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European Social Fund Brings New Chance to Life, Living Decently

During these difficult times, extreme measures are needed to keep afloat. Second chances are seems hard to come by especially in terms of employment.

Crude Oil Futures Hover Above $84 Ahead Of Fed Meeting

Crude oil futures hovered above $84 a barrel Wednesday amid expectations that the U.S. Federal Reserve may announce additional stimulus measures to spur economic growth.

Top After-Market NYSE Movers (La-Z-Boy, Actuant, Choice Hotels, Jabil Circuit, Chimera Investment, Sunstone, Gerdau)

The top after-market NYSE gainers Tuesday were: La-Z-Boy, Choice Hotels International, Actuant Corp, Jabil Circuit and Helmerich & Payne. The top after-market NYSE losers were: Chimera Investment, Sunstone Hotel Investors, Gerdau, Scorpio Tankers and Qihoo 360 Technology.

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Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange on May 1, 2012.

US Stock Futures Point To Mixed Open Tuesday

U.S. stock index futures signal a mixed opening Tuesday as optimism following the Greek election results fades and Spain's increasing borrowing costs raise investor concerns.

The German DAX Index board is pictured behind a plastic flower during a trading session at the first trading day at Frankfurt's stock exchange in Frankfurt

European Markets Rise As Euro Zone Concerns Persist

European markets rose Tuesday but investors remained cautious as concerns about the debt crisis looming over the euro zone were revived with increasing borrowing costs of Spain.

Asian Stocks Fall Amid Fading Greek Optimism

Asian markets fell Tuesday as investor concerns on the euro zone debt crisis were revived amid fading optimism after the Greek elections and increasing borrowing costs of Spain.

Crude Oil Futures Decline On Europe Worries

Crude oil futures declined Tuesday as rising Spanish and Italian bond yields outweighed optimism over the Greek election results.

Chinese Markets Decline On Spain Concerns

Stock markets in China and Hong Kong declined Tuesday as renewed concerns over Spain's financial woes offset optimism over the Greek election results.

Top After-Market NYSE Movers (Dana Holding, Alliant Tech, Yingli Green, JC Penney, HIS, Western Gas)

The top after-market NYSE gainers Monday were: Dana Holding, Alliant Techsystems, Yingli Green Energy Holding, Celanese and Fusion-io. The top after-market NYSE losers were: J.C. Penney, IHS Inc, Western Gas Partners, HCP and Boise Inc.

A man walks past an electronic board displaying Japan's Nikkei share average outside a brokerage in Tokyo

Nikkei Falls On Revival Of Euro Zone Concerns

Japan's Nikkei 225 Stock Average fell Tuesday as optimism over the Greek election results subsided and concerns over the financial stability of Spain revived.

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Spanish Banks New Focus Of Market Fears; Yields Shoot Past 7%

The markets' relief from Greece's vote Sunday to try to remain in the euro swiftly faded under a cascade of bad news out of Spain.

Asia Stocks Slip As Euro Zone Fears Focus On Spain

Asian shares slipped on Tuesday as a post-Greek election relief rally quickly ran out of steam, with rising Spanish and Italian bond yields signaling that European leaders still have much to do to contain the euro zone debt crisis.

Lumber Shipments Signal Stronger Than Expected Homebuilding Recovery

The amount of lumber being moved through America's intercity rail system suggests a stronger-than-witnessed housing recovery could be just around the corner, according to London-based economics research company Capital Economics.

Is US Housing Getting Better? Homebuilders Think So

U.S. homebuilder stocks rose Monday after a report indicated that more builders viewed the housing market favorably in June, with confidence hitting the highest level since May 2007.

FOMC Policy Decision and Housing Data Dump: Economic Events For June 18-22

This week's data releases highlight Wednesday's Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) statement, which will likely present a dovish tone. However, those who are expecting for the announcement of renewed asset purchases will likely be disappointed.

Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange

US Stock Futures Point To Mixed Open Monday

Futures on the major U.S. indices point to a mixed opening Monday as concerns about the euro zone debt crisis undermined the initial optimism following the Greek elections in which pro-bailout parties won the majority.

Traders work at their desks in front of the DAX board at the Frankfurt stock exchange

European Markets Rise On Greek Election Outcome

European markets rose Monday as investor confidence was rejuvenated following the victory of the pro-austerity parties in Sunday's Greek elections.

People walk past a panel displaying the blue-chip Hang Seng Index outside a branch of China Construction Bank in Hong Kong

Asian Stocks Rise As Greek Election Results Ease Euro Zone Concerns

Asian markets rose Monday as investors were relieved after the pro-bailout parties won Sunday's elections in Greece.

Crude Oil Futures Near $85 After Greek Elections

Crude oil futures gained Monday after pro-bailout parties won a slim majority in Greece's general election over the weekend.

Chinese Markets Rise After Pro-Bailout Parties Claim Victory In Greece

Stock markets in China and Hong Kong gained Monday as sentiment was buoyed after the news that pro-bailout parties in Greece gained sufficient votes to form a government.

Nikkei Rises Amid Diminishing Greece Concerns

Japan's Nikkei 225 Stock Average rose Monday as investor concerns were eased following the Greek election in which pro-bailout parties won the majority.

Traders work in the Euro Dollar pit at the CME Group in Chicago

Suppose They Conducted A Relief Rally, And Nobody Came?

Certain financial-market commentators were -- er, uh -- commentating either early Monday or late Sunday (depending on one's global positioning) about a relief rally in this market or that market allegedly propelled by Greece's election results, which suggest the euro zone will not be falling apart. This week, anyway.

Former PM Papandreou Warns Of 'Catastrophe' If Greece Leaves Euro

Papandreou believes that given enough time, the Greeks would be able to adhere to bailout terms.

Week Ahead: Greek Election Results, FOMC Meeting To Set Tone For Asian Markets

Asian stock markets advanced for the second straight week on expectations that major central banks in the world would act to tackle deteriorating global economic conditions.

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Despite Occupy Wall Street, CEO Pay Rose In 2011: The Top 10 Highest Paid CEOs [PHOTOS]

Executive compensation continued to rise last year -- despite Occupy Wall Street's vociferous howling and gnashing of teeth -- and on average the pay of CEOs at S&P 500 companies increased 6 percent, according to a report by compensation-data company Equilar.

Top After-Market NYSE Movers (Telecom Argentina, Black Hills, World Wrestling, Perini Corp, Beazer Homes, Yelp, GFI Group)

The top after-market NYSE gainers Friday were: Telecom Argentina, Banco Macro, Black Hills, World Wrestling Entertainment and Vocera Communications. The top after-market NYSE losers were: Magnum Hunter Resources, Perini Corp, Beazer Homes, Yelp and GFI Group.

Weekly Roundup: Asian Markets Rise On Central Bank Stimulus Hopes

Asian markets rose this week amid hopes that central banks around the world will take coordinated stimulus measures to tackle the European financial crisis and regain global economic growth momentum.

U.S. President Barack Obama receives tour of a manufacturing facility in North Carolina

Weakening Demand In Europe And China Takes Toll On US Manufacturing Jobs

There are fresh signs the U.S. economy may be caught in a storm fed by a floundering Europe and a slackening China. Weakening demand in both regions appears to be taking a toll on U.S. manufacturing, already the locus of a contracting workforce.

Pictures Of Chaos In Greece, Courtesy Of German Broadcaster

Ahead of what is likely to be a week full of drama, stomach-churning market action, and violence in the streets of Athens, a German documentary is making the rounds online outlining the severe socioeconomic dysfunction that led Greece to its current state of affairs.

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