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May 23, 2012
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  • 21/05/2012 | World

    Global stocks rebound as G8 leaders pledge growth

    Global stocks rebounded from lows for the year as world leaders emphasized support for growth in the euro zone, and China said priority should be given to maintaining its economic expansion.

  • 22/05/2012 | World

    Wall Street ends flat, European shares edge up

    US stocks closed mostly flat after volatilility late in the session, with weakness in materials and energy shares offsetting strength in financials. Meanwhile, European stocks recorded their biggest daily gain in a month.

  • 23/05/2012 | World

    Global shares retreat ahead of EU summit, data

    US and European shares fell today on mounting concerns over Greece's future in the euro zone and as a weaker-than-expected revenue forecast from computer maker Dell weighed on investor sentiment.

  • 16/05/2012 | World

    Euro zone worries drag global stocks down

    US stocks fell in a volatile session today as news that the European Central Bank had stopped providing liquidity to some Greek banks unnerved investors ahead of the release of minutes from the Federal Reserve later in the day.

  • 17/05/2012 | World

    Global shares drop on euro break-up fears

    US stocks hit a four-month low as rising Spanish bond yields increased investor anxiety over that country's banks and another round of weak data undermined hopes for US economic recovery. Meanwhile, European shares hit multi-month troughs and a key banking index its lowest mark ever.

  • 18/05/2012 | World

    Global stocks erase year's gain

    US stocks fell after a sloppy debut by Facebook Inc spoiled hopes that a spectacular open for the most-anticipated stock sale in years would brighten the mood in what has been a gloomy month for equity markets. Meanwhile, European stocks sank.

  • 11/05/2012 | World

    Wall Street ends week lower, European shares turn positive

    Shares of US banks slumped after JPMorgan said it lost billions of dollars on bad trades, but the overall market ended only modestly lower, thanks to gains in technology shares. Meanwhile, European shares staged a late rally.

  • 14/05/2012 | World

    Global shares dive on Greece impasse

    US stocks fell as investors dealt with the one-two punch of worsening political upheaval in the euro zone and the possibility that China's economy may be softening more than previously thought. Meanwhile, European shares sank to a four and a half month closing low.

  • 15/05/2012 | World

    Global stocks drop as new Greece concerns arise

    US stocks fell for the eighth day in the past 10 as uncertainty stemming from the political stalemate in Greece gave investors another reason to be cautious and sellers came out in force late in the session.

  • 08/05/2012 | World

    Greek crisis drags global stocks lower

    US stocks ended lower after political developments in Greece fanned concerns about Europe's fiscal health, but a late rally helped indexes cut losses to close well above lows. Meanwhile, European shares sank to a four-month closing low.

  • 09/05/2012 | World

    Global shares fall on Greece fears

    Global shares slid for a sixth day while safe-haven US and German government debt rose as rising fears about the fragility of Spanish banks and a political impasse in Greece worsened fears about the euro zone debt crisis.

  • 10/05/2012 | World

    Global stocks gain after US jobs data

    Global stocks advanced for the first time in seven sessions today on relatively encouraging US jobs data and improved investor sentiment regarding Europe's festering debt crisis.

  • 02/05/2012 | World

    Global shares fall after weak euro zone, US data

    The S&P 500 and the Dow edged lower as data showed that private sector hiring unexpectedly fell to a seven-month low in April, sparking concerns that Friday's key jobs report will also disappoint investors.

  • 03/05/2012 | World

    Wall Street drops, European shares end flat on ECB, US data

    US stocks fell as economic data sent mixed signals on the recovery a day before the April payrolls report. Meanwhile, European equities erased early gains to close broadly flat.

  • 07/05/2012 | World

    Global shares resilient after Europe's elections

    World markets took political upheaval in Europe largely in stride, a day after voters in Greece and France delivered strong mandates against austerity measures, with local equity markets up.

  • 25/04/2012 | World

    Global shares rebound on Apple, Bernanke's comments

    Global shares jumped after stellar earnings from Apple Inc bolstered optimism over corporate earnings and Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke said the central bank was prepared to do more to aid the US economy if necessary.

  • 26/04/2012 | World

    Global stocks edge higher despite euro zone worries

    US stocks rose for a third day after upbeat housing data and stronger-than-expected results from companies, including Citrix Systems Inc, overshadowed some high-profile earnings misses. Meanwhile, mixed corporate earnings and economic data left European shares closing little changed.

  • 30/04/2012 | World

    Global stocks fall in April on Europe stress

    The S&P 500 posted its first monthly decline since November, as stocks slipped on signs the US economy may be slowing and as a recession in Spain highlighted risks in the euro zone. Meanwhile, European stocks snapped a four-session rally, with news of a recession in Spain putting economic and debt problems back in the spotlight.

  • 20/04/2012 | World

    Global stocks end week with gains

    Strong corporate earnings gave Wall Street its first positive week for April with a gain, the S&P 500 finished up 0.1 percent, its first higher close in three days. Meanwhile, European shares closed out their best week in a month.

  • 23/04/2012 | World

    Global stocks knocked by political turmoil in Europe

    US stocks fell as political turmoil in Europe cast doubts on the euro zone's ability to push through measures to end its debt crisis and as Wal-Mart sank following a report it stymied a bribery probe. European shares fell to a three-month low in brisk volume as worsening global economic conditions threatened to deepen the euro zone's crisis.

  • 24/04/2012 | World

    Wall Street, European shares rebound

    The Dow and the S&P 500 rose after strong earnings and upbeat outlooks from big manufacturers like 3M Co, but Apple's slide ahead of its results drove the Nasdaq down. Meanwhile, European shares rebounded when bullish company earnings updates lifted some of the politics-driven gloom over equity markets.

  • 17/04/2012 | World

    Global shares extend gains

    US stocks scored their biggest gains in a month after Coca-Cola led a round of strong earnings and as concerns about Europe's debt crisis eased as Spanish bond yields fell. Meanwhile, European shares rallied, with banks leading gains.

  • 18/04/2012 | World

    Global stocks fall on renewed Europe fears

    Global stocks fell, with Wall Street retreating from its biggest gain in a month as investors turned to safe-havens on worries that Spain might light a new fire under the euro zone debt crisis.

  • 19/04/2012 | World

    Global stocks hit by debt concerns, US data

    US stocks fell for a second day as labor market data showed more signs of weakness, while a warning from Qualcomm and poor results from Stanley Black & Decker also discouraged investors. Meanwhile, European equity markets sold off.

  • 11/04/2012 | World

    Wall Street, Europe shares extend gains

    An encouraging start to earnings season helped US stocks rebound from five days of losses that pushed the S&P 500 below a key technical level. Meanwhile, European stocks rose, halting a week-long slide as recently battered banks rallied.

  • 12/04/2012 | World

    Global stocks gain on Europe's easing worries, China growth talk

    US stocks scored a second day of solid gains, led by materials and energy stocks, as investors set aside weak figures on the domestic labour market. Meanwhile, European shares enjoyed a late-session rally, with mining stocks propelling the index to a one-week closing high.

  • 16/04/2012 | World

    Global shares turn positive on US data

    The Dow rose on Monday as robust US retail sales data helped large-cap consumer stocks, but a 4 percent slide in Apple hurt the Nasdaq. Meanwhile, European shares regained poise.

  • 05/04/2012 | World

    Wall street drops as European shares limp higher

    US stocks mostly dipped, but the S&P 500 ended its worst week this year as growing pressure on Europe's debt markets revived concerns about the region's financial stability. Meanwhile, Strong miners helped haul European equity markets into positive territory.

  • 06/04/2012 | World

    Nikkei down for 4th day, marks worst week in 8 months

    Japan's Nikkei average fell in thin volume today ahead of a key US jobs report and marked its worst weekly performance in eight months on fading hopes of further US stimulus and fresh concerns over the euro zone.

  • 09/04/2012 | World

    Global shares sinks in wake of jobs report

    Global stocks fell as investors reacted to the surprisingly sharp slowdown in US jobs growth reported last week, which raised concerns about the strength of the world's largest economy.

  • 03/04/2012 | World

    Wall Street drops after Fed minutes; Europe shares dip as Spain hit by deficit concerns

    US stocks fell, with the S&P 500 retreating from four-year highs after the US Federal Reserve said it was less inclined to provide more economic stimulus. Meanwhile, European shares fell with the Spanish market hit by concerns over its ability to tackle its deficit.

  • 04/04/2012 | World

    Global stocks fall on less hope of Fed help, Spanish auction

    Global stocks dropped more than 1 percent a day after US central bank meeting minutes dented hopes for more economic stimulus and as a Spanish debt auction drew weak results.

  • 04/04/2012 | World

    European Central Bank holds interest rates at 1%

    The European Central Bank held interest rates at a record low of 1 percent today and is expected to resist German pressure to flag an exit from its crisis-fighting mode as the euro zone recovery looks increasingly shaky and concerns grow about Spain.

  • 29/03/2012 | World

    Global stocks dip on US jobless data

    The Dow managed a slim gain while the S&P 500 and the Nasdaq shook off most of their earlier losses to end slightly lower, as investors took advantage of a selloff to buy blue chips that have been rallying throughout the quarter. Meanwhile, European shares extended their recent slide to hit a three-week closing low.

  • 30/03/2012 | World

    Global stocks rise on US data

    World stock markets advanced, posting double-digit gains for the quarter, as economic reports showing US consumer spending and sentiment still on the rise helped buoy stock prices and undercut the desire to hold bonds.

  • 02/04/2012 | World

    Global shares start second quarter with rally

    US stocks started the second quarter with a bang, with the S&P 500 climbing to a fresh four-year high as manufacturing data from the United States and China helped support the outlook for economic growth. Meanwhile, European shares record their biggest daily gain in three weeks.

  • 26/03/2012 | World

    Global stocks rally on Bernanke comments

    Global stocks extended gains as comments from Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke suggested the US central bank would continue supportive monetary policies even as the unemployment rate improves.

  • 27/03/2012 | World

    Global stocks touch 8-month high

    World stocks were little changed after touching an eight-month high o n T uesday, while the dollar rose from the previous session's losses a day after the Federal Reserve signalled it would continue its loose monetary policy.

