http://www.mail.com/subjects/1728-stock-markets.html Mail.com - the best personalized free web-based Email en en http://sec-s.uicdn.com/mail.com/2.28/img/mailcom_logo_rss.png http://www.mail.com/subjects/1728-stock-markets.html http://www.mail.com/business/finance/2107280-asia-stocks-extend-losses-big-sell-off.html BANGKOK (AP) — Asian stocks continued to retreat Friday after being routed the day before by unexpectedly weak Chinese manufacturing and fears the Federal Reserve will start withdrawing its monetary stimulus. Japan's Nikkei 225 index, which plummeted more than 7 percent Thursday, reversed a big morning gain and shed 0.7 percent to 14,391.74 as the yen str... Fri, 24 May 2013 05:47:35 GMT http://www.mail.com/business/finance/2107280-asia-stocks-extend-losses-big-sell-off.html 2013-05-24T05:47:35Z http://www.mail.com/business/finance/2104528-asia-stock-markets-edge-up-big-sell-off.html BANGKOK (AP) — Asian stock markets staged a mild recovery Friday, a day after being routed by unexpectedly weak Chinese manufacturing and fears the Federal Reserve will start withdrawing its monetary stimulus. Japan's Nikkei 225 index, which plummeted more than 7 percent Thursday, bounced back a sizeable 2.8 percent to 14,892.57. South Korea's Kospi gaine... Fri, 24 May 2013 02:57:39 GMT http://www.mail.com/business/finance/2104528-asia-stock-markets-edge-up-big-sell-off.html 2013-05-24T02:57:39Z http://www.mail.com/business/finance/2105342-stocks-edge-lower-investors-reassess-fed-fears.html NEW YORK (AP) — Investors recovered their poise after a shaky start to trading on Wall Street that sent stocks sharply lower. U.S. markets plummeted immediately after the opening bell Thursday following a global slump prompted partly by an unexpected slowdown in Chinese manufacturing. Concern that the Federal Reserve might ease back on its economic stimul... Thu, 23 May 2013 22:04:59 GMT http://www.mail.com/business/finance/2105342-stocks-edge-lower-investors-reassess-fed-fears.html 2013-05-23T22:04:59Z http://www.mail.com/business/economy/2106408-stocks-lower-investors-reassess-fed-worries.html NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks are ending the day slightly lower after recouping a big loss early on. U.S. markets fell immediately after the opening bell following a global slump prompted in part by an unexpectedly weak report on manufacturing in China. Concern that the Federal Reserve might ease back on its economic stimulus program sooner than expected had als... Thu, 23 May 2013 20:25:40 GMT http://www.mail.com/business/economy/2106408-stocks-lower-investors-reassess-fed-worries.html 2013-05-23T20:25:40Z http://www.mail.com/business/economy/2105532-us-stock-market-recovers-early-loss.html NEW YORK (AP) — Stock prices are slightly lower at midday on Wall Street after manufacturing contracted unexpectedly in China this month. The Dow Jones industrial average was down 10 points at 15,297 as of noon Eastern Daylight Time, a loss of 0.1 percent. It had been down 127 points in the early going following steep losses in European and Japanese markets. Thu, 23 May 2013 15:55:02 GMT http://www.mail.com/business/economy/2105532-us-stock-market-recovers-early-loss.html 2013-05-23T15:55:02Z http://www.mail.com/business/economy/2105206-stock-slump-continues-wall-street.html NEW YORK (AP) — A global stock market slump is continuing on Wall Street as traders worry about how committed the Federal Reserve remains to keeping up its bond-buying program. The Dow Jones industrial average fell 112 points to 15,191 in early trading Thursday, or 0.7 percent. The Standard & Poor's 500 fell 16 points to 1,638, or 1 percent. The Nasdaq fe... Thu, 23 May 2013 13:51:25 GMT http://www.mail.com/business/economy/2105206-stock-slump-continues-wall-street.html 2013-05-23T13:51:25Z http://www.mail.com/business/finance/2104924-us-equities-sell-off-on-futures-slump.html NEW YORK (AP) — The momentum of a late sell-off on Wall Street carried over into a second day, sending U.S. futures and global