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Alcoa weighs on world stocks (AP) »
. kicked off the fourth quarter U.S. corporate reporting season with disappointing earnings and China tightened monetary policy once again.
of leading British shares was down 75.19 points, or 1.4 percent, at 5,462.88 while
fell 82.49 points, or 1.4 percent, to 5,958.01. The CAC-40 in France was 43.77 points, or 1.1 percent, lower at 3,999.32.
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World stocks recover from US jobs disappointment (AP) »
LONDON – Stock markets and the dollar bounced back from earlier losses Friday as investors said weaker than expected U.S. December jobs figures did little to alter predictions for ongoing economic growth this year.
In Europe, the
of leading British shares closed up 7.52 points, or 0.1 percent, at 5,534.24 while
rose 18.25 points, or [...]
A Cyclical Decade for Mutual Funds (U.S. News & World Report) »
Ignore, for just a second, the recently concluded decade's two
and two recessions. Forget, if even for just an instant, everything that happened throughout the course of the topsy-turvy decade we just emerged from. Because once you filter out all the noise–as preposterous of a task as that may be–something curious happens: By one measure, [...]
5 Stable International Stock Funds (U.S. News & World Report) »
have had a strong showing in the market rebound. From December 2008 to December 2009, the returns of foreign funds have surpassed those of
U.S. stock funds
by almost 10 percent, and they have taken the lead in five- and 10-year trailing returns as well, according to Morningstar data. “It is an especially good time [...]
World stocks close out bumper 2009 with more gains (AP) »
LONDON – World stocks edged up Thursday, with traders heading into the long New Year’s weekend in upbeat mood following a nine-month bull run that has seen many markets advance over 50 percent.
, the
of leading British shares closed up 15.02 points, or 0.3 percent, at 5,412.88. That meant it closed out the year [...]
Investing Beyond U.S. Bonds (U.S. News & World Report) »
Lately, investors have been rushing into
, leaving their global stock counterparts in the dust. From the beginning of the year through November 31, world
have seen money flowing in to the tune of more than $20 billion, according to Morningstar. Meanwhile,
have seen outflows of almost $10 billion. For investors seeking diversification outside the [...]
The world’s superpower durable goods probably rose… »
Thu, Dec 24 2009, 13:27 GMT
by ecPulse.com analysis team
Sentiments of pessimism are spread in the U.S so far,due tothe data released this week, which actually came in gloomy and worse than market forecasts, but last month’s durable goods orders will be posted later on today have most probablyrisen due a slight [...]
Dubai World to meet creditors, offer no proposal »
Dubai World meets creditors, offers no proposal
DUBAI (Reuters) – State-owned Dubai World did not ask creditors for a standstill on its $22 billion debt at a meeting on Monday, adding to uncertainty for investors who have been in the dark for weeks and hurting local bank shares.
Dubai’s flagship conglomerate met around 90 of [...]
Dubai World poised to press for loan extensions »
DUBAI (Reuters) – Debt-ridden conglomerate Dubai World is expected on Monday to ask key creditors for more time to pay off its loans, but leave them none the wiser concerning their prospects of being paid back in full.
Saddled with a $22 billion debt pile and in need of restructuring, the Gulf Arab emirate’s flagship [...]
Eur/Usd surges off Dubai World repayment of 4.1B of debt »
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