Markets Friday, 07/6/2007

7/6/2007

| Dow : 13611.68 up 45.84

| S & P : 1530.44 up 5.04

| NASDAQ: 2666.51 up 9.86

| Bond (10Y): 5.18%, 94.75

MARKETS:
Stocks bask in the sun
Markets gain momentum Friday ending the first week of the third quarter
on a high note, Nasdaq hits 6-1/2 year high.

Wall Street ends higher as investors cheer a not-too-hot, not-too-cold job report and expectations of a laissez-faire Fed.

Date: Fri, 6 Jul 2007 16:01:34 -0400

Wall Street ends higher as investors cheer a not-too-hot, not-too-cold
job report and expectations of a laissez-faire Fed.

U.S. stocks mixed as yields rise after jobs report

11:40 am ET Jul 6, 2007

DJIA

13,614

+48.77

S&P

1,528

+3.58

NASDAQ

2,663

+6.45

10Yr

5.19%

+0.047

U.S. stocks mixed as yields rise after jobs report

NEW YORK
U.S. stocks were mixed and little changed on Friday, as investors
reacted to a rise bond yields following news of healthy jobs growth in
June.

Economic Report: Labor market stays strong with 132,000 new jobs

WASHINGTON
The U.S. economy continued to add jobs at a healthy pace in June, with
nonfarm payrolls rising by 132,000, the Labor Department reported
Friday.

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Date: 6 Jul 2007 17:45:57 -0000

大家以何種心情期待北京奧運？

北京申奧時提出"給中國一個機會，還世界一個奇跡"的口號。北京將呈現給世界什么奇跡？
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Date: 6 Jul 2007 17:45:57 -0000

大家以何種心情期待北京奧運？

北京申奧時提出"給中國一個機會，還世界一個奇跡"的口號。北京將呈現給世界什么奇跡？
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U.S. payrolls up 132,000 in June, above forecasts ; unemployment rate holds at 4.5%.

Date: Fri, 6 Jul 2007 08:30:30 -0400

U.S. payrolls up 132,000 in June, above forecasts ; unemployment rate
holds at 4.5%.

Markets: Thursday, 07/5/2007

Thursday, 7/5/2007

| Dow : 13565.84 down 11.46

| S & P : 1525.40 up 0.53

| NASDAQ: 2656.65 up 11.70

| Bond (10Y): 5.14%, 95.06

MARKETS:
Techs rally, broader market struggles
Stocks mount late push sending Nasdaq and S&P higher but Dow falls
short; bond yields rise, oil eases.

U.S. stocks mixed as oil tops $72, rates rise

11:40 am ET Jul 5, 2007

DJIA

13,557

-20.00

S&P

1,522

-2.67

NASDAQ

2,645

+0.55

10Yr

5.13%

+0.079

U.S. stocks mixed as oil tops $72, rates rise

NEW YORK
U.S. stocks were mixed on Thursday, with crude oil prices topping $72 a
barrel and rising bond yields offsetting strong economic data and a $26
billion deal to buy Hilton Hotels Corp.

Hotel shares jump in aftermath of Blackstone's deal for Hilton

NEW YORK
Shares of hotel operators soared early Thursday, playing off the $26
billion buyout announced for Hilton Hotel Corp. -- and the possibility
that there may be more high-profile acquisitions to come in the
hospitality sector.

Economic Report: 150,000 private-sector jobs added in June, ADP says

WASHINGTON
Employment in the U.S. private sector grew by 150,000 in June, the
fastest rate in seven months, according to the ADP employment report
released Thursday.

European Central Bank holds key rate at 4%

LONDON
The European Central Bank kept its key interest rate at 4% on Thursday,
but the central bank hinted of future rate hikes in response to
continued growth in Germany, Italy and other European countries.

Dubai International buys 3.12% stake in Airbus-owner EADS

LONDON
The Dubai government's investment fund, Dubai International Capital, on
Thursday became one of the largest shareholders in Airbus parent EADS,
buying a 3.12% stake in the European aerospace and defense giant.

Celebrating The Fourth

Breaking News
July 4, 2007
Celebrating The Fourth

Independence Day celebrations were planned across the nation on a day
that will include plenty of fireworks, thousands of immigrants becoming
citizens and heightened security following attempted car bombings in
Britain. 

British Reporter: "Fantastic" To Be Free

Date: Wed, 4 Jul 2007 08:30:02 -0400

British Reporter: "Fantastic" To Be Free

British reporter Alan Johnston has been released after 114 days held
captive in the Gaza Strip. The veteran BBC correspondent, tired but
composed, described his captivity as "occasionally quite terrifying,"
and gave Hamas full credit for his release. 

