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Stock futures up on Greece but gains limited after rally

US Stock Futures Point To Higher Open Ahead Of Manufacturing PMI Data From ISM; Strong EU Data

Investors may be in a buying mood, after signs of a possible end to the EU's economic slowdown.

VIDEO Golfer Gives Middle Finger To Crowd: South Korea's D.H. Lee Flips Off Gallery At AT&T National

Lee has never won a tournament since entering the PGA Tour in 2007.

Asian Markets Upbeat As Hopes Rise Of A Continuation Of The US Fed's Bond-buying Program After US GDP Is Revised Down

Foreign currency dealers from the Korea Exchange Bank are seen in front of a monitor displaying the current Korea Composite Stock Price Index (KOSPI) at the KEB in Seoul

Asian markets rallied Thursday after a sharp downward revision of US GDP rekindled hopes that the US Fed might stretch its asset-purchase program.

Air New Zealand, Air Pacific, Korean Air And Other Asian Airlines Join Ban On Shark Fin Cargo

Several airlines in Asia Pacific have heeded conservationists' call this week to end the transport of shark fins and other shark parts.

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Disney, Sony Experiment With Streaming Movies That Are Still In Theaters

To combat movie piracy in Asia, Disney and Sony are experimenting with offering on-demand streaming of movies like "Django Unchained" and "Brave" while they're still running in theaters.

New home sales at 4-month high, supply drops

Economic Events: May US New Home Sales, Durable Goods Orders, Q1 GDP Revision

This week’s U.S. data releases are likely to highlight the current contrast between trends in the industrial and household sectors.

US Stock Futures Signal Lower Open On Monday, As World Markets Worry About Fed's Next Move, Chinese Economy

With Europe and Asia down about 1% Mon., U.S. traders are anticipating a bumpy start to the week.

Myanmar's Economy To Receive Boost From Japanese And Korean Investment

With Japan, South Korea and Western companies' investments, Myanmar's economic boom cannot be too far off.

Global Markets Dive After Bernanke's Speech

US Stock Futures Point To Higher Open Rebounding From Record Lows In Previous Session After Fed Reserve's QE Comments Triggered Broad Sell-off

Wall Street's bulls & bears are likely to battle again Friday, after the Fed signaled a changing monetary policy landscape.

Asian Markets Volatile On Friday Following Sell-off In Previous Trading Sessions Triggered By Federal Reserve Comments

Asian markets moved sharply in either direction Friday as global markets come to grips with a post-QE world in the foreseeable future.

US Stock Futures Point To Lower Open Ahead Of Jobless Claims Report, Home Sales Data, As Investor Sentiment Remains Down On Fed Bond-Buying Comments, Chinese Data

U.S. stock index futures point to a lower open on Thursday weighed down by weak Chinese data, and concerns about the Fed's bond-buying program.

Asian Markets Fall Sharply Following Fed's Signal On Ending Bond-Buying; Weak China HSBC Flash Manufacturing PMI

Asian markets fell sharply on Thursday as the FOMC signaled an end to monthly bond-buying on Wednesday and on weak China factory output data.

North Korea Denies 'Mein Kampf' Distributed To Senior Officials, Calls Western Media 'Human Scum'

The Korean Central News Agency denies, in extremely bizarre language, that Kim Jong-Un gave his officials copies of Hitler's "Mein Kampf."

Asian Markets, Gold Ease Before FOMC Meeting; Nikkei Outperforms Peers

Gold futures fell for the third straight session while Asians markets mostly declined on Wednesday ahead of the Federal Reserve's FOMC meeting.

A panel displays stock indexes of Asian markets at an exhibition hall of the Hong Kong Stock Exchange

Asia Business Sentiment Upbeat In Second Quarter: Thomson Reuters/INSEAD Survey

Business sentiment among Asia’s top companies showed improvement in the second quarter despite weak global prospects, a report showed.

Mongolian Oil Company Buys 20% Stake In North Korean Oil Refinery To Ease Dependence On Russia

The refinery will start operations next year and Mongolia will re-import the refined products to meet demand.

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Founder Of Facebook Mark Zuckerberg Visits New South Korean President Park Geun-Hye To Discuss Korea's Digital Economy

Facebook's Mark Zuckerberg is the latest Silicon Valley leader to visit South Korea.

Asia’s Most Profitable Food Manufacturing Companies That Capture Investors' Interest

Asia’s most consistently profitable food manufacturing companies are listed in Vietnam, Hong Kong and India.

North Korea Wants High-Level Talks With US After Canceling Talks With South Korea Last Week

After canceling a meeting with South Korea last week, North Korea now wants direct talks with Washington.

Brazil Vs. Japan: Where To Watch Live Stream Online, TV Channel, Preview, Team News And Prediction For Confederations Cup Opening Match

Brazil host Japan in the opening match of the FIFA Confederations Cup.

Asian Stocks Tumble, Japan’s Nikkei Enters Bear Market Territory

Persisting doubts about the Fed’s next move and disappointment over Shinzo Abe’s recent policies sent Asian stocks to fresh lows on Thursday.

Average Global Housing Price From January Through February Up 6.6%, But European Real Estate Keeps Falling

Knight Frank's Global House Price Index shows 35 of 55 markets tracked increase, but Europe remains weak.

Siemens AG (SI) To Cut 1,000 Energy Jobs In Germany To Save 6 Billion Euros And Expand Energy Operations In South Korea

Energy and engineering giant Siemens intends to save 6 billion euros by 2014 and expand operations in South Korea.

Monsanto Named 2013's 'Most Evil Corporation' In New Poll

A new poll names Monsanto as the world's "most evil corporation" of 2013, beating other contenders like the Federal Reserve and McDonald's by a wide margin.

North And South Korea Set Stage For High-Level Talks In Seoul This Week; Restarting Joint Projects Including Kaesong On Agenda

North and South Korea agreed to hold high-level talks this week in Seoul focusing on stalled cooperation projects, including Kaesong.

Asian Stocks Decline In Volatile Trade Before US Jobs Data On Friday

Asian stocks declined for a third straight day in volatile trade as investors remained ware of Friday's U.S. nonfarm payroll data.

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