Stock futures rise on strong global earnings

NEW YORK (AP) Stock futures rose today following a new batch of upbeat earnings and signs that Europe's economy is bouncing back faster than expected. Motorola Inc., Southwest Airlines Co. and Avon Products Inc. topped forecasts. Strong earnings worldwide gave European markets a lift. U.S. markets received a boost over the past couple of weeks because of largely better-than-expected earnings ...

Morning Watch, July 29

Bulls look to regain control of market, helped by jobless claims and earnings results. The Dow ( ^DJI ) ended a four-session win streak on Wednesday following disappointing economic data. The jobless claims release has helped stocks this morning, as has another round of mostly positive earnings results. The S&P 500 ( SPX ) has remained above the key 1,100 level and is now trying to break through ...

Stock watch: Wednesday, July 29

NEW YORK Stock futures rose Thursday following a new batch of upbeat earnings and signs that Europe's economy is bouncing back faster than expected.

Upstate upbeat about Southwest

GREER -- The addition of discount carrier, Southwest Airlines and a $99 million terminal expansion at Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport would help Greer and the Upstate sprout competitive wings in the battle to retain jobs and businesses, to lure new ones and to satisfy travelers, business folks say.

TSX set for gain following upbeat Q2 earnings

The Toronto stock market is poised to open higher following a batch of upbeat earnings from key resource companies.

Market opening analysis 7/29

Stock index futures suggest a positive open for the major averages after more encouraging news out of Europe.