Obama to reward coalition in State of the Union speech
McGraw-Hill swings to loss, outlines 2013 estimate
G-7 vows not to target exchange rates
Indications: Stock futures flat ahead of Obama, Fed speakersU.S. stock-index futures drift lower on Tuesday ahead of a barrage of Fed speakers. The dollar stayed firm and gold fell after a G-7 statement saying members won�t target exchange rates. Read more in Indications
Click to Play Obama's State of the UnionRichard Norton Smith, presidential historian at the University of Kansas, previews Tuesday night's State of the Union speech.
Europe Markets: Europe stocks waver; Barclays jumpsEuropean stock markets show mixed moves on Tuesday, as an overnight rally in Japan gives way for some optimism, while mining firms add pressure as metals prices drop. Read Europe Markets
London Markets: Barclays rally lift London stocks after resultsShares of Barclays PLC lead U.K. stocks higher on Tuesday, as the bank announces plans to cut costs as part of a strategy overhaul. Read London Markets
Asia Markets: Japan surges in holiday-thinned Asia tradeJapanese shares soar in holiday-thinned trading, with the country�s economics minister saying share prices are too cheap and yen hitting fresh multiyear lows. Read Asia Markets
Currencies: Dollar up; G-7 statement offers no surprise Getty Images Enlarge Image A pedestrian passes before a share prices board in Tokyo on Tuesday.The dollar gains some ground, while the Japanese yen remains under pressure. A statement by G-7 finance ministers and central bankers does nothing to alter expectations Japan and others will halt measures seen undercutting the value of their currencies. Read Currencies
Metals Stocks: Gold futures steady near $1,650 an ounceGold limps along in lackluster trading on Tuesday, with technical selling and departing investors keeping pressure on the precious metal. A strong dollar wasn�t helping either. Read Metals Stocks
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