Ahead of the Bell: Existing Home Sales - AP - 13 minutes ago
An industry group's report on sales of existing homes will likely show sales resumed falling in June after a slight rebound in May.

Ahead of the Bell: Microsoft to brief analysts - AP - 13 minutes ago
As Microsoft Corp.'s top executives take the stage Thursday to outline the software maker's strategy for fiscal 2009, Wall Street analysts will be listening closely for new details about its online business plans.

Ahead of the Bell: Jobless claim to rise - AP - 14 minutes ago
Government data due out Thursday is expected to show that the number of newly laid off people filing claims for unemployment benefits went up last week as companies struggle with plodding economic growth.

Ahead of the Bell: Tax haven hearing - AP - 14 minutes ago
Congressional investigators on Thursday will report their findings about the use of the Cayman Islands as a tax haven by thousands of U.S. companies.

House passes housing bill; Bush lifts veto threat - Reuters - 14 minutes ago
The House of Representatives passed a massive housing rescue bill on Wednesday after the White House dropped a threatened veto, paving the way for passage of measures aimed at shoring up the worst U.S. home market since the Great Depression.

China's Zhongxing in talks with GM, FAW: source - Reuters - 19 minutes ago
China's Hebei Zhongxing Automobile Co is in talks with General Motors and major Chinese automaker FAW Group to explore opportunities for cooperation, including equity ties, a source close to the situation said on Thursday.

Eurozone slowdown worsens - at FT.com - 27 minutes ago
The eurozone's economic slowdown has worsened markedly according to closely-watched surveys that show growth prospects collapsing across the 15-country bloc.