Topic: S&P--ASX 200 Index
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Despite looming 'fiscal cliff,' world markets calm
Although 'fiscal cliff' talks go down to the wire, many investors confident a deal will be reached. World markets in Asia, Europe mixed. US stock futures point to a higher open.
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Italian Prime Minister Monti's surprise resignation shakes investors (+video)
Analysts fear Prime Minister Monti's unexpected resignation could spark a new round of Italian political turmoil and slow efforts to shape up the eurozone's third largest economy.
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Markets buoyed by US manufacturing, but Spain is still a drag
Financial markets across the globe continued to ride the wave of good US economic news Tuesday morning, despite concerns in Greece and Spain. In the US, markets are poised for a strong opening, but analysts are waiting for key economic data to be released this week.
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ECB bond-buying boosts markets in early trading
European Central Bank's bond-buying plan continued to lift financial markets on Friday ahead of key US jobs data. European Central Bank president Mario Draghi unveiled a plan Thursday to to buy unlimited amounts of short-term bonds from euro countries that request help.
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Stock futures nudged higher by possible ECB deal
Stock futures in the US edged higher Tuesday morning on hopes that the European Central Bank will work out a deal to help Spain and Italy borrow at cheaper rates. Stock futures on the Dow rose 0.2 percent to 13,255.
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Stock market fallout: Europe elections spook traders
Stock market in Athens plunges 8 percent at one point after Greek election points to no clear winner. Stock market reaction elsewhere in Europe is negative.
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Stock market gets boost from earnings, Germany
Stock market futures in US as well as exchanges across Europe buoyed by German business optimism, US earnings. German stock market up 1 percent.
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Stocks fall. Greece weighs on markets.
Stocks are down in Asia and Europe ahead of a key European summit. S&P futures are also lower. Investors shun stocks as concerns linger about Greece's long-term solvency.
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Global markets drop sharply on US, Europe outlook
Global markets reflect worry about rising interest rates for eurozone's weakest nations and possibility of a US recession. Among global markets to tumble most: Germany, down 5.3 percent and France, down 4.7 percent.
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Greece bailout hopes lift Asian markets
Greece bailout talks involve a second rescue package roughly the size of the first. But Greece bailout could be delayed until July.
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Stock markets take a battering
Stock markets in Asia, Europe fall sharply after US stock markets plunge and Greek debt worries rise. Futures point to rebound in the US.
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Stock prices up globally, but on low volume
Stock prices mostly rise on world markets. Germany, France, and several Asian markets see stock prices go up. But markets in US, Britain closed due to holidays.
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Nikkei surges, other stock markets quiet
Japan's stock market index surges 4.4 percent as outlook for Japanese nuclear plant improves. Other stock markets in Asia, Europe little changed
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Stock prices rise globally as Japan threat fades
Stock prices are up in Asia and Europe. Futures point to a rise in US stock prices at the open.
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Stock market news: Oil prices fuel gloom
Stock market news is downbeat as traders, investors worldwide worry about rising oil prices, slowing growth.
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Stock prices rise as Egypt's crisis eases
Stock prices climb Monday in Asia and Europe. Stock prices expected to rise in the US.
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Stock market news: Euro edges down
Stock market news centers on the euro, which drifted back from a two-month high versus the dollar.
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Stock prices: Europe rallies on debt-crisis optimism
Stock prices were up in European capitals as hopes grew that the eurozone's debt crisis would ease.
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Stock prices mixed as traders watch Koreas
Stock prices: World markets cautious as South Korea begins military drill.
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Stock markets rise on hopes of Fed easing
Stock markets from Asia to Europe are higher, anticipating that the Federal Reserve will try to boost the struggling US economy.
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Stock prices fall globally
Stock prices expected to fall in the US as well at the start of a key week of economic reports.
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Stock market activity across Europe rises modestly
Stock market results are looking up in Europe Tuesday, despite bad news about the global economic recovery.
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Europe's debt woes weigh on stock markets again
European stock markets fell again and the American stock market opened lower over European worries on Monday.
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