Thursday, July 5, 2007

US STOCKS-Rising Treasury yields drag on shares

(Reuters) - NEW YORK, July 5 - U.S. stocks fell on Thursday,
dragged down by rising bond yields that countered early
optimism about the $20 billion buyout of Hilton Hotels Corp.
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Stronger-than-expected job market news drove up Treasury
yields. Rising yields can lead to higher borrowing costs, which
can cut into corporate profits.


Read more at Reuters.com Bonds News

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