Get ready for a busy Wednesday.

U.S. stock futures are ticking higher after China released GDP figures, and Greece prepares to hold crucial vote on its latest bailout.

 1) China GDP

The world's second largest economy grew at a slightly faster pace than expected in the second quarter. Official figures out Wednesday put GDP at 7%, in line with the previous quarter, and Beijing's growth target for the full year.

Growth has slowed considerably from the breakneck pace of previous years, and it's expected to drop further through to 2016.

The positive quarterly numbers didn't stop falls on China's stock markets. The Shanghai Composite resumed its recent slide to close down 3%.

2) Greece votes

Greek lawmakers will vote to ratify tough economic reforms on Wednesday needed to secure Europe's latest offer of $96 billion to bailout the country.

But the International Monetary Fund, one of Greece's major creditors, has warned on the viability of the bailout. The IMF said Tuesday that the country's debt has become "highly unsustainable," and it needs more debt relief than Europe has so far been willing to consider.

3) Oil dips

Crude prices have regained some poise, slipping 0.5% to just below $53 a barrel in electronic trading, after a landmark deal on Iran's nuclear program sealed Tuesday prompted a turbulent session for oil.

4) Earnings and economics

It's a busy day for earnings. Bank of America (BAC) and Delta (DAL) will report ahead of the open along with Blackrock (AOCXX).

Computer chip maker Intel (INTC, Tech30) and Netflix (NFLX, Tech30) report quarterly earnings after the close. Netflix (NFLX, Tech30) shares were rising 2.4% premarket.

On the economic front, the Bureau of Labor Statistics updates its producer price index with June numbers at 8:30 a.m. ET. Numbers on June industrial production will also release at 8:30 a.m. ET.

Federal Reserve chair Janet Yellen will deliver her semi-annual testimony before Congress at 10:00 a.m. ET.

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Markets are looking calm Tuesday though a landmark deal on Iran's nuclear program is hitting oil prices.

European markets slipped and U.S. stock futures were edging lower.

1) Iran deal

Iran and the West have ended long-running negotiations with a deal that will lift sanctions in exchange for curbs on Tehran's nuclear program.

Sanctions have hobbled Iran's economy and restricted oil production and exports, and the country is eager to regain its status as a global energy power.

Crude prices slumped 1.8% to just above $51 a barrel in electronic trading as investors reacted to the deal, which could see a flood of new oil supplies from Iran.

2) Greek bailout

Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras will face disgruntled colleagues and the Greek public as he seeks approval for a new bailout. The deal contains tough new austerity measures and Greek lawmakers will vote on the first package of reforms, which include pension cuts and tax increases, on Wednesday.

The bailout could inject up to $96 billion into the distressed economy, but it's not a done deal yet.

"Getting the deal though parliaments elsewhere in Europe won't be all that easy, but it's in Greece that the fallout could be seen most clearly in the form of new elections," Societe Generale strategist Kit Juckes said.

3) Earnings and economics

It's a busy day for earnings updates. Wells Fargo (CBEAX), Johnson & Johnson (JNJ) and JP Morgan Chase (JPM) all report ahead of the open. Yum! Brands (YUM) -- which owns Taco Bell, Pizza Hut and KFC -- will report after the close. Its stock is up 25% this year, but analysts forecast a 12% drop in the restaurant company's earnings.

4) Market movers

Chinese state-owned firm Tsinghua Unigroup is preparing a $23 billion bid for U.S. chipmaker Micron, the Wall Street Journal reported on Tuesday. Micron (MU) shares were up 10% in premarket trading.

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Markets are cheering Monday after Europe finally reached a deal to bailout Greece.

European stocks bounced on the news and U.S. stock futures were also moving higher.

1) Greek deal

It took all night but Europe has struck a deal to rescue Greece. Eurozone leaders will negotiate a new $96 billion bailout after the country agreed to enact deep economic reforms under close supervision by its creditors.

The deal -- if ratified -- should prevent a chaotic Greek exit from the euro, an unprecedented event that would have shaken Europe to its core.

"The scale of the capitulation now being forced on Athens is breathtaking, with Greece effectively being asked to give up fiscal sovereignty as the price of staying in the euro area," Oxford Economics economist James Nixon said.

