U.S. stock index futures were higher Monday as shares in Europe and Asia rallied in early trade after Cyprus secured a last-minute bailout, narrowly avoiding a collapse in its banking system.
March 25- Dollar General Corp said on Monday that its sales growth this year could surpass the strength it saw in 2012, as selling more food and other basics helps drive gains despite consumers' concerns about the economy.
March 25- Dollar General Corp posted a higher quarterly profit on Monday as increased sales of food and other basics helped drive growth despite consumers' concerns about the economy. The discount chain earned $317.4 million, or 97 cents per share, in the fourth quarter ended on Feb. 1, up from $292.5 million, or 85 cents per share, a year earlier.
*Profit 97 cents per share vs analysts' view 90 cents. March 25- Dollar General Corp said on Monday sales growth this year could surpass the strength it saw in 2012 as demand for food and other goods, including cigarettes, helps drive gains despite consumers' concerns about the economy. Dollar General asserts that it can do well in a tough economy.
NEW YORK, March 24- U.S. stocks could break through to all-time closing highs this week, but it could depend on a solution to Cyprus' fiscal woes. Cyprus faces a Monday deadline to avert a collapse of its banking system.
NEW YORK, March 22- U.S. stocks could break through to all-time closing highs next week- provided a resolution to the fiscal woes of Cyprus satisfies investors.
March 21- American Realty Capital Properties Inc said on Thursday that it was "surprised but disappointed" that Cole Credit Property Trust III Inc's had rejected its $5.7 billion buyout offer, but said it remains committed to the offer.
*American Realty offers $5.7 bln in cash and stock. *American Realty asks Cole Credit to call off merger with external adviser.