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European stocks mixed in muted trading

Agence France-PresseMay 20, 2013 08:00

European stock markets traded mixed on Monday amid public holidays in Germany and France, in the wake of Italian economic data and following a strong start to the new week for Asian equity prices. London's benchmark FTSE 100 index dipped 0.04 percent to stand at 6,720.45 points in midday deals. Frankfurt's DAX 30 grew 0.46 percent to 8,436.66 points and in Paris the CAC 40 index climbed 0.26 percent in value to 4,011.1. On Friday, the market in Paris had jumped above 4,000 points for the first time since July 2011 as traders went bargain-hunting.

Asia shares higher on US gains

Agence France-PresseMay 20, 2013 03:34

Asian shares rose on Monday reflecting a bullish mood on Wall Street and extending their two-week rally, buoyed by better-than-expected US data. Tokyo stocks were up 1.47 percent, or 222.69 points, to 15,360.81, while Taipei edged up 0.11 percent, or 8.86 points, to 8,377.05, and Sydney gained 0.54 percent, or 28.2 points, to close at 5,209.0. Hong Kong was 1.72 percent higher, or 397.09 points, to 23479.77, as Shanghai gained 1.09 percent, or 24.85 points, to 2,307.72, and Seoul closed 0.22 percent lower, or 4.38 points, to 1,982.43.

US stocks follow foreign markets higher

Agence France-PresseMay 17, 2013 10:31

US stocks Friday opened in positive territory following gains in leading foreign markets. Five minutes into trade, the Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 55.13 (0.36 percent) to 15,288.35. The broad-based S&P 500 increased 7.15 (0.43 percent) to 1,657.62, while the tech-rich Nasdaq Composite Index jumped 18.67 (0.54 percent) to 3,483.91. Leading indices in France, Germany, Britain and Japan were all higher.

Toronto, Wall Street surge higher amid positive U.S. data, consumer sentiment

The Canadian PressMay 17, 2013 09:45

TORONTO - The Toronto Stock Exchange surged ahead Friday, encouraged by gains from the U.S. markets, after data showed the world's largest economy may be in recovery. "We continue to grind higher here," said Jason Hornett, a portfolio manager with Bissett Investment Management. "People continue to be more and more optimistic here in North America and it definitely bodes well for the stock market." The S

World stocks mixed ahead of release of leading US economic indicators for April

The Canadian PressMay 17, 2013 02:00

BANGKOK - World stock markets were mixed Friday as investors digested a slew of disappointing data from the U.S. ahead of the release of a key measurement of the country's economic outlook. Investors were looking ahead to the Conference Board's index of leading indicators for April, to be released later Friday. The index is designed to anticipate economic conditions three to six months out. Analysts hope the figures will balance out several discouraging economic reports released Thursday, including a jump in unemployment aid applications to their highest level in six weeks.

Tokyo stocks down 0.12% by break

Agence France-PresseMay 16, 2013 20:46

Tokyo stocks lost 0.12 percent Friday morning after US stocks dipped following recent record-breaking gains. The benchmark Nikkei 225 index on the Tokyo Stock Exchange fell 17.69 points to 15,019.55 by the break, but the Topix index of all first-section shares rose 0.25 percent, or 3.11 points, to 1,248.34. Japanese shares faced selling pressure from the outset as foreign hedge funds took profits, brokers said.

Wall Street closes lower after a muddled day of trading; Wal-Mart slides on weak sales

The Canadian PressMay 16, 2013 17:48

NEW YORK, N.Y. - Weak sales from Wal-Mart and discouraging economic reports resulted in a down day on the stock market. The Dow Jones industrial average fell 42 points to close at 15,233 Thursday, a loss of 0.3 per cent. Disney and Wal-Mart led the Dow lower. The Standard The Nasdaq fell six points to 3,465, or 0.2 per cent. Wal-Mart blamed higher payroll taxes, bad weather and delayed tax refunds for a sales slump. Stocks were mixed most of the day, then slid in the last hour of trading.

Stocks edge higher in midday trading on Wall Street; Cisco leads the Dow higher

The Canadian PressMay 16, 2013 12:46

NEW YORK, N.Y. - Indexes are slightly higher at midday on Wall Street, pushing the stock market further into record territory. Cisco Systems soared 13 per cent, the most in the Dow Jones industrial average, after the network equipment maker reported results that beat the estimates of financial analysts who follow the company. Wal-Mart fell after the giant retailer blamed higher payroll taxes, bad weather and delayed tax refunds for a sales slump that disappointed investors. The Dow was up 15 points at 15,290 at midday Thursday, an increase of 0.1 per cent.

Asia shares mixed despite stronger Japanese growth

Agence France-PresseMay 16, 2013 00:15

Asian shares were mixed on Thursday despite another record US stocks close and fresh data that showed Japan's economy grew faster than expected in the quarter to March. The dollar was little changed against the yen after investors adjusted positions on the greenback's recent surge, while the euro was weak on gloomy European growth data. Tokyo fell 0.39 percent, or 58.79 points, to 15,037.24, Sydney dropped 0.50 percent, or 26 points, to 5,165.7, while Seoul rose 0.79 percent, or 15.55 points, to 1,986.81.

Tokyo stocks down 1.08% by break

Agence France-PresseMay 15, 2013 20:46

Tokyo stocks lost early gains to close Thursday morning's session down 1.08 percent, despite US shares hitting all-time highs and fresh data that showed Japan's economy grew between January and March. The benchmark Nikkei 225 index, which closed at its highest level in more than five years on Wednesday, was down 163.08 points to 14,932.95, while the Topix index of all first-section shares declined 1.45 percent, or 18.19 points, at 1,234.66.