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GM Extends No-Interest Loans as Big Three Sales Surge
The 2003 incentives could force Ford and Chrysler's hands. GM also raises its earnings guidance.
09:56PM 12/26/06
Report Shows Services Industry Stalling
The ISM nonmanufacturing index comes in at 50.9, just barely showing expansion.
09:56PM 12/26/06
The Coming Week: A Time to Reflect
Trading is expected to be subdued over the Sept. 11 anniversary. The economic calendar is thin.
09:56PM 12/26/06
GE's Earnings Targets Questioned
Lehman Brothers cuts 5 cents from its 2003 EPS estimate on concerns about pension income and turbines.
09:55PM 12/26/06
The Coming Week: Return of the Traders
Volume should pick up, and the market will await the jobs report and an update from Intel.
09:55PM 12/26/06
Manufacturing Activity Remains Lackluster
The ISM's factory index comes in at 50.5, showing expansion but at a weak pace.
09:55PM 12/26/06
Stocks' Loss Means a Gain for Bonds
Treasuries rally sharply as the 10-year note's yield falls below 4%.
09:55PM 12/26/06
Investments Not Paying Off at Barnes & Noble
The bookstore chain misses estimates and lowers its second-half forecast.
09:53PM 12/26/06
The Coming Week: Economic Overload
Home sales, consumer surveys, GDP and factory sector reports fill the calendar.
09:53PM 12/26/06
