Samsung unit sees firm smartphone market

Global shipments of smartphones may grow 50 percent this year and drive explosive expansion in high-end OLED display sales over the next five years, a Samsung Mobile Display executive said on Thursday.

Stocks, euro slip on shorting ban fears

Stocks pared early gains on Thursday as investors fretted about the extension of a short selling ban to other markets, forcing the euro lower, while European debt steadied following successful auctions. Wall

Banks lead modest rally in European shares

Banks led European shares in a modest bargain-hunting rally on Thursday morning after the previous session's 3 percent drop, but the rebound was tempered by uncertainty over market regulation and high volatility.