European markets welcomed the news, while bonds in Greece and other peripheral euro nations also bounced.

2) Oil tumbles

Crude prices sank to below $52 barrel in electronic trading as world powers appeared to be nearing a deal with Iran that could see supplies from the oil-rich nation back on the market. A deal would loosen sanctions in exchange for curbs on Tehran's nuclear program.

Sanctions have long reined in Iran's oil production and exports, and the country is eager to shed those restrictions to boost its energy sector.

3) China rises

Stocks in China rebounded Monday, building on solid gains at the end of last week. But Chinese markets are likely to remain volatile this week and investors continue to weigh the impact of weeks of turmoil.

4) International markets

Greece-inspired gains washed over European markets.

Germany's DAX index climbed 1.6%, France's CAC rallied 2.1%, and the U.K.'s FTSE index added 0.6%. Bank shares across the region were sharply higher, with Deutsche Bank (DB) up 2.7% and BNP Paribas (BNPQF) climbing 3%.

Asian markets, some of which closed before the Greek deal was reached, also ended with solid gains.

Japan's benchmark Nikkei index jumped 1.6%, while Seoul's KOSPI Composite climbed 1.5%. The Shanghai Composite added 2.4%.

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There's a lot of positive momentum in the markets this morning.

1) Up, up, up

It looks like stock markets around the world might close out the week with some healthy gains.

U.S. stock futures are rising by about 1%.

Many European markets are climbing by about 1% to 2% in early trading. The French CAC 40 index is leading the way, up 2.3%.

Nearly all Asian markets ended the day in positive territory as concerns about Chinese markets subsided.

Both the Shanghai Composite and the Shenzhen index closed with gains of 4.5% and 4.1%, respectively. But this follows gut-wrenching volatility that saw both markets shoot up and then crash in the course of a few months.

2) Greece offers hope?

Investors are keeping a very close eye on Greece.

The markets are hopeful that Greece and its European lenders will reach a deal in the next few days, paving the way for a third huge bailout for the country. But if a deal can't be reached, Greece will effectively be kicked out of the eurozone and be forced to issue its own currency.

Ultimately, Greece wants more money from its European lenders, on top of the 240 billion euros ($267 billion) it received in bailout funds since 2010.

On Friday, Greek lawmakers are voting on proposals to reform the nation's economy. If this doesn't go well, markets will react harshly. If they're approved, those proposals will be sent to European lenders, who will consider them at meetings over the weekend.

"There are, of course, twists and turns to be negotiated before a deal is reached on Sunday but Mr. Market assumes that this deal flies (for now)," said Kit Juckes, a market strategist at Societe Generale.

3) Optimism about Iran deal fading

Crude oil futures are getting some support Friday morning as it seems less likely that world powers will reach a nuclear deal with Iran.

Commodity traders have been closely monitoring the Iran negotiations. A deal would mean that tough sanctions against the oil-rich country will be lifted and Iran would begin exporting more oil.

The threat of further oil supplies from Iran has depressed crude prices. Oil had been trading below $51 a barrel earlier this week.

Currently, oil futures are trading around $53 per barrel.

4. Thursday market recap:

The Dow Jones industrial average and the S&P 500 were both up 0.2%, and the Nasdaq added 0.3% on Thursday.

The slight gains Thursday did not mark a full recovery from setbacks on Wednesday when a technical glitch caused the New York Stock Exchange to shut down for nearly four hours and frightened traders.

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1) Stock market movers -- Facebook, Apple, Yahoo, Alcoa

U.S. stock futures are looking perky Thursday.

Shares in Facebook (FB, Tech30), Apple (AAPL, Tech30), Yahoo (YHOO, Tech30) and Alcoa (AA) are all pushing up by about 1% ahead of the open.

This follows a tumultuous Wednesday. The S&P 500 fell by 1.7% after trading was halted at the NYSE due to a "technical glitch." The Dow Jones industrial average also shed 260 points and closed 1.5% lower, while the Nasdaq sank 1.8%.

