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STOCKS NEWS ASIA-Shares set to slip as economic doubts grow

Sat, 07 May 2011 04:13:08 +0000

STOCKS NEWS ASIA-Shares set to slip as economic doubts grow
WELLINGTON, May 5 (Reuters) – Asian stocks are likely to extend their losing streak on Thursday amid falling commodity prices, weak U.S. data and heightened risk aversion.

US earnings prop up stocks, euro gains again

Wed, 27 Apr 2011 14:20:52 +0000

US earnings prop up stocks, euro gains again
Following a long period when investors have been focusing on other issues, such as Japan’s earthquake and tsunami, Europe’s debt crisis and the unrest in the Arab world, earnings have returned to prominence.

Stocks, Commodities Drop on Quakes, Growth Outlook; Yen Gains

Mon, 18 Apr 2011 00:06:31 +0000

Stocks, Commodities Drop on Quakes, Growth Outlook; Yen Gains
Stocks declined, with Asia’s benchmark index retreating the most in a month, and crude oil led commodities lower after earthquakes shook Tokyo and the International Monetary Fund cut forecasts for U.S. and Japanese economic growth. The yen and Swiss franc climbed.

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European Stocks Advance as Mining Shares Rally; Banks Retreat

Sun, 03 Apr 2011 15:08:12 +0000

European Stocks Advance as Mining Shares Rally; Banks Retreat
European stocks rose for a fifth day, erasing losses for the Stoxx Europe 600 Index in the final hour of trade, as a rally in mining shares offset concern that banks will need to sell more shares to increase their capital.

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Egypt stocks pare gains after early rally

Wed, 30 Mar 2011 20:06:44 +0000

Egypt stocks pare gains after early rally
(AP:CAIRO) Egypt’s stock market pared early gains on Monday, retreating sharply from a market-opening rally linked to bargain hunters snapping up shares that had been heavily sold off over the past couple of sessions.

U.S. Stocks Slide on Japan Concern, Yen Reaches Post-WWII High

Sat, 19 Mar 2011 06:58:31 +0000

U.S. Stocks Slide on Japan Concern, Yen Reaches Post-WWII High
U.S. stocks sank, erasing the 2011 gain for the Standard & Poor’s 500 Index, and Treasuries rallied as Japan’s nuclear crisis worsened. The yen rose to a post-World War II high versus the dollar on speculation investors will buy the currency to fund rebuilding projects.

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Stocks Fall as S&P 500 Erases Year’s Gain

Fri, 18 Mar 2011 08:08:19 +0000

Stocks Fall as S&P 500 Erases Year’s Gain
U.S. stocks fell, sending the Standard & Poor’s 500 Index to the lowest level since December, amid concern that Japan’s nuclear crisis will worsen

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Micron Sliding Sharply as Chip Stocks Falter

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 11:59:53 +0000

Micron Sliding Sharply as Chip Stocks Falter
Is the thrill ride for Micron Technology over? It’s down sharply in the past few days amid widespread chip stock weakness.

European Stocks Decline; Tognum Climbs on Bid, Alcatel Slides

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 12:57:28 +0000

European Stocks Decline; Tognum Climbs on Bid, Alcatel Slides
European stocks declined as concern that continuing unrest in the Middle East and North Africa will harm the economy overshadowed takeover bids for Iberdrola Renovables SA and Tognum AG.

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Stocks on the move: Altera, American Eagle, Macy’s, Navistar

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 14:01:50 +0000

Stocks on the move: Altera, American Eagle, Macy’s, Navistar
By Inyoung HwangBloomberg NewsShares of the following companies are having unusual moves in U.S. trading this morning.Retailers advanced as American Eagle Outfitters Inc.