Dollar rises; earnings help Europe stocks

The dollar rose across the board on Thursday as robust U.S. economic data raised the prospect of the withdrawal of monetary stimulus, while some positive earnings results boosted European stocks. The euro

Greece says not seeking EU taxpayers’ money

Greek Prime Minister George Papandreou said on Wednesday his debt-stricken country was not seeking European taxpayers' money but needed a breathing space to cut its budget deficit and borrow "on normal conditions".

S&P 500 index futures dip after Wal-Mart

 The S&P 500 index futures fell on Thursday on weaker-than-expected results from Wal-Mart and as investors closely eyed jobs and inflation data. Wal-Mart (WMT.N) shares dipped 2 percent to $53.00 in premarket

Virus has breached 75,000 computers: study

A new type of computer virus is known to have breached almost 75,000 computers in 2,500 organizations around the world, including user accounts of popular social network websites, according Internet security firm

FTSE up 0.5 percent; banks, miners rebound

Britain's leading shares were higher at midday on Thursday, extending gains for a fourth day as early profit-taking attracted bargain hunters back into the market, with banks and commodities leading the risers.