Happy Friday everyone! Futures have metals up and stocks off this morning after yesterdays gains that could be called 'modest' (IBD used words like 'lackluster' and 'struggle'). Starting headlines:
- Putin Says Visa and MasterCard Will Lose Market Share Russian President Vladimir Putin said Visa Inc. (V) and MasterCard Inc. (MA) will lose market share in Russia after they blocked some transactions because of U.S. sanctions on individuals and banks. “We don’t see any steps to punish unconscionable partners, but they are undermining trust, hence… Bloomberg
- Stocks mostly higher on earnings gains; Apple up Boston Globe - 2 hours ago Continue reading below. Stock closed mostly higher, helped by positive earnings at several big companies, including Apple and Caterpillar.
- US stocks up but wary of Ukraine
- Asian stocks mixed on US earnings
- Tokyo Shares Rise But CPI Data, Earnings Fail to Impress Wall Street Journal - 4 hours ago TOKYO--Tokyo stocks fell Friday as investors digested corporate earnings results but refrained from making large bets on the broader market.