5 Militia Killed In Sadr City Stronghold

Breaking News
May 26, 2007

5 Militia Killed In Sadr City Stronghold

American forces raided a Sadr City stronghold, killing five suspected
militia fighters in air strikes Saturday. But witnesses also blame U.S.
helicopters for a missile attack on a row of cars lined up at a gas
station; three people were killed.

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U.S. stocks end session higher but fall on the week

4:30 pm ET May 25, 2007

DJIA

13,507

+66.15

S&P

1,515

+8.22

NASDAQ

2,557

+19.27

10Yr

4.86%

+0.004

U.S. stocks end session higher but fall on the week

NEW YORK
U.S. stocks ended a quiet pre-holiday session higher on Friday, even as
the market posted weekly losses, as investors saw weaker-than-expected
existing home sales as boosting chances that the Federal Reserve will
cut interest rates.

Economic Report: U.S. existing home sales drop to 4-year low in April

WASHINGTON
Resales of U.S. homes fell 2.6% in April to a seasonally adjusted
annualized rate of 5.99 million, the slowest pace in four years, the
National Association of Realtors said Friday.

U.S. existing home sales drop to 4-year low in April

11:40 am ET May 25, 2007

DJIA

13,504

+63.06

S&P

1,514

+7.10

NASDAQ

2,552

+14.74

10Yr

4.87%

+0.008

U.S. existing home sales drop to 4-year low in April

WASHINGTON
Resales of U.S. homes fell 2.6% in April to a seasonally adjusted
annualized rate of 5.99 million, the slowest pace in four years, the
National Association of Realtors said Friday.

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U.S. stocks lose steam after post-housing rally

11:41 am ET May 24, 2007

DJIA

13,505

-20.32

S&P

1,514

-7.68

NASDAQ

2,550

-26.19

10Yr

4.87%

+0.014

U.S. stocks lose steam after post-housing rally

NEW YORK
U.S. stocks lost steam on Thursday, as investors consolidated gains from
an early rally sparked by an unexpected surge in new home sales, signs
of a pick-up in business spending.

Economic Report: New-home sales surge 16% in April as prices fall

WASHINGTON
Sales of new U.S. homes unexpectedly surged in April, rising by 16% to a
seasonally adjusted annual rate of 981,000, the Commerce Department said
Thursday.

Economic Report: Durable-goods orders rise healthy 0.6%

WASHINGTON
New orders for U.S.-made durable goods increased 0.6% in April, boosted
by strong demand for metals and capital equipment, the Commerce
Department reported Thursday.

U.S. stocks end lower after Greenspan's China comment

4:30 pm ET May 23, 2007

DJIA

13,525

-14.30

S&P

1,522

-1.84

NASDAQ

2,577

-10.97

10Yr

4.86%

+0.028

U.S. stocks end lower after Greenspan's China comment

NEW YORK
U.S. stocks ended lower on Wednedsay, after an afternoon sell-off
sparked by comments from former Federal Reserve Chairman Alan Greenspan,
who said that he feared a "dramatic contraction" in the Chinese stock
market.

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U.S. stocks rise amid more deal news

11:40 am ET May 23, 2007

DJIA

13,583

+43.72

S&P

1,530

+6.32

NASDAQ

2,596

+8.56

10Yr

4.85%

+0.014

U.S. stocks rise amid more deal news

NEW YORK
U.S. stocks rose firmly on Wednesday, sending the Dow Jones Industrial
Average to a new record high, as a stream of deal making news continued
to fuel buying interest, this time with speculation in the metals sector
after Alcan Inc. rejected Alcoa Inc.'s hostile bid.

Credit cards, margins drive 18% rise in Target profit

CHICAGO
Discount retailer Target Corp. on Wednesday reported an 18% rise in
quarterly net profit thanks to strength in its credit card business and
improved margins.

