Wall Street futures point to higher open as data eyed (Reuters)
Thu, 29 Jul 2010 11:11:58 GMT

Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange, July 22, 2010. REUTERS/Brendan McDermidReuters - Wall Street futures pointed to a firmer start for equities, after gains in Europe. The Dow closed lower in the previous session on weak durable goods data and a downbeat assessment of the economy from the Fed's Beige Book.


Stock futures rise on strong global earnings (AP)
Thu, 29 Jul 2010 10:58:04 GMT

Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange, July 22, 2010. REUTERS/Brendan McDermidAP - Stock futures rose Thursday following further signs that Europe's economy is bouncing back faster than expected.


CA-CANADA Summary (Reuters)
Thu, 29 Jul 2010 10:32:30 GMT
Reuters - The Toronto Stock Exchange falls short of global listing standards and should do more to manage potential conflicts of interests in how it regulates listed companies, according to report published on Tuesday.
Stocks up on AstraZeneca, Bayer, telecom earns (AP)
Thu, 29 Jul 2010 10:25:57 GMT

Specialist Michael Sollitto, right, directs trades at his post on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange Wednesday, July 28, 2010. The Dow Jones industrial average fell almost 40 points after the Fed released its regional survey of the economy, a report known as the 'beige book.' (AP Photo/Richard Drew)AP - European stock markets rose Thursday after another batch of positive earnings and further evidence that Europe's economy is recovering faster than previously expected.


FTSE 100 edges up in early deals (AFP)
Thu, 29 Jul 2010 07:27:27 GMT

London's leading shares rose slightly at the start of trading on Thursday as positive corporate earnings figures countered weak US economic data.(AFP/File/Carl de Souza)AFP - London's leading shares rose slightly at the start of trading on Thursday as positive corporate earnings figures countered weak US economic data.


RIM shares up on reports of new BlackBerry (AFP)
Wed, 28 Jul 2010 22:33:55 GMT

A Blackberry Pearl 3G. Shares in Canada's Research in Motion surged Wednesday on reports the BlackBerry maker plans to release a new smartphone next week to rival Apple's iPhone.(AFP/File/Punit Paranjpe)AFP - Shares in Canada's Research in Motion surged Wednesday on reports the BlackBerry maker plans to release a new smartphone next week to rival Apple's iPhone.


Stocks fall after Fed report on regional economy (AP)
Wed, 28 Jul 2010 21:24:24 GMT
AP - THE FED CONFIRMS INVESTORS' VIEW: The Federal Reserve's "beige book," its report on the economy region by region, showed that the recovery is slowing in some parts of the country. That confirmed how investors see the economy, and that sent stocks falling.
How the major stock indexes fared on Wednesday (AP)
Wed, 28 Jul 2010 20:55:43 GMT
AP - Investors cashed in some of their recent gains Wednesday after the Federal Reserve gave them more confirmation that the economic recovery is slowing. The Dow Jones industrial average fell almost 40 points after the Fed released its regional survey of the economy, a report known as the "beige book."
A look at global economic developments (AP)
Wed, 28 Jul 2010 17:01:24 GMT
AP - A look at economic developments and activity in major stock markets around the world Wednesday:
FTSE shares falter on weak US goods data (AFP)
Wed, 28 Jul 2010 16:45:38 GMT

Leading shares in London faltered on Wednesday after weak US data raised fresh doubts over the strength of the economic recovery, dealers said.(AFP/File/Shaun Curry)AFP - Leading shares in London faltered on Wednesday after weak US data raised fresh doubts over the strength of the economic recovery, dealers said.


European shares drop after recent rally (AFP)
Wed, 28 Jul 2010 11:00:47 GMT

Europe's main stock markets fell on Wednesday after two days of gains as investors digested mixed company results and acquisition activity.(AFP/File/Carl de Souza)AFP - Europe's main stock markets fell on Wednesday after two days of gains as investors digested mixed company results and acquisition activity.


Soros to buy 4 pct stake in Bombay bourse: report (AFP)
Wed, 28 Jul 2010 06:23:04 GMT

Billionaire investor George Soros, pictured, is close to sealing a 40-million-dollar deal to buy Dubai Holding's 4.0 percent stake in the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE), the Financial Times reported Wednesday.(AFP/File/Bay Ismoyo)AFP - Billionaire investor George Soros is close to sealing a 40-million-dollar deal to buy Dubai Holding's 4.0 percent stake in the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE), the Financial Times reported Wednesday.


BP says SEC, Justice looking at securities matters (AP)
Wed, 28 Jul 2010 05:49:05 GMT
AP - BP says the Securities and Exchange Commission and the Justice Department are conducting informal inquiries into securities matters arising from the Gulf oil spill.
NYSE busts trades after botched Bancorp share swap (Reuters)
Wed, 28 Jul 2010 02:06:05 GMT
Reuters - A botched share swap last month in which 10 times more US Bancorp shares were issued than planned, angering and confusing investors, led the NYSE on Tuesday to cancel three days of trades in the stock.
SEC to take public comment before adopting rules (AP)
Wed, 28 Jul 2010 00:47:21 GMT
AP - The head of the Securities and Exchange Commission said Tuesday that the agency will seek input from businesses and the public before proposing new rules to oversee Wall Street and financial companies.
Why You Should Invest in European Stocks (U.S. News & World Report)
Tue, 27 Jul 2010 20:27:49 GMT
U.S. News & World Report - Much has been made of the fiscal difficulties that some European Union countries, most notably Greece, are experiencing. Less has been said about what opportunities may exist for investors interested in the countries in the EU. Dean Tenerelli, manager of the T. Rowe Price European Stock fund, says that there are many cheap opportunities in Europe. As a whole, he believes Europe is inviting for investors who are willing to look past some of the macroeconomic problems there. U.S. News caught up with Tenerelli to get his outlook for the region. Excerpts:
BP says DOJ, SEC probe trading around oil spill (Reuters)
Tue, 27 Jul 2010 20:24:00 GMT
Reuters - BP Plc said the Securities and Exchange Commission and the Justice Department had launched a probe into market trading connected to the oil giant's Gulf of Mexico oil spill.
Summary Box: GE settles with SEC (AP)
Tue, 27 Jul 2010 19:26:15 GMT
AP - THE CHARGES: The SEC says General Electric Co. subsidiaries paid kickbacks to Iraqi ministries between 2000 and 2003 in return for contracts to supply medical and water equipment.
Jersey Shore's Snooki, The Situation juice the NYSE (Reuters)
Tue, 27 Jul 2010 16:43:04 GMT

Cast members (L-R); Vinny Guadagnino, Jenni 'J-WOW' Farley, Nicole 'Snooki' Polizzi, Paul 'DJ Pauly D' DelVecchio, Michael 'The Situation' Sorrentino, Sammi 'Sweetheart' Giancola, Ronnie Ortiz-Magro and Angelina 'Jolie' Pivarnick of the MTV show Jersey Shore pose together on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange, July 27, 2010. REUTERS/Brendan McDermidReuters - "Gorilla juiceheads" fist-pumped on the New York Stock Exchange on Tuesday morning as the cast of "Jersey Shore" kicked off trading in one of the more anticipated opening bell ceremonies in some time.


TSX urged to do more to prevent conflicts of interest (Reuters)
Tue, 27 Jul 2010 16:06:08 GMT
Reuters - The Toronto Stock Exchange falls short of global listing standards and should do more to manage potential conflicts of interests in how it regulates listed companies, according to report published on Tuesday.