Markets Will Look For Hints In Bernanke’s Words

When the Federal Reserve chairman speaks at an annual gathering on Friday, markets will be searching anything that indicates whether more stimulus is on the way.

Markets Will Look for Hints in Bernanke’s Words

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Pledge Of Euro Unity May Not Be Enough To Satisfy Markets

French and German leaders urged economic harmony for euro nations, but it was unclear if their plans would be enough to settle markets anxious over Europe’s debts and listless economies.

Pledge of Euro Unity May Not Be Enough to Satisfy Markets

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Optimism Bolsters Asian Stock Markets

Asian stocks gained Tuesday, the first day in 2011 that all major markets in the region were open, as strong U.S. economic data encouraged investors.

Optimism Bolsters Asian Stock Markets

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Markets Slip as the Year Slips Away

Most indexes in Europe and Asia declined on the final day of the year as investors looked to lock in any recent gains.

Markets Slip as the Year Slips Away

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European Markets Slip as Year Nears an End

Year-end trading is often complicated by traders closing out positions to present their portfolios in the best light possible.

European Markets Slip as Year Nears an End

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Spanish Takeover Bid Rattles German Markets

Hochtief said a takeover by A.C.S. would dilute its “made in Germany” brand and leave it exposed to the weak Spanish market.

Spanish Takeover Bid Rattles German Markets

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DealBook: European Deal Makers Place Hopes in Emerging Markets

As confidence returns, some London bankers expect European takeovers to increase more than 15 percent next year from this year.

DealBook: European Deal Makers Place Hopes in Emerging Markets

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DealBook: Europe's Deal Makers Place Hopes in Emerging Markets

As confidence returns, some London bankers expect European takeovers to increase more than 15 percent next year from this year.

DealBook: Europe's Deal Makers Place Hopes in Emerging Markets

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A Flat Finish for Markets Despite Hopeful Signs

The Nasdaq gained only modestly and the Dow declined, even though the Conference Board’s index of economic indicators rose solidly.

A Flat Finish for Markets Despite Hopeful Signs

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Markets Surge on Retail Sales and European Bank Actions

November retail sales in the United States exceeded analyst estimates, posting one of the biggest increases in three years.

Markets Surge on Retail Sales and European Bank Actions

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