2) China rebounds

It was a rocky Thursday but Chinese stocks closed the trading session with sizable gains after regulators announced new measures designed to stop the stock market crash.

The main Shanghai Composite rose by 5.8% and the smaller Shenzhen index gained 3.8%.

Chinese stocks went on a record run throughout the first half of the year -- with the Shenzhen rising by more than 120% -- but they have now come crashing back to earth.

3) Greek drama 

The Greek government is set to submit details later Thursday about how it will reform its economy, cut spending, and raise more taxes in a bid to receive a third bailout from the European Union.

European markets are all rising as investors hope for a positive resolution to Greece's debt crisis.

Leaders from all 28 nations in the EU will meet Sunday to make a decision on Greece's future.

Meanwhile, Greek banks are set to remain closed until early next week. The Greek economy has ground to a halt as individuals and businesses have been unable to freely access money in their bank accounts.

4) Earnings

Walgreen (WBA) and Pepsi (PEP) are reporting their quarterly earnings ahead of the open.

A favorable report from Pepsi could send its stock price above the all-time high it hit in February. It's traded at fairly even levels since then.

Walgreens will look to reap some of the benefits of a cost-cutting plan after it closed down 200 stores earlier this year.

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U.S. stock futures are down by about 1% ahead of the open, Asian markets ended Wednesday with deep losses, but in Europe most of the major markets are edging up in early trading.

1. Keep an eye on China:

It's impossible to ignore what's happening in the world's second-largest economy right now.

A crisis of confidence has wiped trillions of dollars off the country's stock markets.

The Shanghai Composite lost another 5.9% Wednesday. The smaller Shenzhen Composite lost 2.5%, while Hong Kong's Hang Seng dropped 5.8%.

To put this in perspective, the Shanghai market has dropped by over 30% since hitting a recent peak and the Shenzhen is off by 40%.

"At the moment there is a mood of panic in the market and a large increase in irrational dumping of shares, causing a strain of liquidity in the stock market," China Securities Regulatory Commission said in statement.

More than half of all listed Chinese companies have opted to suspend trading in their shares in what is likely a defense against volatility. But it's possible that they are only delaying the inevitable.

2. What about Greece?:

Ah yes. Greece. The crisis continues as banks are still shut, the flow of money has nearly run dry and the government is butting heads with other European leaders as it tries to arrange a third bailout package.

European markets have taken a collective tumble over the past couple weeks as traders worry about the potential fallout if Greece has to drop out of the euro and begin printing its own currency.

But right now, markets are relatively stable as they await further bailout negotiations in the coming few days.

3. U.S. market overview:

U.S. stock futures are indicating there will be a significant drop at the open.

Premarket data shows the following companies could see their shares tumble when trading begins: Ross Stores (ROST), Freeport-McMoRan (FCX), Alcoa (AA) and Yahoo (YHOO, Tech30). The shares in these firms are all off by over 2% in extended trading.

Looking back at Tuesday, the Dow Jones industrial average gained 93 points, up by 0.5%. The S&P 500 rose 0.6% and the Nasdaq inched up by 0.1%.

4. Barclays ditches CEO:

Shares in the British bank Barclays (BCS) are rising by about 3% in London after the company announced it had ousted chief executive Antony Jenkins.

Chairman John McFarlane will act as executive chairman until a new CEO appointment is made.

The bank said the move doesn't signal a major change in its strategy, but that fresh leadership was needed.

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Greece, China and Iran are all in the spotlight today.

1. Resuming Greek negotiations:

European finance ministers and heads of state are meeting Tuesday to discuss how to help Greece out of its economic hole. Greece is asking its European creditors for further bailout money, but leaders are reluctant to give in to the nation's demands since they doubt the country's ability to repay any new debts.

Greece defaulted on a debt payment last week to the International Monetary Fund.

The nation has already received two huge international bailout packages since 2010 with a value of roughly 240 billion euros ($264 billion).

European markets are mixed in early trading as investors wait for the talks to begin.

U.S. stock futures are edging up.

2. Volatile China:

Key Chinese stock markets took another tumble Tuesday, with the Shanghai Composite dipping by 1.3% and the Shenzhen index down by 5.3%.