stock markets into retreat. Uncertainty over how committed the Fed remains to a massive bond-buying program scattered investors and overshadowed a Labor Department report Thursday that was slightly better than most economists had ... Thu, 23 May 2013 13:06:51 GMT http://www.mail.com/business/finance/2104924-us-equities-sell-off-on-futures-slump.html 2013-05-23T13:06:51Z http://www.mail.com/business/finance/2102360-asia-stocks-china-factory-output-slips.html BANGKOK (AP) — Asian stock markets fell Thursday, weighed down by a contraction in China's manufacturing that adds to signs a shaky recovery in the world's No. 2 economy is slowing. HSBC Corp. said its preliminary Purchasing Managers Index fell to a seven-month low of 49.6 in May from April's 50.4. Numbers below 50 indicate that activity is contracting. A... Thu, 23 May 2013 03:06:01 GMT http://www.mail.com/business/finance/2102360-asia-stocks-china-factory-output-slips.html 2013-05-23T03:06:01Z http://www.mail.com/business/finance/2102836-stocks-fall-news-fed-weighed-cutting-stimulus.html NEW YORK (AP) — The Federal Reserve took financial markets for a ride Wednesday, pushing stock prices up in the morning then sending them down in the afternoon. Prices surged on congressional testimony by Fed Chairman Ben Bernanke early in the day that suggested the central bank would not slow its massive economic stimulus program any time soon. Then minu... Wed, 22 May 2013 22:08:24 GMT http://www.mail.com/business/finance/2102836-stocks-fall-news-fed-weighed-cutting-stimulus.html 2013-05-22T22:08:24Z http://www.mail.com/business/economy/2102786-bernanke-signals-fed-to-maintain-stimulus-efforts.html WASHINGTON (AP) — Chairman Ben Bernanke told Congress Wednesday that the U.S. job market remains weak and that it is too soon for the Federal Reserve to slow its extraordinary stimulus programs. Reducing the Fed's efforts to keep borrowing rates low would "carry a substantial risk of slowing or ending the economic recovery," Bernanke said in testimony to ... Wed, 22 May 2013 18:27:50 GMT http://www.mail.com/business/economy/2102786-bernanke-signals-fed-to-maintain-stimulus-efforts.html 2013-05-22T18:27:50Z http://www.mail.com/business/economy/2102756-stocks-edge-higher-investors-watch-fed.html NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks are opening slightly higher as investors watch for the latest moves from the Federal Reserve. The Dow Jones industrial average was up 39 points at 15,424 shortly after the opening bell Wednesday, a gain of 0.2 percent. The Standard & Poor's 500 index was up four points at 1,673, or 0.2 percent. The Nasdaq composite was up three at 3... Wed, 22 May 2013 13:48:05 GMT http://www.mail.com/business/economy/2102756-stocks-edge-higher-investors-watch-fed.html 2013-05-22T13:48:05Z http://www.mail.com/business/finance/2102518-futures-rise-eyes-fed.html NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stock futures are rising with the nation's central bank seemingly committed to ushering along a financial rebound and the housing market nearing an important milestone. Dow Jones industrial futures are up 15 points to 15,370. S&P futures have added 2.2 points to 1,667.80. Nasdaq futures are up 4.25 points to 3,025.75. The Federal Rese... Wed, 22 May 2013 11:44:26 GMT http://www.mail.com/business/finance/2102518-futures-rise-eyes-fed.html 2013-05-22T11:44:26Z http://www.mail.com/business/finance/2101790-bernanke-testimony-to-studied-policy-clues.html WASHINGTON (AP) — When Ben Bernanke testifies about the U.S. economy Wednesday, the Federal Reserve chairman's words will be examined for any clues that the Fed might soon taper — or increase — its support for the economy. The Fed is pursuing an aggressive program of bond purchases to try to keep long-term interest rates down and encourage borrowing and s... Wed, 22 May 2013 04:09:02 GMT http://www.mail.com/business/finance/2101790-bernanke-testimony-to-studied-policy-clues.html 2013-05-22T04:09:02Z