Profit taking in the technology sector weighed on Asian stocks on Wednesday, though they stuck close to a 15-month high, while some stability in the U.S. dollar and a rise in inventories
President Barack Obama chastised Wall Street firms on Tuesday for resisting tighter regulations of their industry and said they had not done enough to boost lending to small businesses. Lashing out at
U.S. stock index futures rose on Tuesday after strong quarterly results from bellwethers Apple and Caterpillar pointed to a solid earnings season. Apple Inc's (AAPL.O) profits and sales streaked past Wall Street
Machinery maker Caterpillar Inc (CAT.N) posted stronger-than-expected quarterly earnings on Tuesday and raised its full-year forecast, saying it was seeing signs that a recovery may be under way. The news sent Caterpillar
Pfizer Inc reported higher third-quarter profit as aggressive cost-cutting helped offset the negative foreign exchange impact and declining sales of drugs, including those facing competition from cheaper generics. Despite slow growth of
New construction of U.S. homes rose by less than expected in September, held back by a plunge in ground-breaking activity for multi-family homes even as single family dwellings rebounded, according to a
European shares reversed losses to trade higher on Tuesday after U.S. bellwether Caterpillar reported strong quarterly results. By 1143 GMT, the pan-European FTSEurofirst 300 index of top shares was up 0.2 percent
A European Union plan to set up watchdogs to supervise banks and spot threats to the economy could face delays after Britain voiced concerns on Tuesday and warned negotiations on the law
European shares fell in early trade on Tuesday, slipping back from their highest in more than a year, with Barclays leading banks lower as a major shareholder cut its stake. At 0846
Britain's top share index fell on Tuesday, retreating after strong gains the previous session, with banks the biggest laggards, led lower by Barclays after Qatar sold stock in the bank. At 0818
