Stocks futures are flat on a shortened trading day without any major economic news. Volume is sure to be light as many investors continue a long holiday weekend. Shares in
Europe were gaining slightly today. Japanese stocks rallied today to their highest level in nearly five years. The dollar is higher in Europe against all major currencies. Oil
is slightly lower at $58.71. The yield on the 10-year note is 4.44%. Retailers may get a boost on this "Black Friday,christian louboutin boots,",christian louboutin; after the National Retail Federation raised its sales
outlook for the season up a full percentage point to a gain of 6% over last year. The figure would still mark a slowdown from last year’s pace of 6.7%. Teen clothing chains are
expected to stay hot with double-digit comps growth predicted for ANF and AEOS. Consumer electronics sales will also benefit BBY, CC, AAPL and MSFT. According to reports, CZN ,
CTL and VCG will soon acquire AT’s local telephone operations for about $10 billion. The EU Commission has approved TEVA’s acquisition of IVX.
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