Markets Friday, 11/30/2007

Friday, 11/30/2007

| Dow : 13371.72 up 59.99

| S & P : 1481.14 up 11.42

| NASDAQ: 2660.96 down 7.17

| Bond (10Y): 3.94%, 102.47

MARKETS:
Blue chips get Bernanke boost
Dow and S&P manage gains in a choppy session. Investors welcomed hints
from the Fed chief that more rate cuts are on the way, but gains are
limited by tech weakness.
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U.S. stocks pare gains; on track for weekly gains, monthly losses

NEW YORK
U.S. stocks ended November with weekly gains and monthly losses, with
the Dow scoring its third-largest weekly jump so far this year, as
technology bellwether Dell Inc.'s shaky forecast weighed on the Nasdaq,
offsetting the market's warm response to Federal Reserve talk suggesting
further interest-rate cuts ahead.

The Fed: Bernake: Upcoming data may tell the tale on rates
WASHINGTON
Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke said that economic data to be
released over the next eight days may contain the answer to the key
question: whether to hold rates steady or lower them for the third
straight meeting.

Banks may agree to freeze adjustable-rate mortgages

WASHINGTON
Federal authorities and major U.S. banks are close to an agreement under
which interest rates on adjustable-rate loans will be frozen, a plan
that would allow stretched homeowners to potentially avoid foreclosure,
The Wall Street Journal reported Friday.

Stock rally loses steam. Dow and S&P close up with slight gains, while the Nasdaq slips.

Date: Fri, 30 Nov 2007 16:02:41 -0500

-Stock rally loses steam. Dow and S&P close up with slight gains, while
the Nasdaq slips.

U.S. stocks higher, extending four-day streak

Date: Fri, 30 Nov 2007 17:01:11 (GMT)

U.S. stocks higher, extending four-day streak

U.S. stocks swung higher Friday, extending gains into a fourth day,
after Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke did not dispel the market's
view of another interest-rate cut ahead, and early economic data only
reinforced the thinking.

Personal income, spending below forecasts in October.

Date: Fri, 30 Nov 2007 08:31:56 -0500

Personal income, spending below forecasts in October.

Markets Thursday, 11/29/2007

Thursday, 11/29/2007

| Dow : 13311.73 up 22.28

| S & P : 1469.72 up 0.70

| NASDAQ: 2668.13 up 5.22

| Bond (10Y): 3.93%, 102.56

MARKETS:
Markets manage advance
Wall Street struggles higher at the end of a choppy session as investors
play it cautious after a two-session rally. Oil prices rise and economic
readings are mixed.

Stocks end flat Thursday, following a two-day rally, as dismal news in the housing sector leaves investors cautious.

Date: Thu, 29 Nov 2007 16:00:42 -0500

Stocks end flat Thursday, following a two-day rally, as dismal news in
the housing sector leaves investors cautious.

News Alert! Sudan Gives Teacher 15-Day Sentence

News Alert! Sudan Gives Teacher 15-Day Sentence
Date: Thu, 29 Nov 2007

A defense lawyer says a British teacher has been found guilty of
inciting religious hatred and was sentenced to 15 days in prison and
deportation from Sudan. Gillian Gibbons was arrested after she let her
pupils name a teddy bear Muhammad

Musharraf: Emergency Will End By Dec. 16

Breaking News
November 29, 2007

World

Musharraf: Emergency Will End By Dec. 16

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Brit In Sudan Court Over "Muhammad" Bear

Riot police surrounded the building as a Sudanese court began
proceedings in the case of a British teacher charged with inciting
religious hatred over letting her pupils name a teddy bear Muhammad.

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Politics

Obama Dogged By Muslim Rumors

Since declaring his candidacy, Barack Obama, a member of a congregation
of the United Church of Christ, has had to combat rumors that he is a
Muslim or that he had received training in Islam in Indonesia, the
Washington Post reports. 

U.S. stocks add to losses after new-home sales data

NOV 29, 2007

U.S. stocks add to losses after new-home sales data

NEW YORK
U.S. stocks on Thursday drifted lower, halting the stock market's
largest two-day jump in five years, as a spike in crude-oil prices and a
99% profit drop at Sears Holdings Corp. curbed investors' enthusiasm.

Sears Holdings profit tumbles on declining sales

NEW YORK
Sears Holdings Corp.'s quarterly profit tumbled 99% after declining
sales at both its Kmart and Sears chains led to steep discounts, and the
company said Thursday it doesn't anticipate any significant near-term
improvement. Shares dropped to a 2 1/2-year low.

