Friday, April 20, 2007

U.S. Stock-Index Futures Rise; Caterpillar, Google, American Express Climb

(Bloomberg) -- U.S. stock-index futures rose after Caterpillar Inc., Google Inc. and American Express Co. reported earnings that beat analysts' estimates.

Caterpillar surged after per-share profit at the biggest earthmoving equipment maker unexpectedly gained. Google, owner of the most-used Internet search engine, said net income jumped 69 percent as the company extended its lead in online advertising. American Express, the fourth-biggest U.S. credit-card issuer, posted a record profit as customers increased spending.


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