U.S. stocks end mixed amid China talks, deal news

4:30 pm ET May 22, 2007

DJIA

13,539

-2.93

S&P

1,524

-0.98

NASDAQ

2,588

+9.23

10Yr

4.83%

+0.043

U.S. stocks end mixed amid China talks, deal news

NEW YORK
U.S. stocks finished mixed on Tuesday, as investors consolidated some of
the market's strong gains, but with sentiment supported by talks aimed
at easing economic tensions between the U.S. and China and signs that
deal making continues unabated.

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Breaking News Tue., May 22, 2007

Date: Tue, 22 May 2007 09:48:26 -0700

CALIFORNIA MAY SUE ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY IF IT FAILS TO ALLOW
STATE'S EFFORTS TO REDUCE GREENHOUSE GAS CAUSING EMISSIONS FROM
AUTOMOBILES

U.S. stocks rise slightly amid China talks, deal news

11:40 am ET May 22, 2007

DJIA

13,547

+4.63

S&P

1,523

-1.78

NASDAQ

2,577

-0.89

10Yr

4.80%

+0.014

U.S. stocks rise slightly amid China talks, deal news

NEW YORK
U.S. stocks rose slightly on Tuesday, as investors found comfort in
talks aimed at easing economic tensions between the U.S. and China and
signs that deal making continues unabated, this time amid buyout talk in
the casino industry.

U.S. stocks end mixed as deal-making resumes

4:30 pm ET May 21, 2007

DJIA

13,542

-13.65

S&P

1,525

+2.35

NASDAQ

2,578

+20.34

10Yr

4.79%

-0.016

U.S. stocks end mixed as deal-making resumes

NEW YORK
U.S. stocks closed mixed Monday, while the broad S&P 500 index briefly
touched a record level, as a sustained flow of deal making -- including
the $27.5 billion acquisition of mobile phone provider Alltel --
continued to fuel buying interest.

IPO Report: $4 billion Blackstone IPO set to debut in weeks

NEW YORK
The Blackstone Group on Monday signaled it's ready to debut its stock
within weeks as the marquee private equity firm set its estimated price
range in a bid to become the richest U.S. initial public offering in
years with about $4 billion in proceeds.

Breaking News Mon., May 21, 2007

Date: Mon, 21 May 2007
Breaking News

NEW RESEARCH SHOWS DIABETES DRUG AVANDIA, USED BY MILLIONS WORLDWIDE,
INCREASES RISK OF HEART ATTACK AND DEATH IN PATIENTS BY ALMOST 50
PERCENT

$4 billion Blackstone IPO set to debut in weeks

11:41 am ET May 21, 2007

DJIA

13,551

-4.71

S&P

1,525

+3.05

NASDAQ

2,578

+20.46

10Yr

4.81%

+0.002

$4 billion Blackstone IPO set to debut in weeks

NEW YORK
The Blackstone Group on Monday signaled it's ready to debut its stock
within weeks as the marquee private equity firm set its estimated price
range in a bid to become the richest U.S. initial public offering in
years with about $4 billion in proceeds.

GE sells plastics unit to Sabic for $11.6 billion

SAN FRANCISCO
General Electric Co. said Monday it will sell its GE Plastics business
to Saudi Arabia's Sabic in an $11.6 billion cash-and-debt assumption
deal, using the proceeds to fund share buybacks and restructuring.
Alltel's shares ring up gains in reaction to $27.5 billion buyout

47 Killed As Lebanon Battles Militants

Breaking News
May 21, 2007
47 Killed As Lebanon Battles Militants

Lebanese troops are engaged in a fierce fight with a militant group
thought to be linked to al Qaeda. At least 27 soldiers and 20 militants
have reportedly been killed in the violence, which threatens a crucial,
but very unstable Mideast democracy. 

China's state investment arm agrees to take a $3 billion stake in private equity powerhouse Blackstone Group.

Date: Sun, 20 May 2007

China's state investment arm agrees to take a $3 billion stake in
private equity powerhouse Blackstone Group.