http://www.mail.com/business/finance/2099972-indexes-edge-higher-wall-street-early-trade.html NEW YORK (AP) — Stock indexes are edging higher in early trading on Wall Street as investors look ahead to the Federal Reserve's next moves. The Dow Jones industrial average was up 54 points at 15,390 shortly after the opening bell Tuesday, a gain of 0.4 percent. The Standard & Poor's 500 index was up four points at 1,670, or 0.2 percent. The Nasdaq compo... Tue, 21 May 2013 13:47:17 GMT http://www.mail.com/business/finance/2099972-indexes-edge-higher-wall-street-early-trade.html 2013-05-21T13:47:17Z http://www.mail.com/business/economy/2099760-futures-fall-markets-await-hints-fed.html NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stock futures are down in light trading ahead of an appearance this week by Fed Chairman Ben Bernanke before Congress. Dow Jones industrial futures slipped 4 points to 15,315. S&P futures have given up 1.1 points to 1,663.50. Nasdaq futures are up 1.75 points to 3,019.25. Wall Street will also be keeping an eye on J.P. Morgan's annual... Tue, 21 May 2013 11:54:39 GMT http://www.mail.com/business/economy/2099760-futures-fall-markets-await-hints-fed.html 2013-05-21T11:54:39Z http://www.mail.com/business/finance/2099594-french-economy-compares-to-germanys-uks.html PARIS (AP) — Here's how the struggling French economy stacks up compared to Germany's and Britain's. GROSS DOMESTIC PRODUCT (2012) France: 2 trillion euros ($2.7 trillion) Germany: 2.6 trillion euros ($3.3 trillion) Britain: 1.9 trillion euros ($2.4 trillion) MANUFACTURING AS A PERCENT OF GDP (2009) France: 10.7 percent ... Tue, 21 May 2013 10:50:02 GMT http://www.mail.com/business/finance/2099594-french-economy-compares-to-germanys-uks.html 2013-05-21T10:50:02Z http://www.mail.com/business/economy/2097192-asia-stocks-muted-ahead-fed-meeting.html BANGKOK (AP) — Asian stock markets struggled to post gains Tuesday as investors waited for the U.S. Federal Reserve to telegraph what it plans to do next with its economic stimulus program. The Fed is currently conducting the third round of massive bond purchases known as quantitative easing to help drive down interest rates and spur lending. But recently... Tue, 21 May 2013 03:07:16 GMT http://www.mail.com/business/economy/2097192-asia-stocks-muted-ahead-fed-meeting.html 2013-05-21T03:07:16Z http://www.mail.com/business/economy/2097880-small-company-stock-bright-spot.html NEW YORK (AP) — Small-company stocks were a bright spot in a subdued start to the week for Wall Street. The Russell 2000, an index of small-company stocks, climbed above 1,000 points for the first time and ended higher Monday, even as the Dow Jones industrial average, the Standard & Poor's 500 index and the Nasdaq composite index all edged lower. ... Mon, 20 May 2013 22:37:05 GMT http://www.mail.com/business/economy/2097880-small-company-stock-bright-spot.html 2013-05-20T22:37:05Z http://www.mail.com/business/economy/2093088-stocks-rise-hopeful-signs-us-economy.html NEW YORK (AP) — Encouraging news about the U.S. economy extended the stock market's rally Friday. Small-company stocks rose the most, a sign that investors are taking on more risk. Two companies soared in their stock-market debuts in the latest indication that the market for initial public offerings is reviving. A gauge of future econo... Fri, 17 May 2013 21:41:14 GMT http://www.mail.com/business/economy/2093088-stocks-rise-hopeful-signs-us-economy.html 2013-05-17T21:41:14Z http://www.mail.com/business/economy/2092710-world-stocks-strong-weekend.html AMSTERDAM (AP) — World stock markets rose steadily on Friday after two key indicators suggested the U.S. economic expansion will continue. The Conference Board reported that its leading indicator index for the U.S. increased 0.6 percent in April, following a 0.2 decline in March, due to recovering housing and labor markets. "In general, the (index) points... Fri, 17 May 2013 16:41:18 GMT http://www.mail.com/business/economy/2092710-world-stocks-strong-weekend.html 2013-05-17T16:41:18Z