JGB futures hit 10-wk high as investors seek safety

(Reuters) - September futures surged 0.55 point to 133.97, the
highest since late May, after Treasuries rose late last week on
persistent worries about problems in the U.S. subprime market.




Such concerns battered U.S. stocks then and Standard &
Poor's 500 index and the Nasdaq Composite Index
on Friday posted their worst one-day percentage drops since a
global sell-off in equities in late February.


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Virtusa says IPO priced at $14/shr

(Reuters) - The Westborough, Massachusetts-based company said its
common stock has been approved for listing on Nasdaq under the
symbol "VRTU."





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US STOCKS-Indexes fall on fears of more credit problems

(Reuters) - The Dow Jones industrial average was down 30.98
points, or 0.23 percent, at 13,327.33. The Standard & Poor's
500 Index was down 6.10 points, or 0.41 percent, at
1,467.81. The Nasdaq Composite Index was down 17.07
points, or 0.66 percent, at 2,566.21.




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US STOCKS-Indexes pare gains after news from home lender

(Reuters) - The Dow Jones industrial average was up 33.73
points, or 0.25 percent, at 13,392.04. The Standard & Poor's
500 Index was up 3.38 points, or 0.23 percent, at
1,477.29. The Nasdaq Composite Index was down 2.86
points, or 0.11 percent, at 2,580.42.




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UPDATE 1-LCA-Vision posts lower Q2 earnings, cuts 2007 view

(Reuters) - Shares of the provider of vision correction services, which
also cut its full-year 2007 earnings outlook, were down more
than 14 percent at $36.90 in morning trade on the Nasdaq.




Including the impact of deferred revenue, the company now
sees 2007 earnings of $1.90 to $2.00 a share, on revenue of
$308.0 million to $315.0 million. In May, it had forecast
earnings of $2.05 to $2.15 a share for the year.


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US STOCKS-Wall St trims gains, Nasdaq dips

(Reuters) - A rise in oil prices to a 12-month high also added to
nervousness.




The Dow Jones industrial average was up 47.63
points, or 0.36 percent, at 13,405.94. The Standard & Poor's
500 Index was up 3.33 points, or 0.23 percent, at
1,477.24. The Nasdaq Composite Index was up 0.06
points, or 0.00 percent, at 2,583.34.


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US STOCKS-Futures slide on oil, housing, credit woes

(Reuters) - S&P 500 futures were down 12.60 points, below fair
value, a mathematical formula that evaluates pricing by taking
into account interest rates, dividends and time to expiration
on the contract.




Dow Jones industrial average futures were down 87
points, and Nasdaq 100 futures were off 11 points.


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Global stocks lower on credit woes

(Reuters) - As U.S. stocks continued to fall after a sharply lower opening, the decline triggered the New York Stock Exchange's downside restrictions on program trading at 11:06 a.m. ET.




At 11:42 a.m. the Dow Jones industrial average was down 202.41 points, or 1.47 percent, at 13,582.66. The Standard & Poor's 500 Index was down 26.88 points, or 1.77 percent, at 1,491.21 and the Nasdaq Composite Index was down 42.47 points, or 1.60 percent, at 2,605.70.


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US STOCKS-Wall St rebounds at open on profit optimism

(Reuters) - The Dow Jones industrial average was up 101.94
points, or 0.74 percent, at 13,818.89. The Standard & Poor's
500 Index was up 9.84 points, or 0.65 percent, at
1,520.88. The Nasdaq Composite Index was up 21.83
points, or 0.83 percent, at 2,661.69.




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Inter Parfums H1 sales up 9 pct, confirms FY target

(Reuters) - Higher sales of Lanvin fragrances and good performance for
its main perfume brand Burberry helped make up for
lacklustre trends in the UK market for its Paul Smith scents,
said Inter Parfums, which is controlled through Nasdaq-listed
Inter Parfums Inc. .




Interim earnings are due for publication on Sept. 10.


