Topic: Banco Santander SA

US stocks boosted by home sales, corporate earnings

US stocks edged higher Thursday, pushed up by a batch of bright earnings reports and encouraging news about home sales. The Dow rose 113 points to close at 13204

Who is Spain's Judge Baltasar Garzón? Five key questions answered.

Spanish Judge Baltasar Garzón was found guilty today on charges of illegal wiretapping and abuse of power. Garzón is known as a “super judge” because of the high profile human rights cases he has overseen internationally. 

Is violence in Mexico affecting foreign investment? No, say recent reports.

The reports suggest that, despite what might seem like common sense, investment in dangerous pockets of Mexico is up.

Vatican bank probed by Italian police investigating money-laundering

Vatican bank: The Vatican said it was "perplexed and surprised" by the investigation.

British bank privatization? Yes, but not yet.

Contrary to reports, the British government would raise nowhere near £70 billion by selling its stakes in banks.

International news roundup – Jan. 28