Before the bell: Wall Street will open mixed in a light of Int. Trade

Stock market may open mixed, concerning U.S. Int. Trade and 

expectations of U.S. Fuel Ministry about oil stockpiles. Futures fell a little.  

Before the bell Ministry of Commerce published May data on U.S. Int. 

Trade. Trade balance rose to $63.8 bln. against 63.4 bln. in April. 

Analysts predicted deficit growth approximately to $64.6 bln. More wide 

shortfall means country necessity in USD to convert in other 

currencies to pay for import. Structural problems were main reasons of USD drop 

in 2004.

After the opening bell, EIA will issue its weekly oil 

stockpiles data. Before report's issue oil rises. The barrel of U.S. light

gained to $74.40, while Brent in London rose 10 cents to 

$73.77.

Treasury fell, as the yield is 5.13% against 5.10% in Tuesday. 

Corporate news: EU regulators announced a $357 million fine against 

Microsoft for not sharing information with rivals to help them develop 

software that works with the Windows operating system. 

Monster Worldwide announced on Wednesday that it may need to restate 

results for 2005 and prior years because of problems with its past 

options-granting practices.

Biotech firm Genentech reported a 79% increase profit in Q2, exceeded 

forecasts of analysts. But the earnings missed analysts' forecasts, and 

shares fell 3%.

The U.S. Army will continue its multi-billion dollar contract with 

Halliburton, according to a Washington Post on Wednesday.