Tuesday, April 17, 2007

U.S. Stock-Index Futures Advance After Core Inflation, Housing Starts Data

(Bloomberg) -- U.S. stock-index futures advanced after government data showed inflation and the housing slump are easing and earnings beat analysts' estimates.

Coca-Cola Co., the world's largest soft-drink maker, rose after its biggest sales gain in at least nine years boosted first-quarter net income. Wells Fargo & Co. climbed after posting a record profit on borrowing by businesses.


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