U.S. stocks finish session, June lower; rally in second quarter

4:30 pm ET Jun 29, 2007

DJIA

13,408

-13.66

S&P

1,503

-2.36

NASDAQ

2,603

-5.14

10Yr

5.03%

-0.085

U.S. stocks finish session, June lower; rally in second quarter

NEW YORK
U.S. stocks finished lower on Friday and for the month of June, but
still posted a strong performance for the second quarter.

Regulators crack down on subprime-lending abuses

WASHINGTON
After years of abuse in the subprime mortgage marketplace, federal
regulators are cracking down on banks by issuing new rules Friday to
make sure borrowers get loans they can actually afford.

Stocks end lower in topsy-turvy session. Dow down 17 points at closing bell, Nasdaq and S&P off 0.2%.

Date: Fri, 29 Jun 2007

Stocks end lower in topsy-turvy session. Dow down 17 points at closing
bell, Nasdaq and S&P off 0.2%.

U.S. stocks rally amid end-of-quarter buying

11:40 am ET Jun 29, 2007

DJIA

13,493

+71.53

S&P

1,513

+7.92

NASDAQ

2,622

+13.74

10Yr

5.07%

-0.052

U.S. stocks rally amid end-of-quarter buying

NEW YORK
U.S. stocks rallied Friday, with portfolio managers making last-minute
purchases as the first half of the trading year winds to a close, while
tame inflation data and Apple Inc.'s launch of the iPhone helped lift
sentiment.

Big challenge looms before Apple: How to replace an icon

SAN FRANCISCO
In the world of technology, the words "Apple" and "innovation" have
become practically synonymous. In one area, however, the maker of
personal computers and consumer electronic devices has shown an
inability to think different.

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美國下令廠商回收45萬隻有安全問題的中國製造輪胎，您如何看外國回收未達標的中國製品？
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Key inflation reading up .1% in May, meeting expectations; personal spending and income weaker than expected.

Date: Fri, 29 Jun 2007

Key inflation reading up .1% in May, meeting expectations; personal
spending and income weaker than expected.

University of Michigan consumer sentiment revised higher, but still weakest in 10 months; construction spending jumps.

Date: Fri, 29 Jun 2007

University of Michigan consumer sentiment revised higher, but still
weakest in 10 months; construction spending jumps.

Dow jumps nearly 100 points as investors welcome economic reports showing tame inflation, moderate growth.

Date: Fri, 29 Jun 2007

Dow jumps nearly 100 points as investors welcome economic reports
showing tame inflation, moderate growth.

Market Briefing Newsletter for Thursday, 06/28/2007

Thursday, 6/28/2007

| Dow : 13422.28 down 5.45

| S & P : 1505.71 down 0.63
|
| NASDAQ: 2608.37 up 3.02

| Bond (10Y): 5.10%, 95.34

MARKETS:
Stocks finish flat on Fed decision Holding rates steady was widely
expected and doesn't do much to rally an inflation weary market; more
economic numbers on tap.

Stocks end mixed as Fed rate decision flusters markets; Dow down 5 points at close, Nasdaq up 3 points, S&P virtually flat.

Date: Thu, 28 Jun 2007 16:01:42 -0400

Stocks end mixed as Fed rate decision flusters markets; Dow down 5
points at close, Nasdaq up 3 points, S&P virtually flat.

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Date: 28 Jun 2007
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General Mills earnings up less than 1%

11:40 am ET Jun 28, 2007

DJIA

13,421

-6.10

S&P

1,507

+0.77

NASDAQ

2,611

+5.66

10Yr

5.09%

+0.023

CORRECT: General Mills earnings up less than 1%

NEW YORK
General Mills Inc., maker of Cheerios cereal and Yoplait yogurt, said
Thursday fourth-quarter profit rose less than 1% as Big G cereals and
Nature Valley granola bars sales helped make up for rising grain and
marketing costs.

European deal to sell iPhone still in the works

LONDON
Capturing the elusive high-end consumer is the biggest lure behind the
exclusive deal to distribute Apple Inc.'s much anticipated iPhone in
Europe, industry observers said Thursday.

U.S. stocks rally on end-of-quarter buying

4:30 pm ET Jun 27, 2007

DJIA

13,427

+90.07

S&P

1,506

+13.45

NASDAQ

2,605

+31.19

10Yr

5.07%

-0.031

U.S. stocks rally on end-of-quarter buying

NEW YORK
U.S. stocks rallied Wednesday, reversing early weakness, as investors
set aside recent jitters about the subprime mortgage market and hedge
fund woes to focus on rebuilding their portfolios ahead of the end of
the second quarter on Friday.

U.S. stocks fall after weak data

11:40 am ET Jun 27, 2007

DJIA

13,322

-14.96

S&P

1,491

-1.64

NASDAQ

2,577

+3.16

10Yr

5.05%

-0.048

U.S. stocks fall after weak data

NEW YORK
U.S. stocks were mixed Wednesday, after better-than-expected earnings
from Oracle Corp. lifted technology shares, while a weak economic report
did little to offset recent jitters about the subprime mortgage market
and hedge fund woes.

Millionaires now number 9.5 million, survey finds

LONDON
The number of people holding more than $1 million in financial assets
rose 8.3% to 9.5 million in 2006, according to Merrill Lynch and Cap
Gemini's annual survey of world wealth.

Oracle profit rises 23% on new software sales

4:30 pm ET Jun 26, 2007

DJIA

13,337

-14.39

S&P

1,492

-4.85

NASDAQ

2,574

-2.92

10Yr

5.10%

+0.023

Oracle profit rises 23% on new software sales

SAN FRANCISCO
Oracle Corp. on Tuesday reported fiscal fourth-quarter profit rose 23%
from a year ago as the software giant recorded increased sales of new
software contracts and said it was gaining market share in key areas
from some of its top rivals.

NEW YORK
U.S. stocks finished a touch lower after a volatile session Tuesday, as
a slightly better-than-expected report on housing and deal news couldn't
offset concerns about interest rates, the subprime mortgage market and
hedge fund woes.

AT&T, Apple set price for iPhone plans

WASHINGTON
AT&T Inc. and Apple Inc. unveiled prices Tuesday for iPhone service,
which would start at $59.99 a month and include unlimited e-mail and
Internet access.

Consumer confidence index falls to 10-month low

11:40 am ET Jun 26, 2007

DJIA

13,408

+56.49

S&P

1,502

+5.21

NASDAQ

2,584

+7.53

10Yr

5.10%

+0.025

Consumer confidence index falls to 10-month low

WASHINGTON
U.S. consumers are in a "subdued" mood about the economy and the job
market, the Conference Board said Tuesday.

Economic Report: Home prices fall at fastest rate in 16 years

WASHINGTON
Home prices in 10 major U.S. cities dropped at the fastest pace in 16
years during the 12 months ending in April, according to Standard &
Poor's Case-Shiller home price index released Tuesday.

Markets Monday, 06/25/2007

6/25/2007

| Dow : 13352.05 down 8.21

| S & P : 1497.74 down 4.82

|NASDAQ: 2577.08 down 11.88

| Bond (10Y): 5.08%, 95.50

MARKETS:
Subprime jitters puts end to bull run
Stocks end lower after early runup on renewed concerns about scope of
Bear Stearns hedge fund fallout.

Dow lower at the close in turbulent market as hedge funds, interest rates are factors. Nasdaq, S&P down.

Date: Mon, 25 Jun 2007

Dow lower at the close in turbulent market as hedge funds, interest
rates are factors. Nasdaq, S&P down.