Stock Futures Down Before ADP Jobs Data
Futures on major U.S. indices point to a lower opening on Wednesday as investors awaited data on the U.S. private sector jobs market from payroll processing firm ADP.
Asian Stocks Gain On US Manufacturing Data; Chinese Shares Rally After Fee Cut
Asian stock markets ended higher on Wednesday as upbeat U.S. manufacturing data eased worries that the world's biggest economy had lost momentum at the start of the second quarter.
Asian Stocks Rise On US, China Data
The Asian stock market advanced on Wednesday as sentiment was buoyed following the release of improved manufacturing data in both the U.S. and China.
DJIA Spikes To 4-Year High On Manufacturing Data
The Dow Jones Industrial Average closed at the highest level since December 2007, lifted by a better-than-expected national manufacturing report that provided a welcome relief from a slew of disappointing regional manufacturing measures.
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Stocks Finish April In Red: Daily Markets Wrap
U.S. stocks ended the last day of April on a sour note with all three major indices posting their first monthly loss of the year, following three months of solid gains. Investors were spooked by a duo of lackluster U.S. economic reports and news that confirmed Spain has plunged into a double-dip recession.
US Futures Down, Economic Data in Focus
Futures on major US stock indices point to a lower opening Monday ahead of economic data including core PCE price index and Chicago PMI.
Pre-Market Movers (DMD, BKS, SUN, MNKD, BSX, VVUS, RRC, HUM)
The companies whose shares are moving in pre-market trade Monday are: Demand Media, Barnes & Noble, Sunoco, Mannkind Corp, Boston Scientific Corp, Vivus Inc, Range Resources Corp and Humana Inc.
Asian Stocks Advance On Fed Easing Hopes
Asian stock markets ended with gains on Monday as disappointing US economic activity data boosted hopes for further monetary stimulus from the Federal Reserve.
Asian Stocks Rise On Strong US Earnings
Asian stock markets advanced Monday as investors shrugged off weaker-than-expected US economic growth and focused on a string of strong corporate earnings.
Markets Shrug At GDP Report, Spain Concerns Rise, Asian Markets Squeamish: Daily Markets Watch
Markets shrugged off news of weaker-than-expected first-quarter growth in U.S. gross domestic product and responded positively, if modestly, to news of stronger-than-expected consumer confidence.
Spain's, Italy's Borrowing Costs Near Crisis Level
Bond investors brought the governments of Spain and Italy to the brink of crisis Friday as the cost of borrowing rose to nearly unsustainable levels.
Pre-market Movers (EXPE, AMZN, ZNGA, JAZZ, GT, F, WDC, STX, SBUX, FDX)
The companies whose shares are moving in pre-market trade Friday are: Expedia, Amazon.com, Zynga Inc, Jazz Pharmaceuticals, Goodyear Tire & Rubber, Ford Motor, Western Digital, Seagate Technology, Starbucks Corp and Fedex Corp.
Asian Stocks Struggle After Spain Downgrade
Asian stock markets ended lower Friday as renewed concerns about the debt-laden Eurozone offset better-than-expected US pending home sales data and corporate earnings.
US Futures Range-Bound Ahead Of GDP Data
Futures on major US stock indices remained range-bound Friday ahead of the release of the economic data, which include key GDP figures.
Asian Stocks Decline After Spanish Downgrade
Asian stock markets declined Friday as sentiment was subdued after Standard & Poor's downgraded Spain's rating.
Global Shares Inch Up, Capped By Spain Downgrade
Asian shares rose on Friday, tracking U.S. stocks which jumped overnight on strong U.S. housing data and earnings, but concerns over the health of European banks weighed on investor risk appetite after Standard & Poor's downgraded Spain's rating.
Asian Stocks Up Despite Spain Downgrade; Euro Down
Asian shares inched up Friday, tracking U.S. stocks which jumped overnight on strong U.S. housing data and earnings, but concerns over the health of European banks weighed on investor risk appetite after Standard & Poor's downgraded Spain's rating.
Housing Lifts Stocks, Joblessness Hikes Bonds: Daily Markets Wrap
The bond market focused Thursday on weak economic data while equity investors responded to news that an unexpectedly high number of people sought first-time jobless benefits, leaving both types of securities higher.
