Markets Friday, 04/13/2007

Friday, 4/13/2007

| Dow : 12612.13 up 59.17

| S & P : 1452.85 up 5.05

| NASDAQ: 2491.94 up 11.62

| Bond (10Y): 4.76%, 98.91

MARKETS:
Stocks maintain rally Major indices climb out of morning's negative
territory after signs on inflation and trade come in better than
expected; investors look to earnings and guidance next week.

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University of Michgan consumer sentiment index comes in lower than expectations, Dow pares gains.

Date: Fri, 13 Apr 2007

University of Michgan consumer sentiment index comes in lower than
expectations, Dow pares gains.

U.S. stocks turn lower on downbeat consumers

11:40 am ET Apr 13, 2007

DJIA

12,576

+23.98

S&P

1,449

+1.23

NASDAQ

2,477

-2.64

10Yr

4.76%

+0.024

U.S. stocks turn lower on downbeat consumers

NEW YORK
U.S. stocks were mixed on Friday, after news of falling consumer
sentiment in April offset the boost from tamer March core producer
prices as well as upbeat earnings and forecasts from blue chips Merck &
Co Inc, General Electric Co. and McDonald's Corp.

Breaking News: CBS fires Don Imus

Date: Thu, 12 Apr 2007
Breaking News

NEW YORK - CBS fired Don Imus from his radio show Thursday, the final
blow for
the broadcaster who called the Rutgers women's basketball team
"nappy-headed hos."

Markets Thursday, 04/12/2007

Thursday, 4/12/2007

| Dow : 12552.96 up 68.34

| S & P : 1447.80 up 8.93

| NASDAQ: 2480.32 up 21.01

| Bond (10Y): 4.73%, 99.13

MARKETS:
Stocks stage late rally
Major gauges bounce back after previous day's slide, as investors move
beyond growth worries; oil prices rise.

Apple says it will delay release of Leopard operating software until October; iPhone on target for June release.

Date: Thu, 12 Apr 2007

Apple says it will delay release of Leopard operating software until
October; iPhone on target for June release.

U.S. stocks bounce back from Wednesday sell-off

11:40 am ET Apr 12, 2007

DJIA

12,488

+4.14

S&P

1,439

+1.12

NASDAQ

2,465

+6.09

10Yr

4.73%

-0.011

U.S. stocks bounce back from Wednesday sell-off

NEW YORK
Stocks bounced back in late morning trade Thursday, as investors sought
bargains following the market's drop in the previous session and looked
past disappointing outlooks from U.S. retailers, including Wal-Mart
Stores Inc., and rising oil prices.

March retail sales on a roll thanks to Easter

CHICAGO
March proved to be a blowout month of sales for most of the nation's
largest retailers with thanks to an early Easter and warm temperatures
that broke records.

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Date: 12 Apr 2007
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Markets Wednesday, 04/11/2007

Wednesday, 4/11/2007

| Dow : 12484.62 down 89.23

| S & P : 1438.87 down 9.52

| NASDAQ: 2459.31 down 18.30

| Bond (10Y): 4.73%, 99.13

MARKETS:
Dow's winning streak ends
Major gauges fall as investors focus on the possibility of more rate
hikes implied in the minutes from the last Federal Reserve policy
meeting.

Fed policymakers agreed more rate increases might be needed to curb inflation, according to March meeting minutes.

Date: Wed, 11 Apr 2007

Fed policymakers agreed more rate increases might be needed to curb
inflation, according to March meeting minutes.

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Citigroup to cut 17,000 jobs, take $1.38 billion charge

11:40 am ET Apr 11, 2007

DJIA

12,492

-81.10

S&P

1,440

-7.64

NASDAQ

2,463

-14.42

10Yr

4.71%

-0.016

Citigroup to cut 17,000 jobs, take $1.38 billion charge

NEW YORK
Citigroup Inc., which failed to fully capitalize on one of the most
prosperous eras for U.S. financial-services companies in recent years,
announced a sweeping expense-reduction plan on Wednesday that includes
17,000 job cuts and a $1.38 billion pre-tax charge.