The Shanghai Composite has fallen roughly 30% from its recent high in mid-June, and the Shenzhen Composite has plunged by nearly 40% from its peak.

Chinese authorities announced measures over the weekend that were designed to prop up the markets, but it's too early to say whether they'll stop the bleeding.

State media is reporting that many Chinese companies are simply taking themselves out of the firing line by suspending trading in their shares.

3. Iran talks influence oil:

Investors are waiting for further developments out of Iran.

Negotiators from Iran, the United States, China, Germany, France, Britain and Russia are trying to reach a deal to lift sanctions against Iran in exchange for assurances that the country will maintain a peaceful nuclear program.

If they are able to reach a deal, Iran intends to quickly ramp up oil exports.

The prospect of a deal sent oil prices tumbling Monday. Now crude futures are moving back up by about 1% to trade just over $53 per barrel.

"It is important to emphasize that it will take some time for Iranian oil to hit the market, but certainly traders are willing to price that factor as the story develops further," said Naeem Aslam, chief market analyst at AvaTrade.

4. Earnings:

The Container Store (TCS) will report its latest quarterly results after the markets close.

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Stock markets are making some nausea-inducing moves Monday as investors react to major developments out of Greece and China.

1. Investors seeing red:

U.S. stock futures are deep in negative territory, with investors taking their cue from Europe and Asia, where nearly all major stock markets are falling.

European stock markets are down by roughly 1% to 2% as traders react to the results of Sunday's Greek referendum. The country voted by a wide margin to reject Europe's latest bailout offer. This raises the risk that the country could now suffer a worse economic disaster and lose its place in the euro.

Yields on Greek 10-year government bonds soared to nearly 17% as investors saw an increased risk that the country will have to dump the euro. Yields on government bonds in Spain, Portugal and Italy are also rising, though the moves were modest. Bond yields in perceived safe havens like Germany and the U.S. are edging lower.

Meanwhile, Chinese stocks remained volatile, despite a series of dramatic steps by officials over the weekend that were designed to support markets.

After opening with a gain of roughly 7%, the benchmark Shanghai Composite lost steam. It closed with a gain of 2.4% Monday. The smaller Shenzhen Composite, which also started the day in positive territory, reversed course and ended 2.7% lower.

2. Keeping up with currencies:

The U.S. dollar and British pound are broadly stronger Monday morning while the euro is weaker.

Traders are reacting to continued uncertainty about Greece's future.

3. Stock market mover:

Rolls-Royce Holdings: Investors are selling shares in Rolls-Royce Holdings (RYCEY), which is one of the world's biggest manufacturers of aerospace engines. The stock is dropping by about 9% in London after the company warned about weaker-than-expected business trends in the first half of this year. The company is also halting its share buyback program.

4. Waiting for an Iran deal:

Investors are waiting for further developments out of Iran. Negotiators from Iran, the United States, China, Germany, France, Britain and Russia are trying to reach a deal to lift sanctions against Iran in exchange for assurances that the country will maintain a peaceful nuclear program.

A June 30 deadline for an agreement has come and gone, so now U.S. negotiators are hoping for a deal later this week.

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1. Jobs report:

The health of the U.S. economy takes center stage today. June employment and wage figures are due out at 8:30 a.m. ET, one day early thanks to the July 4 holiday.

But pay close attention to the wage figures. Average hourly wages are likely to hold pretty steady at 2.2%, well below the Federal Reserve's 3.5% target. The jobs report is key for the Fed in deciding whether or not to hike interest rates for the first time since the recession began.

2. Greece groans:

Just days before a referendum that is likely to decide the country's future in the eurozone, there are still plenty of surprises coming out of Greece.

European lenders were unmoved Wednesday by the Greek government's surprise bailout U-turn, saying they won't consider any proposals before Sunday's vote.

The International Monetary Fund confirmed that the bankrupt country remains locked out of more support until it pays $1.7 billion owed.

3. China stocks:

Another day, another wild ride for Chinese stocks. The Shanghai Composite closed down 3.5%, while the smaller Shenzhen Index lost 5.6%. Investors in China are getting used to plenty of volatility, despite efforts by Beijing to stabilize the market.

