US stock market slips in early trading; Heinz unveils merger with Kraft
The stock market drifted lower Wednesday following a drop in durable goods and news of a big merger between Kraft and Heinz.
US stock indexes edge higher at start of week; Nasdaq inches toward all-time high
U.S. stock indexes edged higher in afternoon trading following a strong performance last week.
US stocks turn higher as oil rebounds; Nike, Darden report strong results
Stocks were moving higher Friday as oil prices recovered from their decline the previous day.
US stocks slip, giving back some of their gains from rally the day before; Apple joins Dow
The stock market headed down in early Thursday trading, giving up some of its gains from the day before.
China stocks lead Asian markets lower after Beijing cuts annual economic growth target
A tumble in Chinese stocks dragged most other Asian benchmarks lower Thursday after China cut its economic growth target.
US stock indexes head higher, pushing Nasdaq near 5,000; Freescale jumps on deal news
The U.S. stock market headed higher on Monday as deals and economic news gave stocks a lift.
Asian stock markets mostly rise as China rate cut offsets cut in estimated US growth
Asian stock markets were mostly higher Monday as a weekend interest rate cut by the Chinese central bank lifted sentiment following the release of lackluster U.S. growth data.
Asian markets lower after anti-austerity party wins Greek parliamentary election
Asian stocks and the euro were weaker Monday after Greece's anti-austerity opposition party won a big victory in national elections, renewing fears the European common currency bloc could unravel.
Asian markets sharply lower as Switzerland's surprise currency move stuns markets
Asian stocks were sharply lower Friday after a surprise move by the Swiss National Bank to abandon its efforts to keep its currency artificially cheap shocked the market.
World stock mostly higher ahead of US employment report as oil stabilizes
World stocks were mostly higher ahead of a monthly employment report that will confirm whether the U.S. remains a bright spot in an otherwise languishing world economy.
Euro sinks to 9-year low over Greece doubts while Asian stocks mostly gain
The euro sank to a nine-year low Monday as new doubts surfaced about Greece's commitment to the common currency bloc.
Global markets lower as uncertain Greek election raises caution
Global stock markets were mostly in the red Tuesday as concern about Greek politics and the shaky Russian ruble dented confidence in the global economy.
Asian stocks mostly higher after upbeat US retail sales, oil price continues decline
Asian shares mostly climbed Friday as investor sentiment was lifted by strong U.S. retail sales.
Europe shares up slightly in early trading after Asian markets dive on global economy jitters
European stock markets opened with slight gains Thursday after a nosedive in Asia as falling oil prices reinforced jitters about a sluggish global economy.
Asia shares mostly lower as China inflation data, Japanese business sentiment cloud outlook
Asian stock markets were mostly lower Wednesday as data from both China and Japan pointed to continued weakness in the world's second and third-largest economies.
World stocks drift as Japan, China benchmarks pull back early gains
Global stock markets drifted higher Wednesday after Chinese business surveys offered some optimism about the world's No.
Asian stock markets drift as global economic outlook dims, oil falls
Asian stock markets drifted Tuesday, taking a negative cue from Wall Street as the economic outlook for next year clouds.
Asian stocks mixed on China data, HK falls after protests; oil declines on OPEC inaction
Hong Kong stocks fell Monday following clashes between police and pro-democracy protesters and other Asian markets were mixed after a gauge of Chinese manufacturing declined.
Asian energy shares slide after OPEC output decision; Nikkei rises after economic reports
Crude oil and Asian energy shares tumbled Friday as OPEC's decision to keep production steady rippled across the globe.
Asian stocks rise after US growth revised higher but gains tempered by China worries
Asian stock markets mostly posted modest gains Wednesday as stronger U.S. growth was tempered by a less rosy outlook for China.