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Breaking News - Consumer Sentiment for April

Consumer Sentiment for April slightly better than expected

U.S. GDP Disappoints

The Uof Economic Analysis released its Q1 report.

Breaking News - Ford, Merck and P&G Earnings

Ford, Merck and P&G post better than expected earnings before the bell today.

Spain Credit Rating Downgraded on Negative Outlook

 Spain late Thursday. 

Breaking News (Starbucks)

Starbuck (SBUX, quote) earned 40 cents per share on revenues of $3.2 Billion. 

Option Activity

With the market trying to sort out what Fed Chairman Ben Bernanke is trying to single to the market we found several equities with high call and put option volume in afternoon trading.

National Association of Realtors Survey Data.

U.S. home buyer initiated or signed more contract in March vs February according to the National Association of Realtors survey data.

Upgrades / Downgrades

Upgrades and downgrades for Thursday April 26, 2012 as 8:10 A.M. EDT

Fed Rate Unchanged

Federal Reserve Plans to Continue Holding Hold Interest Rates Steady ‘Until Late 2014

Breaking News -  Durable Goods Orders

Durable Goods Orders Fall 4.2% in March