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US STOCKS-Wall Street drops at open on profit woes

(Reuters) - The Dow Jones industrial average was down 77.71
points, or 0.56 percent, at 13,865.71. The Standard & Poor's
500 Index was down 10.37 points, or 0.67 percent, at
1,531.20. The Nasdaq Composite Index was down 17.77
points, or 0.66 percent, at 2,672.81.




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US STOCKS-Wall St ends higher on M&A news, profits

(Reuters) - The Dow Jones industrial average was up 92.75
points, or 0.67 percent, at 13,943.83. The Standard & Poor's
500 Index was up 7.28 points, or 0.47 percent, at
1,541.38. The Nasdaq Composite Index was up 2.98
points, or 0.11 percent, at 2,690.58.




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US STOCKS-Wall Street opens higher on earnings, M&A

(Reuters) - The Dow Jones industrial average was up 70.15
points, or 0.51 percent, at 13,921.23. The Standard & Poor's
500 Index was up 7.89 points, or 0.51 percent, at
1,541.99. The Nasdaq Composite Index was up 11.85
points, or 0.44 percent, at 2,699.45.




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Ev3 Inc. to buy FoxHollow for $780 million

(Reuters) - On Friday, FoxHollow shares surged 9.3 percent to close at
$24.72 on Nasdaq. The transaction is expected to be completed
in the fourth quarter of 2007.




Under the terms of the deal, FoxHollow shareholders will
get 1.45 shares of Ev3 stock plus $2.75 in cash for each share
of FoxHollow they own. Ev3 shareholders would end up owning
about 59 percent of the combined company.


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US STOCKS-Futures extend losses on Caterpillar results

(Reuters) - S&P 500 futures were down 1.9 points, below fair
value, a mathematical formula that evaluates pricing by taking
into account interest rates, dividends and time to expiration
on the contract.




Dow Jones industrial average futures dropped 22
points on the Caterpillar news. Nasdaq 100 futures were
down 36 points.


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US STOCKS-Indexes open up on energy gains, profits

(Reuters) - The Dow Jones industrial average was up 14.72
points, or 0.11 percent, at 13,965.70. The Standard & Poor's
500 Index was up 1.62 points, or 0.10 percent, at
1,551.14. The Nasdaq Composite Index was up 7.58
points, or 0.28 percent, at 2,704.91.




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UPDATE 1-Sucampo sees $14-$16/shr price band for IPO

(Reuters) - The pharmaceutical company plans to list on the Nasdaq
under the symbol "SCMP," it said in a filing with the U.S.
Securities and Exchange Commission.




Sucampo said it expects to raise net proceeds of about
$38.6 million and plans to use the proceeds to fund its
clinical trials.


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UPDATE 1-China's Xinhua Media eyes stake in online bookstore

(Reuters) - SHANGHAI, July 16 - Shanghai Xinhua Media Co.
is in early talks to buy into Dangdang.com, a Chinese
online bookstore that media have said is planning a Nasdaq
listing, two sources close to the situation said on Monday.




Dangdang.com, partly held by a group of global investors,
including Doll Capital, Walden International and IDG Ventures,
has entered talks with Xinhua Media, which approached the online
bookstore about a month ago, the sources told Reuters.


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S&P hits record as GE, data boost stocks

(Reuters) -The S&P 500 index climbed to a record on Friday, surpassing levels reached during the Internet bubble, as General Electric Co. increased a stock-buyback plan and data showed improving consumer sentiment.

The Dow Jones industrial average was up 45.52 points, or 0.33 percent, to end unofficially at 13,907.25. The Standard & Poor's 500 Index was up 4.80 points, or 0.31 percent, to finish unofficially at 1,552.50. The Nasdaq Composite Index was up 5.27 points, or 0.20 percent, to close unofficially at 2,707.00.


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Intellon files with SEC for $100 million IPO

(Reuters) - Intellon intends to list its stock on the Nasdaq under the
symbol "ITLN" .




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