From: RTTNews.com on Wed, Mar 30 2011 5:58 AM

Family Dollar and Joseph A. Bank are scheduled to report before the opening bell. The MBA Mortgage Index is scheduled for release at 7 a.m. ET. ADP employment data is coming at 8:15 a.m. ET. Borders DryShips and Mosaic are expected to report earnings after the close.

From: RTTNews.com on Tue, Mar 29 2011 9:25 AM

AC Moore, Apollo Group, Layne Christensen and Lennar report before the opening bell. The S&P/Case-Shiller 20-city home price Index is due at 9 a.m. ET. Consumer confidence data is expected at 10 a.m. ET. Oxford Industries and Sealy report after the close of trading.

From: RTTNews.com on Mon, Mar 28 2011 5:07 PM

This week Republicans hoping to cut more from the government’s budget have their eyes on entitlements. Facebook wants to hire former Press Secretary Robert Gibbs a high-profile communications job. Political trailblazer Geraldine Ferraro died over the weekend. And President Obama will add...

From: RTTNews.com on Mon, Mar 28 2011 5:07 PM

The market has held on to its morning gains, despite fluctuating in between. The home sector showed signs of life in February, rising 2.1 percent from the prior month. According to the Commerce Department, spending rose 0.7% in February. Ebay will buy GSI Commerce for $2.4 billion. GSI...

From: RTTNews.com on Fri, Mar 25 2011 3:33 PM

George Lopez is apologizing to Kirstie Alley. The comedian compared the “Fat Actress” and dancing with the stars competitor to a pig on his late night comedy show. Having thought better, Lopez took to Twitter and apologized. Celebrity stylist Rachel Zoe gave birth to a baby boy yesterday. Miley ...

From: RTTNews.com on Fri, Mar 25 2011 8:54 AM

Minneapolis Federal Reserve Bank President Narayana Kocherlakota will give a speech at 5am ET. KB Home headlines the earnings reports before the open. GDP data is coming at 8:30am ET. At 9:15am. ET, Atlanta Federal Reserve Bank President Dennis Lockhart will discuss the economic outlook. The Uni...

From: RTTNews.com on Thu, Mar 24 2011 10:10 PM

We’re seeing green arrows on Wall Street Thursday. The number of people filing for first time unemployment claims ticked lower last week. Meanwhile, durable goods orders unexpectedly declined in February. Best Buy headlines the earnings slate. The electronics retailers posted better th...

From: RTTNews.com on Thu, Mar 24 2011 10:10 PM

A trailer has just been released for “Captain America ‘The First Avenger” which is set to hit theaters this summer. “Boardwalk Empire” start Paz de la Huerta was arrested in New York City last weekend after an altercation with reality star Samantha Swetra. Zsa Zsa Gabor has been hospital...

From: RTTNews.com on Thu, Mar 24 2011 6:25 AM

Best Buy, CDC Corp, ConAgra, Gamestop and Talbots report earnings results before the open. Initial jobless claims data is coming at 8:30 a.m. ET. Durable goods orders for February is also due at that time. Accenture, Darden Restaurants, Finish Line, Oracle and Research In Motion report after the...

From: RTTNews.com on Wed, Mar 23 2011 1:33 PM

Elizabeth Taylor has died at the age of 79. Chris Brown exploded on the set of "Good Morning America" earlier this week. Soap staple “All My Children” may be canceled due to low ratings. In other television news, “Man Men” fans will have to wait a little bit longer for the debut of the hit show’...

From: RTTNews.com on Tue, Mar 22 2011 8:47 PM

President Dmitry Medvedev criticized the Prime Minister this week, over comments he made about the U.N. Security Resolution. Meanwhile, a US fighter jet on its way to Libya crashed Monday due to an equipment malfunction. Yemen’s embattled President said he will step down by the end of the year.

From: RTTNews.com on Tue, Mar 22 2011 8:47 PM

Home prices continued to drop in January, according to the Federal Housing Finance Agency’s home price index. Verizon is speaking out against rumors that the wireless giant may be eyeing a merger with Sprint. Toyota is extending the production shutdown at its Japanese plants. In other ...

From: RTTNews.com on Tue, Mar 22 2011 8:47 PM

According to reports, CBS wants Charlie Sheen back, despite getting sacked by producers from “Two and a Half Men”. Michael Lohan was arrested Monday night on three felony counts of domestic violence. Kate Middleton will arrive at Westminster Abbey in a Rolls Royce and the married couple will dep...

From: RTTNews.com on Tue, Mar 22 2011 8:47 PM

After a rollercoaster morning of trading, the majors are now slightly in the red. News from the economic front provided fresh disappointing data from the housing sector. Verizon wants to set the record straight: it is not interested in buying Sprint. Frugal customers helped Dollar General double...

From: RTTNews.com on Tue, Mar 22 2011 8:47 PM

The stock market closed the day off in the red, following a 3-day winning streak. Apple dragged Amazon.com to the courts today, charging the company with trademark infringement. Verizon says it has no intention of buying out Sprint, despite rumors that have been circulating. And home prices fell...

From: RTTNews.com on Mon, Mar 21 2011 6:19 PM

According to the National Association of Realtors, sales of existing homes plunged 9.6% in February. AT&T has agreed to buy T-Mobile for $39 billion. Boeing’s newest passenger jet took its maiden flight Sunday. In other corporate news, Tiffany’s saw a strong holiday season.

From: RTTNews.com on Mon, Mar 21 2011 6:19 PM

Libyan dictator Muommar Qadhafi is now MIA after the United States and its allies bombed his compound.Today marks the one year anniversary of healthcare overhaul. And Arkansas may become the first state to impose a major tax cut this year.

From: RTTNews.com on Mon, Mar 21 2011 6:19 PM

The Las Vegas district attorney who was responsible for prosecuting Paris Hilton and Bruno Mars on separate drug charges last year, was arrested and booked on drug charges of his own over the weekend. Wyclef Jean has been shot. Former "SNL" star Victoria Jackson is slamming Fox’s hit show “Glee....

From: RTTNews.com on Fri, Mar 18 2011 5:31 PM

The stock market fought against quadruple witching Friday, putting on gains despite expected volatility. The Federal Reserve said a majority of U.S. banks passed a recent stress test, giving lenders the green light to reinstate their dividends. Meanwhile, the Group of 7 finance ministers agreed ...

From: RTTNews.com on Fri, Mar 18 2011 5:31 PM

Backed by a UN resolution authorizing military action, President Obama called on Libyan dictator Muammar Qadhafi to halt military action against his rebelling civilians. Meanwhile, government crackdowns against protestors intensified in Yemen and Bahrain. In the U.S., a Wisconsin judge...