  • 28/03/2012 | World

    Oil tumbles on reserve talks, global stocks follow

    Oil prices fell on Wednesday as the US and some European governments mulled the release of strategic oil reserves, while commodity-related shares weighed on global equities.

  • 19/03/2012 | World

    Apple buoys Wall Street, as European shares slip

    Apple lifted US stocks on Monday after it announced regular dividends and share buy-backs, while benchmark US Treasury yields hit a near five-month high as investors sold safe-haven government bonds. Meanwhile, European share prices slipped to snap a four-day winning streak.

  • 20/03/2012 | World

    Global stocks slip on China

    A warning about China's growth sparked selling in energy and industrial shares, but the broad market's losses were contained, a sign of resilience for US stocks. Meanwhile, financials and commodity-linked stocks were among the top fallers as European shares retreated from eight-month highs.

  • 22/03/2012 | World

    Global stocks retreat on growth worries

    Cyclical sectors led US stocks lower, setting the S&P 500 up for its first negative week in six, after factory data showed a slowdown in both the euro zone and China. Meanwhile, European shares notched up their longest losing streak in four months.

  • 09/03/2012 | World

    Upbeat US jobs data lifts Wall Street, European shares

    Global stocks rose after strong US jobs data beat expectations, providing another sign the world's biggest economy is recovering.

  • 12/03/2012 | World

    Wall Street ends flat as European equities dip

    Defensive names rallied in an otherwise flat day for Wall Street, as traders paused to digest recent gains and looked ahead to a Federal Reserve monetary policy statement. Meanwhile, European equities edged lower.

  • 13/03/2012 | World

    Wall Street scores 2012 best day, as European shares hit 33-week peak

    The US stock market posted its best day this year, with the late spark coming from JPMorgan Chase & Co after the bank announced it had boosted its dividend. Meanwhile, European shares scaled to a 33-week high as encouraging data from Germany and the United States signalled a recovery in the global economy.

  • 05/03/2012 | World

    Global stocks slip as China cuts growth target

    US stocks edged lower at the open today after data showing a decline in European private sector activity and a lower growth target for China gave investors reason to pause after 3 weeks of gains for the S&P 500.

  • 06/03/2012 | World

    Wall Street posts first big loss; European shares lower

    The Dow dropped more than 200 points, handing Wall Street its worst day in almost three months on renewed fears of a disorderly default in Greece and concerns that China's slowdown would hit global growth. Meanwhile, European shares hit a one-month closing low after fresh growth and Greek debt-deal concerns.

  • 08/03/2012 | World

    Global shares rise on Greek deal optimism

    US stocks ended higher, recovering most of the week's losses, after Greece moved closer to a bond swap with private creditors to avoid a messy default. Meanwhile, European stocks rallied, reversing half the loss suffered earlier in the week.

  • 23/02/2012 | World

    Wall Street rises; European shares edge lower

    Wall Street stocks rose after data showed the US labor market remained on the mend, but the market stalled as it approached highs not seen since before the 2008 collapse of Lehman Brothers. Meanwhile, European shares fell for a third straight session.

  • 29/02/2012 | World

    Global stocks cut losses on Fed report

    Stocks pared their losses after the Federal Reserve gave a positive assessment of US economic conditions. European shares surrendered earlier gains and finished slightly lower after bearish comments from US Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke on the country's unemployment.

  • 02/03/2012 | World

    EU argues over balance between austerity, growth

    European Union leaders argued today over the right balance between budget austerity and reviving lost growth at the first summit for two years in which the euro zone debt crisis did not eclipse all else.

  • 16/02/2012 | World

    Global stocks rally on data, Greek hopes

    World stocks rallied on strong US economic data and indications that euro-zone leaders were on track to approve a crucial bailout for Greece.

  • 20/02/2012 | World

    European shares rise on China move, Greek hopes

    Shares gained as China's move to beef up banking activity supported optimism for global growth and as Greece edged closer to securing a bailout, though rising oil prices weighed on the recovery hopes.

  • 22/02/2012 | World

    Global stocks lower on euro zone recession worries

    Global stocks eased after data showed the euro zone may be sliding toward recession and China's new export orders shrank in February.

  • 13/02/2012 | World

    Global stocks rise on Greek vote

    US Stocks rose, led by bank shares after Greece's parliament approved reforms needed to qualify for a cash disbursement and avoid an unruly default. Meanwhile, a low-volume rally in European shares looked to peter out as traders said short-sellers were beginning to position for a fall in the market.

  • 14/02/2012 | World

    Global stocks fall on fresh Greek concerns

    World stocks retreated today on fresh concerns over Greece's bailout and on weak US retail sales that gave investors pause about a rally that had pushed a broad measure of US equities to almost a seven-month high this week.

  • 15/02/2012 | World

    Wall Street drops, as Europe edges up

    US stocks fell for the third session in four, with market direction largely dictated by the swings in shares of Apple, the largest company in the world. Meanwhile, European shares ended off session highs in thin trade.

  • 08/02/2012 | World

    Wall Street ends flat, European stocks drop

    US stocks closed flat in another thinly traded session as Greece remained in a standstill over accepting tough reforms in exchange for a bailout critical to avoiding a chaotic default. Meanwhile, European shares fell from six-month highs.

  • 09/02/2012 | World

    Wall Street, European shares higher on Greek deal

    US stocks rose modestly for a third straight day and European shares edged up slightly, after Greece reached a deal to secure a financial bailout, but investors were cautious after weeks of gains.

  • 10/02/2012 | World

    Global shares tumble as Greek deal falters

    The S&P 500 posted its biggest daily percentage decline thus far in 2012 after an about-face on Greece's long-awaited debt deal ended a five-week streak of gains for equities.

  • 03/02/2012 | World

    World shares higher after US job data

    A surge in hiring in the world's largest economy last month drove the Nasdaq to an 11-year high as optimism grew that the labor market is on a steady path to recovery. Meanwhile, European shares made their highest weekly gain since late December.

  • 06/02/2012 | World

    Global stocks end down on Europe worries

    US stocks closed slightly lower, as lingering questions about Europe and corporate earnings overshadowed growing optimism about economic growth after a five-week rally. Meanwhile, European shares also ended lower.

  • 07/02/2012 | World

    Global stocks mixed, Greece uncertainty weighs

    US stocks ended up slightly, but with the outcome of discussions on a bailout package for Greece uncertain, investors are unlikely to make big bets in coming days. Meanwhile, European shares slipped.

  • 31/01/2012 | World

    Global stocks mixed on Greek debt deal

    US equities fell after disappointing US economic data added to gloom over fading hopes for a Greek debt restructuring deal. Earlier, European share prices closed up on renewed hopes for a Greek debt deal and after euro zone leaders agreed to a German-led deal on stricter budget controls.

  • 01/02/2012 | World

    Global shares rise on Greece optimism

    US stocks extended January's rally after upbeat global manufacturing data boosted sentiment and as Greece neared a long-delayed deal with private creditors. Meanwhile, European shares hit a six-month high.

  • 02/02/2012 | World

    Global stocks end flat

    Investors largely took a wait-and-see approach as US stocks ended little changed ahead of Friday's key employment report, but tech shares rose after strong earnings from chipmaker Qualcomm.

  • 26/01/2012 | World

    Wall Street slips as European shares edge up

    A month-long rally on Wall Street appears to be sputtering as stocks slipped in what investors called a possible warning of weakness ahead. Meanwhile, European shares hit a six-month high, boosted by cyclical stocks such as miners and banks.

  • 27/01/2012 | World

    Global stocks slip as US GDP falls short

    World stocks fell on news the US economy grew more slowly than expected in the last quarter of 2011, while the euro rose on hopes of an imminent deal on Greece's debt that could help avert a disorderly default.

  • 30/01/2012 | World

    Global stocks off as Greece, Portugal drive fears

    Global stocks slid as a spike in Portuguese bond yields and the still-unresolved Greek debt talks raised investors' fears that the already-fragile European and global economies face greater risks.

  • 23/01/2012 | World

    Wall Street pauses after rally; European shares close high

    US stocks ended little changed as investors took a pause from a recent rally, awaiting earnings from bellwethers such as Apple later in the week. Meanwhile, European stocks hit their highest close since early August.

  • 24/01/2012 | World

    Global stocks fall on Greece talks

    US stocks edged lower, ending a five-day rally for the S&P 500, as talks to resolve Greece's debt crisis hit a snag and earnings from a number of blue chips disappointed investors. Meanwhile, European shares also fell.

  • 25/01/2012 | World

    Wall Street ends up after Fed rate; European shares fall on Greece

    Big profits from Apple and a promise from the Federal Reserve to keep rock-bottom rates for at least two more years powered the stock market higher. Meanwhile, European shares fell to a one-week closing low on worries about the outcome of debt talks.

  • 17/01/2012 | World

    Global stocks end higher

    Stocks sold off late in the session to end with modest gains as Citigroup's steep drop in profit gave investors a reason to unload bank shares. Meanwhile, European shares hit a 5-1/2-month high.

  • 18/01/2012 | World

    Wall Street ends higher on IMF hopes, European shares flat

    Stocks jumped to their highest since July as the International Monetary Fund sought to help countries hit by the European debt crisis, while Goldman Sachs' forecast-beating earnings dispelled some worries over bank profits.

  • 20/01/2012 | World

    S&P, Nasdaq dip after Google falls short, European shares move up

    The S&P 500 and the Nasdaq eased on Friday after Google disappointed on earnings, while the Dow rose with IBM. Meanwhile, European shares notched up a fifth straight week of gains.

  • 11/01/2012 | World

    Wall Street closes flat, Europe drops after hitting 5-month high

    US Stocks held firm near recent five-month highs as markets awaited key bond market tests for Europe in the next two days that could determine the direction of the euro zone crisis. Meanwhile, European shares fell.

  • 13/01/2012 | World

    Global stocks on euro zone downgrade reports

    Stocks dropped, snapping a four-day winning streak, after news reports that Standard & Poor's would downgrade credit ratings on several euro-zone countries. Meanwhile, European shares dropped.

  • 16/01/2012 | World

    European shares end higher, led by autos

    European shares rose in thin trade today, led by carmakers after bullish broker comment buoyed the sector, as investors shrugged aside Standard & Poor's downgrade of nine euro zone countries and fresh worries about an unruly default in Greece.

