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World stocks steady, set for 4th quarterly rise
Reuters - World equities ticked down on Wednesday though they were headed for their fourth consecutive quarterly rise, while the dollar hit a three-month high against the yen and the Australian dollar fell.
European stocks up modestly ahead of US data
AP - European stock markets rose modestly Wednesday following a late rebound on Wall Street in the previous session and ahead of a raft of U.S. economic data, though the long Easter break kept trading volumes light.
London shares lower at the open
AFP - London's FTSE 100 slipped by just 0.07 percent at the open, to stand at 5,668.45 points.
Stock futures fall after weak jobs report
AP - Stock futures are falling after a payroll company's report showed private-sector employers cut jobs in March.
FTSE gains in midday trade
AFP - Shares in London rose in late morning trade on Wednesday, the last day of the first quarter, as traders eyed the Easter holiday weekend and upcoming US jobs data.
European stock markets rise before quarter-end
AFP - Europe's main equity markets rose slightly on Wednesday, the last day of the first quarter, as traders eyed the Easter holiday weekend and upcoming US jobs data.
Disappointing US jobs data weigh on stock markets
AP - European and U.S. stock markets fell Wednesday after weak U.S. jobs data stoked concerns that official government figures later in the week will come in below expectations — a sign that recovery in the world's largest economy may not be as strong as many predict.
Stocks fall early after disappointing jobs report
AP - Stock fell early Wednesday after a payroll company's report provided a sobering reminder that the job market remains weak.
Wall St flat as data offsets bounce in energy
Reuters - Stocks barely budged on Wednesday following reports that stoked unease about the health of the labor market and regional manufacturing, offsetting the energy sector's strength.
SEC Examining Use of Derivatives by Funds
U.S. News & World Report - Last week, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission announced that it will begin evaluating the use of derivatives by mutual funds and exchange-traded funds. A derivative is essentially a security whose price is derived from one or more underlying assets, and the term is used to describe a range of activities including futures trading and default swaps. The SEC says that until the investigation has concluded, it will defer any new requests for ETFs that would make substantial investments in derivatives. ...
SEC eyes new rules for asset-backed securities
Reuters - U.S. securities regulators will meet April 7 to consider new disclosures for asset-backed securities such as those linked to mortgages, the Securities and Exchange Commission said on its web site.
Gulf stocks make modest gains in first quarter
AFP - Stock markets in the energy-rich Gulf region on Wednesday ended the first quarter higher on the back of strong oil prices and signs of global economic recovery.
Wall Street slips on job woes, but up for quarter
Reuters - U.S. stocks fell on Wednesday as a report showing a surprising drop in private- sector employment stoked concerns about the health of the labor market two days before the government's key payrolls data.
TSX closes session lower, but ends quarter up
Reuters - The TSX closed lower on Wednesday as weak banking shares offset gains for resources, but it still ended the quarter higher.
RIM: higher 4Q profit as subscriber base grows
AP - Research In Motion says its fiscal fourth-quarter earnings jumped 37 percent as its BlackBerry subscriber base grew and smart phone shipments increased.
Job anxiety hits Wall Street; RIM sinks late
Reuters - Stocks fell on Wednesday as a report showing a surprising drop in private- sector employment stoked concerns about the health of the labor market two days before the government's key jobs data.
TSX ends flat, but up on month and quarter
Reuters - The TSX ended little changed on Wednesday, as weak banking shares offset stronger resource issues, limiting its gains for the month and latest quarter.
Ford, Rite Aid, SAIC, Boeing are big movers
AP - Stocks that moved substantially or traded heavily Thursday on the New York Stock Exchange and Nasdaq Stock Market:
RIM results lag estimates, shares drop
Reuters - Research in Motion said quarterly profit and sales rose, but the results lagged expectations and the stock tumbled on rekindled fears that the dominance of its BlackBerry smartphone is waning.
Ameron International 4Q profit falls 72 percent
AP - Industrial pipeline maker Ameron International Corp. said Wednesday first-quarter profits plunged 72 percent as severe weather cut into what is already a traditionally slow period for the industry.
Overstock.com sees 4Q profit, revenue up 27 pct
AP - Overstock.com Inc. said Wednesday it turned a profit in the fourth quarter as revenue grew 27 percent.
Asian markets higher in early trade
AP - Asian stock markets edged higher in early trade Thursday after mild declines on Wall Street ended a strong quarter in New York.
RIM Earnings Are up but Disappoint Analysts
PC World - Research In Motion is still on top in North America and growing around the world, but its quarterly results disappointed analysts who worry about the tough competition the company faces.
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