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U.S. stock futures edge up ahead of Fed meeting

U.S. stock market futures move higher on Tuesday ahead of the start of a two-day Federal Reserve meeting, while Spanish bond yields eased after See full story.

Europe stocks rise; Spain exceeds auction target

Europe stocks rise on Tuesday, with Spanish stocks rallying after the government sold more Treasury bills than expected at a closely watched auction. Foods producers add pressure after a target cut from Danone SA. See full story.

Asian stocks retreat as Spain fears stir

Asian markets retreat as Spain's financial problems cast a fresh shadow over Europe's economic outlook, with Japanese and Chinese stocks leading broad regional losses. See full story.

Oracle beats targets in earnings surprise

Business-software company reports fourth fiscal-quarter results three days earlier than expected, beating Wall Street's earnings estimates. See full story.

Fed expected to twist again

The Federal Reserve is likely to extend its Operation Twist program at the end of its two-day meeting on Wednesday, a growing number of Fed watchers say. See full story.

This story is what's happening across the United States, as daily newspapers cut back to stay alive, writes media columnist Jon Friedman See full story.

When it comes to IRAs, timing is everything. Robert Powell looks at five rules that could derail your retirement-savings plans. See full story.