  • 06/01/2012 | World

    Wall Street ends down, as European shares chalk up

    Stocks rose in the first week of 2012, even though news that the US jobless rate neared a three-year low did not spark buying interest in equities. Meanwhile, European shares ended little changed.

  • 09/01/2012 | World

    Wall St rises slightly, European shares end lower

    US stocks ended slightly higher in a light-volume session as investors stayed cautious ahead of corporate earnings and key auctions for European debt this week. Meanwhile, European shares fell in thin trade.

  • 10/01/2012 | World

    Global stocks gain on Alcoa outlook

    Stocks climbed to a five-month high, led by materials stocks after an upbeat forecast by aluminum company Alcoa Inc and strong gains by bank shares. Meanwhile, European shares hit a one-week closing high.

  • 03/01/2012 | World

    Stocks up on data, US Fed

    Stocks started the year with a sharp rally, boosted by better-than-expected US and European data and hopes the Fed could ease monetary policy further, even as crude surged on tensions between the United States and Iran.

  • 04/01/2012 | World

    Wall Street flat; European shares fall

    US stocks dipped today as the euro zone's debt problems curbed market enthusiasm that fueled a rally in the previous session. Financial stocks were the top decliners, led by a fall in European banks. Concerns remain over tight credit markets that are making it expensive for European banks to raise capital and for euro-zone countries to refinance debt.

  • 05/01/2012 | World

    Wall Street ends up, European shares lower

    Banks led Wall Street to gains even as Europe struggled again, a sign investors are betting a relatively strong US economy will help US stocks outperform other markets.

  • 29/12/2011 | World

    Global shares rally on data

    US stocks rallied about 1 percent as data signaled positive trends for the economy, but gold prices fell for a fourth consecutive session as investors constrained by tight liquidity resulting from the euro-zone debt crisis were forced to sell. Meanwhile, European shares advanced.

  • 30/12/2011 | World

    Global stocks end year down

    The broad S&P 500 endured wild daily swings, but a year of drama left the index pretty much where it started. Not since 1970 has the index ended a year as close to unchanged as it did this year. Meanwhile, European shares rose but still recorded their biggest annual drop since the onset of the financial crisis.

  • 02/01/2012 | World

    European shares end higher in thin holiday trade

    European stocks ended higher in their first trading session of the year, led by defensive utilities such as E.ON and GDF Suez, while volumes were anaemic as UK and US markets remained closed for the New Year holiday.

  • 26/12/2011 | World

    Nikkei breaks above 25-day average in thin trade

    Japan's Nikkei average rose today to breach its 25-day moving average in thin trade after upbeat US housing data and a two-month extension of the US payroll tax cut gave temporary relief to market participants.

  • 27/12/2011 | World

    Global stocks finish mostly flat

    US stocks ended flat after fluctuating between small gains and losses in a light-volume session, as investors took a breather following a 5 percent rally last week. Meanwhile, European shares steadied in low volume as last week's tentative rally petered out.

  • 28/12/2011 | World

    Global stocks drop on worries about Europe

    Stocks fell after a hefty year-end rally and the S&P 500 erased gains for the year as investors shifted focus to what is expected to be a difficult start to 2012. European shares tracked Wall Street into the red in light trade, with auto makers the steepest fallers as investors cashed in on a recent rally.

  • 21/12/2011 | World

    Global shares fall after ECB boost

    US stocks declined modestly as equities retreated from recent gains, while weak earnings from Oracle raised concerns about the health of the tech sector. Meanwhile, European shares fell after the large take up by banks for cheap European Central Bank loans worried investors about the banks' funding needs.

  • 22/12/2011 | World

    Banks lead global shares higher

    US stocks rose, putting the S&P 500 on the cusp of finishing out the year higher as another decline in jobless claims pointed to further improvement in the labor market. Meanwhile, European shares rose, boosted by mostly upbeat data from the United States.

  • 23/12/2011 | World

    Global stocks higher after mixed data

    The S&P 500 turned positive for the year and closed out its third week of gains in four as equities extended their rally after a string of unexpectedly strong economic data. Meanwhile, European shares turned in their best weekly performance since early December.

  • 16/12/2011 | World

    Global stocks mixed on downgrade fears

    World stocks were mixed as worries about downgrades of weaker euro zone countries curbed risk appetite, pushing aside an improved outlook on the US economy.

  • 19/12/2011 | World

    Stocks, euro slide on euro zone worries

    US and European shares retreated and the euro slipped as investors cast doubt on efforts to tighten fiscal rules in the euro zone that aim to prevent the region's debt crisis from deepening.

  • 20/12/2011 | World

    Global shares rise on economy, Spanish auction

    Global stocks posted their strongest gains in three weeks and the euro rose on signs of improved economic prospects in Germany and the United States, as well as a better-than-expected Spanish debt auction.

  • 13/12/2011 | World

    Stocks give up gains after Fed, euro tumbles

    US stocks and European shares rose following an equities selloff the day before, but anxiety over Europe's debt problems kept markets jittery ahead of the Federal Reserve's assessment of the US economy.

  • 14/12/2011 | World

    Euro zone fears sink global stocks

    US Stocks fell for a third day and hit their lowest level in two weeks as widespread risk aversion sank commodity prices, drove the euro to its lowest in a year, and pushed Italian bond yields to a record high.

  • 15/12/2011 | World

    Wall Street higher on data, FedEx

    Wall Street stocks rose today as stronger labor market and manufacturing data as well as higher quarterly profit from FedEx spurred a rebound after three days of market losses.

  • 08/12/2011 | World

    Global shares fall after ECB comments

    US stocks and European shares fell today after the president of the European Central Bank expressed caution over more bond purchases to ease the region's debt crisis. European shares also fell in a choppy afternoon session.

  • 09/12/2011 | World

    Global shares rally on EU deal

    World stocks rose today after EU leaders agreed on measures that partially address the region's debt crisis.

  • 12/12/2011 | World

    Global shares down as euphoria over EU deal fades

    US stocks ended lower, as concerns about Europe returned to the forefront after major credit ratings agencies warned that European leaders had not done enough to tackle the region's debt crisis. Meanwhile, European shares posted their biggest fall in three weeks.

  • 05/12/2011 | World

    Global shares lose steam on downgrade worries

    Hopes that policymarkers are working toward a solution to the debt crisis lifted global shares, but a late-day credit warning from Standard & Poor's underscored what was at stake. It caused US stocks to cut gains, while European stocks rose to a five-week closing high.

  • 06/12/2011 | World

    Wall Street rises, European stocks fall

    US Stocks rose as investors bet European leaders would take strong steps this week to end the region's debt crisis, including bolstering its financial rescue fund. Meanwhile, European equities finished weaker in a choppy, thinly-traded session

  • 07/12/2011 | World

    US stocks up on summit bets, Europe drops

    US stocks edged up held steady against the dollar on lingering hopes an EU summit can ease Europe's debt crisis. Meanwhile, European shares fell slightly in cautious trade amid uncertain.

  • 30/11/2011 | World

    Global stocks gain on joint central bank move

    Global stocks and the euro rallied after the world's leading central banks agreed to cut the cost for European banks to borrow much-needed dollars. US Stocks rose 3 percent, while European shares increased in its fourth consecutive day of gains.

  • 01/12/2011 | World

    US stocks edge lower; European shares fall

    Wall Street eased today after the Dow posted its best run in nearly three years, but hopes tomorrow's key jobs report would underscore signs of strength in US economy kept investors engaged.

  • 02/12/2011 | World

    World stocks advance on US jobs data

    World stocks rose and were on track for their biggest weekly gain since March 2009 as US data showed a drop in the jobless rate, while the euro fell after four days of gains.

  • 24/11/2011 | World

    European shares fall on Merkel comments

    European shares fell for the sixth consecutive session in low volume after German Chancellor Angela Merkel renewed her position against changing the role of the European Central Bank to ease the euro zone debt crisis.

  • 25/11/2011 | World

    Wall Street falls for 7th session, European shares rebound

    US stocks fell for a seventh straight session, leading global equity markets to their worst week in two months on fear that Europe's debt crisis is dragging on without a credible solution. Meanwhile, European shares turned higher.

  • 29/11/2011 | World

    Global stocks rise after Italy auction, US data

    The Dow and S&P 500 advanced for a second day as stronger-than-expected consumer confidence data and hopes for further progress on a solution to Europe's fiscal mess bolstered sentiment. Meanwhile, European shares rose.

  • 21/11/2011 | World

    European shares fall on euro zone, US debt worries

    US stocks fell for a fourth session, as the lack of progress in dealing with heavy debt both in the United States and Europe further sapped investor confidence in equities.

  • 22/11/2011 | World

    Stocks slip on US data

    Global stocks fell after data showed the US economy grew more slowly than expected in the third quarter, while the euro rose against the dollar after the IMF unveiled a liquidity line that stemmed fears about the spread of the European debt crisis.

  • 23/11/2011 | World

    Global stocks fall on German auction, China data

    US stocks suffered a sixth straight day of losses as frustration over the euro zone's debt crisis, coupled with weak Chinese factory data, further dented investor sentiment. Meanwhile, European shares fell to their lowest close in seven weeks after low demand at a German bond auction.

  • 16/11/2011 | World

    Wall Street drops, European shares steady

    Stocks fell, with selling accelerating late in the session on more warnings about the potential impact of the euro zone's debt crisis on the global economy and the banking system. Meanwhile, European shares closed flat after early losses.

  • 17/11/2011 | World

    Stocks dive on Europe's debt fears

    Trigger-happy investors dumped US stocks, scared by the market's sudden fall through a key technical level brought on by more worries about Europe's debt troubles.European shares hit their lowest close in six weeks on concerns a debt crisis in the euro zone could spiral out of control after Spain and France paid a higher price at their debt auctions.

  • 18/11/2011 | World

    Market eyes Europe, DC after worst week in 8

    The worst week for US stocks in two months ended with traders mostly sitting it out as they waited for politicians in Europe and the United States to tackle festering debt problems.

  • 11/11/2011 | World

    Global stock higher on euro zone progress

    US stocks rose and European shares bounced back as debt-laden Italy moved to implement tough austerity measures crucial to avoid a euro zone meltdown.