4. Earnings updates:

Food maker McCormick (MKC) and Bassett Furniture (BSET) will release their latest quarterly earnings before the open. Family Dollar (FDO) will report after the close.

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1. Greece stands alone:

The debt-ravaged country is on its own financially after it defaulted on a $1.7 billion payment to the International Monetary Fund - blocking it from the Fund's resources - and its European bailout expired.

The bankrupt country has asked for a new, third bailout from Europe. All eyes remain fixed on Sunday's referendum when Greeks will be asked to support - or reject - the earlier bailout. The vote could decide its future in the euro.

More meetings to watch today: Eurozone finance ministers will reconvene to consider Greece's latest debt proposals, while the European Central Bank discusses whether to keep its lifeline to Greek banks in place.

2. China stocks:

It was yet another wild day on Chinese markets. The Shanghai Composite spent much of the day in positive territory, before plummeting roughly 5% in the final hour of trading. Volatility has become the norm for Chinese investors in recent weeks, despite efforts by Beijing to stabilize the market, including cutting interest rates to record lows.

 3. Oil slides:

Crude prices took a tumble in electronic trading Wednesday, sinking 1.8% to just above $58 a barrel. Talks between world powers over Iran's nuclear program have been extended to July 7, raising the prospect that sanctions could be lifted and allowing the oil-rich nation to trade with the West. Big oil companies including Royal Dutch Shell (RDSA) have begun to forge business relationships with Iran in case that happens.

4. Economics and earnings:

The monthly U.S. employment report from ADP comes out at 8:15 a.m. ET. On the corporate front, General Mills (GIS) will report ahead of the open.

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It's D-Day for Greece.

European stocks opened lower as Greece appeared set to watch a key debt deadline sail by. U.S. stock futures were edging higher.

1. Greek default?:

Giorgos Stathakis, Greece's economy minister, has told CNN that his country will most likely not pay the €1.5 billion ($1.7 billion) it owes to the International Monetary Fund on Tuesday, making it the first developed country to miss a payment to the IMF.

Greece's bailout program also expires Tuesday, and creditors have refused requests for extension, blocking the country's access to much-needed funds.

Greek banks are shut and capital controls in place as the country approaches a July 5 referendum which will decide its fate in the euro. Prime Minister Alex Tsipras has hinted that he will quit if the Greek people vote yes in the referendum, and support the bailout proposal he rejected.

2. China bounce:

It was another wild day in Chinese markets as volatile swings kept investors guessing about the direction of a market that has lost trillions of dollars of value in recent weeks.

The Shanghai Composite plunged in early trade, before bouncing to close up 5.5%. The swings come one day after the index dipped into bear market territory -- defined as a decline of 20% from recent highs.

3. Economics updates:

There's little on the economic slate Tuesday, though look out for the Conference Board's June consumer confidence index at 10 a.m. ET.

4. International markets overview:

European markets retreated in morning trading, with Germany's DAX down and France's CAC index off by 0.6%. The decline caps off a weak month for the indexes, both trading down more than 4% in June. The Athens market is closed this week.

Asian markets recovered from sharp losses to end Tuesday's session with gains. Japan's Nikkei index closed up 0.7%.

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Brace for heavy losses Monday as the escalating Greek crisis sees investors run for cover.

European markets plunged and U.S. stock futures were moving lower as shock developments pushed Greece closer to default.

1. Greek tragedy:

Greek banks will remain closed for a week and capital controls are in place as the country attempts to contain a deepening financial crisis.

The long-running debt saga hit a fresh low after Greece pulled its negotiators out of bailout talks late Friday. The government will put the rejected creditors' proposal to a referendum on July 5, in a high stakes vote that could see the country leave the euro. Ahead of the vote, Greece's financial system remains partially paralyzed - with banks closed and limits on withdrawals - after the European Central Bank said Sunday it wouldn't provide any new funding for Greek banks.

The country now appears almost certain to default on a critical debt payment due to the International Monetary Fund due Tuesday.

Government bond yields in Italy, Spain and Portugal spiked Monday, although they remain below where they were a year ago. Trading in Greek stocks and bonds was suspended in Athens.

