Stocks rise on big tech earnings; Nasdaq composite adds to record
Stock indexes edged higher Friday, helped by gains in big technology companies including Google, Amazon and Microsoft.
Asian stocks mostly higher on optimism helped by Japan's first trade surplus in 3 years
Asian stocks were mostly higher Wednesday after Japan reported its first trade surplus in three years, adding optimism to regional sentiment despite a fall on Wall Street.
US stocks fall in early trading after mixed earnings news; US govt bonds rise
U.S. stocks were broadly lower in early trading Tuesday as investors reacted to mixed corporate earnings.
Asian stock markets drift in holiday-thinned trade after weak US employment report
Asian stocks drifted Monday, with many markets closed for holidays, after a surprisingly weak U.S. employment report.
Asian stock markets lackluster as Japan, China economic data show weakness
Asian stock markets mostly sagged Wednesday as China's manufacturing remained weak in February and a Japanese central bank survey showed businesses are wary about the economic outlook.
Asian stock markets down on weak economic data, Wall Street dive
Asian stock markets mostly fell Thursday, battered by weak U.S. economic data, tensions in the Middle East and Wall Street's retreat from near record highs.
Global stocks mostly down after Australia rate decision while China meeting awaited
Global stock markets were lackluster Tuesday despite a milestone for the Nasdaq as investors looked ahead to the release of China's growth target.
Asian stocks restrained as investors await Yellen remarks, Greek reforms for loan extension
Asian stocks were little changed Tuesday as investors awaited remarks from U.S. Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen and Greece prepared to unveil reforms that its new government hopes will win it approval for extended rescue loans.
Asian shares mostly gain after Greek bailout deal eases fears over possible exit from eurozone
Asian stock markets were mostly higher Monday after Greece and its European creditors reached an agreement that staved off the immediate threat of bankruptcy and exit from the euro though hurdles remain to cementing the short-term funding deal.
World stocks rise as Greek jitters ease; Asia trading quiet ahead of Lunar New Year
World stocks advanced Wednesday on investor optimism ahead of a European Central Bank meeting on bailout conditions for Greece, though trading was subdued as many Asian markets were shut for the Lunar New Year.
US stocks edge lower in early trading, pulling the market back from a record high
U.S. stocks are opening lower as the market pulls back from a record high.
Asia stocks gain as Japan exits recession, Europe flat as investors await Greek debt meeting
Asian stocks rose Monday after Japan emerged from recession while European markets fluctuated ahead of a meeting between Greece and its main European creditors.
Asia stocks mostly gain as Japan emerges from recession, investors await Greek debt meeting
Asian stock markets mostly rose Monday after Japan emerged from recession last quarter and as investors looked ahead to a meeting between Greece and its main European creditors.
Asia stock markets muted as US jobs data awaited, Greece default risk rises
Asian stock markets were muted Friday as investors awaited monthly U.S. employment figures and the risk of a Greek default increased.
Stocks rise in midday trade, rebounding after 2 days of losses; Oil prices fall again
U.S. stocks are rising in midday trading, led by gains in technology companies, as the market recovers following two days of declines.
Asia shares mostly higher in quiet holiday trading, Shanghai continues rebound
Shares were mostly higher in quiet trading Friday in Asia, as most markets in the region and across the globe were closed for Christmas holidays.
Asian stock markets meander as China profit data disappoints
Asian shares meandered Thursday as data showed a drop in Chinese industrial profits, but expectations for further stimulus moves from China and Europe helped to limit losses.
Asian stock markets turn higher as economic news juggled, yen rises after fin min warning
Asian stock markets turned higher Friday as they juggled positive U.S. economic news and weakness in Europe, China and Japan.
Asian stocks lower after oil fall drags down Wall Street, China factories fail to fire
Asian stocks fell Thursday after another slump in oil prices dragged Wall Street lower and China's manufacturing output grew at the slowest pace in five months.
Asian shares mostly higher on strong China trade data
Asian stock markets rose Tuesday as investors reassured by strong Chinese trade shrugged off Wall Street worries that slowing growth in Europe and Asia could hobble the global recovery.