Os mercados americanos em... 07.06.2004

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U.S. FUTURES & MARKETS INDICATORS
Jun 2004 Change Price Last updated
S&P 500† +6.90 1130.10 6/7 5:57
Fair Value 1122.37 6/4 18:19
Difference * +7.73 6/4 18:19

Jun 2004 Change Price Last updated
NASDAQ† +12.00 1468.50 6/7 5:52
Fair Value 1455.64 6/4 18:19
Difference * +12.86 6/4 18:19

Jun 2004 Change Price Last updated
DOW JONES† +64.00 10314.00 6/7 5:56
DJIA contracts


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Stocks To Watch

Early stock gains seen
07:18 AM EDT

A continued decline in oil prices and some strength overseas were likely to lift U.S. stocks at the open Monday, even as the Wall Street community mourns the passing of one of its heroes, former President Ronald Reagan.

Full Story
http://money.cnn.com/2004/06/07/markets/stockswatch/index.htm

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A.M. Market Call

Check futures here
Oil prices are staying lower, so the markets may open higher.

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Early stock gains seen
07:18 AM EDT

A continued decline in oil prices and some strength overseas were likely to lift U.S. stocks at the open Monday, even as the Wall Street community mourns the passing of one of its heroes, former President Ronald Reagan.

Full Story
http://money.cnn.com/2004/06/07/markets/stockswatch/index.htm

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NYSE to honor Reagan
05:13 AM EDT

The New York Stock Exchange says it will observe a two-minute moment of silence Monday in memory of former President Ronald Reagan, who died Saturday after a struggle with Alzheimer's disease.

Full Story
http://money.cnn.com/2004/06/07/markets/reagan_nyse.reut/index.htm

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Box office magic for Harry
04:12 PM EDT

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - With a flick of his wand, young wizard Harry Potter conjured up $92.7 million worth of ticket sales at the North American box office with his latest film, setting a new opening record for the hit franchise, according to studio estimates issued on Sunday.

Full Story
http://money.cnn.com/2004/06/06/news/potter.reut/index.htm

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Surviving the Weinsteins
03:50 PM EDT

Despite Michael Eisner's pollyannaish take this week, the chances of The Walt Disney Co. and Pixar Animation Studios finding their way back to the bargaining table are slim at best.

Full Story
http://money.cnn.com/2004/06/04/news/fortune500/disney_studios/index.htm

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As acções dos EUA subiram, elevando o Standard & Poor’s para a quarta subida em cinco sessões, devido ao optimismo dos investidores de que o crescimento verificado na criação de emprego levará a uma maior aceleração económica. O Nasdaq ganhou 2,12% e o Dow Jones somou 1,45%.

O índice industrial [Cot] terminou nos 10.391,08 pontos, enquanto o Nasdaq [Cot] fechou nos 2.2062 pontos. O S&P somou 1,61% para os 1.140,53 pontos.

O Departamento do Trabalho revelou, na passada sexta-feira, que a maior economia do mundo gerou mais postos de trabalho do que o antecipado pelos especialistas, num sinal lido pelos investidores de que as empresas estão a contratar para fazer face a uma subida da procura pelas suas actividades.

Na New York Mercantile Exchange (NYMEX), os contratos sobre o crude [Cot] fecharam nos 38,71 dólares, a subir 0,7%, depois de já terem batido num mínimo de 37,75 dólares. Esta é a primeira vez em mais de um mês que a matéria-prima cotou abaixo dos 38 dólares, continuado a reagir ao aumento de produção proclamado pela OPEP na passada quinta-feira.

As acções da ImClone dispararam 12,26%, depois de um estudo ter divulgado que o medicamento da empresa, o Erbitux, ajudou a duplicar a longevidade de vida dos pacientes que sofriam de cancros na cabeça e no pescoço, quando comparado com os tratamentos normais.

A Pfizer, a maior farmacêutica do mundo, subiu 1,18%, enquanto os papéis da General Motors ganharam 1,84%. O maior fabricante de automóveis do mundo disse que planeia gasta 3 mil milhões de dólares no mercado chinês com vista a duplicar a capacidade de produção e introduzir 20 novos modelos.

Os títulos da McDonald’s valorizaram 0,25%. A cadeia de restaurantes anunciou que as vendas globais, nas lojas abertas há pelo menos 13 meses, aumentaram 7,4% em Maio.

http://www.negocios.pt/default.asp?CpContentId=243569

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CNNmoney Market Briefing for Monday, 6/7/2004 |
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| Dow : 10391.08 up 148.26 | S & P : 1140.42 up 17.92 |
| NASDAQ: 2020.62 up 42.00 | Bond (10Y): 4.76%, 99.91 |
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MARKETS:

Stocks' scorching Monday
Major indexes rally soundly amid stabilizing oil prices, optimism about economic recovery.

Stock prices zoomed Monday as investors bet that the economy is sizzling and
that oil prices aren't likely to pose the same threat Wall Street was worried
about just a week ago.
http://money.cnn.com/2004/06/07/markets/markets_newyork/index.htm



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Bonds recover; dollar weakens
Treasury prices bounce back to end flat ahead of Greenspan, new supply; greenback continues to fall.