  • 14/11/2011 | World

    Stocks slip on euro zone debt skepticism

    Global equity markets and the euro slid on Monday as investors, unnerved by an Italian bond auction, doubted the ability of new governments in Italy and Greece to resolve the long-festering debt crisis in Europe.

  • 15/11/2011 | World

    Euro falls on debt fears, Wall Street up on data

    US stocks rose, boosted by swift steps toward formation of a new Italian government and stronger-than-expected reports on the US economy. Meanwhile, the European index of top European shares ended lower.

  • 08/11/2011 | World

    Global stocks rally as Berlusconi exit seen near

    Global equities and the euro rallied after Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi said he would resign, sparking optimism that a new leader will act more aggressively to tackle Italy's debt problem, a critical step in containing the euro zone's credit crisis.

  • 09/11/2011 | World

    Global shares tumble on Italian uncertainty

    US stocks tumbled 3 percent in the market's worst day since mid-August as a spike in Italian bond yields signaled the European debt crisis had worsened.

  • 10/11/2011 | World

    Global shares edge up on Italy, Greece hopes

    US stocks bounced back at the open after their worst day in three months as Italian bond yields came off levels seen as unsustainable, prompting bears to cover some short positions. European shares were led higher by euro zone financials on hopes Italy and Greece.

  • 03/11/2011 | World

    Global stocks up on ECB, Greece hopes

    US stocks rallied for a second day as Greece backed away from a proposed referendum that threatened its membership in the euro, which could destabilize global markets. Meanwhile, European shares rose strongly, boosted by the European Central Bank cutting interest rates.

  • 04/11/2011 | World

    Wall Street lower on Greece; European shares turn negative

    Stocks fell, ending four weeks of back-to-back gains, as political instability resurfaced in Europe and investors braced for a confidence vote in Greece after US markets close.

  • 07/11/2011 | World

    Wall Street edges up in choppy day, swayed by Europe

    Stocks closed a volatile, lightly traded session slightly higher, with sentiment continuing to shift depending on the latest headline from Europe. Meanwhile, European stocks fell in choppy trading driven by political turmoil in debt-laden Italy.

  • 31/10/2011 | World

    Euro zone worries knock stocks; dollar gains

    Wall Street closed its best month in 20 years on a down note on Monday as the failure of trading firm MF Global Holdings Ltd and new worries about Europe's debt crisis hammered financial shares.

  • 01/11/2011 | World

    Greek vote on bailout hammers stocks

    US stocks tumbled after investors were blindsided by a surprise call for a Greek referendum on an EU bailout plan, casting doubt on the sustainability of the recent market rally. Meanwhile, European shares gave back a hefty slice of October's gain and recorded their biggest one day loss in over a month as shock Greek plans for a referendum on its euro zone bailout package sparked heavy selling across all sectors.

  • 02/11/2011 | World

    Stocks, euro rise but Greece jitters linger

    US stocks rebounded from two days of sharp losses after the Federal Reserve said it is prepared to do more for the economy if conditions warrant, helping to stanch the panicky reaction to Europe's debt crisis. Meanwhile, European shares rose, recouping some of the sharp losses in the previous sessions.

  • 26/10/2011 | World

    Bare-bones EU debt deal news enough for buyers

    US stocks rose as the slow progress from European leaders in resolving their debt crisis was enough to satisfy investors, even if early reports from an EU summit were short on detail. Stocks increased gains in the afternoon as the news emerged, continuing the market's recent rally.

  • 27/10/2011 | World

    European debt deal ignites rally in stocks

    A long-awaited plan to staunch the European debt crisis sparked euphoria across financial markets, driving up the euro and the price of world stocks and commodities, while thrashing the dollar. US stocks surged 3 percent as an agreement by European leaders to help contain the region's two-year debt crisis lifted a cloud hovering over markets. Meanwhile, Europe's FTSEurofirst 300 gained 3 percent.

  • 28/10/2011 | World

    Stocks, euro pause as Europe doubts linger

    US and European shares took a breather after a strong rally on a long-awaited euro zone rescue deal, but a weak sale of Italian bonds showed investor confidence in the agreement was shaky.

  • 20/10/2011 | World

    Wall Street edges higher; Europe anxiety remains

    US stocks ended with modest gains, shifting back and forth on incremental developments in Europe where leaders sought to reassure investors that a solution to the debt crisis would come soon. Meanwhile, European shares hit a two-week closing low in a choppy session.

  • 21/10/2011 | World

    Global stocks, euro rally on debt crisis optimism

    Global equities and the euro rallied as investors bet that European leaders in crucial meetings over the next few days will move forward in resolving the euro zone's two-year-old debt crisis.

  • 25/10/2011 | World

    Stocks, euro fall before EU summit

    World stocks and the euro stumbled after the cancellation of a meeting of European finance ministers raised doubts that an upcoming summit will result in a clear plan to rein in Europe's debt crisis.

  • 17/10/2011 | World

    Stocks, euro fall on German debt crisis comments

    Wall Street stocks fell more than 1 percent as Germany's finance minister dampened expectations an upcoming summit would produce a breakthrough in Europe's debt crisis. Meanwhile, European shares turned negative after Schaeuble's remarks.

  • 18/10/2011 | World

    Wall Street edges higher, led by financials

    US stocks rose, led by financials, as better-than-expected bank earnings overshadowed new worries about the crisis in Europe fueled by a warning over France's credit rating.

  • 19/10/2011 | World

    Stocks fall, euro dips as EU summit hopes fade

    World stocks declined and the euro pared gains after optimism faded that European leaders will make substantial progress on the euro zone debt crisis this weekend.

  • 12/10/2011 | World

    Wall Street extends gains on euro-fund optimism; European shares hit nine-week high

    US stocks rose on Wednesday as Europe's progress toward bolstering its financial rescue fund brought more battle-weary investors back into the market. Meanwhile, European shares hit a nine-week closing high after stronger euro zone economic data and news that Slovakia is set to sign off on a plan to expand the region's sovereign bailout fund.

  • 13/10/2011 | World

    JPMorgan drags blue chips down, Nasdaq gains

    The Dow and S&P 500 slipped after JPMorgan's earnings and China's soft trade data revived worries about the impact of slower growth on profits. Meanwhile, European shares finished lower, pulling back from the previous session's nine-week closing high.

  • 14/10/2011 | World

    Wall Street racks up 2nd week of gains on Europe

    US stocks scored their first back-to-back weekly gains since early July, on strong Google earnings and as investors kept riding the optimism for a solution to the euro zone's debt crisis.

  • 06/10/2011 | World

    Global stocks rise on European bank moves

    US stocks rose for a third day in a row as developing euro zone plans to backstop European banks gave investors hope the threat of a financial crisis was waning. Meanwhile, European shares rose to hit a five-week closing high, with banks among the best performers on hopes policymakers will come up with coordinated action to recapitalise struggling lenders.

  • 07/10/2011 | World

    Wall Street fends off bear to end higher for week

    After nearly falling into bear-market territory, US stocks finished the week higher, building gains on encouraging jobs data and hopes that Europe is dealing with its debt crisis. Meanwhile, European shares rose to a five-week closing high.

  • 11/10/2011 | World

    Stocks mixed, commods jump before Slovak EU vote

    Wall Street stocks settled in mostly positive territory, while sentiment was still fragile from the sell-off of the past month.Meanwhile, European share prices slipped back in thin trade, breaking a four-session rally as the euro zone's still uncertain political response to its sovereign debt crisis.

  • 03/10/2011 | World

    Stocks plunge on Greek default fears

    US stocks slumped in heavy volume to a 13-month low as investors dumped bank shares on fears that Greece's worsening financial crisis could cause a large European lender to fail.

  • 04/10/2011 | World

    Wall Street ends up after brush with bear market

    US stocks slid into bear market territory on Tuesday, and prices of US crude oil fell to a one-year low, driven by fears of another global recession as Greece appeared increasingly likely to default.

  • 05/10/2011 | World

    Global shares rebound as Europe explores ways to recapitalise banking sector

    US stocks floated higher as stronger-than-expected US economic data and signs that officials were moving forward to prop up struggling European banks reassured nervous investors.

  • 28/09/2011 | World

    Stocks, commodities slide ahead of German vote

    Commodity prices fell and stocks ended a three-day rally on anxiety over a looming German vote to strengthen the fund set up to help the euro zone combat its debt crisis.

  • 29/09/2011 | World

    Dow, S&P 500 end higher; European shares lifted by US data, German vote

    US stocks mostly rose in a volatile session as stronger-than-expected economic data and German approval of a beefed-up euro-zone crisis fund relieved two of the worst fears hanging over the market.

  • 30/09/2011 | World

    World stocks post worst quarter in 3 years

    US stocks ended their worst quarter since the depths of the 2008 credit crisis, crippled by Europe's debt debacle, a US credit downgrade and a sputtering global economy. Meanwhile, European shares fell, posting their worst quarterly performance since 2008, wiping $1.2 trillion off their value.

  • 22/09/2011 | World

    World market's plunge suggests deepening worry about recession

    Stocks plunged, extending a selloff to four days, as policymakers' failure to arrest global economic stagnation sent markets spiraling downward. The Dow Jones industrial average dropped 391.01 points, or 3.51 percent, to 10,733.83. European stocks also tumbled and snapped their four-day rally after data showed US employment growth ground to a halt in August.

  • 26/09/2011 | World

    Euro zone hope revives Wall Street optimism

    US stocks rose as sentiment swung toward hope European officials would find a way to cut Greece's debt and shore up European banks. Shares rallied to session highs in the afternoon after a report said a plan to leverage money from the European Financial Stability Facility was in the works.

  • 27/09/2011 | World

    Global shares cheer third days of gains

    US stocks rose for a third day on efforts by euro-zone officials to solidify the region's rescue fund and alleviate a sovereign debt crisis, boosting optimism. Meanwhile, European shares jumped to make their largest percentage gain since May 2010.

  • 19/09/2011 | World

    Wall Street snaps winning streak on Europe uncertainty

    US stocks fell on Monday but staged a late comeback after fears of a looming Greek debt default diminished on news of a possible deal to advance new bailout funds to Greece. Stocks spent most the session sharply lower after European leaders disappointed investors by failing to come up with any new solutions to the euro zone's sovereign debt crisis over the weekend.

