AP - U.S. stock futures pointed to a narrowly mixed open Wednesday as investors awaited a report on retail sales and as oil prices advanced.
Stocks set to edge higher
U.S. stock futures edged higher Thursday, supported by a retreat in oil prices, as investors awaited a revised reading on U.S. economic growth.
Oil approaches $125 per barrel ahead of US driving season (AP)
AP - Oil prices soared to record highs near $125 Friday on the eve of the U.S. driving season as a weakening U.S. dollar drove investors to snap up commodities.
Oil near $100 after record close (AP)
AP - Oil prices held near $100 a barrel Thursday after hitting a record overnight as investors poured more cash into crude and other commodities as a hedge against inflation.
Stocks may pop on retail sales
U.S. stock futures edged higher Wednesday as investors were cheered by a stronger than expected retail sales report which lessened recession fears.
OPEC struggles to find balance in oil market (AP)
AP - Saudi Arabia's oil minister said that OPEC will do what it has to in order to shore up falling oil prices when it meets next month in Algeria, even as the cartel gathered for an...
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