By Ryan Vlastelica NEW YORK (Reuters) - U.S. stocks rose in a volatile session on Wednesday, with the S&P 500 index on course to snap a three-day losing streak despite concerns about Europe that have investors ...

By Ryan Vlastelica NEW YORK (Reuters) - U.S. stocks pared gains in a volatile session on Wednesday as new questions arose about Greece's political and economic future. Some fears were allayed after comments ...

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European stock markets closed mixed on Wednesday, with London's benchmark FTSE 100 index of top companies losing 0.60 percent to 5,405.25 points. In Frankfurt, the DAX 30 dropped 0.26 percent to 6,384.26 ...

Wall Street strategists are the most negative they've been on stocks since the bull market began more than three years ago. But many traders actually see it as a contrarian sign to invest in the market....

US stocks opened higher Wednesday, buoyed by fresh positive data on the American economy and news that troubled Greece set a June 17 date for new elections. GE shares surged on news that its financial ...

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By Herbert Lash NEW YORK (Reuters) - The euro pared losses and bond prices slid on Wednesday after comments by German Chancellor Angela Merkel bolstered hopes that Greece would remain in the euro zone, ...

NEW YORK (Reuters) - U.S. stocks rose on Wednesday with traders citing comments from German Chancellor Angela Merkel about keeping Greece in the euro zone as encouraging for markets. The Dow Jones industrial ...

Some natural gas companies are dropping their hedges in a gamble that gas prices are going to rise in coming months; if they're wrong, it could be disastrous.

Earnings tops expectations.

TOKYO, May 16 (Reuters) - Crude rubber inventories at Japanese ports rose to their highestlevel in 5 years, the latest data from the Rubber Trade Association of Japan showed, reflectinga slow recovery ...

BANGKOK, May 16 (Reuters) - Shares in Philippines andMalaysia suffered their biggest daily loss in seven months onWednesday as equity markets in southeast Asia followed a broadglobal selloff, touched off ...

Spain's Bankia, taken over by the state because of its troubled loan portfolio, plummeted on the stock market Wednesday after an audit raised questions over its 2011 results. The bank, created in 2010 ...

By Richard Hubbard LONDON (Reuters) - Fears of a Greek exit from the euro zone worsening the debt crisis facing other European nations gripped financial markets on Wednesday, sending shares and other riskier ...

Europe's main stock markets slid at the open on Wednesday as the eurozone debt crisis showed no signs of abating. London's benchmark FTSE 100 index dropped 1.15 percent to 5,374.84 points, Frankfurt's ...

Tokyo stocks lost 1.12 percent on Wednesday, closing at their lowest level since late January amid worries that political turmoil in debt-hit Greece will further fuel the eurozone's fiscal woes. The Nikkei ...

By Clare Jim TAIPEI (Reuters) - U.S. sales of two new smartphones from Taiwan's HTC Corp will be delayed due to a patent dispute with Apple Inc, a fresh blow to the company as it tries to turn around declining ...

By Chikako Mogi TOKYO (Reuters) - Asian shares slid and the dollar rose broadly on Wednesday after efforts to form a new government in Greece collapsed, fuelling fears that a second election in June could ...

Singapore shares slid to a near four-month low by midday,dragged by losses on Olam International's stock afterit reported worse-than-expected quarterly earnings. The failure of Greece to form a government ...

* Brent remains neutral above $110.34 -technicals * U.S. crude inventories rise 6.57 mln barrels - API * Asian shares fall as Greek uncertainty saps risk appetite * Coming Up: U.S. EIA petroleum status ...

DMG & Partners Securities cut its price target on mushroomgrower Yamada Green Resources Ltd to S$0.30 fromS$0.32 and maintained its buy rating. Yamada shares have risen around 8 percent so far this year. ...

Tokyo stocks fell 0.90 percent Wednesday morning, weighed down by fears over how political turmoil in debt-hit Greece will impact the 17-nation eurozone and broader global economy. The Nikkei 225 index ...