Market Snapshot: Stocks fall ahead of Fed minutes

NEW YORK
U.S. stocks fell on Wednesday, as upbeat earnings from Alcoa Inc. and
job cuts at Citigroup failed to provide a lift, while a rise in crude
oil prices kept investors cautious ahead of a speech by Federal Reserve
Chairman Ben Bernanke and the release of the minutes of the last Fed
meeting.

Economic Report: Realtors see home prices falling in 2007

WASHINGTON
U.S. home prices will probably fall this year for the first time in at
least 38 years, the National Association of Realtors said Wednesday.

Economic Report: Mortgage applications off for fourth straight week, MBA
says

WASHINGTON
Applications for mortgages again fell last week as interest rates rose,
the Mortgage Bankers Association reported Wednesday.

After banks, noodles; consumer story driving China IPOs

HONG KONG
After banks, noodles. The rising power of the Chinese consumer is
holding sway in new stock offerings, heralding a subtle shift in the
kinds of companies now coming to market in Hong Kong and Shanghai.

U.S. stocks manage minor gains ahead of earnings

4:30 pm ET Apr 10, 2007

DJIA

12,573

+4.71

S&P

1,448

+3.78

NASDAQ

2,477

+8.43

10Yr

4.72%

-0.021

U.S. stocks manage minor gains ahead of earnings

NEW YORK
U.S. stocks closed modestly higher Tuesday, allowing the Dow Jones
Industrial Average to score its eighth straight higher close for the
first time in four years.

The Technical Indicator: A strong technical start to the second quarter

CINCINNATI
After a volatile first quarter, the U.S. markets have started the second
quarter on firmer footing.

U.S. stocks mixed ahead of earnings

11:40 am ET Apr 10, 2007

DJIA

12,555

-13.49

S&P

1,445

+0.56

NASDAQ

2,472

+2.95

10Yr

4.72%

-0.029

U.S. stocks mixed ahead of earnings

NEW YORK
U.S. stocks were little changed and mixed on Tuesday, as investors
braced themselves for the first-quarter earnings season, which kicks off
with results from aluminum producer Alcoa Inc. after the close.

Currencies: Dollar falls on housing, trade dispute with China

NEW YORK
The dollar fell across the board Tuesday, reversing recent gains amid
concerns over the U.S. housing market and rising trade tensions with
China.

Due Diligence: Citigroup battles to remain world leader in financial
services

SAN FRANCISCO
With financial-services bellwether Citigroup Inc. expected Wednesday to
layout massive restructuring plans, including thousands of job cuts,
investors face a real dilemma.

Stocks close mainly higher; Dow nabs seventh straight gain

4:30 pm ET Apr 9, 2007

DJIA

12,569

+8.94

S&P

1,444

+0.85

NASDAQ

2,469

-2.16

10Yr

4.75%

+0.071
Stocks close mainly higher; Dow nabs seventh straight gain

NEW YORK
U.S. stocks closed mostly higher Monday, as the Dow Jones Industrial
Average posted a seven-session winning streak, after investors behaved
cautiously ahead of what is expected to be a weak first-quarter earnings
season.

Subprime crisis shines spotlight on mortgage broker practices

SAN FRANCISCO
The subprime mortgage crisis has re-ignited scrutiny of the industry and
people who broker home loans, with some critics arguing that hidden fees
and other dubious practices have contributed to the surge in
delinquencies.

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U.S. stocks mixed amid delayed reaction to jobs data

11:40 am ET Apr 9, 2007

DJIA

12,577

+17.47

S&P

1,446

+2.29

NASDAQ

2,473

+2.20

10Yr

4.75%

+0.075

U.S. stocks mixed amid delayed reaction to jobs data

NEW YORK
U.S. stocks were mixed Monday, as investors kept a cautious tone ahead
of what is expected to be a weak first-quarter earnings season, while
sentiment was only modestly boosted by deal news and a delayed reaction
to Friday's stronger-than-expected jobs report.