AP - Investors are riding higher energy prices into the close of a strong quarter.

Reuters - For investors, June's job data could determine in this short July 4th holiday week if the stock market's recent rally is reignited or sputters out like a wet firecracker.

AFP - Beijing has suspended buying non-ferrous metals for state reserves after government stockpiling led to a surge in prices, Chinese media has reported.

Reuters - The dollar recovered a little ground on Monday after falling late last week on a renewed call by China for a super-sovereign reserve currency, and stocks traded just below the top of recent ranges.

AP - Major Asian markets drifted lower Monday and European stocks gained as investors awaited key data later this week for clues on whether hopes for a global economic recovery are justified.

AP - Consumers are saving more than they're spending, and that has investors worried.

Reuters - The Nasdaq rose on Friday, on strong demand for Palm's Inc's Pre smartphone, while the Dow was dragged lower by sliding oil prices and strength in some financial stocks helped cushion the S&P 500's decline.

Reuters - For stock investors, June's job report could be a make-or-break factor next week in determining whether the recent rally has legs or not.

AFP - European stock markets rose on Friday after gains in Tokyo and overnight on Wall Street helped by positive US economic data, traders said.