US stocks end week on a down note

Last Updated: Saturday, June 13, 2015, 09:11

US stocks closed a choppy week on a down note Friday, following European markets lower on fears of a Greek debt default.

Europe gains on Greek hopes; dollar up before US data

Last Updated: Friday, June 12, 2015, 13:03

Europe`s main bourses picked after a slow start. The benchmark FTSEurofirst 300 was last up 0.6 percent, as hopes Greece was closing in on a deal with the European Union, International Monetary Fund and European Central Bank. Greek stocks surged 7 percent.

Wall Street jumps on optimism about Greece; financials gain

Last Updated: Thursday, June 11, 2015, 08:57

US stocks jumped on Wednesday, helped by optimism that Greece may be closer to reaching a deal with creditors and by gains in technology and financial shares.

S&P ends at all-time highs but traders eye weak volume

Last Updated: Friday, May 22, 2015, 09:08

The S&P 500 closed at a record high on Thursday after disappointing economic data bolstered expectations that an interest rate hike is likely to come only later in the year.

Dow, S&P hit record highs as rate-hike worries fade

Last Updated: Monday, May 18, 2015, 23:59

The Dow Jones industrial average and S&P 500 hit record highs on Monday, helped by a rally in Apple as well as weak economic data suggesting the Federal Reserve may wait to raise interest rates.

US stocks pause as market eyes Greece talks

Last Updated: Monday, May 11, 2015, 21:07

US stocks were little changed early Monday as markets eyed talks between Greece and international creditors amid concerns about a potential Greek debt default.

US stocks rally; Alibaba Up 7.5%

Last Updated: Friday, May 8, 2015, 10:13

Alibaba jumped 7.5% as sales rose 45% to $2.81 billion in the quarter ending March 31.

Fed`s Janet Yellen warns stock values `quite high`

Last Updated: Wednesday, May 6, 2015, 21:23

Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen warned Wednesday that US stock market valuations were "quite high" and pose "potential dangers" to financial stability.

Nasdaq to settle Facebook IPO lawsuit for $26.5 million

Last Updated: Friday, April 24, 2015, 02:41

In a first for a US stock exchange, Nasdaq OMX Group on Thursday agreed to pay $26.5 million to settle a class-action lawsuit involving its bungling of Facebook Inc`s $16 billion initial public offering, the plaintiffs` lawyers said.

US stocks jump on deals despite earnings doubts

Last Updated: Saturday, April 11, 2015, 09:10

A surge in corporate dealmaking helped lift US stocks this week, with General Electric, Royal Dutch Shell and FedEx all unveiling major transactions.

US stocks lifted by Shell, pharma deal news

Last Updated: Thursday, April 9, 2015, 09:12

US stocks rose Wednesday as a big Royal Dutch Shell acquisition and a large potential pharma deal offset concerns about earnings season and US monetary policy.

US stocks rise as Fed interest rate fears ease

Last Updated: Tuesday, April 7, 2015, 08:39

Wall Street stocks rose Monday on easing concerns about Federal Reserve interest rate increases and as petroleum-linked equities surged on higher oil prices.