Bond prices recovered earlier losses and traded nearly flat on Monday as
investors prepared to absorb $25 billion in new bonds this week.
http://money.cnn.com/2004/06/07/markets/bondcenter/bonds/index.htm



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Markets to close Friday
Exchanges will stay closed for full day in honor of the 40th president.

The nation's two biggest stock markets will be closed Friday in memory of former
President Ronald Reagan, who died Saturday after a struggle with Alzheimer's
disease, exchange officials told CNNfn Monday.
http://money.cnn.com/2004/06/07/markets/nyse_reagan/index.htm

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COMMENTARY:

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NEWS:

Martha sentencing delayed
Federal judge delays sentencing of home improvement expert until July 8.

The federal judge overseeing Martha Stewart's legal case has delayed her
sentencing hearing until July 8, her lawyers said Monday.
http://money.cnn.com/2004/06/07/news/newsmakers/martha_sentencing/index.htm



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Box office magic for Harry
Third Potter film grosses $93 million in first weekend. 'Shrek 2' breaks record.

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - With a flick of his wand, young wizard Harry Potter
conjured up $92.7 million worth of ticket sales at the North American box office
with his latest film, setting a new opening record for the hit franchise,
according to studio estimates issued on Sunday.
http://money.cnn.com/2004/06/06/news/potter.reut/index.htm



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Strong jobs growth could trim profits
With nearly 1 million jobs added in last 3 months and wages rising, profit growth may cool.

Employers are adding jobs at the fastest pace in four years, a government report
showed Friday, which is great for workers but could worry investors if it slows
recent white-hot gains in corporate earnings.
http://money.cnn.com/2004/06/04/news/economy/jobless_may/index.htm

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FORTUNE 500:

McDonald's May sales up 7.9%
No. 1 hamburger chain cites new menu items; global same-store sales best in 20 years.

McDonald's Corp. Monday said May comparable sales at its restaurants rose 7.9
percent, citing the success of its new menu offerings.
http://money.cnn.com/2004/06/07/news/fortune500/mcdonalds/index.htm



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Wal-Mart overhauls pay, promotions
Under fire for its employment practices, the world's biggest retailer goes on the offensive.

Under fire for its employment practices, the world's largest retailer Wal-Mart
Stores on Friday overhauled its policies on pay, promotions, diversity and how
cashiers are notified of their breaks.
http://money.cnn.com/2004/06/04/news/fortune500/wal_mart/index.htm



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Wal-Mart sees softness in June sales
No. 1 retailer expects same-store sales at the low-end of 4-6% range.

Wal-Mart Stores Inc., the world's largest retailer, said Monday it still sees
sales at stores open at least a year rising at the low end of its 4 to 6 percent
growth range in June after the first week of the period.
http://money.cnn.com/2004/06/07/news/fortune500/walmart.reut/index.htm

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TECHNOLOGY:

Cisco leads tech stocks higher
Tech investors go on a shopping spree, pushing the tech-heavy Nasdaq more than 2% higher.

Technology stocks rose sharply higher Monday as investors bet that tech
companies would be among the first to benefit in the economic recovery.
http://money.cnn.com/2004/06/07/technology/techwrap/index.htm



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Microsoft confesses talks with SAP
Software giant says it had merger talks with Germany's SAP last year but broke off a few months ago.

Microsoft Corp. and German business software company SAP held discussions last
year about a potential merger but broke off talks a few months ago, the world's
largest software maker said on Monday.
http://money.cnn.com/2004/06/07/technology/microsoft_sap.reut/index.htm



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You want Wi-Fi with that?
SBC to sell wireless net access at up to 6,000 McDonald's, provide Web connections at restaurants.

SBC Communications Inc. said Monday it would sell wireless Internet access at up
to 6,000 McDonald's Corp. restaurants, as well as providing the Internet
connections for the stores in its region.
http://money.cnn.com/2004/06/07/technology/sbc_mcdonalds.reut/index.htm

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CONSUMER STRATEGIES:

Out of the money
Smarty Jones didn't win and if you want a solid financial return, don't bet on a horse.

NEW YORK (CNN/Money) - How do you make a small fortune owning thoroughbreds?
Start with a large fortune.
http://money.cnn.com/2004/06/04/pf/horse_racing_smarty/index.htm



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The Magic 8-ball on mortgage rates
Should I lock in a rate now or will mortgage rates rise?

With mortgage rates rising recently, do you think I should lock in a rate now,
or do you think rates will level off and possibly come down a bit in the near
future?
http://money.cnn.com/2004/06/04/pf/expert/ask_expert/index.htm



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Is getting a job easier now?
There are more opportunities. But employers are still cautious about who and how many they hire.

NEW YORK (CNN/Money) - Okay, so we've had two consecutive months of strong jobs
growth. And economists expect to see a third one when the May jobs report is
released on Friday.
http://money.cnn.com/2004/06/02/pf/jobseeker/index.htm