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Apple (Nasdaq: AAPL) Earnings Lead Today's Stock Market News

U.S. stock futures for Monday, April 27, forecasted a 52-point gain from Friday's close as tech giant Apple Inc. (Nasdaq: AAPL) prepares to report quarterly earnings.

On Friday, the Nasdaq Composite Index struck another closing high, fueled by strong earnings reports from Google Inc. (Nasdaq: GOOG, GOOGL), Amazon.com Inc. (Nasdaq: AMZN) and Microsoft Corp. (Nasdaq: MSFT).

Here's the rest of today's stock market news that investors need to know...

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U.S. Stock Market: Record Highs for Nasdaq, S&P 500 Today

The Nasdaq Composite struck another closing high Friday, fueled by strong earnings reports from Google (Nasdaq: GOOG), Amazon.com (Nasdaq: AMZN) and Microsoft (Nasdaq: MSFT). The S&P 500 also hit a new record close today.

The DJIA only saw modest gains today. Blue chips were unable to offset the losses of oil giants Chevron (NYSE: CVX) and Exxon Mobil (NYSE: XOM) and financial stocks.

Here are the day's top stories, plus top stocks to watch...

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All Eyes on Greek Drama in Stock Market News Today

In stock market news today, April 24, 2015, U.S. stock futures forecasted a 12-point gain from Thursday's close.

The Nasdaq Composite Index struck a new high Thursday, beating the previous record set more than 15 years ago during the dot-com bubble. The S&P 500 hit a new intraday high but failed to beat its previous record close. The Dow Jones Industrial Average gained 20 points yesterday.

Here's what's in focus today as earnings reports continue to roll in, the Eurozone summit on Greek debt unfolds, the deal between Comcast and Time Warner falls apart, and these stories...

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Nasdaq Hits New Record Close Today

Nasdaq hits new record close: The Nasdaq Composite Index struck an all-time closing high Thursday, beating the previous record set more than 15 years ago during the dot-com bubble.

The S&P 500 hit a new intraday high but failed to beat its previous record close. The DJIA Index gained 20 points today.

Here's a look at the day's top stories, plus top stocks to watch...

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EBAY, FB, GM, CAT, GOOG Earnings Buzz in Stock Market News Today

In stock market news today, April 23, 2015, U.S. stock futures forecasted a 21-point decline from Wednesday's close.

The DJIA slid 60 points as corporate earnings continue to show the effects of a strong U.S. dollar. The dollar has surged more than 9% year to date and punished companies with a broad international focus and reliance on overseas sales. The Nasdaq moved 19 points higher on news of a proposed biotech merger.

Here's what's in focus today as earnings reports continue to roll in...

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MCD, Visa Stock Move DJIA Index to 88-Point Gain Today

The DJIA Index gained 88 points today after investors weighed earnings reports from a number of prominent companies.

Currency swings are heightening pressures on many multinational companies. But strong housing numbers and a change in China's financial policy that will allow U.S. credit card processors to operate in the massive market gave the markets a boost today.

Here are the day's top stories, including key stocks to watch...