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NYSE Euronext Gain x3 On Higher Volumes

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 PARIS (AP) - NYSE Euronext said Tuesday its profit more than tripled in the first quarter, reflecting the addition of Euronext NV’s activities to those of the parent of the New York Stock Exchange last year and higher trading volumes.
The trans-Atlantic stock exchange operator said it earned $230 million, or 87 cents a share, for […]

Stocks Headed Toward A Higher Open

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Stocks headed toward a higher open Monday as investors grew upbeat over a report that Bear Stearns Cos. could fetch more money than the amount set in a buyout deal a week ago.
JPMorgan Chase & Co. was in talks to boost its offer for Bear Stearns to $10 per share from $2, according to The […]

Funds Toss Subsequent to Sustain Bears Bailout

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NEW YORK (AP) - Stocks tumbled Friday after a plan to alleviate a liquidity crisis at Bear Stearns Cos. touched off concerns about the severity of credit troubles. The Dow Jones industrial average gave up about 175 points.
The plan by the New York Federal Reserve and JP Morgan Chase & Co. offers Bear Stearns relief […]