Uncertainty chips away at Spanish stock rally

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Spanish stocks gave away much of an earlier rally before U.S. investors could even get out of bed, as initial cheer over news of a bailout plan for the country�s banks gives way to questions and uncertainty. See full story.

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U.S. stock-market futures pared gains on Monday as investor cheer over a bank-bailout plan for Spain was tempered by concern over the longer-term implications. See full story.

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