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U.K. stocks in holding pattern, even with big jumps by HSBC, Next
U.K. stocks showed little change early Wednesday, as big gains by banking giant HSBC Holdings PLC and retailer Next…
China stocks edge up, helped by property sector strength
China stocks edged up on Wednesday, aided by a second day of gains for property shares and growing expectations of…
Nikkei falls to 3-week low on yen; financials hit hardest
The Nikkei share average fell to a three-week low on Wednesday on the yen's gains, while financial shares were…
Europe stocks end sharply lower as banks plunge 3.4%; growth concerns weigh
European markets closed deep into negative territory Tuesday, as concerns over the health of the region's lenders…
European shares hit two-week lows, yen rises as Japan backs stimulus
European stocks fell to two-week lows on Tuesday, dragged down by banks, while the yen rose against the dollar and…
FTSE 100 drops as oil prices stay mired in bear territory
Stocks in the U.K. dropped on Tuesday, with energy shares falling as oil prices linger in bear-market territory,…
China stocks rebound, led by ChinNext, property shares
China stocks rebounded slightly on Tuesday, as real estate shares jumped on encouraging price reports, while…
Asian shares retreat, Australia central bank cuts rate to all-time low
Asian shares slipped on Tuesday, taking their cues from a modestly lower day on Wall Street, while crude oil prices…
European stocks fall as bank shares flip lower after stress tests
European stocks fell on Monday, with bank shares losing steam following stress-test results for the industry, and…
European stocks edge down; banks slide after stress tests
Stocks in Europe reversed gains to trade lower Monday as investors reacted to European banking stress tests and new…