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Global markets tumble on Spain, Italy worries

Wed, 30 May 2012 20:20:50 GMT

Benchmark US Treasury yields fell to their lowest levels in at least 60 years, and stocks sold off as fears over deepening eurozone debt crisis gripped investors.

World stocks fall after optimism fizzles on China

Mon, 14 May 2012 09:09:27 GMT

World stock markets fell Monday as optimism over a move by China's central bank to encourage lending were offset by lingering uncertainty about crisis-struck Greece.

Global markets fall on deepening Greek turmoil, China adds to risks

Mon, 14 May 2012 03:51:18 GMT

Asian shares fell on Monday after talks to form a new Greek government failed and China's move to loosen monetary policy highlighted growth concerns.

Classic growth stocks are leading this market rally

Sun, 08 Apr 2012 19:58:29 GMT

The strong first quarter for equity mutual funds - up 12% - is reminiscent of their hot start last year, just before stocks ran headlong into a major pullback in the spring and summer.

US Stocks: Futures dip on euro zone worry

Thu, 05 Apr 2012 12:15:20 GMT

US stock index futures fell on Thursday as a rise in Spanish bond yields renewed concerns about the euro zone's financial health.

US stock index higher ahead of US home sales data

Mon, 26 Mar 2012 13:42:25 GMT

US stock index futures rose, pointing to an equities rebound after the S&P's worst weekly performance so far this year.

US stock index higher ahead of US home sales data

Mon, 26 Mar 2012 13:42:25 GMT

US stock index futures rose on Monday, pointing to an equities rebound after the S&P's worst weekly performance so far this year.

European shares rise on German Ifo data

Mon, 26 Mar 2012 12:41:52 GMT

An unexpected improvement in German business sentiment lifted European shares and held them above a key support level early on Monday afternoon.

Wall St Week Ahead: Last-minute shopping could lift stocks

Sat, 24 Mar 2012 22:43:06 GMT

The activity could help stocks resume their upward course in the week ahead and keep a long-expected pullback at bay.

US stocks bounce around on global economic worries

Fri, 23 Mar 2012 20:03:59 GMT

Stocks are eking out small gains at the end of a week in which the market was weighed down by prospects of a global economic slowdown.

Europe shares close higher, end worst week of 2012

Fri, 23 Mar 2012 17:02:54 GMT

The pan-European FTSEurofirst 300 provisionally ended the day 0.1 percent higher at 1,080.27 points after staging a late rebound.

US stocks: Dow, S&P 500 edge higher on energy strength

Fri, 23 Mar 2012 16:52:42 GMT

US stocks mostly inched higher as rising energy shares offset early weakness, though S&P 500 remained on track to break a 5-week streak of gains.

Apple's devoted shareholders get rich, see stock as safety net

Fri, 23 Mar 2012 16:42:15 GMT

Practically none of the loyal shareholders said they plan to sell, a loyalty that gives some of their financial planners heartburn.

Investors to cash in Q1 chips next week, future more opaque

Fri, 23 Mar 2012 16:30:41 GMT

For now, many market experts see nothing to burst the balloon, not least because prevailing sentiment is a world away from late last year.

Wall Street dips as housing shares drag

Fri, 23 Mar 2012 15:20:45 GMT

US stocks edged lower, keeping S&P on track for its first weekly decline in 6 weeks as housing-related stocks fell after data showed a drop in home sales.

Wall Street opens flat, lower for week

Fri, 23 Mar 2012 14:01:21 GMT

US stocks opened flat, though S&P 500 was on track to end a 5-week winning streak after equities suffered worst percentage drop in 2 weeks in previous session.

Emerging markets' stocks at 2-week low; head for worst weekly fall since mid-Dec

Fri, 23 Mar 2012 12:22:58 GMT

MSCI's emerging equities index hovered around flat by 1120 GMT, headed for its biggest one-week loss since mid-December.

US markets: Do not panic, the rally in risk assets is for real

Fri, 23 Mar 2012 12:17:15 GMT

A key measure of risk suggests more investors are becoming comfortable with equities as the rally has continued.

US stock futures flat, S&P on track for weekly drop

Fri, 23 Mar 2012 12:15:52 GMT

US stock index futures were little changed after equities suffered worst percentage drop in 2 weeks, with S&P on track for its first decline in past 6 weeks.

European shares knocked by growth fears in thin trade

Fri, 23 Mar 2012 10:57:55 GMT

European equities retreated further early on Friday after four straight sessions of falls, stalked by concerns over the global growth outlook.

World stocks below recent highs; Growth, debt concerns remain

Fri, 23 Mar 2012 10:49:06 GMT

Against a backdrop of slowing economies, Italy's planned bond sales next wk are already being touted as a possible flashpoint for the peripheral euro zone crisis.

Hong Kong shares end 1.11% down

Fri, 23 Mar 2012 10:28:08 GMT

Hong Kong shares fell 1.11% as weak manufacturing data from China and Europe dowsed recent optimism over the global economy.

US stock index futures point to slightly higher opening

Fri, 23 Mar 2012 10:24:21 GMT

Futures for the S&P 500 were up 0.1%, Dow Jones futures up 0.1 per cent and Nasdaq 100 futures 0.4 per cent higher at 1040 GMT.

European shares reverse gains in light trade

Fri, 23 Mar 2012 10:20:45 GMT

European shares reverse early gains in thin, nervous trade, with investors rattled by underlying concerns about global growth.

World stocks stabilise below recent highs; dollar slips

Fri, 23 Mar 2012 08:35:41 GMT

World stocks held steady below this week's 8-month peak on Friday while the dollar fell broadly as concerns about growth in China and the euro zone.