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任何看中國沉重的污染代價?
中國政府應如何對待污染信息?
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GM serves up steep June U.S. sales drop; DCX, Ford also hit

1:29 pm ET Jul 3, 2007

DJIA

13,577

+41.87

S&P

1,524

+5.44

NASDAQ

2,644

+12.65

10Yr

5.05%

+0.052

GM serves up steep June U.S. sales drop; DCX, Ford also hit

SAN FRANCISCO
General Motors Corp. on Tuesday posted a 21.3% plunge in June U.S. light
vehicle sales, placing the blame on a planned move away from rental car
sales as well as a tough industry climate and aggressive promotions by
rivals.

Market Snapshot: U.S. stocks end higher as rally extends

NEW YORK
U.S. stocks closed higher Tuesday, extending the prior day's rally, as
investors focused less on declines in pending home sales and factory
orders and more on a healthy flow of merger news.

Economic Report: Pending home sales fall 3.5% in May

WASHINGTON
The U.S. housing market weakened further in May, as contract signings on
sales of previously owned homes fell 3.5% to the lowest level since
September 2001, the National Association of Realtors reported Tuesday.

General Motors reports that its June auto sales fell 21 percent.

Date: Tue, 3 Jul 2007 14:31:37 -0400

General Motors reports that its June auto sales fell 21 percent.

U.S. stocks higher as rally extends; early close ahead

11:41 am ET Jul 3, 2007

DJIA

13,567

+32.28

S&P

1,522

+3.38

NASDAQ

2,639

+7.65

10Yr

5.03%

+0.035

U.S. stocks higher as rally extends; early close ahead

NEW YORK
U.S. stocks were higher at midday Tuesday, stretching out the prior
day's rally as investors looked past declines in pending home sales and
factory orders to focus on a healthy flow of merger news.

Realtors say pending home sales drop 3.5% in May to lowest level since Sept. 2001; factory orders dip less than forecast.

Date: Tue, 3 Jul 2007 10:01:36 -0400

Realtors say pending home sales drop 3.5% in May to lowest level since
Sept. 2001; factory orders dip less than forecast.

U.S. stocks swing higher on mergers, data, lower yields

4:30 pm ET Jul 2, 2007

DJIA

13,535

+126.81

S&P

1,519

+16.08

NASDAQ

2,632

+29.07

10Yr

5.00%

-0.035

U.S. stocks swing higher on mergers, data, lower yields

NEW YOR
U.S. stocks rallied on Monday, the start of the second half, catapulted
by relief over a drop in Treasury yields, data showing unexpected
strength in the nation's manufacturing sector and merger news, including
a $49 billion takeover of Canadian telecom carrier BCE.

Bond Report: Treasury yields close at more than three-week low

NEW YORK
Treasury prices closed higher Monday and yields retreated to three-week
lows as investors overlooked accelerated U.S. manufacturing to focus on
trouble in the subprime mortgage market and the possibility of terrorist
activity.

Research In Motion continues rally in face of iPhone competition

SAN FRANCISCO
Investors maintained their love of Research In Motion, sending the
shares up another 7% Monday after a sharp gain before the weekend that
tacked on more than $6 billion to the company's market cap.

Economic Report: U.S. factory sector strengthens further in June, ISM
data show

WASHINGTON
The nation's manufacturing firms were growing at a brisk pace in June,
further evidence that the economy has brushed off a temporary setback
caused by excessive inventories of unsold goods, according to a closely
followed survey of top executives released Monday.

July starts with a bang as Dow jumps about 128 points, Nasdaq climbs 1.1%, Treasury yields fall below 5%.

Date: Mon, 2 Jul 2007 16:01:37 -0400

July starts with a bang as Dow jumps about 128 points, Nasdaq climbs
1.1%, Treasury yields fall below 5%.

Yield on 10-year Treasury note falls below 5 percent for first time since June 7 as bond market rate fears abate.

Date: Mon, 2 Jul 2007 15:09:34 -0400

Yield on 10-year Treasury note falls below 5 percent for first time
since June 7 as bond market rate fears abate.

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ISM manufacturing index rises in June to 56, according to Reuters; index above forecasts.

Date: Mon, 2 Jul 2007 10:01:37 -0400

ISM manufacturing index rises in June to 56, according to Reuters; index
above forecasts.

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