2. China bear market:

Investor nerves were also frayed in Asia as Chinese stocks resumed their recent slide. The Shanghai Composite swung between massive gains and losses before closing down 3.3%, despite a decision by the central bank to cut interest rates to a record low.

3. Oil slides:

Pay attention to the crude market Monday. Prices were matching losses across global stock markets -- falling 2.2% to just above $58 a barrel -- in electronic trading. Gold was ticking higher, as some investors sought refuge in the traditional safe-haven market.

4. Economic updates:

It's a light day for economic news. The National Association of Realtors will report pending home sales for the month of May at 10 a.m. ET. The index aims to predict activity in the housing market, and April numbers showed new homes being bought at the highest rates since May 2006.

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1. Sour stocks:

There's a negative mood across global markets, though U.S. stock futures are staying relatively steady.

Stocks in China took a major tumble Friday, with both the Shanghai Composite and Shenzhen index dropping by 7.4% and 7.9%, respectively.

The dramatic moves could further unnerve investors, who are already reeling from last week's dismal performance by Chinese stocks. But even with the recent correction, the Shanghai index is still up 30% this year while Shenzhen's gains amount to 77%, easily making it the world's top-performing index.

European stock markets are sinking as investors worry about Greece's potential default next week. Top European officials are meeting over the weekend to try to hammer out a last-minute debt deal.

"There will be a crisis meeting over the weekend, because a European crisis is not a proper European crisis without a crisis meeting over the weekend," explained Paul Donovan, a senior economist at UBS.

2. Stock market movers:

Micron Technology, Nike, Humana: Shares in Micron Technology (MU) are plunging by 12% premarket after the chip manufacturer reported quarterly results that fell short of market expectations.

But it wasn't all bad news. Nike (NKE) shares are up about 3.5% premarket after it reported quarterly results that outperformed analysts' predictions.

Shares in health insurer Humana (HUM) could be on the move again Friday after Bloomberg reported Aetna (AET) is closing in on a deal to acquire the company. Humana shares surged by 7.1% Thursday.

3. Earnings:

Shoe retailer Finish Line (FINL) will release its latest earnings ahead of the open. Its stock price is down 10.5% from last year.

4. Economics:


 

The University of Michigan releases its monthly Consumer Sentiment Index at 10 a.m. ET.

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1. Mixed feelings:

U.S. stock futures are pointing up, but the mood in European markets is mixed in early trading, and Asian stocks mostly closed with losses.

Key stock markets in China fell by about 3.5%, though the swings were less violent than in recent days. Chinese markets are now experiencing a correction after a stunning rise this year.

Wednesday was a negative day in the U.S. The Dow Jones industrial average sank by 1%, while the S&P 500 and the Nasdaq both dipped by 0.7%.

2. Greece crisis grinds on:

Negotiations over Greece's dire financial situation are dragging on, putting a damper on market enthusiasm in Europe.

Markets have been waiting for months for Greece and its creditors to reach a deal about the country's debts and economic reforms, but time is running very short -- it must pay the IMF about 1.5 billion euros next week.

"The apparent lack of progress at yesterday's meeting of eurozone finance ministers has left the prospect of a deal between Greece and its creditors once more hanging by a fine thread," said Jonathan Loynes, chief European economist at Capital Economics. "Following the optimism earlier in the week that an agreement was very close, it has become clear that there are still major differences between the two sides."

If Greece doesn't get more cash from Europe, it faces an IMF default and a potential exit from the eurozone.

3. Earnings:



Barnes & Noble (BKS) is reporting before the market opens. Last quarter, the company reported a slump in revenue as sales related to its Nook e-reader dropped by about 50% compared to the same period in the previous year. The Nook has failed to keep up with Amazon's (AMZN, Tech30) Kindle.

After the close, sports retail giant Nike (NKE) will report earnings. The company's stock price recently hit a fresh all-time high after rising by 10.5% since the start of the years. Investors have been especially enthusiastic after the company landed a deal with the NBA to be its exclusive uniform provider.

4. Stock market mover:

 Bed Bath & Beyond: Shares in Bed Bath & Beyond (BBBY) are dipping about 2.2% in extended trading after the company reported quarterly results that came in slightly below market expectations.