  • 20/09/2011 | World

    Wall Street ends flat as early gains evaporate

    US stocks ended little changed as investors waited to see if the US Federal Reserve would offer more economic stimulus and if Greece made progress in talks to avoid a default.

  • 21/09/2011 | World

    Wall Street sinks 3% after Fed cites economic 'risks'

    The Fed's warning jolted investors, driving down US stocks more than 2 percent, while benchmark Treasury yields hit a more than 60-year low on the Fed's announcement of a $400 billion bond-buying program.

  • 13/09/2011 | World

    Bets on euro zone progress boost shares

    US stocks gained as investors bought shares beaten down in recent weeks and bet European leaders would take action soon to ease the Greek debt crisis. Meanwhile, European stocks ended higher, staging a rally from two-year lows hit in morning trade led by recovering banks.

  • 14/09/2011 | World

    Push for action in euro zone fuels gains

    US stocks rose 1 percent in a third day of gains after European leaders displayed new urgency in efforts to contain the euro zone debt crisis.

  • 15/09/2011 | World

    Euro zone progress extends Wall Street advance

    US stocks rose for a fourth day as coordinated central bank action calmed fears that Europe's financial sector was headed for a credit freeze due to the region's sovereign debt crisis. Meanwhile, European stocks rose for a third day, after German and French leaders said they were determined to keep Greece in the euro zone.

  • 08/09/2011 | World

    Bernanke disappointment pushes Wall Street lower

    US stocks closed sharply lower after Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke gave no indications of new stimulus measures to boost the flagging economy in a keenly awaited speech.

  • 09/09/2011 | World

    Global stocks close down, tumble as ECB discord stirs fears

    US stocks tumbled more than 2 percent after the top German official at the European Central Bank resigned in protest of the bank's bond-buying program, which has been a major tool in fighting the region's debt crisis.

  • 12/09/2011 | World

    Wall Street recovers late from euro zone gloom

    US stocks rose, bouncing back in late trading, as hopes that Italy could get financial support from China tempered investors' worst fears over the euro zone's sovereign debt crisis. Fears of a Greek default that could spark a global market contagion dragged down stocks, knocking European equities to two-year lows and sending the euro to a seven-month low against the dollar.

  • 05/09/2011 | World

    Banks lead European shares to two-week closing low

    European shares fell to their lowest close in more than two weeks on renewed worries about recession and euro zone debt, and with banks hit by a US lawsuit connected to the packaging of toxic mortgage debt.

  • 06/09/2011 | World

    Wall Street down on Europe; bear market fears grow

    Wall Street fell for a third day on fears Europe still has failed to tackle its debt crisis, prompting worries the market is headed to new lows for the year. The Dow Jones industrial average dropped 100.96 points, or 0.90 percent, to 11,139.30.

  • 07/09/2011 | World

    Wall Street jumps as Europe debt concerns ease

    Wall Street bounced more than 2 percent, reversing three days of losses after Germany's top court smoothed the way for Berlin's participation in bailouts that could ease Europe's debt crisis.

  • 31/08/2011 | World

    Wall Street ends worst month in year on upbeat note

    US stocks closed out the worst month in more than a year on an up note, with sharp gains in the last several days still not enough to repair the damage from a US credit downgrade and fears of a slide back into recession.

  • 01/09/2011 | World

    Payroll worries end Wall Street's four-day rally

    Wall Street's four-day rally ground to a halt, with major indexes falling 1 percent on caution ahead of a key labour market report expected to underscore fears the economy is headed for another recession.

  • 02/09/2011 | World

    Zero job growth sparks US bonds, gold rally

    Paralysis in the US jobs market reinforced fears of recession, driving investors out of stocks and into the safety of bonds, gold and the Swiss franc.

  • 26/08/2011 | World

    Wall Street posts 1st weekly gain in more than a month

    Wall Street posted its first weekly gain in more than a month as Fed Chairman Ben Bernanke raised hopes for more stimulus for the economy at the US central bank's September meeting.

  • 29/08/2011 | World

    Wall Street surges 2% on Greek bank deal; trade thin

    US stocks soared more than 2 percent in a broad rally on Monday as a merger between two big Greek banks provided a rare bit of encouraging news out of debt-stricken Europe.

  • 30/08/2011 | World

    Wall Street gains as Fed minutes boost stimulus bets

    Wall Street stocks extended losses today following a weaker-than-expected reading on consumer confidence. The declines followed a nearly 8 percent rally over the past five sessions.

  • 23/08/2011 | World

    Hopes for another Fed rescue drive 3% rally

    US stocks shot 3 percent higher on speculation Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke this week would signal new help for the economy, giving investors hope a four-week rout was nearing an end.

  • 24/08/2011 | World

    Wall Street gains at gold's expense

    US stocks posted strong gains for a second day as investors jumped back into beaten-down financial shares and backed away from safer assets like gold in volatile trading. European shares hit a one-week closing high on better-than-expected US durable goods data.

  • 25/08/2011 | World

    Tense market falls ahead of Bernanke speech

    US stocks fell as investors raised cash ahead of a critical speech from Fed Chairman Ben Bernanke, hoping he will give them a clearer picture of the Fed's plans for the struggling economy. Meanwhile, Europe's top shares ended lower after another volatile trading session, as talk of an imminent ban on short-selling in Germany, later denied, swept through equity markets.

  • 18/08/2011 | World

    Beaten-down Wall Street slammed by recession fears

    Rising fears of another recession hammered US stocks, sending major averages sharply lower in a return to the extreme fluctuations investors endured a week ago. European equities suffered their biggest daily fall in two and a half years, as a slew of downbeat US data cast further doubt on the strength of the recovery in the world's biggest economy.

  • 19/08/2011 | World

    Wall Street sinks for fourth straight week

    Wall Street ended a fourth week of losses on a down note as most buyers left the market before the weekend on growing fears of another US recession and destabilization in Europe's financial system.

  • 22/08/2011 | World

    Global stocks edge up after four weeks of losses

    US stocks ended slightly higher after four weeks of losses as investors hesitated to take big risks without a catalyst for buying

  • 15/08/2011 | World

    Google deal boosts Wall Street for third day

    Wall Street stocks rose for a third day on Monday as investors saw Google's offer for phone maker Motorola Mobility as a signal to jump back into the market after weeks of sharp selling. European equities paused after a rollercoaster week, ahead of a key meeting of French and German politicians.

  • 16/08/2011 | World

    Sarkozy, Merkel plan fails to inspire Wall Street

    US stocks fell after three days of gains when a meeting between the heads of France and Germany failed to quell fears about euro zone leaders' ability to contain the region's sovereign debt woes. Stagnant growth in Europe's powerhouse Germany also knocked europe stocks lower and hit the euro, fuelling investor fears that the global economy is slowing more than expected.

  • 17/08/2011 | World

    Wall Street slightly up

    US stock slightly increased. The Dow and S&P indices ended little changed in an up-and-down session where investors sold growth sectors in favor of defensive shares like telecoms and utilities.

  • 10/08/2011 | World

    Wall Street slumps again as investors shun risk

    US stocks tumbled more than 4 percent, almost wiping out gains from a relief rally the previous day, as rumours about the health of French banks sparked concern that the euro zone's debt crisis could claim new victims. European shares ended sharply down, led by financials, with Société Générale down more than 22 percent at one point on rumours about the French bank's financial solidity, all of which it denied.

  • 11/08/2011 | World

    Jobs data helps stocks, credit markets jittery

    Investors swooped back into world stocks after a mildly encouraging US jobs report dulled fears of recession for now, although credit markets faced strains similar to those that preceded the 2008 credit crisis. European shares pared losses following news that French President Nicolas Sarkozy is to meet Germany's Angela Merkel next week.

  • 12/08/2011 | World

    Wild week on Wall Street ends with subdued gains

    After one of the most volatile weeks in memory, US stocks ended higher in a tentative sign that the worst of the selling may be over. European shares gained as a short-selling ban on financial stocks by France, Italy, Spain and Belgium provided a relief rally in beaten-down banks.

  • 08/08/2011 | World

    Wall Street sinks, European shares hit 2-year low after US downgrade

    US stocks tumbled, the first session after rating agency Standard & Poor's cut the top-tier AAA credit rating of the United States, further unnerving already-skittish investors. European stocks resumed their sell-off, with a blue-chip index dropping for the 11th session in a row.

  • 09/08/2011 | World

    Wall Street climbs at open; eyes on Fed

    US stocks rose at the open in a rebound from the previous session's nosedive, but an upcoming Fed statement could spark a reversal if investors are not convinced it has a plan to combat a market meltdown.

  • 03/08/2011 | World

    World stocks fall, gold up on economy worries

    Stocks on major markets hit their lowest level this year and gold prices posted a new high as investors fretted about government spending cuts at a time of slowing global economic growth. But the S&P 500 erased losses after hitting its lowest level since early December, following seven days of declines.

  • 04/08/2011 | World

    World stocks sink as economic outlook dims

    Investors fled Wall Street in the worst stock-market selloff since the depths of the Great Recession in early 2009 in what has turned into a full-fledged correction. The Dow and the S&P tumbled more than 4 percent and the Nasdaq lost 5 percent on fear the United States is staring at another recession and that Europe's sovereign debt crisis is swallowing two of its largest economies.

  • 05/08/2011 | World

    Wall Street ends worst week since Nov '08

    US stocks closed out its worst week in more than two years in a volatile session that saw the major indexes whip back and forth before the S&P 500 settled with a slim loss. European shares fell, and saw their biggest weekly decline in nearly three years, on worries about weak global growth and further contagion in the euro zone debt crisis, which threatens to engulf Italy and Spain.

  • 29/07/2011 | World

    Global stocks fall on US debt concerns

    Stocks ended the worst week in a year as time runs out on Washington to reach agreement before the US government loses its ability to borrow money. European shares fell and suffered their biggest weekly loss since March after US GDP data came in weaker than expected.

  • 01/08/2011 | World

    Wall Street cuts losses, ends down as debt vote looms

    The S&P 500 fell for a sixth day as time runs out for the government to pass a deal to avoid default and the economy showed further signs of stalling. The market pared losses late in the day before Congress was expected to vote on Monday on a debt deal backed by the White House, which includes spending cuts of $2.4 trillion over 10 years.

