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FTSE falls as investors take profits
FT.com - London equities were sharply lower on Tuesday morning, tracking a weak close on Wall Street overnight, while miners made early losses.
FTSE higher as BSkyB leads gainers
FT.com - London equities were sharply higher in opening trade on Wednesday with BSkyB leading gainers following some strong third-quarter earnings.
Qwest's Earnings Triple As It Looks Ahead To Networx Government Contract
TechWeb - Gains in Internet and video services, as well as the popularity of bundled offerings, were responsible for the strong performance.
Kia Motors posts 3rd quarterly loss
AP - Kia Motors Corp. posted its third straight quarterly loss Friday, hit by sluggish exports stemming from the strengthening South Korean currency, production losses and overseas marketing expenses.
Merger news set to lift Wall Street
FT.com - Wall Street stocks were poised for a higher opening on Monday, continuing their recent run, as the markets looked set to respond positively to a slew of merger news over the weekend.
Shanghai bourse to crack down after fresh illegal trading cases
AFP - Shanghai's stock market will tighten oversight of its investors after new cases of illegal trading were discovered on the booming exchange, a state press report said Tuesday.
Disney earnings grow 2.1 percent
AP - The Walt Disney Co. exceeded second-quarter profit expectations, but its performance for the rest of the year is largely up to a pirate captain named Jack Sparrow and a gourmet animated rat named Remy.
Japanese stocks fall; dollar up vs. yen
AP - Japanese stocks edged lower Thursday as investors sold shares following sluggish profit growth forecasts offered from Toyota and Sumitomo Chemical.
Chinese stocks retreat on tightening fears
FT.com - China's stock market fell 1.4 per cent Friday morning on fears the country's raging bull market could be headed for a government-induced correction.
PCH may halt deal to buy more Oil Refineries shares
Reuters - Petroleum Capital Holdings Ltd. (PCH)
might cancel a deal with Israel Corp. to buy an
additional stake in Oil Refineries Haifa on the Tel
Aviv bourse unless it receives government approval soon, the
main shareholder in PCH said on Sunday.
M&A activity leads FTSE higher
FT.com - Wm Morrison led gainers in opening trade on Monday as the markets were boosted by a flurry of M&A activity.
U.S. stocks tilt toward lower open
AP - Stocks headed toward a lower opening Tuesday as investors remained cautious ahead of data that will provide clues about the pace of inflation and the housing market. Disappointing results from Wal-Mart Stores Inc. and Home Depot Inc. contributed to the market's muted tone.
FTSE reclaims lost ground after inflation report
FT.com - The FTSE recovered from earlier losses by midday on Wednesday after the Bank of England's quarterly inflation report.
Japanese stocks drop; dollar up vs. yen
AP - Japanese stocks slipped Thursday, with losses in real estate and banking shares offsetting gains in consumer electronics and semiconductor makers.
Nikkei slips as market loses direction
FT.com - Tokyo stocks slipped in Friday morning trading with the market lacking direction after the peak of the corporate earnings season and major economic indicators.
Wall Street analysts eye undaunted rise
AP - The stock market has been rising at an undaunted pace, and Wall Street is curious whether this week's readings on durable goods and home sales will cause anyone to flinch.
Chinese stocks undaunted by tightening
FT.com - Chinese stocks rebounded quickly from an early tumble on Monday morning, undaunted by a series of monetary tightening measures announced by the central bank last week.
FTSE in the red as Glaxo extends losses
FT.com - London equities slipped into the red in early trade on Tuesday as Marks & Spencer fell on the back of annual earnings and GlaxoSmithKline was hit by several broker downgrades.
TSE chief considers overseas alliances
AP - The Tokyo Stock Exchange's chief executive is considering various capital alliances with overseas exchanges, including the New York Stock Exchange, to gain more listings, profits and status.
Chinese stocks fall on government warning
FT.com - In another attempt to deflate a burgeoning stock market bubble the Chinese government issued a warning through state-controlled media on Thursday, urging investors and securities brokerages to raise the level of "investor education" and consider the risks involved in stock speculation.
Bourses lower as bank losses weigh
FT.com - Banks led European equities lower on Friday, but bid activity helped keep the market afloat after Nasdaq made an offer for Stockholm bourse operator OMX.
Regulators, investors at odds over China's booming markets
AFP - Experts in China and abroad warned this week of an imminent contraction in the Asian giant's roaring stock markets but defiant investors remain confident that the market knows best.
Japanese stocks rise after 2-day retreat
AP - Japanese stocks rose Monday after a two-day retreat, lifted by steel and machinery shares.
Stock futures point to higher open on M&A
Reuters - U.S. stock index futures suggested a
slightly higher open for Wall Street on Tuesday as news of
proposed mergers and acquisitions added to optimism about the
outlook for equities after the long holiday weekend.
China's stock markets fall after new tax measure
AFP - China's share prices fell sharply early Wednesday after authorities made another attempt to rein in the nation's booming stock markets by imposing higher taxes on trading.
Chinese stocks fall for 2nd straight day
AP - Chinese stocks fell Thursday for a second straight day after the government raised a tax on trading in an effort to cool a market boom amid fears of a price bubble.
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