European stocks edge higher before US growth data (AFP) »

European stocks edge higher before US growth data 
    (AFP)

and amid stubborn concerns about Greece's debt crisis, analysts said.
of leading shares added 0.59 percent to 5,176.20 points in late morning deals.
Frankfurt's DAX 30 won 0.76 percent to 5,582.29 points and in Paris the
gained 0.60 percent to 3,710.93.
of top eurozone shares increased by 0.68 percent to reach 2,755.96 points.
, the [...]

EURCHF has also soared higher, but reaction is still muted. »

EURCHF has also soared higher, but reaction is still muted.

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USD Edges Higher as Stocks Slide »

USD Edges Higher as Stocks Slide

Thu, Jan 28 2010, 22:58 GMT
1/28/2010 2:20 PM: EUR/$..1.3966 $/JPY..89.83 GBP/$..1.6114 $/CHF..1.0517 AUD/$..0.8941 $/CAD..1.0662
The greenback edged higher against the majors, pushing the euro beneath the 1.40-level to 1.3950 and climbing back above the 90-mark versus the yen. Weekly jobless claims was higher than expected, climbing to 470k and missing estimates for [...]

GBPUSD squeezes higher to resistance level. 1.6182 comes more into focus »

GBPUSD squeezes higher to resistance level.  1.6182 comes more into focus

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TSX ends higher on stronger resource prices (Reuters) »

TSX ends higher on stronger resource prices 
    (Reuters)

's main stock index advanced on Monday as energy and materials producers rose on the back of stronger commodity prices.
prices got support from hopes for strong Chinese demand, and that also lifted global equities. Oil rallied above $78 a barrel, snapping a five-day losing streak.
, up 0.79 percent at C$37, while fertilizer producer
[...]

JPMorgan loan losses overshadow higher Q4 profit »

JPMorgan loan losses overshadow higher Q4 profit

NEW YORK (Reuters) – JPMorgan Chase & Co reported deep losses on mortgage and credit card loans in the fourth quarter, damping hopes that consumer credit is on the mend.
Strong investment banking results helped quarterly profit soar to $3.3 billion, topping Wall Street expectations. But analysts had been hoping for signs that the bank’s [...]

Techs lead Wall St higher; Intel up after results (Reuters) »

Techs lead Wall St higher; Intel up after results 
    (Reuters)

's quarterly results that business spending will bolster profits in the sector.
.O), a Dow component and the world's largest chipmaker, after the bell reported a quarterly profit that beat expectations. Its shares had risen 2.5 percent ahead of the results.
Intel results “tell you a lot about what companies are capable of doing post-recession,” [...]

Wall Street ticks higher, led by tech shares »

Wall Street ticks higher, led by tech shares

Wall Street ticks higher, led by tech shares
NEW YORK (Reuters) – Stocks traded slightly higher on Thursday, led by the technology sector after upbeat brokerage comments on Oracle Corp and ahead of an expected profit report from Intel Corp.
Shares of Oracle, the world’s No. 2 business software maker, gained 2.5 percent to $25.37, [...]

Strong China Imports Pushed Crude Price Higher »

Strong China Imports Pushed Crude Price Higher

Mon, Jan 11 2010, 05:07 GMT
Crude oil price rose to as high as 83.67 after China reported strong imports in December. In 2009, robust demand in emerging countries, especially China, was the major driver for energy prices. We expect the strength to continue this year although withdrawal of stimulus measures may [...]

Stock futures higher after China exports rise (AP) »

Stock futures higher after China exports rise 
    (AP)

are rising, pointing to a higher opening Monday, following strong gains in overseas markets.
Stocks are getting a lift globally after a new report showed Chinese exports jumped by nearly 18 percent in December. The bigger-than-expected increase follows 13 straight months of declines. The increase in exports has added confidence to investors who believe a [...]