  • 02/08/2011 | World

    Massive rout spells trouble for Wall Street

    Wall Street dropped on worries about a possible downgrade of the United States' top credit rating and signs of economic weakness even as Congress passed a bill to avoid a debt default.

  • 26/07/2011 | World

    Stocks slide on debt gridlock

    The US dollar fell broadly on Tuesday as US lawmakers remained deadlocked over raising the nation's debt ceiling to avoid a devastating default, while US and European shares also declined.

  • 27/07/2011 | World

    Stocks hit by earnings, data

    US stocks suffered their worst day in eight weeks as lackluster earnings and weak economic data hit investors already nervous about faltering debt talks in Washington, while the US dollar rebounded following a sell-off this week.

  • 28/07/2011 | World

    Buyers exit market before House debt plan vote

    US stocks faded to end mostly lower, with investors skeptical a key vote by Congress would lead to a deal to avoid a US default. European shares ended higher, snapping three consecutive days of losses on renewed hopes that the US debt crisis will be resolved.

  • 21/07/2011 | World

    US, EU upbeat debt news fuels rally

    US stocks climbed as signs of progress on the US debt talks and concrete action from Europe on its own debt crisis heartened investors. European shares closed at their highest in nearly two weeks on investor optimism about a plan for a wide-ranging response to the euro zone sovereign debt crisis.

  • 22/07/2011 | World

    Earnings, hope for US debt deal brighten Wall Street

    Investors poured into tech shares on Friday as promising chipmaker earnings and optimism that a solution was on the horizon for the US debt stalemate triggered a move into growth-oriented shares. European shares ended the day and week higher.

  • 25/07/2011 | World

    Global markets lower on US debt gridlock

    US stocks dipped as lawmakers remained in a standoff over raising the debt ceiling to avoid default, but investors were convinced a compromise will be reached before next week's critical deadline.

  • 18/07/2011 | World

    Wall Street falls on global debt worry; banks drag down

    US stocks dropped as bank shares bore the brunt of investor frustration over governments' inability to solve debt crises in the United States and Europe.European officials and bankers remained divided over steps to keep the fiscal woes of heavily indebted nations from spreadin

  • 19/07/2011 | World

    Wall Street up on profits, US deficit talk progress

    US stocks recorded their best day since March after strong corporate results and renewed hope for an agreement in Washington on thorny budget issues boosted investor confidence.

  • 20/07/2011 | World

    Wall Street closes flat as debt worries offset earns

    US stocks closed near unchanged, a day after Wall Street's best rally since March, as the oncoming debt ceiling deadline overshadowed strong earnings from Apple Inc.

  • 13/07/2011 | World

    Wall Street ends 3-day drop on Bernanke

    US stocks stopped a three-day slide, but ended well off the highs as investors took the suggestion of further Federal Reserve stimulus as a mixed blessing.

  • 14/07/2011 | World

    Bernanke halts Wall Street rally

    US stocks fell as Fed Chairman Ben Bernanke backed off hints additional near-term stimulus could be on the way, removing a possible catalyst from a market already facing plenty of obstacles.

  • 15/07/2011 | World

    Google lifts Wall Street in otherwise rough week

    Google's blowout quarter led the Nasdaq higher but mounting uncertainty about the government's ability to reach a debt-reduction deal may keep investors at bay in the coming week.

  • 11/07/2011 | World

    World stocks, euro fall, bonds gain on Italy concerns

    Global stocks and the euro sank as fears that Italy could become the latest country caught up in the euro-zone debt crisis caused investors to sell risky assets and snap up safe-haven US Treasury debt, pushing the 10-year note's yield below 3 percent.

  • 11/07/2011 | World

    European shares lower, Nikkei hurt by US data

    European shares fell today as banks extended declines from Friday in response to intensified worries about euro zone peripheral debt contagion.The Nikkei average fell on profit-taking after three weeks of gains, hurt by weak US and Chinese economic data.

  • 12/07/2011 | World

    Europe and tech push Wall Street to 3rd day of losses

    US stocks closed lower for a third straight day as Europe's fiscal woes and a weak start to tech earnings gave investors little reason to buy even after the recent losses.

  • 06/07/2011 | World

    Wall Street edges lower on Portugal, China

    Transportation stocks were among the standouts in another flat session for US equities, and the sector's rally could be cause for optimism ahead.

  • 07/07/2011 | World

    Retail, tech lead Wall Street rally before jobs data

    US stocks closed sharply higher and the Nasdaq notched an eighth day of gains as improved labor market and retail sales data added to optimism a day before the critical June payrolls report.

  • 08/07/2011 | World

    Jobs halt Wall Street rally, investors eye earnings

    US stocks fell as a weak jobs report dashed optimism that the economy was emerging from a soft patch, leaving investors to hope earnings season would revive an appetite for buying.

  • 30/06/2011 | World

    Wall Street rallies 4th day, gains in July seen

    US stocks ended a volatile quarter with their biggest four-day rally since September as positive economic data and a temporary resolution of Greece's debt crisis indicated further gains in July.

  • 01/07/2011 | World

    Fireworks wrap up Wall Street's best week in 2 years

    US stocks started July with a bang with Wall Street scoring its best week in two years on strong manufacturing data that eased concerns about slowing growth.

  • 05/07/2011 | World

    Wall Street ends quiet day flat, Netflix boosts Nasdaq

    US stocks ended a thinly traded session mostly flat as investors paused after last week's surge, though continually light volume suggested the market could encounter more choppy trading.

  • 27/06/2011 | World

    Wall Street up as banks rally but gains could be brief

    US stocks rose from three days of losses, led by banks after news of more favorable capital requirements and optimism over Greece's austerity plan, but investors cautioned against high hopes.

  • 28/06/2011 | World

    Wall Street up again on Greece, but investors skittish

    US stocks rose for a second day on optimism that a solution to Greece's debt crisis was near, although low volume indicated underlying nervousness in the market.

  • 29/06/2011 | World

    Wall Street ends biggest 3-day surge in three months

    Wall Street closed its best three-day run in the past three months after the Greek parliament approved austerity measures to avoid defaulting on its debt.

  • 22/06/2011 | World

    Wall Street falls after 4 up days on Fed's comments

    US stocks dropped after the Federal Reserve acknowledged the sluggish pace of the US economic recovery without hinting at further plans for stimulus.

  • 23/06/2011 | World

    Wall Street reverses sharp sell-off on Greek deal

    US stocks closed way off session lows on news Greece agreed to a five-year austerity plan, but lingering economic uncertainty ultimately drove indexes mostly lower, keeping a downward trend in place.

  • 24/06/2011 | World

    Wall Street sinks on Europe's debt misery

    Wall Street dropped for a third day on worries about the Italian banking sector and Greece's debt crisis, but the S&P 500 managed to hold its 200-day moving average in a sign buyers still see value.

  • 17/06/2011 | World

    Dow, S&P rise, but Greek woes keep bears on prowl

    The Dow and S&P 500 rose after France and Germany outlined an agreement to aid debt-burdened Greece, but analysts said a recent bearish trend may not be over.

  • 20/06/2011 | World

    Wall St ends higher, but weak volume a warning sign

    US stocks rose, as the latest development to reduce Greece's debt helped draw buyers and the S&P 500 touched a key support level, but anemic volume signalled the recent weakness may not be over.

  • 21/06/2011 | World

    Wall Street extends rally to 4th day before Greek vote

    US stocks posted gains for the fourth day on growing hopes that Greece will avoid a debt default, adding momentum to the market's recent rebound.

  • 13/06/2011 | World

    Wall Street ends flat as uncertainty rules

    US stocks drifted sideways in what is likely a temporary pause in a sell-off brought on by growing fears of another economic downturn.

  • 14/06/2011 | World

    Wall Street rebounds in oversold market

    US stocks posted their biggest gains in nearly two months as retail sales figures allayed fears over the economy that had driven a six-week slump in the market. Meanwhile, European shares rose sharply, as data suggested the Chinese economy may avoid a hard landing, helping to ease global growth concerns.

  • 16/06/2011 | World

    Dow, S&P end up in volatile session

    US stocks rose in volatile trading, thanks only to technical factors and options expirations. But raging uncertainty about Greece prevented investors from committing money to the market.

  • 08/06/2011 | World

    Wall Street mostly flat

    US stocks extended losses for the sixth straight day  as investors worried that a slowing economy could deepen the market's retreat.

  • 09/06/2011 | World

    Wall Street bounce fails to impress the skeptics

    Wall Street ended higher for the first time in over a week, with the Dow and the S&P 500 rising 1 percent at one point, but many analysts saw the rebound as short-lived.

  • 10/06/2011 | World

    Dow, S&P 500 end down for 6th week

    The Dow and S&P 500 closed out their sixth week of losses as further signs of a global economic slowdown set the stage for more losses to come.

  • 03/06/2011 | World

    Wall Street skids to 5th week of losses, hope endures

    Wall Street closed out a fifth week of losses with more selling after an anemic jobs report strengthened the case that the economy was slowing, though analysts said indexes may stabilize in the near-term.

  • 06/06/2011 | World

    Wall Street slide extends; European shares fall for fourth straight day

    The S&P 500 extended its slide to a fourth day today, hitting its lowest level since March 18, as a spate of recent weak US data lent support to a bearish outlook for the economy.

  • 07/06/2011 | World

    Wall Street edges down

    US stocks extended a losing streak for a fifth day on Tuesday on mounting concerns about the economy after bearish comments from Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke.

  • 30/05/2011 | World

    European stocks edge down

    European shares closed lower and are on track to end the month down as concerns over the euro zone debt situation weighed, with volumes thin as both US and UK markets were closed for a public holiday. The US stock market was closed due to Memorial Day.

  • 31/05/2011 | World

    US stocks jump 1%

    US stocks jumped about 1 percent at the open as the euro rose against the dollar and commodities prices climbed on optimism that new aid for Greece was on the horizon.

  • 01/06/2011 | World

    Wall Street falls as manufacturing slows

    Wall Street ended a four-day rally with its worst session since August and could suffer more losses in coming days as investors faced more signs the economic recovery is fading.

