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World stocks kick-start 2009 with rally
AFP - European and Asian stock markets rose sharply on Friday after a horrendous 2008 for equities as the global economic crisis took hold.
Global stocks rise on first trading day of year
Reuters - World stock markets opened the new year with gains on Friday after a dismal 2008, while the dollar rose against major currencies and prices in crude and gold fell.
Wall Street signals quiet start to 2009
AP - Wall Street expected to start the new year with quiet trading Friday. Stock futures showed little direction as most investors appeared to be waiting until Monday to begin 2009 trading in earnest.
Stocks rise moderately in quiet start to 2009
AP - Wall Street is seeing a quiet start to the new year with stocks advancing modestly ahead of a report on the manufacturing sector.
World markets ease into 2009 with solid gains
AP - World stock markets kicked off the new trading year on a fairly upbeat tone Friday as European and Asian indexes rose, though trading volumes remained light with many traders not back at their desks until next week.
London's FTSE 100 up 57.65 at 4,491.44
AP - Share prices on the London Stock Exchange were higher Friday in early trading.
Wall Street makes upbeat start to 2009
AP - Wall Street began the new year optimistically Friday as investors brushed off a weaker-than-expected report on manufacturing and sent stocks higher. The Dow Jones industrials were up more than 125 points.
World markets perk up despite grim economic news
AP - World stock markets rose Friday despite further grim economic news, though trading volumes remained light with many traders not back at their desks until next week.
World stocks skyrocket in New Year rally
AFP - Global stocks skyrocketed on Friday in the first trading day of 2009 amid investor hopes for a brighter year ahead after a horrendous 2008 that hacked down stock markets around the world.
London's FTSE 100 up 127.62 at 4,561.79
AP - Share prices closed higher Friday on the London Stock Exchange.
London FTSE off to a flier
AFP - London shares started the year on a bright note Friday, with miners leading the risers, despite more negative economic news.
World markets kick New Year off in style
AP - World stock markets rallied strongly Friday on the first trading day of 2009 as New Year's optimism more than offset grim economic news from around the globe.
World stocks cheer in new year after horrible 2008
AFP - Global stocks skyrocketed on Friday in the first trading day of 2009 amid investor hopes for a brighter year ahead after a horrendous 2008 that hacked down stock markets around the world.
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