Market Watch News: Stock futures steady before
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Market Watch News:
Stock futures steady
before housing starts, PPI
Data are expected to show a small fall in housing starts and a sharp rise in wholesale prices. Minutes of the latest Federal Reserve meeting, earnings from Toll Brothers and trade in Dell will also be in focus.
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Dell's results beat Wall Street's expectations, even as revenue in its PC and mobility segments dropped by double digits.
Dell profit slumps but beats
PC sales dropped off but the results beat Wall Street’s estimates, which may fuel demands that the company seek a higher buyout offer.
• Herbalife spoke with SEC after short (The Tell)
• Herbalife raises 2013 outlook
• FBI opens Heinz probe
Videogame shares surge ahead of PlayStation 4
EA, Activision and others have seen their shares jump over the past six months as investors look ahead to a new console cycle that may begin with Sony’s unveiling of the PlayStation 4 Wednesday.
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• Asia stocks up | Yen up on Japan PM's remarks
• Gold inches higher | BHP CEO Kloppers to retire
• HTC launches flagship smartphone