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Italian Consumer Confidence Hits 15-Year Low, UK Retail Sales Slump

European consumers are tightening the purse strings as their confidence in the region's economy continues to fade amid concern that the recession may worsen.

Global Stocks Fall On Fears Of Greek Exit From Euro Zone

Asian, European and U.S. stocks fell hard Wednesday on rising fears and uncertainty about a possible Greek exit from the euro zone as well as concerns over slowing economic growth.

US Stock Futures Edge Lower Ahead Of Home Sales Data

Futures on major U.S. stock indices point to a slightly lower opening Tuesday ahead of existing home sales data that are expected to show a rise in April sales.

Risk-On Sentiment Evaporates In Final Two Hours Of Session: Daily Markets Wrap

Investors spent most of Tuesday tip-toeing back into risky assets before suddenly losing their nerve about two hours before the closing bell and retreating, for the second day in a row, to German bunds and U.S. Treasurys.

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‘Call of Duty’ Enlists Neversoft For New Release, ‘Black Ops 2’ Will Have The Most ‘Shocking’ And ‘Engaging’ Story Yet Says Director

Twelve Video Game Release Dates For 2012, Titles Confirmed For This Fall [FULL LIST]

There?s been a lot of hype surrounding video game releases as of late, with titles such as ?Diablo 3? and ?Max Payne 3? quickly approaching. But what about the second half of 2012? With the holiday season being a critical time for retail sales, players should know what they have to look forward to. It?s no secret that ?Assassin?s Creed 3? will be launching at the end of October, but a list of other titles are set to launch around that time as well.

A Macy's department store is shown in Oceanside

Macy's Beats Earnings Expectations But Still Disappoints Wall Street

Macy's, Inc. (NYSE: M), the national retailer that counts department stores brands Macy's and Bloomingdale's in its portfolio, reported earnings Wednesday that exceeded expectations, but still disappointed Wall Street, which was looking for higher guidance from the company on future earnings.

Stock Futures Edge Higher Ahead Of Nonfarm Payrolls Data

Futures on major U.S. stock indices point to a higher opening ahead of key U.S. monthly nonfarm payrolls and unemployment data from the government.

Asian Stock Markets Fall On Weak US Service Sector, Retail Sales Data

Asian stock markets declined Friday as weaker-than-expected data on the U.S. services sector and disappointing April retail sales fueled concerns that the recovery in the world's largest economy is slowing.

Honda April Sales in US Slip Slightly, Civic Hybrid Gains Big

Honda Motor Company Limited (NYSE: HMC) said Tuesday that U.S. sales last month fell 2.2 percent because of three fewer selling days than in April 2011, but on a selling-day adjusted basis sales actually jumped 10 percent on strong demand for Accord and Civic hybrids.

A GMC vehicle is seen parked outside of the New York Stock Exchange

GM April Car Sales Fall, Fewer Selling Days Blamed

General Motors Company (NYSE: GM), the world's largest car company, reported an 8.2 percent drop in April sales on declining fleet sales and fewer selling days compared to the year before.

The euro zone has entered a technical recession in the first quarter of 2012, according to Eurocoin

European Economic, Financial Data Grow Threatening

Europe's chronic financial and economic troubles threaten to reach a critical level in May as warning signals emerge from the continent's core and its southern periphery.

Germany?s Retail Sales Rise 0.8% In March On Unemployment Decline

Germany?s retail sales rose in March compared to the previous month with the boost in purchasing power in households as unemployment declined.

Asian Stocks Decline After Spanish Downgrade

Asian stock markets declined Friday as sentiment was subdued after Standard & Poor's downgraded Spain's rating.

Asian Stock Markets Decline As Europe Concerns Weigh

Asian stock markets declined for the second day Tuesday despite better-than-expected US retail sales data as concerns over Europe's debt crisis continued to weigh.

March US Retail Sales Rose 0.8%, Higher Than Expected

Sales at U.S. retailers rose sharply for the third straight month in March, as Americans continued to weather the hike in gasoline prices and splurged on buying new cars and renovating their homes.

US Futures Up Ahead Of Retail Sales Data

Futures on major US stock indices point to a higher opening on Monday ahead of economic data including retail sales.

Chinese one yuan coins are placed on 100 yuan banknotes in this illustrative photograph taken in Beijing

China GDP Growth Slows To 8.1% On Export, Property Investment Weakness

Growth was 8.1 percent in the first quarter, the lowest since the same period in 2009, largely due to weak global demand and reduced investment in domestic real estate.

A woman opens a glass door with a "Now Hiring" sign on it as she enters a Staples store in New York

Jobless Claims Jump To 380,000, Higher Than Forecast

Claims for jobless benefits rose to 380,000 last week, giving economists another piece of data to worry about after a gloomy job market showing in March. Meanwhile, a Federal Reserve report published Wednesday painted a picture of a recovery that continues to press ahead, however, modestly, amid concerns of higher fuel prices.

US Retail Sales Continue To Show Strength

Same-store sales rose 0.5 percent from the previous week and 4.5 percent year on year, the International Council of Shopping Centers and Goldman Sachs reported. Redbook Research said same-store sales were up 0.8 percent from March and 4.1 percent from April 2011.

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