Stock futures rose Tuesday following gains globally overnight. Overseas markets rallied on upbeat economic reports in Asia and growing hopes Greece will get a bailout.
Asia – Business – Investing – Stocks and Bonds – Equities
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Nearly half the metro areas in the U.S. began an economic recovery by the end of 2009, according to new Adversity Index data for December from Moody’s Economy.com and msnbc.com. Bill Dedman reports.
Economy.com – Moody – United States – msnbc.com – Business
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It may not make much sense, given that the economy remains weak, but the cost of filling up your car is about to go higher.
Business – Energy – Consulting – Oil and Gas – Construction and Maintenance
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Stock futures rose Monday following AIG’s biggest asset sale since being rescued by the government and reports of a new bailout package for Greece.
American International Group – Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008 – Greece – Business – Greek language
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Federal Reserve Vice Chairman Donald Kohn’s decision to step down at the end of June gives President Barack Obama a chance to put a bigger imprint on the central bank.
Donald Kohn – Chairman – United States – Federal Reserve System – Politics
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Mixed reports on manufacturing, construction and personal income and spending made clear that the economy is enjoying modest growth even though the recovery remains fragile.
Manufacturing – Business – Industrial Goods and Services – Government – Consulting
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Construction spending fell for a third straight month, pulled down by a slump in private nonresidential spending and weak public construction, a government report showed.
Public school – Business – Construction and Maintenance – Consulting – Economic
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Stock futures rose Monday following AIG’s biggest asset sale since being rescued by the government and reports of a new bailout package for Greece.
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Personal spending jumped by a larger amount than expected in January but Americans’ incomes barely budged.
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