World markets buoyed by recovery hopes as Australia’s bank raises interest rates
World markets higher as US services sector improves, Australia hikes interest ratesBANGKOK — World stock markets rose Tuesday after the U.S. service sector, a mainstay of the world’s No. 1 economy, showed growth for the first time in a year and Australia raised interest rates as its recovery strengthens. Asian markets mostly higher as US services sector improves, Australia hikes interest ratesBANGKOK — Asian stock markets mostly rose Tuesday after the U.S. services industry, a mainstay of the world’s No. 1 economy, showed its first growth in a year and Australia’s central bank raised interest rates. Stocks rise as service industry index signals growth for first time in a year; Dow jumps 112NEW YORK — The first growth in the service industry in a year and upbeat comments about big banks pulled investors into the stock market after two losing weeks. SEC approves new rules for exchanges to cancel erroneous stock tradesWASHINGTON — Federal regulators have approved new rules for stock exchanges for nullifying erroneous trades deemed wildly out of sync with current prices. Younger Americans find vast opportunities in recession, while older generations struggleNEW YORK — The Great Recession has turned into the best of times for young investor Daniel Lee. Stocks advance as service industry index signals growth for first time in a yearNEW YORK — The first growth in the service industry in a year and an upgrade of big banks pulled investors into the stock market after a two-week slide. Stocks edge higher as service industry index signals growth for first time in a yearNEW YORK — Stocks are struggling to hold their gains after a trade group reported the service industry grew in September but companies’ pricing power weakened. Stocks rise in early trading after two-week slide; investors await data on service industryNEW YORK — Stocks rose early Monday after a two-week slide in the market and as traders prepared for a report on the service industry. Stocks rise in early trading as investors try to bounce back from recent declinesNEW YORK — Stocks are rebounding as the market opens after two consecutive weeks of declines as disappointing economic news has piled up. European stocks lifted by upbeat services sector data as Wall Street awaits key US PMI surveyLONDON — European markets rose modestly Monday ahead of an expected solid start to the week on Wall Street and after upbeat survey data from the services sector helped offset the gloom from last week’s worse than expected U.S. jobs data. Stocks try to rebound after 2 weeks of declines; investors eye services sector activity reportNEW YORK — Stock futures rose Monday, pointing to a higher opening as the market tries to rebound from two consecutive weeks of declines as disappointing economic news mounts. Asian stock markets fall after weak US jobs report; European shares little changedHONG KONG — Asian markets fell and European stocks were slightly higher Monday after a weaker-than-expected U.S. jobs report raised concerns that a strong recovery in the world’s largest economy was still far off. Asian stock markets fall after weak US jobs report; oil lingers below $70 a barrel
Wall Street waits for earnings to determine whether rally continues into 8th month or stopsNEW YORK — The stock market’s bulls are slowing their charge, and upcoming earnings reports will determine whether they keep going forward or just stop. Bank of America, Time Warner, CIT Group, ConocoPhillips are among big market movers FridayNEW YORK — The following stocks were among those that moved substantially or traded heavily Friday on the New York Stock Exchange: Stocks fall but end off lows after disappointing jobs report for September; Dow slips 22NEW YORK — Investors retreated further from stocks Friday as the pile of disappointing economic reports grew larger. Stocks pare early losses as investors see bargains after disappointing jobs reportNEW YORK — Stocks pared early losses and edged lower Friday after a disappointing monthly jobs report brought fresh concerns that a recovery in the troubled labor market may be a long way off. S&P removes drugmaker Wyeth from 2 indices in sign $68B acquisition by Pfizer will go throughTRENTON, N.J. — In the latest sign that Pfizer Inc.’s $68 billion purchase of Wyeth will go through, Wyeth’s stock has been removed from two key investor indices. Unexpectedly steep September job losses send stocks moderately lower, extending market’s slideNEW YORK — Stocks fell Friday after the government reported that more jobs were lost in September than had been expected. Unexpectedly steep September job losses send stocks lower, extending market’s slideNEW YORK — Stocks fell moderately Friday after the government reported that more jobs were lost in September than expected. Unexpectedly steep September job losses send stocks lower, extending market’s recent slideNEW YORK — Stocks dropped sharply early Friday after the government said more jobs were lost in September than expected. Stocks extend recent slide as September job losses rise more than expectedNEW YORK — Stocks are tumbling after the government said more jobs were lost in September than expected. Oil slides below $69 in European trade as weak US unemployment figures shake recovery hopesOil prices fell by more than $2 to below $69 a barrel Friday as disappointing U.S. unemployment figures reinforced doubts about the U.S. economic recovery, discouraging stock and crude investors. Stock futures set to lower open as employers shed more jobs than expectedThe stock market headed for a sharply lower open Friday after the government said more jobs were lost in September than expected. Stock futures point to a lower open as investors await key unemployment dataStocks headed toward a lower open Friday as investors await the government’s September jobs report. Oil slides below $70 in Asia as investors eye weak US economic dataOil prices slid below $70 a barrel Friday as signs of a sluggish U.S. economic recovery discouraged stock and crude investors. World markets slide as investors worry about US economy and brace for key jobs report
Asian markets fall sharply after Wall Street tumble on weak economic data; Tokyo off 2.5 pctHONG KONG — Asian markets fell sharply Friday as weaker-than-expected reports about U.S. jobs and manufacturing heightened worries about an anemic recovery in the world’s largest economy. Asian markets fell sharply after Wall Street tumble on weak economic data; Tokoy off 2.5 pctHONG KONG — Asian markets fell sharply Friday as weaker-than-expected reports about U.S. jobs and manufacturing heightened worries about an anemic recovery in the world’s largest economy. |