Equities Close
Equity futures stayed range-bound in the afternoon with the 3 major indices finishing flat to higher. Dow futures were down 4 points, S&P futures were up 0.2%, and Nasdaq futures rose 0.6%. Both financials and energy stocks wound up reversing course, with financials finishing down 0.6%, and Energy finishing up 1.7%.
TSY Secretary Hank Paulson goes to the Middle East this weekend to discuss oil production and sovereign wealth funds. Monday brings the May ISM Manufacturing Index and April Construction Spending data at 10:00am EDT. Atlanta FED President Dennis Lockhart speaks on the economy at 12:20pm.