Shares in Singapore developers such as CapitaLand Ltd fell after persistently strong property data added toworries that the government may introduce more measures to coolthe housing market. CapitaLand, ...

SINGAPORE, May 16 (Reuters) - Shares of Olam International fell as much as 9.5 percent to its lowest in nearlythree years after the commodity company's earnings and outlookspooked investors and analysts ...

Singapore index futures were 0.6 percent lower,indicating a negative opening for the benchmark Straits TimesIndex. Asian shares fell on Wednesday after Greek politiciansfailed to form a government, setting ...

Tokyo stocks opened down 0.39 percent on Wednesday after markets overseas closed lower amid political uncertainty in the eurozone. The Nikkei 225 index at the Tokyo Stock Exchange opened down 34.96 points ...

By Caroline Valetkevitch NEW YORK (Reuters) - The euro fell to a four-month low against the dollar and global stocks dropped on Tuesday as Greece's decision to hold new elections added to uncertainty about ...

By Chuck Mikolajczak NEW YORK (Reuters) - U.S. stocks fell for the eighth day in the past 10 on Tuesday as uncertainty stemming from the political stalemate in Greece gave investors another reason to be ...

Hudson Pacific Properties, Inc, a real estate investment trust (REIT), recently announced its decision to offer 10 million shares of its common stock.

By David Gaffen (Reuters) - Worried that if you buy Facebook when it starts trading Friday you'll get trampled by big banks and hedge funds? Betting on where the stock closes that day may be a safer wager. ...

By David Gaffen (Reuters) - Worried that if you buy Facebook when it starts trading Friday you'll get trampled by big banks and hedge funds? Betting on where the stock closes that day may be a safer wager. ...

US stocks sank Tuesday as speculation about Greece's potential exit from the eurozone was rife after the country's political parties failed to forge a government. Recent elections failed to yield a clear ...

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Energy stocks pile on bigger losses than the broad equities market as crude oil prices drop below $94 a barrel for the first time since the fall of 2011, while Chesapeake Energy Corp. shares stumble.

Kevin Matras explains how to use the Current Ratio as a financial health barometer. Stocks highlighted include HXL, MDC, MHK, SPF and TDG.

By Caroline Valetkevitch NEW YORK (Reuters) - World stocks declined and the euro fell to a four-month low against the dollar on Tuesday after Greece said it would hold new elections and worries increased ...

European stock markets fell and the euro slid sharply Tuesday on news that Greece faces new elections after last-ditch talks failed, just as Francois Hollande became France's new president. Socialist Hollande, ...

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European stock markets closed lower on Tuesday, with London's benchmark FTSE 100 index of top companies losing 0.51 percent to 5,437.62 points. In Frankfurt, the DAX 30 dropped 0.79 percent to 6,401.06 ...

Under margin account rules, brokerages may loan out customer shares to cover other customers' short sales.

US stocks were up in early trade Tuesday as Greece's moderate socialist leader said new polls were imminent after two weeks of political deadlock opened new cracks in the eurozone. US shares also got help ...

NEW YORK (Reuters) - U.S. stocks traded flat on Tuesday, erasing strong gains in the premarket session after news Greece will hold new elections put the debt-stricken country's bailout package and debt ...

US stocks opened slightly higher Tuesday after fresh US data showed inflation well under control and European numbers showed the eurozone having barely escaped recession in the first quarter. Five minutes ...

Earnings in line.

Asian shares mostly fell while the euro hit a four-month low on Tuesday amid growing concern about Greece's eurozone future as talks on forming a government remain deadlocked. Dealers are also keeping ...

BANGKOK, May 15 (Reuters) - Stocks in Singapore and Thailandpushed higher on Tuesday, with beaten down commmodities-relatedshares rebounding, as strong growth in Germany spurred latebuying and eased worries ...