European equities give up early gains

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European equities give up early gains
European shares traded higher for most of Friday but wilted towards the end.

Stocks stage a turnaround (AFP)

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AFP – The London stock market staged a turnaround on Friday despite a steady flow of dismal economic news.

Indian equities markets in the green

Posted by admin on November 21, 2008 under News | Be the First to Comment

Indian equities markets in the green
Mumbai, Nov 21 : Indian equities markets were in the green Friday morning, with the key index 330.48 points above the last closing figure shortly before noon.

US stocks rise on bargain hunting (AP)

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US stocks rise on bargain hunting (AP)

AP – U.S. stock markets opened higher Friday as some investors were tempted to buy shares cheapened by heavy losses this week, but European markets were down on mounting recession fears.

Most actively traded companies on Canadian stock markets

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Most actively traded companies on Canadian stock markets
The Canadian Press November 20, 2008 – 7:24 p.m. TORONTO – Some of the most active companies traded Thursday on the Toronto Stock Exchange and the TSX Venture Exchange: Toronto Stock Exchange (7,724…

Dollar, euro hold in narrow ranges as prospects darken (AFP)

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Dollar, euro hold in narrow ranges as prospects darken (AFP)

AFP – The dollar and euro held to narrow ranges Thursday against a darkening economic backdrop which sparked another round of very heavy losses on global markets.

Treasurys jump after jobless claims signal deeper problems

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Treasurys jump after jobless claims signal deeper problems
NEW YORK (MarketWatch) — Treasury prices surged Thursday, pushing yields on all maturities to multi-year lows, as investors reacted to Labor Department data showing initial claims for jobless benefit…

Citigroup up on report of upped Saudi stake (Reuters)

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Citigroup up on report of upped Saudi stake (Reuters)

Reuters – Shares of Citigroup Inc rose 6.3 percent to $6.80 before the bell on Thursday after CNBC reported that Saudi Prince Alwaleed plans to boost his take in the financial services company back to 5 percent.

U.S., World Stocks Tumble Again Amid Bleak Employment Report

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U.S., World Stocks Tumble Again Amid Bleak Employment Report
U.S. stocks opened lower Thursday as investors worried that a possible failure by automakers to get a bailout would add to the economy's woes and as new data showed the number of new claims for jobles…

GM, Ford shares soar on bailout optimism (Reuters)

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GM, Ford shares soar on bailout optimism (Reuters)

Reuters – Shares of General Motors and Ford Motor Co soared on Thursday after a Senate Democratic aide said senators had reached agreement on a bipartisan auto aid deal.