlines out of Europe, stocks moved moderately higher at the start of trading on Tuesday. The major averages all moved to the upside after ending the previous session modestly below the unchanged line.http://www.rttnews.com/1809072/Optimism-About-Europe-Leads-To-Early-Strength-On-Wall-Street-U-S-Commentary.aspx?type=uscomTue, 31 Jan 2012 14:44:20 GMTStocks May See Early Strength Amid Optimism About Europe - U.S. Commentary Stocks may move to the upside in early trading on Tuesday, as traders express optimism about the latest developments in Europe. The major index futures are currently pointing to a moderately higher open for the markets, with the Dow futures up by 46 points.http://www.rttnews.com/1809016/Stocks-May-See-Early-Strength-Amid-Optimism-About-Europe-U-S-Commentary.aspx?type=uscomTue, 31 Jan 2012 13:53:31 GMTWall Street Savors Greek Assurance Of Deal Wall Street may have a spring in its steps, as indicated by the U.S. index futures, which point to a higher opening on Wall Street on Tuesday. The encouragement came from an assurance from Greek Prime Minister George Papandreou, who indicated that the nation may be closer to inking a pact with its private creditors. The sustenance of the optimism may also depend on a slew of key earnings due to be released before the markets open and a few first tier domestic economic reports.http://www.rttnews.com/1808835/Wall-Street-Savors-Greek-Assurance-Of-Deal.aspx?type=uscomTue, 31 Jan 2012 11:31:35 GMTStocks Climb Well Off Worst Levels But Still Close In The Red - U.S. Commentary After showing a notable move to the downside in early trading, stocks showed a substantial recovery attempt over the course of the trading day on Monday but still ended the session in the red amid renewed concerns about the financial situation in Europe.http://www.rttnews.com/1808229/Stocks-Climb-Well-Off-Worst-Levels-But-Still-Close-In-The-Red-U-S-Commentary.aspx?type=uscomMon, 30 Jan 2012 21:26:07 GMTStocks Stage Recovery After Seeing Early Weakness - U.S. Commentary After coming under pressure in early trading, stocks have shown a significant recovery attempt over the course of the trading day on Monday. The major averages have climbed well off their worst levels of the day, with the Nasdaq briefly peeking above the unchanged line.http://www.rttnews.com/1808080/Stocks-Stage-Recovery-After-Seeing-Early-Weakness-U-S-Commentary.aspx?type=uscomMon, 30 Jan 2012 19:25:18 GMTConcerns About Europe Continue To Weigh On Wall Street - U.S. Commentary Stocks remain mostly negative in mid-day trading on Monday, although selling pressure has waned from earlier in the session. Renewed concerns about the financial situation in Europe and its impact on the global economy continue to weigh on the markets.http://www.rttnews.com/1808002/Concerns-About-Europe-Continue-To-Weigh-On-Wall-Street-U-S-Commentary.aspx?type=uscomMon, 30 Jan 2012 17:08:04 GMT �