U.S. stock markets appeared unable to sustain Tuesday gains before the opening bell Wednesday.

Fannie Mae could lose its listing on the New York Stock Exchange if it doesn’t boost its per-share price above $1. (FNM)

Coral Gables-based Gibraltar Private Bank suffered a $124.6 million loss in the third quarter, brought about mostly by a $125 million charge from its parent company to account for the plummeting value of the savings and loan institution. (BPFH)

Community Bank System Inc. will not to apply for funds through the U.S. Treasury Department’s Capital Purchase Program, which is part of the federal government’s Troubled Asset Relief Program. (CBU)

The Securities and Exchange Commission's allegation of insider trading against Mark Cuban could stall the Dallas billionaire’s bid for the Chicago Cubs.

Metastorm Inc. is reneging on its $86 million initial public offering because of the economic crisis and stock market slump. (EBAY)

Insituform Technologies Inc. announced late Tuesday that it plans to eliminate 35 of its management and support staff positions. Approximately half of the positions are located at the company’s headquarters in Chesterfield, with the remainder based throughout North America.

Condo building juggernaut The Related Group is offering itself out as a consultant and possibly a lender for troubled real estate assets.

Miami on Wednesday will become the official home of the Asia America Equity Exchange (AAEE), a group that will promote investment between North and South America and China.

Fannie Mae could lose its listing on the New York Stock Exchange if it doesn’t boost its per-share price above $1. (FNM)