The Night Watch: Futures Gain Ground, as Does Juniper; DoubleClick Slammed
(Updated from 7:13 p.m. EDT)
After-hours traders are trying to put today's events -- both in the Middle East and on Wall Street -- out of their minds to focus on companies in the earnings spotlight tonight. But as the night wears on, concerned investors are hoping to get a feel for how the market will open tomorrow.
on Globex lately were up .5 to 1345, about 2.5 points above fair value as calculated by TheStreet.com, and indicating some positive sentiment for the open. The thinly traded Nasdaq 100 futures were up 2.6 to 3072.5, about 33 points above fair value as calculated by TheStreet.com, and showing upward pressure for the Nasdaq's start.
Still, Wall Street experts are cautious. "This has been a very trying time for investors of all ilk," said Scott Bleier, chief equity strategist at Prime Charter. "I don't think anyone wants to go home long [this weekend], because of what's happening in the Middle East." ...
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