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Wall Street Follow Europe and Aisa Lower

Mon, 01 Dec 2008 08:49:13 -0600

Shares fell sharply at the open as investors banked profits from last week’s rally and focused on a gloomy economic outlook.

Investors hope stocks can build on rally

admin — Sun, 30 Nov 2008 15:19:58 -0600

Wall Street will look to build on the strongest weekly performance for stocks since 1932 on Monday, with investors focused on how recession-minded shoppers spent.

Treasurys end month with yields near record lows

Fri, 28 Nov 2008 17:37:50 -0600

Yields on long-term government debt sank to new record lows Friday, the last trading day of the month, as investors continued to bet on an extremely weak economy.

Stocks fluctuate in narrow range after big gains

Fri, 28 Nov 2008 09:56:57 -0600

Investors held off making big moves in the stock market early Friday following enormous gains earlier in the week, as Wall Street braced for what is expected to be a weak holiday showing from retailers.

U.K. Takes Over Royal Bank of Scotland

Fri, 28 Nov 2008 05:09:46 -0600

The British government took control of Royal Bank of Scotland after investors shunned the bank’s share sale.

Oil falls below $54 in Asia ahead of OPEC meeting

Fri, 28 Nov 2008 00:35:24 -0600

Oil prices fell below $54 a barrel Friday in Asia as investors eyed a possible production cut by OPEC this weekend amid a gloomy global demand outlook.

New Alitalia owners not ready to take over on time

Thu, 27 Nov 2008 08:28:20 -0600

The Italian investors taking over bankrupt Alitalia are not ready to assume control on Dec. 1 as planned, but the airline will continue to operate, the country's aviation authority said Thursday.

Thai economy braces for blow amid airport shutdown

Thu, 27 Nov 2008 03:37:01 -0600

Thailand's already faltering economy is bracing for a fresh blow as the shutdown of the country's main airport by protesters entered its third day, stranding thousands during the tourist high season, disrupting exports and spooking investors.

Stock prices gain despite weak home sales report

Mon, 24 Nov 2008 05:58:58 -0600

Wall Street is shrugging off a larger-than-expected drop in sales of existing homes last month as investors instead focus on the government's plan to bail out Citigroup Inc.

Woolworths falls on concern it won't sell stores

Fri, 21 Nov 2008 08:11:09 -0600

Shares in Woolworths Group PLC plunged 29 percent Friday on rising market concerns the company might not be able to sell its debt-ridden retail business because of a lack of support from investors.