Euro skids to 4 month low

The euro slumped to four-month lows on Wednesday as the loss of a crucial support level triggered a wave of selling from investors afraid the single currency was embarking on a sustained

Europe Factors-Stocks set to extend gains

European equities were set to inch higher on Wednesday, adding to a sharp two-day rally, on growing optimism over the corporate earnings season. But the gains could be limited by mounting investor

European shares rises; U.S. earnings eyed

European shares rose in afternoon trade on Tuesday, tracking a stronger Wall Street, with gains in defensive drugmakers offsetting some weakness in autos as investors await the next batch of U.S. corporate

Citigroup Q4 loss narrows

Citigroup Inc posted a $7.6 billion quarterly loss on costs related to TARP repayment and still high loan losses, but the bank's shares edged higher as some investors saw glimmers of hope.

Kraft snares Cadbury for $19.6 billion

Kraft Foods (KFT.N) agreed a deal to buy Cadbury (CBRY.L) for around 11.9 billion pounds ($19.6 billion), creating the world's top confectioner after frantic last-minute talks broke an impasse over price. Kraft's