Negative outlook for European car parts makers

The credit outlook for European automotive parts manufacturers remains negative, according to a Moody's report, adding that following a difficult 2009, 2010 will be another challenging year for the sector. "2009 was

US Stock futures trade higher ahead of data

U.S. stock index futures rose slightly on Tuesday as investors looked to upcoming housing and consumer confidence data for affirmation the economy was stabilizing. Apple Inc is said to be developing a

Big Bang collides particles at record

Physicists at the CERN research center achieved high-power collisions of sub-atomic particles on Tuesday in their attempt to create mini-versions of the Big Bang that led to the birth of the universe

World stocks rise towards 18-month high

World stocks edged closer to a 17-1/2 month peak on Tuesday as a weak dollar-inspired rally in commodities and evidence of a recovery in U.S. consumption spurred buying in risky assets. The

Commodities pull Asian stock markets higher

 Asian stock markets rose on Tuesday as the weak U.S. dollar spurred overnight gains in commodities, boosting commodity-linked stocks in the region. European stock markets were expected to open slightly firmer on