World markets rally again on more upbeat earnings; S&P poised to breach 1,000 levelLONDON — World stock markets rose strongly Thursday after another batch of better than expected corporate earnings fueled another wave of buying following a few days of largely flat trading. Alcatel-Lucent, BT earns, Japanese industry data give world markets another boostLONDON — World stock markets rose strongly Thursday after another batch of better than expected corporate earnings and further signs that Japan, the world’s second-largest economy, could be on the road to recovery. Asian stock markets recover previous day’s steep fall; Shanghai gains over 1 percentHONG KONG — Asian markets rebounded Thursday as China tried to allay concerns it would curb lending that’s helped fuel a recovery in the region’s second-biggest economy. European markets were mixed. Asian stock markets drop again after previous day’s steep fall; Shanghai slides over 1 percentHONG KONG — Asian stock markets fell Thursday, with Chinese shares leading the decline amid concerns the recent rally was overdone. Earnings lift European markets despite US declines; oil price slides $4 a barrel.LONDON — European stock markets rose Wednesday after generally positive corporate earnings, but Wall Street slipped after weak industrial data stoked renewed concerns that the U.S. economy may not recover as soon as many investors have been predicting. European stocks trim gains as US opens down after soft industrial dataLONDON — European stock markets gave up early gains Wednesday, as Wall Street opened lower on weak industrial data. European stocks up despite expected US retreat on positive earns from Bayer, Daimler, PeugeotLONDON — European stock markets rose Wednesday after generally positive corporate earnings from leading industrial companies — though an expected retreat on Wall Street capped the gains. European stocks rise after solid earnings despite big China fall, expected US retreatLONDON — European stock markets rose Wednesday after generally positive corporate earnings from leading industrial companies, though a sharp drop in Chinese stocks and an expected retreat at the open in the U.S. capped the gains. Asian stocks drop amid rising concerns of market bubble; giant Chinese IPO surges 80 pctHONG KONG — Asian stocks fell Wednesday amid growing worries the recent rally was creating a bubble, with Shanghai’s market plunging nearly 8 percent as the world’s biggest IPO this year started trading in China. European markets advanced. World markets finally succumb to profit-taking after two-week rallyLONDON — European and U.S. stock markets fell Tuesday as investors decided to cash in on two weeks of gains after mixed corporate earnings and a survey pointing to waning U.S. consumer confidence. European, US stocks down as investors book profits following two-week rallyLONDON — European and U.S. stock markets fell modestly Tuesday as a two-week rally appeared to be running out of steam following mixed corporate earnings and a survey pointing to waning U.S. consumer confidence. European stocks turn lower as US heads for fall amid modest profit-takingLONDON — European stock markets fell Tuesday ahead of an expected retreat on Wall Street as the two-week rally appeared to be running out of steam following a mixed batch of corporate earnings. World markets steady as rally runs out of steam amid mixed batch of earningsLONDON — World stock markets mostly traded in a narrow range Tuesday after a mixed batch of corporate earnings and as investors became increasingly reluctant to extend a two-week rally. Asian stock markets continue rally on earnings, rising liquidity; European shares higherHONG KONG — Asian stock markets gained more ground Tuesday, continuing a two-week rally powered by optimism about company earnings and rising liquidity in the region. European shares followed Asia higher. Asia stock markets largely mixed as powerful rally stalls; Tokyo weaker ahead of earningsHONG KONG — Asian stock markets fluctuated Tuesday, pausing from a powerful two-week rally fueled by optimism about company earnings. Britain’s FTSE up for 11th day to equal best-ever run as world markets take breatherLONDON — Britain’s FTSE 100 index of leading British shares closed barely higher Monday for the eleventh day running, matching its best-ever winning streak, even as investors in Europe and the U.S. appeared to be taking a breather following a two-week rally that has sent some leading indexes up to 2009 highs. European markets trim gains as Wall Street opens modestly lower following 2 week rallyLONDON — European stock markets trimmed gains Thursday as Wall Street fell modestly and investors baulked at staking out positions ahead of Friday’s crucial U.S. jobs data. World markets start new week with gains as European corporate reporting season kicks into gearLONDON — World stock markets rose again Monday amid ongoing hopes that corporate earnings will outperform expectations and give another signal that the global recession is loosening its grip. World stocks extend rally as company results whet investor appetite for risk; Tokyo up 1.4 pctHONG KONG — Asian markets extended their winning streak Monday as hopes company earnings will rebound along with global growth continue to drive investors into stocks. European shares followed Asia higher. Asian stocks extend rally as company results whet investor appetite for risk; Tokyo up 1.4 pctHONG KONG — Asian markets extended their winning streak Monday as hopes company earnings will rebound along with global growth continue to drive investors into stocks. World markets rise on improving economic data, better corporate earningsBANGKOK — World stocks climbed Friday as economic data and company earnings reinforced confidence that a recovery from the global recession is under way. Asian markets rise on improving economic data, better corporate earningsBANGKOK — Asian stock markets climbed Friday as economic data and company earnings reinforced confidence that a recovery from the global recession is under way. World stocks buoyant by more US earnings cheer, solid housing dataLONDON — World stock markets rallied strongly Thursday — with some hitting new highs for 2009 — after another batch of stronger than expected corporate earnings and more signs that the U.S. housing market has stabilized. World stocks buoyed by more US earnings cheer, solid housing dataLONDON — World stock markets rallied further Thursday after another batch of stronger than expected corporate earnings and more signs that the U.S. housing market has stabilized. Earnings remain the driver for world markets as European results season kicks into gearLONDON — European stock markets fell modestly Thursday despite Asian gains earlier as investors pored over a raft of earnings across the continent and awaited another batch of U.S. results. Asian stock markets advanced amid expectations of turnaround; European shares mostly flatHONG KONG — Asian stock markets climbed Thursday amid sustained hopes for a recovery in major economies from Japan to the U.S. European markets were little changed. Asian stock markets advanced amid expectations of turnaround; Nikkei gains over 1 percentHONG KONG — Asian stock markets climbed Thursday amid sustained hopes for a recovery in major economies from Japan to the U.S. World markets pause for breath after 7 day rally as investors sift through raft of earningsLONDON — European and U.S. stock markets traded in a narrow range Wednesday as investors paused for breath following a seven-day rally that has sent indexes to their highest levels this year. Another batch of earnings in the U.S. failed to provide renewed buying momentum — but equally did not prompt profit-taking. European stocks slip as Wall Street heads for drop after 7 day rallyLONDON — European stock markets dipped Wednesday ahead of an expected retreat on Wall Street as investors paused for breath following a seven-day rally that has sent indexes to their highest levels this year. European stocks slip as markets take stock on earnings, Fed statement; Asian indexes riseLONDON — Stock markets slipped in Europe on Wednesday and rose only modestly in Asia, as investors stepped back from a week-long rally fueled by upbeat earnings to assess the outlook for corporate profits amid a still-weak global economy. |