Sreeja VN

Japan's government will help Tepco contain radioactive water leak from the Fukushima nuclear power plant, including raising public funds.

The latest stat is another sign of recovery in an economy that is clawing back from an 8-quarter-long recession.

Flat stock futures on Tuesday morning indicate markets could stay in a tight range ahead of trade data and more corporate earnings.

Japan's nuclear watchdog says radioactive water leaking out of crippled Fukushima plant cannot be contained by Tepco alone.

EU business activity expands indicating signs that economies in the region are clawing back from months of economic decay.

However, low trading volumes due to summer vacations may increase market volatility -- typical for August.

China's service sector shows resilience even as the economy struggles to maintain growth momentum, HSBC's latest reading of PMI shows.

In Russia, Police arrest a man who allegedly stole an entire road.

A U.S. court dismissed a plea from female employees of Wal-Mart seeking class action certification for their gender bias case against the company.

The U.S., citing examples of famous Chinese dissidents, has expressed deep concerns over China's deteriorating human rights policies.

Friday’s jobs data may help determine if the economy is creating jobs fast enough for the Fed to consider winding down its stimulus program.

New York's attorney general is probing allegations that top U.S. banks unfairly use credit reports to deny banking access to Americans.

Pre-market movers include E Commerce China Dangdang, Yelp, J.C. Penney, LivePerson, Lloyds Banking, ArcelorMittal, NII Holdings.

A continuation of the Fed's stimulus and a rise in factory activity in the EU and China to keep sentiment upbeat, pending U.S. economic data.

Official and private estimates of the state of China's factory sector differ, making it harder to judge the true health of the country's economy.

Investors opt for caution ahead of key economic data, with bulls and bears still unconvinced regarding the Fed's tapering timetable.

Pre-market movers for Tuesday include Vanda, Array, Nuance, Herbalife, American Capital Agency, Potash Corp./Saskatchewan, Mosaic Co and Barclays.

Investors have one eye on a consumer confidence report and corporate earnings today, and another on Wed.'s GDP data and Fed decision.

India's central bank expressed concerns about a slow global recovery and the impact of the Federal Reserve winding down its stimulus program.

Pre-market movers for Monday include Elan Corporation, Yingli Green, JinkoSolar,Tower Semiconductor, Fortuna Silver and RF MICRO DEVICES.

Investors will focus on 3 key data points this week: the Fed meeting, Q2 GDP, and the July U.S. jobs report.

Perrigo hopes to capitalize on Elan’s multiple sclerosis drug, and save on operating costs and taxes by acquiring the Dublin-based firm.

The driver of a Spanish train, which derailed on Wednesday killing scores, was released pending trial on 79 counts of homicide.

The FDA is warning consumers that they should avoid using a vitamin B dietary supplement that contains potentially dangerous anabolic steroids.

The UN said it has reached an accord with Syria's government on its alleged use of chemical weapons in the country.

Biotech in India is growing, aided by strong private ventures and government funds, while concerns over innovation and IP protection remain.

Investors will weigh mediocre earnings growth vs. signs that Europe's economy may be recovering.

Pre-market movers on Thursday include Facebook, Baidu.com, Tripadvisor, Logitech, Sequenom, Crocs, USEC, ABB, Western Digital.

Wall Street's bulls received a boost Wed.: a solid Facebook earnings report - but does it suggest a strengthening recovery?