Top Midday Stories: June CPI Falls More Than Expected; IBM Shares Drop After Company Provides Update on Q2 Earnings 'Shortfall'
() -- All three major US stock indexes were up in late-morning trading, as the big banks kicked off earnings season with strong reports and the latest consumer price index report showed inflation fell more than expected. The US seasonally adjusted consumer price index fell by 0.4% in June, compared to expectations of a