Asian stock markets mostly post modest gains on last trading day of 2014
The handful of Asian stock markets open for trading on the last day of 2014 mostly rose modestly, led by China which is nearing a 52 percent gain for the year.
Japan leads Asian stock markets higher after US rebound, China growth figures eyed
Asian stock markets rose Monday, led by a 3 percent surge in Japan, as nerves about the outlook for the world economy steadied after big gains on Wall Street.
US jobs boost Asian stocks but gains tempered by Argentina default, Portugal bank bailout
Asian stock markets were mostly higher Monday after a sixth month of healthy employment growth in the U.S. but gains were tempered by jitters over Argentina's debt default and a Portuguese bank bailout.
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Strong-Arm Policies Leave Venezuela Teetering on the Brink of Collapse
Ratings companies have downgraded the Latin American country in recent days, warning of a 'materially higher risk of an economic collapse.'
Eurozone inflation revised down to 0.1 percent in a move that raises fears of falling prices
Inflation across the 19-country eurozone was revised down to 0.1 percent in the year to August, in a development that's likely to renew fears that the region could see another bout of falling prices.
US stocks open higher as investors return from Labor Day in a buying mood
U.S. stocks opened sharply higher Tuesday after a late rebound in China encouraged traders.
US stocks rise in early trading a day after plunging on fears about slowing growth in China
U.S. and global stock markets were recovering in early morning trading Wednesday after a sharp sell-off a day earlier.
US stocks move sharply higher after six-day slump; Cameron jumps on Schlumberger acquisition
U.S. stocks moved higher in early trading Wednesday after slumping for six straight days amid concern about a slowing Chinese economy.
US stocks rise at midday, recovering from disappointing news on manufacturing
U.S. stocks are rising in midday trading Monday as China's currency steadied and Greece's bailout cleared another big hurdle.
Japan stocks rise after poor economy report raises stimulus hopes, other Asian indexes fall
Japanese stocks rose after poor quarterly economic data raised hopes of more economic stimulus while other Asian indexes fell.
World stock markets steady as China soothes concerns over further drops in the yuan
Global stock markets are steady on Thursday as the decline in China's currency slowed and the country's central bank eased fears of more steep drops.
US stocks slip, following Europe and Asia lower, as China's currency weakens further
Another drop in China's currency sent global stocks lower on Wednesday as the move raised worries about weakness in the world's second-largest economy.
US stocks sink in early trade, led by declines in energy stocks as oil price falls
U.S. stocks opened lower on Tuesday, led by declines in energy and materials stocks as commodities prices dropped.
A weak open for US stocks after several companies including IBM report disappointing results
U.S. stocks were mostly lower in early trading Tuesday following weak results from IBM, United Technologies and other big companies.
US stocks move higher in early trading as Greece moves closer to a debt deal with creditors
U.S. stocks are opening higher on speculation that Greece will be able to forge a deal with creditors this weekend to secure its future in the euro.
Stocks open with solid gains in US, following rebounds in European and Chinese markets
U.S. stocks are opening with big gains Thursday, bouncing back from losses a day earlier, as investors speculate that last-ditch talks between Greece and its creditors will produce an agreement.
US stocks sink in early trading as China fails to halt a market plunge
U.S. stocks are heading lower early Wednesday amid growing concerns that trouble in China's markets could spread.
New Greek currency? High-tech clicks, low-tech printing, a tough sales job with Greek public
With each day, the likelihood is growing that Greece's financial catastrophe will force it out of the euro currency alliance and compel it to restore its old currency, the drachma.
US stock market heads lower as European leaders meet to discuss Greece's tottering finances
U.S. stocks are edging lower in early trading as European leaders meet to discuss Greece's strained finances.