Stocks fall on qtr's last day as PMI disappoints
(Reuters)
Reuters - U.S. stocks ended the final day of the
second quarter on a down note, slipping on Friday after
weaker-than-expected data on Chicago-area manufacturing stirred
concerns about the economy and offset fresh hopes for a faster
turnaround at General Motors Corp. .
Nikkei ends higher
(Reuters)
Reuters - The Nikkei rose 0.43 percent on Monday as
the Bank of Japan's tankan survey confirmed Japan's economy is
recovering steadily, spurring buying in Mizuho Financial Group
Inc. (8411.T) and other stocks dependent on domestic demand.
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Economy, earnings could bring more unease
(AP)
AP - Although Wall Street appeared convinced last week that the Federal Reserve might be close to ending its string of interest rate hikes, upcoming data on the economy and corporate earnings could easily give investors another bout of indigestion.
Stock markets enter short week with eyes on potentially disappointing earnings
(Canadian Press)
Canadian Press - TORONTO (CP) - Investors may want to keep the party hats in storage for a while yet, even though the Toronto stock market roared back to life last week as the U.S. Federal Reserve hinted it may pause interest rate hikes and metals and oil prices surged.
Dow ends down 41, Nasdaq closes down 2
(AP)
AP - Stocks ended a turbulent second quarter with a moderate decline Friday as money managers, doing some last-minute adjustments, locked in gains from Thursday's big rally.
Friday's Wall Street Glance
(AP)
AP - Dow Jones Industrials
Stocks give investors a wild 2nd-qtr ride
(Reuters)
Reuters - Heading into the third quarter, U.S.
stock investors may feel like they just got off a bone-rattling
thrill ride.
Stocks seen opening down after post-Fed rally
(Reuters)
Reuters - U.S. shares looked set to open lower
on Friday, shedding some of the previous session's gains on the
back of the Federal Reserve's rate announcement, which said a
slowing economy should help rein in inflation.
Stocks surge as Fed stands by policy
(AP)
AP - A relief rally carried Wall Street sharply higher Thursday after the Federal Reserve appeared to soften its stance on future interest rate hikes, saying it would consider both the economy's health and inflation as it formulates its policy. The Dow Jones industrial average rose more than 215 points, its biggest one-day point gain in more than three years.
Stocks surge on latest Fed rate hike
(AP)
AP - Stock prices shot higher Thursday after the Federal Reserve indicated it was standing by its policy of raising interest rates as needed to contain inflation.
Regulators to take months over NYSE/Euronext ruling
(Reuters)
Reuters - European market regulators will make a
recommendation regarding the proposed purchase of Euronext
by the New York Stock Exchange by early next year,
Belgium's regulatory chief said on Thursday.
Stocks slide on rate worries
(Reuters)
Reuters - U.S. stocks fell sharply on Tuesday,
with investors unsure whether the Federal Reserve will take an
unexpectedly aggressive stance raising interest rates to battle
inflation or pause after one more rate increase.
Palm shares rise on Inet
(Reuters)
Reuters - Shares of handheld computer maker Palm
Inc. rose 4.7 percent in trading before the bell on
Tuesday after RBC Capital Markets upgraded the company to
"outperform" from "sector perform."
NYSE CEO says sees Euronext deal closing in 2007
(Reuters)
Reuters - NYSE Group Inc.
Chief Executive John Thain said on Monday it expects to have
its agreement to purchase Euronext in front of the
shareholders of both companies for a vote in the autumn and the
merger closing in early 2007.
M&A activity boosts Wall Street
(AP)
AP - A batch of multi-billion dollar merger deals helped push stocks higher Monday, though many investors remained cautious ahead of the Federal Reserve's next decision on interest rates later in the week.
A status report on Wall Street's indexes
(AP)
AP - Stocks finished a lethargic session slightly lower Friday as investors remained fixated on the Federal Reserve's interest rate decision next week. The major indexes posted slight declines for the week.
NYSE could up Euronext bid if needed: CEO in paper
(Reuters)
Reuters - The New York Stock Exchange has
the means to up its offer for pan-European stock market
Euronext if needed to thwart rival suitor Deutsche
Boerse (DB1Gn.DE), NYSE chief John Thain was quoted as saying
on Thursday.
NYSE-Euronext merger could lead to new stock market in London: NYSE chief
(Canadian Press)
Canadian Press - LONDON (AP) - The merger of Euronext and the New York Stock Exchange could lead to a new stock market being launched in London, the head of the New York exchange said in an interview published Monday.
NYSE says could set up rival London exchange: report
(Reuters)
Reuters - The NYSE Group Inc could create
a new exchange in London if its purchase of Euronext
does not deliver the international share listings business it
expects, its chief executive said in an interview.
NYSE could set up rival London bourse: CEO
(AFP)
AFP - A merger of the New York Stock Exchange and European counterpart Euronext could pave the way for setting up a London bourse to rival the long-established London Stock Exchange, NYSE chief executive John Thain said.
