Stocks struggle to extend prior session's gains

Date: Thu, 03 Jun 2010 12:00:52 -0400

STOCKS STRUGGLE TO EXTEND PRIOR SESSION'S GAINS
U.S. stocks struggle to hold a second day of gains as gauges from
Europe prompt concern and investors sort through varied economic data
ahead of Friday's monthly jobs report.

PREFERRED STOCKS SHINE IN VOLATILE MARKET
With banks paying next to nothing on money market accounts, this a
good time for income-oriented investors to consider preferred stocks.

WITH FEAR BACK, STOCKS CAN RISE
The outlook for stocks for the rest of year is bleak, given so much
uncertainty about how much the European crisis and slow growth in
China might cost the global economy.

ASIAN SHARES UP; FINANCIALS AND AUTOS LEAD GAINS
Asian stock markets end mostly higher, with Shanghai failing to take
part in the regional rally and with Tokyo's Nikkei 225 marking its
biggest rally of the year as exporters cheer a falling yen amid
speculation about Japan's next prime minister.

U.S. STOCKS POISED FOR OPENING RISE AFTER DATA
U.S. stock market futures point to a second day of gains ahead of a
raft of economic data.