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US STOCKS-Futures boosted by energy companies, Nordstrom
NEW YORK, May 16 (Reuters) - U.S. stock index futures rose on Friday, after upscale department store chain Nordstrom Inc reported earnings that topped Wall Street estimates and higher oil prices boosted energy companies. Full Article
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U.K. MARKET REPORT
FTSE up 1.2 pct as bid talk buzzes, oils power on
LONDON, May 16 (Reuters) - Britain's blue-chip index rose 1.2 percent at midday on Friday, as bid activity powered British Energy and crude price stormed past $125 a barrel to inject zest into heavyweight oil shares. Full Article
European Market Report
Europe stocks rally to 4-mth high as oils ignite
LONDON, May 16 (Reuters) - European shares traded close to four-month highs by midday on Friday, bolstered by oil stocks that echoed the rally in crude prices, while British Energy jumped after receiving takeover bids. Full Article
Tokyo Market Report
Nikkei snaps winning streak, shippers steam higher
TOKYO, May 16 (Reuters) - Japan's Nikkei stock average snapped a four-day winning streak on Friday to end down 0.2 percent as investors locked in profits and exporters such as Canon Inc were sold on a slightly stronger yen, but the benchmark still saw its strongest week in 3 months. Full Article
Hong Kong Market Report
HK stocks up but gains pared on Shanghai weakness
(For Shanghai market reports, click [.SS]) (Updates to Friday close, adds details) Full Article
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| Symbol | Bid | Ask |
|---|---|---|
| BRENT CRUDE | $125.38 | $125.44 |
| MINI GOLD | $898.50 | $898.90 |
| MINI SILVER | $17.00 | $17.01 |
| Index | Chg | Vol |
| Dow Jones Industrial Average 6/19/2008 |
15.00 | 417 |
| E-Mini NASDAQ 100 6/19/2008 |
2.25 | 183 |
| S&P 500 6/19/2008 |
1.20 | 4006 |
