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Stocks Hit Historic Highs on Jobs Data

  Howard Silverblatt, Standard & Poor's analyst provides his perspective on today's jobs numbers and its impact on the markets.

Futures edge lower after S&P strikes new highs

U.S. stock futures slipped Tuesday after the Standard & Poor's 500 index closed at an all-time high. Another glimpse into the mind of the all-important American consumer is due early in the day. Full story

News Summary: Tech leads S&P 500 to new high

TECH'S TURN: Technology companies led the Standard & Poor's 500 index to an all-time closing high Monday. Information technology stocks rose the most of the 10 industry groups in the S&P 500 index, 1.6 percent. Full story

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  Is the Era of 'Big Three' Ratings Agencies Over?

Jules Kroll, Kroll Bond Ratings CEO, weighs in on the $5 billion lawsuit against Standard & Poor's.

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