AP - U.S. stock futures are trading higher Monday despite rising crude prices following the death of the King of Saudi Arabia. Investors will focus on economic data, including construction spending and manufacturing reports, as well as earnings due from Proctor & Gamble Co. (PG).

Reuters - The dollar hit a 1-1/2 week low against the yen on Tuesday as investors awaited more convincing evidence to boost U.S. interest rate hike expectations after the greenback failed to rally on strong U.S. data.

AP - U.S. stocks are expected to open lower Wednesday as some profit-taking is projected and investors wait for non-manufacturing and oil inventory reports later in the day.

AP - Online music provider Napster Inc. on Wednesday reported a wider loss for the fiscal first quarter, but surpassed Wall Street expectations as its revenue more than doubled from last year.

AP - Viacom Inc. reported second-quarter earnings that were flat compared with the same period a year ago, when the company still owned the Blockbuster video unit. Excluding that and other discontinued operations, earnings rose 6 percent.

Reuters - Berkshire Hathaway Inc. (BRKa.N) (BRKb.N), the company run by billionaire Warren Buffett, on Friday said quarterly profit rose 13 percent, as higher investment income and fewer losses from insurance units helped offset a losing bet that the U.S. dollar would fall.

Canadian Press - TORONTO (CP) - Stock market investors on both sides of the border will be taking cues from the Federal Reserve this week, as the U.S. central bank mulls another increase to its benchmark interest rate.

AP - U.S. stocks are set to open higher Monday, as the technology sector is providing support on talk of interest in Nokia Corp. from Cisco Systems Inc. Another sector that continues to do well is commodities and energy, which is outperforming Europe and looks likely to extend these gains into the U.S.

Reuters - The Nikkei share average rose on Tuesday as high crude oil prices helped energy stocks and as investors bought Nikon Corp. and other companies with strong earnings results.

Reuters - The dollar edged up against the euro on Wednesday, recovering from an initial drop after the Federal Reserve raised interest rates for a 10th straight time and indicated even more are on the way.

AP - Dell Inc., one of the world's largest personal computer makers, on Thursday said second-quarter profit rose 28 percent, driven by increased shipments during a period of tough price competition among rivals.

Reuters - DreamWorks Animation SKG Inc on Thursday reported a $3.7 million net loss in its second quarter due to a large number of retail returns for DVDs of its films 'Shrek 2' and 'Shark Tale.'

TechWeb - Nationwide storage solution provider SANZ said its revenue and earnings for the second quarter fell compared with last year.

AP - A stock market that has shuttled between a level of comfort over the economy and deep anxiety over oil prices may be making that zigzag again this week as the government releases key inflation figures.

AP - Stocks drifted lower Monday despite retreating oil prices and a strong second-quarter report from retailer Lowe's Cos. Inc.

AP - Gateway Inc. turned a profit for the first time in more than three years, but also jolted investors by slicing its full-year sales and earnings outlook.

AP - Net income fell 84 percent at Borders Group Inc. due to a sales shortfall in the United Kingdom and the book retailer's store remodeling program.

Canadian Press - TORONTO (CP) - The Toronto stock market closed positive Thursday as earnings reports from TD Bank and National Bank helped boost the financial sector. New York stock markets finished slightly higher as investors worried about the economic impact of soaring oil prices after the price of crude hit a fresh intraday record of $68 US a barrel before settling down somewhat.

AP - Stock headed lower Friday as a new report showed a sharp dip in consumer confidence, dragged down by soaring oil prices.

AP - Wall Street finished a disappointing week lower Friday as a sharp drop in oil prices failed to ease worries about declining consumer confidence.

Canadian Press - TORONTO (CP) - Lacklustre summer trading could make for a flat week on stock markets as investors wonder how high oil prices will impact on the economy.

AP - Stocks skidded Tuesday in the devastating aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, which slammed the Gulf Coast, pounding hotels and casinos, constricting oil refinery capacity and leaving insurers to cover losses estimated as high as $25 billion.

AP - Facing intense competition from foreign carmakers, Malaysia's national car maker Proton reported a net loss of 12.4 ringgit, or $3.3 million, for April-June quarter, its worst quarterly financial results in a year and a half.