  • 25/05/2011 | World

    Wall Street advances; European stocks bounce back

    US stocks ended a three-day losing streak on Wednesday as recent underperformers led a thinly traded rally that wasn't seen as strong enough to overcome worries about waning global demand.

  • 26/05/2011 | World

    Wall Street bounces back for a second day, Europe shares end lower

    US stocks rose for a second day, erasing early losses in a volatile day as earnings helped technology and consumer discretionary stocks after a substantial fall for equities this month. The FTSEurofirst 300 index of top European shares ended 0.1 percent lower

  • 27/05/2011 | World

    Wall Street higher as dollar lifts commodities

    Stocks were higher as bullish comments about Greece caused the dollar to fall, resulting in strength in commodity prices. The dollar helped lift commodity prices, and oil gained 0.6 percent. The S&P Energy index rose 0.6 percent while Occidental Petroleum added 1.5 percent to US$106.60.

  • 20/05/2011 | World

    Wall Street slips on euro zone, spillover effect feared

    US stocks fell on euro-zone debt worries that could spill over into next week's trading with a bearish note, while retailers lost ground after a weak profit outlook from Gap.

  • 23/05/2011 | World

    Wall Street drops as euro zone concern weighs

    US stocks closed at their lowest levels in a month in a sign of increasing doubt that equity markets can weather recent weakness in global manufacturing and demand.

  • 24/05/2011 | World

    Wall Street retreats again on growth concerns

    US stocks dipped in light volume as lingering concerns about a slowdown in growth more than offset gains in energy shares. Investors kept trimming large-cap technology positions, pushing the tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite lower.

  • 17/05/2011 | World

    Wall Street hit by economic blues

    The Dow and the S&P 500 fell for a third day after disappointing figures from Wal-Mart and Hewlett-Packard, although a late rebound suggested investors may be looking for a short-term bounce.Both the S&P 500 and Nasdaq dipped below their 50-day moving averages.

  • 18/05/2011 | World

    Wall Street snaps losing streak, but headwinds remain

    Wall Street snapped its three-day losing streak thanks to a rebound in commodity prices and Dell's strong earnings, but investors say stocks still face headwinds.

  • 19/05/2011 | World

    Wall Street ends up, but hits resistance

    US stocks closed higher but ran into a technical resistance level that is likely to limit a further rise in the near-term.

  • 12/05/2011 | World

    Global markets pushed down by commodities

    Defensive shares led a rebound in US stocks as investors weighed mixed economic signals and recent volatility in commodities in search of direction. European share prices mostly ended lower, while Tokyo stocks fell, led by declines in energy and commodity shares after sharp overnight falls in commodities prices.

  • 13/05/2011 | World

    Wall Street falls as dollar strengthens

    US stocks ended a second week of losses on a down note, reflecting growing worries that stocks are on the precipice of a pullback. Meanwhile, European shares fell, weighed down by hawkish comments from European Central Bank Governor Jean-Claude Trichet on the peripheral euro zone sovereign debt crisis.

  • 16/05/2011 | World

    Nasdaq leads Wall Street lower on economic worry

    The Nasdaq sank, leading US stocks lower, as investors sold recent winners in a sign of growing unease with pockets of US economic weaknes

  • 09/05/2011 | World

    Commodity rally gives respite, masks deeper worries

    US stocks rose as commodity-related shares rebounded from last week's collapse, masking deeper doubts about what will sustain the market's long-term strength.

  • 10/05/2011 | World

    Utilities lift Wall Street as leadership shifts

    US stocks rose for a third day, led by utilities and other defensive sectors that may drive further gains as investors bet on profit growth and set aside concerns about weakening demand.

  • 11/05/2011 | World

    Commodity fall sparks flight from stocks

    US stocks nearly erased a three-day rally as energy and other commodity shares sank, feeding worries about the market's ability to stay on its upward path.

  • 04/05/2011 | World

    Selloff hits three days as economic worries mount

    Weak economic figures heightened stock investors' anxiety over the extended rally, knocking US shares lower for a third day.

  • 05/05/2011 | World

    Economic concerns drag Wall Street lower

    US stocks fell for the fourth straight session as weak labor data rekindled worries about consumer demand and the strength of the economic recovery.

  • 06/05/2011 | World

    Wall Street jumps on payrolls data

    An unexpectedly strong report on US payrolls helped equities bounce back from four days of losses, tempering worries that stocks could suffer the sharp declines seen this week in commodities.

  • 28/04/2011 | World

    Dow transports hit record, lifting Wall Street

    The Dow Jones transports closed at an all-time high, leading US stocks higher and signaling more gains due to its role as a touchstone of economic demand.

  • 29/04/2011 | World

    Dow posts best month in 2011

    Industrials led the Dow higher following a strong quarter and outlook from Caterpillar, and the index looked set to notch its best month since December.

  • 02/05/2011 | World

    US stocks slip after early bounce caused by bin Laden's death

    US stocks slipped as an early bounce on Osama bin Laden's death gave way to questions around the longevity of the market's recent rally. European shares hit a two-month high in holiday-thinned trade on optimism the earnings season will stay strong in the near-term and in a knee-jerk reaction to news al Qaeda leader Osama bin Laden was killed.

  • 20/04/2011 | World

    Dow ends near 3-yr high after earnings

    Big earnings surprises gave a positive turn to investor sentiment, propelling US stocks to their best day in a month and lifting the Dow industrials to their highest in almost three years.

  • 21/04/2011 | World

    Wall Street ends strong week with new earnings attitude

    Wall Street posted its first positive week in three, as blowout results from Apple and strong results from a number of industrial companies kept sentiment on the bullish side.

  • 25/04/2011 | World

    Inflation jitters interrupt Wall Street rally

    In the lightest volume session of the year, US stocks fell after a lowered outlook from Kimberly-Clark increased concerns about higher commodity costs squeezing profits in coming quarters. Major European markets closed for Easter weekend.

  • 14/04/2011 | World

    Safe bets buoy Wall Street as growth questioned

    Stocks that outperform in a weak economy helped buoy the Dow and S&P 500 as concerns about faltering growth and inflation prompted investors to seek out less volatile names.

  • 15/04/2011 | World

    Wall Street rises on data

    The Dow and S&P rose as encouraging economic indicators offset disappointing results from Bank of America Corp, though weakness in Google Inc kept the Nasdaq's advance in check.

  • 19/04/2011 | World

    Wall Street rebounds on J&J; tech mostly rallies late

    Encouraging results from health care and materials companies lifted US stocks, but weak earnings from Goldman Sachs limited gains in a market skeptical of the growth outlook.

  • 08/04/2011 | World

    Wall Street falls in late sell-off, volume light

    US stocks fell late as a spike in oil prices revived worries that inflation would derail the recovery, jolting a market that had been treading water ahead of corporate earnings.

  • 12/04/2011 | World

    Energy drives Wall Street lower, Alcoa's results drag

    US stocks dropped on worries falling oil prices could set off a reversal in the high-flying energy sector, while Alcoa's leaner-than-expected revenue disappointed. European stocks suffered their biggest one-day fall in a month.

  • 13/04/2011 | World

    Wall Street encouraged by tech, less so by JPMorgan

    US stocks finished mostly flat in a choppy session, as investors bet on strong technology earnings even as JPMorgan Chase's numbers weighed on other market sectors.

  • 22/03/2011 | World

    Wall Street stalls after 3-day run; volume at 2011 low

    Wall Street snapped a three-day winning streak, even as investors adjusted to the insecurity created by events in Japan, the Middle East and North Africa. European shares slipped, as investors worried about the outlook for higher interest rates in the euro zone and as tensions in the Middle East intensified.

  • 24/03/2011 | World

    Earnings hope lifts stocks, S&P above key resistance

    Global stocks rose for a sixth consecutive session, recouping the losses after Japan's natural disasters, while the euro jumped on optimism that European policymakers will be able to control a political and debt crisis in Portugal.

  • 28/03/2011 | World

    Wall Street rally fizzles in lowest volume of 2011

    US stocks fell as the corporate outlook was clouded ahead of earnings and uncertainty continued to creep from abroad, while volume hit its lowest level of the year.

  • 11/03/2011 | World

    Energy leads Wall Street after Saudi protests fizzle

    US stocks closed the week on a high note, on relief that unrest did not engulf top oil producer Saudi Arabia, calming some investors who worried the market was entering a near-term slide.

  • 17/03/2011 | World

    Wall Street rebounds but light volume a worry

    Wall Street rebounded after three days of declines  but the advance could be temporary as concerns about Japan's nuclear crisis persisted.

  • 21/03/2011 | World

    AT&T's big deal lifts Wall Street

    Buyers emerged in US stocks, enticed by the biggest proposed merger of the year, though crises in Japan, the Middle East and North Africa meant market volatility would continue

  • 03/03/2011 | World

    Jobs data optimism fuels Wall Street rally

    Investors betting on a big gain in US payrolls pushed Wall Street to its best one-day rally in three months, but weak volume lingers as a concern for those hoping for another leg higher.

  • 04/03/2011 | World

    Wall Street ends the week flat as oil prices weigh

    Wall Street erased most of its weekly gains as fears of more geopolitical turmoil and higher oil prices threaten to stifle rallies in coming weeks.

  • 10/03/2011 | World

    Dow sinks below 12,000 on Saudi, economy fears

    Fears about the economy and unrest in Saudi Arabia darkened the outlook for equities, pushing major indexes below key technical levels.

  • 25/02/2011 | World

    Wall Street rebounds after sell-off, but down for week

    US stocks rose, bouncing back from a three-day sell-off as oil prices stabilized, but unease over the Libyan rebellion could be enough to keep buying in check.

  • 01/03/2011 | World

    US stocks sink, oil jumps on Mideast tension

    US stocks dropped as oil prices shot up on worries about supply disruptions, fanning concerns about a dampening effect on economic growth.

  • 02/03/2011 | World

    Wall Street edges up as economy trumps oil

    US stocks eked out gains despite another rise in oil prices as investors bet the latest data signaled the economy could absorb expected higher energy costs. Meanwhile, European shares fell further after deepening conflict in Libya.

  • 22/02/2011 | World

    Wall Street marks worst day since August on Libyan unrest

    Wall Street suffered its worst day since August as investors dumped stocks on turmoil in oil exporter Libya, in what could be the start of a long-anticipated pullback after a lengthy rally.

