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Dividend payers attractive again as bond yields fall
NEW YORK - Investors once again are snapping up high-dividend-paying U.S. stocks as Treasury yields fall, which should keep utilities and telecom stocks near the top of the buying list for the near future.
Wall Street rebounds, erases week's losses with Russia news
NEW YORK - The S&P and Dow both posted their best day since March on Friday, with the market buoyed by news that Russia was ending military drills near the Ukrainian border, while investors overlooked U.S. air strikes in Iraq.
Easing Russia tensions spur Wall Street rally; bonds also gain
NEW YORK - Wall Street rallied on Friday after Russia said it ended military drills near Ukraine, soothing investor nerves over regional tensions, but bond yields fell in key markets worldwide after U.S. President Barack Obama authorized air strikes in Iraq. | Video
Dollar slips after geopolitical tensions spur profit-taking
NEW YORK - The U.S. dollar hit a one-week low against a basket of major currencies on Friday after escalating geopolitical tensions led traders to take profits on the greenback after its recent strength.
FICO's new scoring model to help lenders better assess risk
- A move by personal credit score provider FICO to leave out or discount medical debt from its scores will boost the credit record of many borrowers, while helping lenders to better assess risk.
Currency trading drops in July lull as volatility slumps
LONDON - Average daily volumes in the global foreign exchange market dropped by almost 14 percent in July, data from FX settlement system CLS showed, as traders took their summer breaks and as volatility approached historic lows.
U.S. Market Report
VW recalls 189,000 SUVs in N. America for potential stalling
DETROIT, Aug 9 - Volkswagen AG said on Saturday it is recalling 189,490 Tiguan small sport utility vehicles in North America for potential stalling issues.
UK Market Report
European shares sink on Iraq concerns
PARIS, Aug 8 - European shares dropped on Friday, sinking for the seventh time in eight sessions on mounting geopolitical jitters after U.S. President Barack Obama authorized air strikes in Iraq.
European Market Report
European shares sink to lowest close since March on Iraq concern
LONDON, Aug 8 - European shares fell on Friday, for the seventh time in eight sessions, on growing nervousness after U.S. warplanes struck in Iraq for the first time since American troops pulled out in 2011.
Tokyo Market Report
Nikkei suffers biggest fall in 5 mths on fear of faraway conflicts
* Tensions in Ukraine, U.S. airstrikes in Iraq sour sentiment * Nikkei falls to 2-month low * Futures trading volume highest in 6 months * Earning disappointment hits Nikon, Nisshin Steel * Volatility index at highest since March By Hideyuki Sano TOKYO, Aug 8 - Japan's Nikkei share average slumped to a two-month low on Friday, suffering its biggest daily decline in five months as investors were gripped with fear that geopolitical crises in Ukraine and the Middl
Hong Kong Market Report
Hong Kong benchmark share index posts first weekly loss in four
HONG KONG, Aug 8 - Hong Kong's benchmark share index had its first losing week in four, despite strength in Chinese energy companies on Friday due to higher oil prices.
Markets
- U.S.
- Europe
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Market Indices
| DOW | 16,553.93 | +185.66 |
+1.13% |
| S&P 500 | 1,931.59 | +22.02 |
+1.15% |
| NASDAQ | 4,370.90 | +35.93 |
+0.83% |
| TR US Index | 175.60 | +1.94 |
+1.12% |
Currencies
| EUR/USD | 1.3409 | -0.01% |
| GBP/USD | 1.6774 | +0.01% |
| USD/JPY | 102.04 | +0.00% |
Commodities
| Gold | 1,310.60 | -1.90 | -0.14% |
| Oil | 97.35 | +0.31 | +0.32% |
| Corn | 352.00 | -7.75 | -2.16% |
Market Indices
| FTSE 100 | 6,567.36 | -30.01 |
-0.45% |
| DAX | 9,009.32 | -29.65 |
-0.33% |
| CAC 40 | 4,147.81 | -2.02 |
-0.05% |
| TR Europe | 166.29 | +0.05 |
+0.03% |
Currencies
| EUR/USD | 1.3409 | -0.01% |
| GBP/USD | 1.6774 | +0.01% |
| USD/JPY | 102.04 | +0.00% |
Commodities
| Gold | 1,310.60 | -1.90 | -0.14% |
| Oil | 97.35 | +0.31 | +0.32% |
| Corn | 352.00 | -7.75 | -2.16% |
Market Indices
| Nikkei | 14,778.37 | -454.00 |
-2.98% |
| Hang Seng | 24,331.41 | -56.15 |
-0.23% |
| Sensex | 25,329.14 | -259.87 |
-1.02% |
Currencies
| EUR/USD | 1.3409 | -0.01% |
| GBP/USD | 1.6774 | +0.01% |
| USD/JPY | 102.04 | +0.00% |
Commodities
| Gold | 1,310.60 | -1.90 | -0.14% |
| Oil | 97.35 | +0.31 | +0.32% |
| Corn | 352.00 | -7.75 | -2.16% |
Sector Summary
| Energy | +1.03% |
| Basic Materials | +0.05% |
| Industrials | +0.23% |
| Cyclical Goods & Services | +0.55% |
| Non-Cyclical Goods & Services | +0.19% |
| Financials | +0.15% |
| Healthcare | +0.57% |
| Technology | +0.33% |
| Telecoms | -0.80% |
| Utilities | +1.02% |
Americas Market Reports
- Brazil: STXNEWS LATAM-Claro seeks to become publicly listed company in Brazil
- Canada: CANADA STOCKS-TSX advances as Ukraine tensions cool
- Chile: STXNEWS LATAM-Chile's SQM plummets, trading halted after potash shakeup
- Mexico: Mexican stocks fall back from over 8-month high
Asia/Pacific Market Reports
- Hong Kong: Hong Kong benchmark share index posts first weekly loss in four
- Tokyo: Nikkei suffers biggest fall in 5 mths on fear of faraway conflicts
Europe Market Reports
- Switzerland: Russia may negotiate price limits with domestic food producers
- U.K.: European shares sink on Iraq concerns
Other Reports
- Gold: RPT-PRECIOUS-Gold drops as Wall St gains but Iraq tensions support
- Oil Report: U.S. says Fed not involved in clearing India's Iran oil dues
- US Dollar Report: UPDATE 1-IMF says ready to help Ghana address its economic challenges
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