Tuesday, June 12, 2007

US STOCKS-Futures point lower on rates, tech worry

(Reuters) - NEW YORK, June 12 - U.S. stocks headed for a
lower open on Tuesday as rising bond yields stoked fears about
higher interest rates, while a disappointing outlook from Texas
Instruments Inc. soured prospects for the tech sector.




The yield on benchmark 10-year Treasury notes
rose to 5.19 percent. Analysts say a decisive break above 5.15
percent could spook investors into selling stocks. Bond yields
move inversely to prices.


Read more at Reuters.com Bonds News

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