U.S. stock market looks to maintain uptrend
Last Update: 2/19/2011 1:00:13 AM
After a third straight week of gains, Wall Street will begin the holiday-shortened week with Wal-Mart reporting results before Tuesday’s open.
SPX,  DJIA,  WMT,  BRCD

Libya killings exceed 100; Egypt banks reopen
Last Update: 2/20/2011 1:59:03 AM
Amid the continuing turmoil in the Arab states, Sunday reports from Libya describe a dire situation, with 100 or more people killed as the government of Moammar Gadhafi cracked down on protests. Banks in Egypt reopened on Sunday after being closed for a week but the bourse remained shut.

U.S. stocks climb, extending weekly gains to three
Last Update: 2/18/2011 12:19:42 PM
U.S. stocks climb to fresh multi-year highs Friday, extending their winning streak to a third-straight week, as the market’s upward momentum helped outweigh another round of tightening in China and continued unrest in the Middle East.
DJIA,  CAT,  TRV,  CVX,  COMP,  SPX,  DXY,  CPB,  JDSU

Stocks in focus Tuesday: Wal-Mart, H-P
Last Update: 2/19/2011 9:31:36 AM
A roundup of stocks likely to see action in Tuesday’s session.
WMT,  HD,  HPQ,  M,  MDT,  NYX,  NDAQ,  ICE,  DE:DB1,  DBOEY

BYD slashes prices on 5 car models to boost sales
Last Update: 2/19/2011 5:37:15 AM
HONG KONG (MarketWatch) -- Chinese auto maker BYD Co. (1211.HK) said Friday it has slashed prices on five of its main car models by up to 19% in a move to boost sales at the Warren Buffett-backed firm following a rollback in government incentives for small-car purchases.
HK:1211,  BRKA,  BRKB