Report: SEC Investigating canceled trades (AP)
AP – The Securities and Exchange Commission is looking into certain types of stock trade orders that could be distorting share prices and trading volume, according to The Wall Street Journal.
Stock futures flat ahead of payrolls (Reuters)
Reuters – Stock index futures were little changed on Friday ahead of the key monthly payrolls report that will give investors insight on the state of the ailing labor market.
Stock futures mixed ahead of jobs report (AP)
AP – Stock futures traded in a tight range Friday as investors cautiously approached the government’s monthly employment report.
World stocks up ahead of key US jobs data (AP)
AP – World stock markets rose Friday ahead of a U.S. jobs report that could help determine whether the Federal Reserve opts to introduce fresh measures to get the world’s largest economy going again.
Summary Box: Stocks extend gains on economic news (AP)
AP – ANOTHER LIFT: Stocks gained again on Thursday, though not as much as the day before, on the latest hopeful indicators on the economy.
How the major stock indexes fared Thursday (AP)
AP – Stocks rose Thursday, extending their gains from the day before, after reports on housing, manufacturing and jobs all indicated that the economy continues to grow. Trading was somewhat muted ahead of the government’s closely watched monthly report on employment due out Friday.
"Quote stuffing" a focus in flash crash probe (Reuters)
Reuters – U.S. regulators probing the May flash crash are focusing on a trading practice known as “quote stuffing”, in which large numbers of rapid-fire orders to buy or sell stocks are placed and canceled almost immediately.
US Def Sec: Afghans should lead corruption fight (AP)
AP – U.S. Defense Secretary Robert Gates said Thursday that while the fight against corruption must be led by Afghans, the U.S. is working on new ways to prevent millions of American dollars flowing into the nation from underwriting bribery and graft.
A look at economic developments around the globe (AP)
AP – A look at economic developments and activity in major stock markets around the world Thursday:
Stock futures fluctuate ahead of jobs reports (AP)
AP – Stock futures fluctuated in a narrow range Thursday, a day after investors sent stocks surging to start the new month.