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Asia stocks mixed as Wall St. ignores euro gloom
BANGKOK (AP) — Asian stock markets were mixed Thursday following dour European economic data that dampened hopes of a recovery there anytime soon. However, losses were limited by another record session on Wall Street. Continue reading
Asia stocks mixed as Wall St. ignores euro gloom
BANGKOK (AP) — Asian stock markets were mixed Thursday following dour European economic data that dampened hopes of a recovery there anytime soon. However, losses were limited by another record session on Wall Street. Continue reading
Castro daughter leads Cuba march for gay rights
President Raul Castro’s daughter Mariela hopes the government will legalize gay marriage. Continue reading
Sharif stages comeback in landmark Pakistan election
By Michael Georgy and John Chalmers ISLAMABAD (Reuters) – Toppled in a 1999 coup, jailed and exiled, Nawaz Sharif has made a triumphant election comeback and on Sunday was heading for a third term as Pakistan's prime minister. The polls were a landmark, marking the first time one elected government was to replace another in a country vulnerable to military takeovers. Continue reading
MARKET COMMENT: S&P/ASX 200 Up 0.6%; Fades from 4 1/2-Year High
Australia’s S&P/ASX 200 is up 0.6% at 5156.7 after offshore markets rose on expectations that stimulatory policies will be maintained by the Fed when its meeting concludes Wednesday, and hopes of more action from the ECB this week. Continue reading
S&P 500 closes at record, led by energy, tech shares
By Ryan Vlastelica NEW YORK (Reuters) – The S&P 500 index ended at an all-time high on Monday as growth-oriented stocks, including energy and technology, lead the way to the index's sixth rise in the past seven sessions. Stronger-than-expected housing data also boosted the market, as did Italy's formation of a new government, ending months of uncertainty and raising hopes for new policies to promote growth in the euro zone's third-largest economy Continue reading
ASIA MARKETS: Sydney, Seoul Stocks Rally, But Tokyo Retreats
Most Asian markets rallied Tuesday after a strong finish on Wall Street and amid hopes for looser monetary conditions at global central banks, with Australian stocks hitting their highest level in more than four years as banks jumped after an upbeat earnings report. Continue reading
ASIA MARKETS: Sydney, Seoul Stocks Rally, But Tokyo Retreats
Most Asian markets rallied Tuesday after a strong finish on Wall Street and amid hopes for looser monetary conditions at global central banks, with Australian stocks hitting their highest level in more than four years as banks jumped after an upbeat earnings report. Continue reading
S&P 500 closes at record, led by energy, tech shares
By Ryan Vlastelica NEW YORK (Reuters) – The S&P 500 index ended at an all-time high on Monday as growth-oriented stocks, including energy and technology, lead the way to the index's sixth rise in the past seven sessions. Stronger-than-expected housing data also boosted the market, as did Italy's formation of a new government, ending months of uncertainty and raising hopes for new policies to promote growth in the euro zone's third-largest economy Continue reading
Egypt Finance Minister: Eyeing IMF Loan After Fuel Data, Tax Vote
Egypt’s finance minister said he hopes the International Monetary Fund will sign a $4.8 billion loan after the government delivers on two major policies this week: a fuel subsidies plan and new taxes. Continue reading
