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European stocks fall after Fed move
FT.com - European equities fell on Wednesday after the Federal Reserve deflated hopes of an end to US interest rate increases, while internet giant Google (NASDAQ:GOOG) fell short of expectations with its quarterly earnings.
London's FTSE-100 Index Down 11.9 Points
AP - Share prices were lower on the London Stock Exchange at midday Thursday.
Euro-Zone Inflation Jumps in January
AP - Inflation in the 12 nations using the euro accelerated to 2.4 percent in January from 2.2 percent the previous month, according to a preliminary estimate Friday from the EU statistical agency Eurostat.
EU states urged to open up to eastern labour
AFP - The European Commission will urge 12 European states on Wednesday to finally open their borders to workers from the bloc's ex-communist newcomer states as a way of boosting their economies.
Lloyds bid hopes leads FTSe higher
FT.com - London equity markets opened in positive territory on Monday as markets were moved by an array of weekend bid rumours.
Positive start expected for European markets
FT.com - European equity markets were set for modest gain on Tuesday helped by bid speculation in the banking and telecoms sectors.
FTSE falls as miners and oils retreat
FT.com - London equities moved sharply lower in early trade on Wednesday as shares were hit by weakness in the heavyweight commodities sectors.
China's COSCO wants a piece of major Greek port
AFP - China Ocean Shipping Co (COSCO) is in talks to take a stake in the Greek capital's port of Piraeus that would give it increased access to European markets.
European stocks mixed
AFP - European stock markets showed mixed fortunes after a Wall Street rally had faded overnight.
India, EU begin two days of trade talks in New Delhi
AFP - India and the European Union began two days of trade talks in New Delhi in a bid to boost bilateral economic ties shackled by differences on international trade issues.
European stocks fall in early dealing
AFP - European stock markets fell after losses on Wall Street overnight, but shares in France Telecom jumped after the company had reported strong results alongside plans to cut thousands of jobs.
Bourses fail to follow Street higher
FT.com - Europe's bourses failed to follow Wall Street higher as Total, the French oil giant, missed expectations and the price of crude oil fell below $60.
Diageo helps FTSE advance
FT.com - Equity markets in London were cheered in early trade by drinks group Diageo after it reported strong first-half results and reiterated its annual targets.
European stocks push upwards
AFP - European stock markets climbed in early afternoon trading, with investors here tracking news over the future of the London Stock Exchange, and after overnight gains on Wall Street, dealers said.
China: Stable Energy Supplies a Priority
AP - China is seeking technologies to ensure stable energy supplies, a top priority for economic planning, a senior government official said Monday.
Eurozone growth to rise to 1.9 pct in 2006: EU commission
AFP - Growth of the eurozone economy will speed up to 1.9 percent this year after growth last year of 1.3 percent as domestic demand expands, the European Commission said as it stood by a previous forecast.
FTSE moves lower in early trade
FT.com - London equities fell in opening trade on Wednesday after losses overnight in New York and as two blue chip heavyweights went ex-dividend.
FTSE falls as Reuters disappoints
FT.com - London equities fell in opening trade on Thursday, underperforming other European markets as investors reacted cautiously to earnings news from a raft of major companies.
WPP and Lloyds lead London higher
FT.com - London equities moved higher in eearly trade on Friday, boosted by stronger than expected earnings news from two FTSE 100 constituents.
European stocks mostly rise on energy news
AFP - European stock markets climbed as the takeover spotlight continued to shine on the energy sector.
FTSE undermined despite strong RBS results
FT.com - London equities were lower in opening trade on Tuesday as weakness in the mining sector took the shine off strong full-year results from Royal Bank of Scotland.
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