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1. Stock market movers:

Netflix, Sysco, Ahold, Delhaize: Netflix (NFLX, Tech30) shares are up by about 3.5% premarket after the company announced it will carry out a 7-for-1 stock split on July 14. The company wants to make its shares more affordable for the average investor.

Netflix has one of the S&P 500's most expensive stocks. News of the decision sent its share price over $700.

On the flip side, shares of food distribution company Sysco (SYY) were down about 2% in extended trading as its proposed merger with US Foods suffered another delay.

Ahold (AHONY) and Delhaize Group (DEG) have announced plans to merge, creating a supermarket giant that will serve 50 million customers a week in the U.S. and Europe. Shares in Ahold are rising by 2% in Europe, while shares in Delhaize are down 4%.

2. Stocks settle down:

U.S. stock futures are slipping a bit and most European markets are edging lower in early trading.

Major stock markets have hit new peaks over the past 24 hours, including the Nasdaq and the Nikkei in Tokyo, which is now at its highest level in 18 years.

But the momentum has faded a bit as investors still wait for Greece to finalize a debt deal with its creditors at talks in Brussels Wednesday and Thursday.

Meanwhile, Asian markets had a positive day, with Chinese stocks moving up significantly and recovering from some wild swings over the past few days.

3. Earnings:

Monsanto (MON) is releasing its latest earnings report before the market opens. The agricultural supply company has seen shares dip by about 8% over the past year. Competitor Syngenta (SYENF) rejected a second takeover bid from Monsanto Tuesday, saying its $45 billion offer was too low.

Bed Bath & Beyond (BBBY) is reporting its first-quarter earnings after the close. The company's stock price is up 16% over the past year, despite experiencing increasing competition from online retailers.

4. Economics:

 The Bureau of Economic Analysis will release an updated number for U.S. GDP at 8:30 a.m. ET. This will be the third revision for estimates of first quarter GDP. The previous estimate from the bureau showed GDP shrank by 0.7% in the first quarter.

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1. Hopes for a Greek deal:

European markets are rising again, after notching some serious gains Monday on hopes that policymakers are inching closer to a deal that would avert a chaotic Greek exit from the eurozone.

"There is still some cautious optimism in the air," said Lauri Halikka, a fixed income strategist at SEB bank. "Market reactions still continue to point to a firmly rooted belief that lenders and Greece will manage to reach an agreement that will prevent a Greek default and Grexit." Greece presented new proposals to its creditors Monday.
More meetings are scheduled for Wednesday and Thursday. Investors are also feeling optimistic after the release of new economic data for June showing that the manufacturing and services sectors in the eurozone are posting their best performance in four years.

2. Choppy moves in China:

Stock markets in China swung wildly Tuesday after enduring a sharp drop last week. China's benchmark Shanghai Composite index shed nearly 5% during morning trading on Tuesday, before mounting a recovery and closing up 2.2%. The Shenzhen Composite, which is heavy on tech stocks, followed roughly the same pattern.

3. Earnings:

Blackberry (BBRY, Tech30), Darden Restaurants (DRI) and Carnival (CCL) will report ahead of the open.

BlackBerry stock is down 16% since the start of the year. In its previous quarterly results, the company reported further revenues declines as subscriber numbers dwindled. Meanwhile, analysts expect a favorable report from Oliver Garden owner Darden Restaurants after it reported solid earnings in the first quarter of 2015.

 4. Economics:

At 10 a.m. ET, the Census Bureau will post new home sales figures for the month of May. Sales jumped by nearly 7% in April. This follows the National Association of Realtors releasing data Monday showing existing home sales rose by 5.1% in May, driven by a boost in the number of first-time home buyers.

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1. Greece lightning:

Investors are elated Monday morning as they expect top European leaders will reach an agreement with Greece over its debts and economic reforms. Monday is seen as a make-or-break day for the country as it tries to avoid defaulting and crashing out of the eurozone.