Barrick Gold Sells Highland Stake For $130 Million
Barrick Gold Corp. (NYSE: ABX), the largest gold miner, said Thursday it sold its 20.4 percent stake in Russian company Highland Gold Mining Ltd. (London: HGM) for $130 million as it seeks to unload non-core business.
Fed's Reassurance, Earnings Optimism Lift Asian Shares
Asian shares gained on Thursday, retaining positive momentum as the Federal Reserve reassured markets that it will keep its highly accommodating stance to support growth, and optimism grew over strong corporate earnings after Apple Inc's robust results.
Joran Van Der Sloot Extradition: Will US Charge Him In Natalee Holloway Case?
Joran Van Der Sloot, who is the only suspect in the 2005 disappearance case of 18-year-old Natalee Holloway, will reportedly be extradited from Peru to the U.S. within the next three months to face extortion charges. But will the US also charge him for murder?
Good Earnings, Fed Outlook Lift Equities: Daily Markets Wrap
Strong first-quarter earnings and a slightly more positive view of the U.S. economy by the central bank offset disappointing durable goods numbers for March to boost equities and trim bonds.
Pre-market Movers (AAPL, ARMH, BRCM, S, LLY, AMGN, HOG, BIDU, ABB, FTI)
The companies whose shares are moving in pre-market trade Wednesday are: Apple Inc, Arm Holdings, Broadcom Corp, Sprint Nextel, Eli Lilly, Amgen Inc, Harley-Davidson, Baidu Inc, ABB Ltd and FMC Technologies.
Asian Stocks End Mixed; Tech Shares Rally On Apple Earnings
Asian stock markets ended mixed Wednesday as market participants awaited the Fed meeting outcome for any hint at monetary easing.
US Futures Up Ahead Of FOMC Statement; Apple Shares In Focus
Futures on major US stock indices point to higher opening on Wednesday ahead of the US Federal Reserve?s meeting and durable goods order data.
Asian Stocks Rise On US Earnings
Asian stock markets advanced Wednesday as signs of an improvement in the US housing market and better-than-expected quarterly earnings from corporate majors buoyed sentiment.
U.S. Stock Market Valuation Already Too Rich: Experts
Just three years into the bull market and in an environment of low interest rates and subdued sentiment, the U.S. stock market's valuation is already too rich, say asset management firm GMO LLC's Ben Inker and other investment experts
Pre-market Movers (TXN, BHI, S, MMM, T, NFLX, BIG, WAT, COH)
The companies whose shares are moving in pre-market trade Tuesday are: Texas Instruments, Baker Hughes, Sprint Nextel, 3M Co, AT&T, Netflix, Big Lots, Waters Corp and Coach Inc.
Asian Stocks Gain Ahead Of Fed Meeting; Nikkei Lags
Asian stock markets pared earlier losses and ended with gains Tuesday as investors turned their attention on the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting, which kicks off today, for any hints at monetary easing.
US Futures Rise; Housing Data, Earnings in Focus
Futures on major US stock indices point to a higher opening Tuesday ahead of key new home sales data and corporate earnings.
Asian Stocks Mostly Lower Amid Uncertainty In Europe
Most of the Asian stock markets declined Tuesday, following losses on Wall Street overnight as increased political uncertainty in France and the Netherlands as well as disappointing Euro zone manufacturing and services PMIs weighed on the sentiment.
Asian Shares Inch Higher, Capped By European Political Uncertainty
Asian shares inched up on Tuesday but gains were limited as political uncertainty and disappointing data in Europe raised fears the euro zone could struggle to push through austerity measures and may stay in recession until late in the year.
Asian Shares Drop On Europe Jitters
Asian shares fell Tuesday as political uncertainty and disappointing data in Europe raised fears the euro zone could struggle to push through austerity measures and may stay in recession until late in the year.
European Selloff Sets Market Tenor: Daily Markets Wrap
A steep drop in European equities market dominated momentum across continents and asset classes Monday, prompting investors to unload all manner of stocks and commodities for cash.
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