  • 23/02/2011 | World

    Wall Street falls as oil climbs, tech shares drop

    US stocks dropped for a second straight session as Libya's violence sent oil prices up briefly to $100 a barrel and tech shares sank, adding credence to calls for a market correction.

  • 24/02/2011 | World

    Late rebound on oil drop shows bulls still kicking

    Bruised but not bowed, bulls staged a rebound and helped stocks stabilize in a volatile session suggesting investors aren't ready to give up on the market's rally. Meanwhile, European shares closed lower, on course for their biggest weekly fall in nearly eight months.

  • 17/02/2011 | World

    Recent leaders juice up Wall Street

    US stocks opened down as indexes hovered at multi-year highs after both inflation and weekly claims for jobless benefits came in higher than expected.

     

  • 18/02/2011 | World

    Market up for third week as late-comers jump in

    Late arrivals to the speediest rally in stocks since the Great Depression pushed stocks higher for a third week, despite growing signals of an overheating market.

  • 21/02/2011 | World

    Europe shares fall sharply on Libya woes

    European shares fell sharply after unrest in Libya fuelled concern over energy supplies and sapped investor risk appetite, with Italian stocks among the hardest hit.

  • 14/02/2011 | World

    Wall Street edges up

    Energy and commodity shares lifted Wall Street to modest gains, but the lowest volume so far this year indicated the equity rally may be near a top.

  • 15/02/2011 | World

    Wall Street slips in light trade, pullback mulled

    Market breadth weakened and a prominent investor retreated from bullish positions as a vulnerable US stock market slipped off 2-1/2-year highs.

  • 16/02/2011 | World

    S&P rises, doubles its 2009 low

    The S&P 500 rose to twice its value from just two years ago, a bounce whose vigor has not been seen since the Great Depression.

  • 07/02/2011 | World

    Wall Street extends gains on M&A, earnings

    The Dow and S&P 500 advanced to their highest levels since June 2008 as a flurry of merger news and solid earnings sparked broad gains.

  • 08/02/2011 | World

    Dow rises for seventh day, fuelled by McDonald's

    The Dow notched a seventh straight day of gains, but light volume suggested that investors don't believe the more than five-month rally has the legs to keep going.

  • 11/02/2011 | World

    Markets end 2nd week of gains after Mubarak goes

    US stocks closed out their second straight week of gains with a rally sparked after Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak resigned, easing tension around the region for now.

  • 02/02/2011 | World

    Stocks stall after reaching lofty levels

    Stocks stalled, a day after the Dow and the S&P 500 closed above important technical levels and at their highest in about 2-1/2 years.

  • 03/02/2011 | World

    Retailers lead market gains ahead of jobs data

    US stocks ended near the session's highs, with investors favoring shares of retailers after encouraging chain-store sales raised confidence ahead of Friday's jobs report.

  • 04/02/2011 | World

    S&P 500 posts best week in nine, tech leads

    The S&P 500 posted its best week in nine as the market defied calls for a pullback, and investors rotated into defensive and lagging sectors in a move that could intensify in coming weeks. European shares ended slightly higher after paring gains on a mixed US jobs report.

  • 26/01/2011 | World

    S&P closes at 29-month high; techs, commods lead

    The S&P 500 closed at a 29-month high led by gains in tech and commodity shares, as investors largely ignored the US Federal Reserve's lukewarm economic assessment.

  • 28/01/2011 | World

    Egypt unrest sparks biggest drop in nearly 6 months

    US stocks suffered their biggest one-day loss in more than five months as anti-government rioting in Egypt prompted investors to flee to less risky assets to ride out the turmoil.

  • 01/02/2011 | World

    Dow hits 12,000 as Wall Street rallies

    The Dow and S&P 500 closed at their highest levels since June 2008 and looked poised for more gains after strong earnings and signs of a surge in US manufacturing.

  • 20/01/2011 | World

    Dow, S&P dip as F5 view hits Nasdaq, Google up late

    Stocks fell as lackluster tech and materials earnings failed to live up to heightened expectations, threatening to short-circuit a seven-week run.

  • 21/01/2011 | World

    GE lifts Dow, S&P 500 but S&P's 7-week streak ends

    The Dow and S&P 500 rose as General Electric Co's earnings put a positive tone on the economic recovery, snapping a two-day losing skid for the benchmark index.

  • 25/01/2011 | World

    Wall Street ends flat in late flurry of buying

    US stocks erased losses in a late flurry of buying to end little changed as overall optimism about earnings offset disappointing results from blue chips 3M and Johnson & Johnson.

  • 14/01/2011 | World

    Banks lead S&P 500 to seventh week of gains

    The S&P 500 ended a seventh straight week of gains with a banks-led rally amid healthy volume after encouraging financial results from JPMorgan. Meanwhile, European shares ended lower after a fresh tightening in Chinese monetary policy hit investor risk appetite.

  • 18/01/2011 | World

    Wall Street rises as Google, Caterpillar help offset Apple

    US stocks gained, overcoming weak Citigroup results and concerns circling Apple after Chief Executive Steve Jobs' medical leave. Meanwhile, European shares hit their highest close in more than 28 months.

  • 19/01/2011 | World

    Wall Street has worst drop in 2 months on banks, tech

    The S&P 500 suffered its biggest decline in nearly two months as disappointing results from Goldman Sachs and Wells Fargo put a damper on the rally. Meanwhile, European shares ended lower after hitting 28-month highs.

  • 11/01/2011 | World

    Energy shares lift Wall Street in light volume

    Energy shares helped the Dow and S&P 500 end a three-day losing streak, even as investors worried rising fuel costs will undercut economic growth. Meanwhile, European shares rose as a strong start to the US earnings season boosted optimism about upcoming company results.

  • 12/01/2011 | World

    Banks lead Wall Street up, appetite for equities rises

    US stocks ended solidly higher after European debt fears eased and sparked a broad advance, led by banks and commodity-related shares. Meanwhile, European shares hit a 28-month high as sentiment improved following strong demand for Portugal's debt.

  • 13/01/2011 | World

    Merck, materials companies drag Wall Street lower

    US stocks edged lower, hurt by a slide in drugmaker Merck and as falling commodities prices hit shares of natural resource companies. Meanwhile, European shares fell from the previous session's 28-month highs on concern euro zone inflation pressures could spark a rise in interest rates.

  • 04/01/2011 | World

    Wall Street eases as materials, energy fall

    Investors abandoned red-hot commodity shares, while fears of lower supermarket profits hit food retailers, sending the S&P and Nasdaq lower.

  • 06/01/2011 | World

    Retailers hold down stocks ahead of jobs data

    US stocks slipped as soft retail sales and a sharp rise in the dollar left investors edgy a day before December's US employment report. European equities climbed to their highest in nearly 28 months.

  • 07/01/2011 | World

    Market ends lower on banks, lackluster jobs data

    US stocks fell after a court ruling in a key foreclosure case prompted investors to pull out of bank stocks, adding to weakness after a lackluster jobs report.

  • 29/12/2010 | World

    Markets close slightly higher, strong December seen

    The S&P 500 headed for its best December in nearly two decades as US stocks advanced in thin trade, lifted by investor optimism about the economy in 2011. European shares ended higher.

  • 30/12/2010 | World

    Wall Street rally eases into year-end

    US stocks closed slightly lower as a trio of better-than-expected economic data wasn't enough to entice buying in a market sitting on strong gains just before the new year.

  • 03/01/2011 | World

    Wall Street climbs in first session of 2011

    Stocks greeted the new year with a rally as encouraging signs about the outlook for manufacturing around the world prompted investors to inject new money into the market.

  • 24/12/2010 | World

    European shares fall in light trade, Nikkei down

    European shares slipped back slightly, at the start of a shortened session, with many stock markets closed, while Japan's Nikkei average dropped 0.7 percent, coming off a seven-month high.

  • 27/12/2010 | World

    Wall Street unstable after China rate hike, volume thin

    US stocks slipped initially as an interest rate hike from China's central bank over the weekend prompted investors, worried about demand, to sell equities.

  • 28/12/2010 | World

    Dow, S&P close higher as energy rallies

    The Dow and S&P 500 rose in light trading, extending December's rally, as cold weather in the Northeast lifted oil prices and energy shares.

  • 16/12/2010 | World

    Wall Street ends up with upbeat FedEx outlook

    US stocks ended higher as economic bellwether FedEx offered a bullish profit outlook in a hopeful sign for growth. Meanwhile, European equities ended higher, helped by gains in food and beverages shares following a jump in Danisco stocks on strong results, though worries about euro zone debt weighed on sentiment.

  • 17/12/2010 | World

    Wall Street hovers at highs; profit-taking eyed

    The S&P clung to a two-year high as investors predicted a pause as volumes are expected to dry up in the days ahead, and after a 5 percent gain already so far in December. Meanwhile, European shares fell.

  • 21/12/2010 | World

    Wall Street rises as earnings, M&A heightens optimism

    Stocks rose as solid earnings and a flurry of merger activity underpinned a steady upward trend that reinforced investor optimism for the coming year. Meanwhile, European shares hit a fresh 27-month closing high.

  • 13/12/2010 | World

    US stocks edge higher on mergers, tax-cut deal

    Wall Street rose modestly with investor appetite for stocks lifted by a flurry of merger deals and the expected congressional approval of a tax-cut extension. European shares rose for a sixth straight day.

  • 14/12/2010 | World

    Markets close flat as Fed sparks late-day sell-off

    US stocks cut gains to end mostly flat after a late-day sell-off as yet another cautious statement from the Federal Reserve on the economy offset strong retail sales data for November. Meanwhile, European shares rose in thin volume to gain a seventh straight session, as upbeat US retail sales figures reinforced confidence in the pace of economic recovery.

  • 15/12/2010 | World

    Wall Street opens lower after warning on Spain debt

    US stocks were nearly flat after the start of trading as a warning for Spain about its credit rating fanned worries about the debt crisis in the euro zone. Thus the Dow Jones avg. was down 4.23 percent. European shares fell in early trade after the US Federal Reserve gave a cautious assessment of the strength of the economic recovery. The FTSEurofirst 300 index of top European shares went down was 0.3 percent.


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