E-Trade to get $2.55 billion infusion from Citadel

TEL AVIV
In a top-down shakeup at E-Trade Financial Corp., the New York online
brokerage said it would receive a $2.55 billion infusion from Citadel
Investment Group as its chairman and chief executive both step down.

Economic Report: U.S. home builders slash prices to boost sales in
October

WASHINGTON
Builders slashed prices at the fastest pace in 26 years in October,
boosting sales of new homes from a much lower level of September sales
than was originally reported, according to Commerce Department data
released Thursday.

Futures Movers: Crude pares gains after two Minnesota pipelines are
reopened

NEW YORK
Crude-oil futures pared most of their earlier gains Thursday, having
rallied as much as $4 a barrel overnight, as two of four
Enbridge-operated pipelines that had been shut down after an explosion
were restarted.

Assault Ends Philippines Standoff

Breaking News
November 29, 2007

Assault Ends Philippines Standoff

A group of senior dissident military commanders has surrendered in the
Philippines after national security forces fired a barrage of gunfire
and teargas into the luxury hotel where he had holed up with armed
supporters. 

New home sales below expectations in October, but up from downwardly revised prior month.

Date: Thu, 29 Nov 2007 10:02:43 -0500

New home sales below expectations in October, but up from downwardly
revised prior month.

U.S. economic growth in 3rd quarter revised up to 4.9%, in line with estimates.

Date: Thu, 29 Nov 2007 08:31:56 -0500

U.S. economic growth in 3rd quarter revised up to 4.9%, in line with
estimates.

News Alert! Tentative Settlement Reached In Broadway Strike

Date: Wed, 28 Nov 2007 22:43:16 -0500

Broadway stagehands and theater producers reached a tentative agreement
to end a strike that has shut down more than two dozen plays and
musicals for more than two weeks.

Markets Wednesday, 11/28/2007

Wednesday, 11/28/2007

| Dow : 13289.45 up 331.01

| S & P : 1469.02 up 40.79

| NASDAQ: 2662.91 up 82.11

| Bond (10Y): 4.03%, 101.72

MARKETS:
Dow soars over 330 points
Stocks surge, with Dow industrials finishing over 300 points higher, on
hopes of more rate cuts by the Fed and help from the financials.

The Dow closed up nearly 340 points, one of its best days this year, on financial sector strength and hopes the Fed would cut rates.

Date: Wed, 28 Nov 2007 16:03:40 -0500

The Dow closed up nearly 340 points, one of its best days this year, on
financial sector strength and hopes the Fed would cut rates.

Mideast Summit Has "A Hopeful Beginning"

Date: Wed, 28 Nov 2007 16:00:01 -0500

Breaking News

Mideast Summit Has "A Hopeful Beginning"

President Bush, capping an intense flurry of diplomacy, said Wednesday
the agreement by Israeli and Palestinian leaders to resume long-stalled
peace talks was "a hopeful beginning." 

Dow extends gains. Up 300 points at midday.

Date: Wed, 28 Nov 2007 13:40:45 -0500

Dow extends gains. Up 300 points at midday.

Markets Tuesday, 11/27/2007

Tuesday, 11/27/2007

| Dow : 12958.44 up 215.00

| S & P : 1428.23 up 21.01

| NASDAQ: 2580.80 up 39.81

| Bond (10Y): 3.95%, 102.44

MARKETS:
Stocks bounce back
Wall Street welcomes Citigroup's fresh infusion of cash and Barclays'
outlook. Investors redouble their efforts by the close after a
mid-afternoon setback.

Stocks surge on lower oil, easing financial concern; Dow up more than 200 at close, Nasdaq climbs 1.6%, S&P gains 1.5%.

Date: Tue, 27 Nov 2007 16:00:43 -0500

Stocks surge on lower oil, easing financial concern; Dow up more than
200 at close, Nasdaq climbs 1.6%, S&P gains 1.5%.

News Alert! Red Cross President Ousted Over Relationship

Date: Tue, 27 Nov 2007 14:24:31 -0500

The American Red Cross has ousted its president, Mark Everson, after
learning that he had engaged in a "personal relationship" with a
subordinate employee.

Consumer confidence falls in November - 4th straight monthly decline.

Date: Tue, 27 Nov 2007 10:01:45 -0500

Consumer confidence falls in November - 4th straight monthly decline.