An official within the European Commission tweeted overnight that Greece has submitted a new proposal to its creditors that would provide a "good basis for progress" during a meeting of top eurozone leaders. And the European Central Bank agreed to provide yet more emergency funding for Greek banks. The ATHEX index in Greece is up 8% while the main indexes in Germany and France are rallying by just over 3%.

U.S. stock futures are also rising by about 1%.

Nearly all Asian markets ended the day with healthy gains, though the Shanghai Composite was closed for a holiday

2. Stock market mover:

Williams Companies: Shares in Williams Companies (WMB) are rising by nearly 30% premarket after the natural gas company turned down an unsolicited takeover bid, but said it was open to other offers and "strategic alternatives."

Energy Transfer Equity (ETE) confirmed it made the proposal for an all-equity takeover that valued Williams Companies at $53.1 billion, including debt and other liabilities.

Williams' stock is currently trading around $62 per share, just below the offer price of $64 per share.

3. Earnings and economics:

Fast food chain Sonic (SONC) will report after the close. Sonic's share price is up 23% from this time last year.

At 10 a.m. ET, the National Association of Realtors will release its existing home sales report for the month of May. In April, existing home sales were down by just over 3% due to low supply levels.

4. Weekly market recap:

U.S. stock markets were relatively strong throughout last week, but slouched on Friday. Looking at the week as a whole, the Nasdaq jumped by 1.3% and hit an all-time high on Thursday. The S&P 500 edged up by 0.8% over the same period, and the Dow Jones industrial average rose by 0.7%. Stocks in global markets, the euro, and the euro zone bonds all rose today, following a wave of optimism that Greece and its international creditors will come up with a last minute deal that will help Greece avoid default.

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1. Greek drama:

European markets are pushing higher in early trading, despite the fact that Greece and its creditors were unable to reach a deal on the country's debt crisis Thursday. Traders appear to be taking the news in their stride as they hope for a last-minute deal at a meeting of top EU leaders Monday.

Without an agreement very soon, Greece could miss a payment to the International Monetary Fund due at the end of the month, making it the first developed country to ever default on IMF debt.

2. Chinese correction:

The main Chinese stock markets in Shanghai and Shenzhen have officially entered correction territory, with each of the key indexes down by about 13% over the last few days.

Investors have grown increasingly wary of what many analysts describe as a bubble.

3. Calm in the U.S.:

U.S. stock futures are looking remarkably placid despite the turmoil overseas.

The Nasdaq closed at an all-time high -- 5,132.95 points -- Thursday after surging 1.3%. It also set an intraday record of 5,143.32, topping the previous all-time high of 5,132.52 from more than 15 years ago.

The Dow Jones industrial average and S&P 500 also jumped by 1% on Thursday.

4. Market movers:

ConAgra, Macerich: ConAgra Foods (CAG), a Nevada-based food company, saw a 7% jolt in its stock in extended trading after hedge fund JANA Partners announced it bought 7.2% of the company's shares.

In a disclosure filed with the SEC, JANA Partners said ConAgra's share are "undervalued and represent an attractive investment opportunity."

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1. Fitbit steps into the market:

Fitbit, the firm that fashions techy fitness trackers, is making its stock market debut Thursday. The initial public offering was priced at $20 per share, setting the value of the firm around $4 billion. Shares will begin trading on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol "FIT".

2. Stock market overview:

Market sentiment is getting dragged down by worries that Greece and its creditors will not be able to reach a deal. Greece could be just weeks away from defaulting on its debts, and Thursday is seen as a critical day for political leaders to finalize an agreement. If they can't get a deal, many are predicting doomsday scenarios for the indebted nation. The risks surrounding Greece have pulled down European markets, which are all in the red in early trading.

3. Stock market mover

Oracle: Shares in software company Oracle (ORCL, Tech30) are off by about 7.5% premarket following worse-than-expected earnings. The company reported its revenues were down 5% in the latest quarter as it was hit hard by the strengthening U.S. dollar.

4. Earnings and economics:

Rite Aid (RAD) and Kroger (KR) are reporting their latest earnings before the market open. Kroger is one of the largest supermaket chains in the world, and its stock is up 55% over the past 12 months -- though food cost inflation and lower revenues from fuel sales may hurt the company's revenue.

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