Europe

The Markets March Madness

Compared to its economic peers, the U.S. is all work and no play.

McDonald's fried up a 0.7% rise in comparable-store sales in July, topping estimates, as strong U.S. sales helped offset weakness in Europe. 

ICE's $8.2 billion deal to acquire NYSE Euronext is reportedly set to receive EU approval.

Investors are jumping into the safe-haven of U.S. Treasury bonds amid growing uncertainty over the debt crisis in Greece. The flight to safety pushed the yield on the benchmark 10-year Treasury note lower to 2.37% in recent trading.

U.S. equity markets posted their biggest sell off of the year Monday amid the ongoing crisis in Greece as investors weigh the possibility of the nation's exit from the eurozone. 

European shares ticked lower from multi-year highs Wednesday as shares of luxury goods stocks came under pressure.

European shares rose on Wednesday despite data showing the eurozone economy contracted slightly more than expected in the first quarter.

Markets in Europe fell mildly from multi-year highs on Tuesday, but sentiment remained high on generally strong corporate news. 

Markets in Europe edged lower on Monday after posting big gains last week, but trading volumes were light, with markets in the U.K. closed for a holiday.

Markets in Europe were little changed on Friday as traders awaited the all-important monthly U.S. jobs reading for the month of April.

The broad S&P 500 notched a fresh record close Monday as shares of many technology heavyweights tacked on big gains.

Wall Street zipped higher on Monday, with technology, energy and materials shares leading the way on the back of solid economic data.

U.S. stock-index futures pointed to a higher open for Wall Street as traders braced for a week filled with economic releases and more corporate earnings news.

Investors seized on signs of policy support from Japanese and European central banks to drive world shares higher, denting appetite for German bonds.

The euro fell almost 2 percent and share prices tumbled across Asia on Monday as Greece looked set to default on its debt repayment this week, forcing Athens to impose capital controls to halt bank runs.

Fund of funds manager Anthony Scaramucci of Skybridge Capital says, 'If you believe the U.S. economy is generally intact, then it’s an unbelievable time to buy.'

Asian markets got off to a cautious start, with Japanese stocks pulling further away from six-week lows as Russian troop build-up continues near Ukraine.

Deutsche Bank shares tumbled following a surprise 4Q loss due to a steep drop in debt trading revenues, heavy litigation and restructuring costs.

The Swiss government agreed to create a legal basis that will allow its banks to settle investigations by U.S. authorities over tax evasions.