Before the Bell: Alcoa, Chinese trade data, NFIB in focus

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A gauge of small-business optimism rose in December. The survey from the National Federation of Independent Business rose for the fourth month in a row. NFIB index

Indications: Stock futures rise; Alcoa, China data in focus

U.S. stock futures rose, joining a global stock market rally, as aluminum producer Alcoa reported quarterly revenue that exceeded market expectations.
Indications

Economic Report: Chinese trade surplus widens to beat forecast

China?s trade surplus widened sharply in December, exceeding expectations as exports remained resilient while imports weakened, although full-year figures pointed to an overall narrowing trend for the Chinese trade gap.
Economic Report: China trade data

Europe Markets: European stocks lifted by banks, resources

European stock markets advanced on Tuesday, with the banking and resource sectors driving gains, while shares of Philips Electronics and Software AG got hit by fourth-quarter warnings.
Europe Markets

London Markets: FTSE 100 gains as resources, banks rise

British stocks moved higher as gains from the mining and banking sectors lifted the market following positive trade data from China that suggested continued solid Chinese demand.
London Markets

Asia Markets: Shanghai stocks rise for 3rd day, lead Asia gains

Asian shares closed higher as mainland Chinese stocks rallied for a third straight session on hopes Beijing will come to investors? rescue after last year?s market slump.
Asia Markets

Asia Stocks to Watch: Japan camera firms hope for Olympic glory

Japan is on track for an early victory at the London Olympics, as professional photographers and hobbyists alike rush to buy top-end cameras, expected to give battered Japanese electronics firms a much-needed boost.
Asia Stocks to Watch

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