Third-quarter home prices dropped 1.7% from prior quarter, largest drop in 20-year history - S&P Case/Schiller

Date: Tue, 27 Nov 2007 09:11:39 -0500

Third-quarter home prices dropped 1.7% from prior quarter, largest drop
in 20-year history - S&P Case/Schiller

Bush: "Time Is Right" For Mideast Accord

Breaking News
November 27, 2007

Bush: "Time Is Right" For Mideast Accord

President Bush opened a major Mideast peace conference in Annapolis,
Md., declaring that the time is right to relaunch talks to create a
Palestinian state. He said peacemaking at this juncture of history is an
opportunity that cannot be missed. 

U.S. stocks rebound on Citigroup investment

11:46 am ET Nov 27, 2007

DJIA

12,935

+191.84

S&P

1,424

+17.42

NASDAQ

2,579

+38.77

10Yr

3.98%

+0.135

U.S. stocks rebound on Citigroup investment

NEW YORK
U.S. stocks on Tuesday rebounded from the prior session's decline as a
$7.5 billion capital infusion for Citigroup Inc. offered some relief to
the embattled financial sector.

Economic Report: Consumer confidence sinks to two-year low

WASHINGTON
U.S. consumer confidence sank in November on growing concerns about the
future, the Conference Board reported Tuesday.

Economic Report: Record home-price declines as all top cities turn sour:
study

WASHINGTON
U.S. home prices were falling in every region of the country in
September, according to a closely watched index of home prices released
Tuesday.

Citigroup gets $7.5 billion infusion from Abu Dhabi investors

LONDON
Citigroup said it has received a $7.5 billion injection from the Abu
Dhabi Investment Authority, a much-needed shot in the arm as the
financial-services giant weighs massive job cuts and slashing the value
of debt securities on its balance sheet.

Futures Movers: Oil futures drop sharply as OPEC meeting nears

SAN FRANCISCO
Crude-oil futures fell for a second day on Tuesday, down 3% to below $95
a barrel, on further signs that the Organization of Petroleum Exporting
Countries will increase production at a meeting next week.

Markets Monday, 11/26/2007

Monday, 11/26/2007

| Dow : 12743.44 down 237.44

| S & P : 1407.22 down 33.48

| NASDAQ: 2540.99 down 55.61

| Bond (10Y): 3.83%, 103.38

MARKETS:
Wall Street takes another big hit
Major indexes slide into correction as investors fret that credit crisis
could lead to recession.

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Stocks drop as holiday cheer fades amid financial woes

11:46 am ET Nov 26, 2007

DJIA

12,949

-31.05

S&P

1,432

-8.19

NASDAQ

2,581

-14.66

10Yr

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Stocks drop as holiday cheer fades amid financial woes

NEW YORK
U.S. stocks turned lower after a wobbly start Monday, as early signs
that Thanksgiving holiday shoppers weren't as deflated as some feared
were offset by continuing woes among financial firms.

HSBC to provide $35 billion in funds to structured vehicles

LONDON
HSBC Holdings on Monday said it would move two of its structured
investment vehicles onto its balance sheet and provide up to $35 billion
in funding, saying it doesn't expect a near-term resolution of the
funding problems faced by the vehicles that it and other banks operate.

Asia Markets: Hong Kong, Seoul soar to lead Asian rally

HONG KONG
Stocks listed in Hong Kong soared Monday for the second straight
session, as buoyant regional markets and bargain-buying after a string
of recent losses lifted China-related issues such as China Mobile Ltd.

Rio Tinto ups dividend, says shares 'undervalued'

HONG KONG
Rio Tinto on Monday promised to boost its dividend by 30% and laid out
its investment and growth strategy in what it called a "metal-hungry
world," saying the market had yet to fully reflect the miner's true
value.

Vowing end to 'Heathrow hassle,' London expands bursting airport

LONDON
At the headquarters of Heathrow airport's operator, BAA, employees drink
tea out of "Making Heathrow Great" mugs.

Mideast Players Arrive For U.S. Conference

Breaking News
November 26, 2007

Mideast Players Arrive For U.S. Conference

Resolving the Palestinian-Israeli conflict has been a goal of a
succession of U.S. presidents, including President Bush, who meets
separately Monday with Israeli and Palestinian leaders in advance of a
U.S.-sponsored peace conference in Maryland.

Former Pakistani PM Returns From Exile

Date: Sun, 25 Nov 2007 16:00:02 -0500

Breaking News
Former Pakistani PM Returns From Exile

Exiled former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif returned home to crowds of
jubilant supporters, adding to the volatility of a country shaken by
political turmoil and militant violence.