Markets
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Japan leads world stock markets higher on stimulus hope
Jul 12, 2016 7:00 am - HONG KONG (AP) - Japanese stocks jumped again, leading gains in world markets Tuesday as investors remained hopeful about the prospects of more stimuli following a stron...
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Asian stocks up on eased UK uncertainties, stimulus hopes
Jul 12, 2016 7:00 am - SEOUL, South Korea (AP) - Asian stock markets traded higher on Wednesday following Dow's record-high close overnight, as the confirmation of Britain's new leader eased u...
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Global shares rise on Wall Street gain on upbeat jobs report
Jul 11, 2016 7:00 am - TOKYO (AP) - Global shares rose Monday after Wall Street rose on a strong U.S. employment report and as investors recovered gradually from post-Brexit jitters. KEEPING S...
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Markets Right Now: S&P 500 closes at a record high
Jul 11, 2016 7:00 am - NEW YORK (AP) - The latest on developments in global financial markets (all times local): 4:00 p.m. The Standard & Poor's 500 index closed at a record high, beating the ...
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Stimulus hope lifts Nikkei again, other Asian markets tepid
Jul 11, 2016 7:00 am - HONG KONG (AP) - Japanese stocks jumped again, leading gains in Asian markets Tuesday as investors remained hopeful about the prospects of more stimulus following a stro...
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Alliance Data and Kinder Morgan rise; Eversource falls
Jul 11, 2016 7:00 am - NEW YORK (AP) - Stocks that moved substantially or traded heavily on Monday: Alliance Data Systems Corp. (ADS), up $9.43 to $210.39 Hedge fund ValueAct Capital disclosed...
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Markets Right Now: Strong jobs report sends stocks higher
Jul 08, 2016 7:00 am - NEW YORK (AP) - The latest on developments in global financial markets (all times local): 4:00 p.m. Stocks closed with big gains on Wall Street after a solid jobs report...
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Stocks finish just short of a record on strong jobs report
Jul 08, 2016 7:00 am - NEW YORK (AP) - U.S. stocks surged Friday, finishing just short of record highs, as investors responded enthusiastically to a strong June job market report. The buying a...
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Grain mostly higher, livestock mostly higher
Jul 08, 2016 7:00 am - CHICAGO (AP) - Grain futures were mostly higher Friday in early trading on the Chicago Board of Trade. Wheat for July delivery was .40 cent a bale higher at $4.21 a bush...
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Gap, Synchrony and Polycom jump; PriceSmart sinks
Jul 08, 2016 7:00 am - NEW YORK (AP) - Stocks that moved substantially or traded heavily Friday: Gap Inc. (GPS), up $1.07 to $22.70 The retailer sales at older stores grew in June, a surprise ...