U.S. stock market plugged in to Treasury auctions

Date: Monday, July 27, 2009

U.S. STOCK MARKET PLUGGED IN TO TREASURY AUCTIONS

The U.S. stock market will pay closer-than-usual attention this week as the
Treasury sells a record amount of government debt.

AETNA CUTS OUTLOOK FOR SECOND TIME IN TWO MONTHS

Aetna cuts its 2009 profit forecast for the second time in two months, as
rising medical costs sent the health insurer's net income for the second
quarter down 28%.

SHARES IN EUROPE ADVANCE AS EARNINGS EYED

European bourses advance on Monday, resuming a recent run of gains.