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Stock Futures Today in the Red After Fed Chickens Out on Rate Hike

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Find out what's ahead for the stock market today.

Get numbers on Dow Jones futures today, plus the hottest news affecting the Dow Jones Industrial Average, stocks to watch, the biggest stock market news, and today's best profit plays.

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Stock Futures Today Decline as Global Bonds Hit 8-Month Low

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Stock futures today (Thursday, June 4) forecast an 83-point increase from Wednesday's close as bonds around the world fall to eight-month lows.

Yesterday the DJIA rose 67 points after investors cheered domestic economic data and the Federal Reserve affirmed the U.S. economy was growing at a "modest to moderate pace" in the second quarter. The Fed said that the economy expanded between April and May in the Beige Book, which surveys respondents on overall economic activity.

Here's everything you need to know about the stock market today...

U.S. Stock Market Futures Slide in Pre-Market Trading Today

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Pre-market trading indicated that markets are getting a little wary.

Investors will keep an eye on the debt situation in Greece and on auto companies, who plan to release monthly auto sales data.

Here's a look at where markets are headed today...

S&P Futures See Slight Increase Ahead of FOMC Minutes

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S&P futures for Wednesday, May 20, forecasted a slight one-point gain this morning

The is ahead of ahead of today's release of Fed meeting minutes, as the market digests U.S. dollar gains and optimistic numbers in the housing sector.

Here's what else you need to know about the stock market today...

Pre-Market Movers Today Include BABA, TSLA, ANN

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Dow futures today (Thursday) forecasted a 40-point decrease from Wednesday's Dow close, with pre-market movers including TSLA, BABA, and ANN.

Stocks slumped Wednesday after U.S. Federal Reserve Chairwoman Janet Yellen said there are "dangers" in current U.S. stock valuations. This hamstrung pre-market momentum and raised new concerns about the markets at a time when economic data suggests the U.S. economy contracted in the first quarter after years of Fed-induced stimulus and loose monetary policy.

Here's what else is moving the markets today...

Dow Jones Futures Gain 55 Points on BAC, NFLX Earnings

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Dow Jones futures for Wednesday, April 15, forecasted a 55-point increase from Tuesday's Dow close, while S&P futures forecasted a 5.5-point increase.

The markets will continue to focus on company filings as earnings season kicks into full swing, this morning saw an earnings beat by BAC and expect NFLX earnings later this afternoon.

Here are today's Dow Jones futures and S&P futures numbers, as well as top market news, earnings reports, pre-market movers, and stocks to watch in the stock market today...

GE Deal Leads DJIA Futures Up 30 Points Friday Morning

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DJIA futures were up 30 points, S&P futures rose 2.75 points, and Nasdaq futures were flat this morning. Markets are reacting to General Electric Co.'s (NYSE: GE) announcement of a major real estate deal. The Dow Jones Industrial Average gained 56 points on Thursday as oil prices rebounded and lifted energy stocks. But the dollar's strength limited the market's upside and fueled uncertainty over corporate profits as earnings season gets underway.

For April 10, 2015, here's your top market news, pre-market movers, and stocks to watch in the market today...

S&P Futures Today Retreat on Regional Fed President Discussions

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S&P futures today (Tuesday) forecasted a 9-point drop from yesterday's S&P close. Dow futures followed a similar path.

S&P futures today are moving in anticipation of January's Case-Shiller housing index numbers as well as chatter about a potential hike to interest rates. Today features three presentations from Federal Reserve presidents.

Here are some of today's pre-market movers, as well as what else you should know about the stock market today - including your "Money Morning Tip of the Day..."

Stock Futures Today Edging Lower

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Good morning! Stock futures today (Friday, March 27) forecasted a 10-point retreat from yesterday's close. On Thursday, The DJIA managed to bounce back from early triple-digit losses but still closed down 39 points, notching its fourth consecutive drop.

This morning, it's all about fourth-quarter GDP. The U.S. Commerce Department will release its final estimate on GDP for the last quarter of 2014. Economists expect the final level to tick up to 2.4% growth over the quarter.

Here's what else you should know about the stock market today - including your "Money Morning Tip of the Day" - to make it a profitable Friday...

RadioShack (NYSE: RSH) Dives 30%, Headlines Stock Market Today

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Good morning! The stock market today (Thursday, Jan. 15) is headlined by RadioShack (NYSE: RSH). RSH stock fell 30% premarket.
Today, investors will react to a slew of earnings reports from three large financial institutions and Nasdaq component Intel Corp. (Nasdaq: INTC). On the data side, jobless claims will remain in focus, in addition to an important update to the Philadelphia Fed Survey. Consensus estimates call for 295,000 new jobless claims for the week ending January 10.

Stock Market Futures Double Friday A.M. After China, ECB News

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Stock market futures doubled Friday morning after news of a rate cut in China, and dovish words from ECB President Mario Draghi.

Here's a roundup of today's top stock market news...

Stock Market Futures Higher After WMT Earnings, BRK-PG Deal

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Today (Thursday), stock market futures got a boost from a Wal-Mart earnings beat, and a $4.7 billion deal between Berkshire Hathaway and ProctEr & Gamble.

Here's what else you'll need to know to make today's investing profitable...

Stock Market Futures Heading Down After Five Straight Record Closes

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Today (Wednesday), stock market futures are going down. This is after five straight record closes.

Between a sales tax hike discussion in Japan, and a social media stock analyst meeting, there are plenty of stories that the markets will be moving on.

Here's what else you'll need to know to make today's investing profitable.

Dow Jones Futures Rise 40 Points; Here Are 8 Stories to Know Before Market Open

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Stock market news today, August 21, 2014: Dow Jones futures were up 40 points (0.24%) this morning (Thursday). S&P futures gained 3.75 points (0.19%) and Nasdaq futures were also up 5.25 points (0.13%).

Yesterday saw the release of minutes from the most recent Federal Open Market Committee meeting in July. The minutes revealed that the U.S. Federal Reserve was impressed by job market's resilience, but still decided to wait on its decision of when it will raise interest rates.

Here are the top eight stories in the stock market today...

U.S. Stock Futures Making Gains Friday Pre-Market

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Stock market news today, Aug. 15, 2014: U.S. stock futures today (Friday) were up premarket. Dow Jones futures gained 46 points (0.28%), S&P futures were up 4.75 points (0.24%), and Nasdaq futures were up 13.5 points (0.34%).

Global aviation manufacturer The Boeing Company (NYSE: BA) helped carry the market last session, gaining 1.7% on news that its demand for commercial jets was strengthening this quarter.

Here are the top stories coming up in the stock market today...

Today's Markets
DJIA 443.86 (1.74%) 25,883.25
NASDAQ 45.46 (0.61%) 7,472.41
S&P 29.87 (1.09%) 2,775.60