Stock index futures pointed to a weaker open for equities on Wall Street on Thursday, with futures for the S&P 500, for the Dow Jones and for the Nasdaq 100 down 0.5 to 0.8 percent.
World stocks hit their lowest in six weeks on Wednesday and crude prices fell after and manufacturing in regional heavyweight Germany contracted for a second straight month in November, and at a faster rate, as export demand slumped.
S&P stock futures extended losses to more than 1 percent after a key gauge of Chinese manufacturing activity slumped to its weakest level in nearly three years.
Chinese factories battled with their weakest activity in 32 months in November, a preliminary purchasing managers' survey showed, reviving worries that China may be skidding toward an economic hard landing and compounding global recession fears.
At the CNN National Security Debate in Washington, D.C., Romney, Huntsman and Paul proved themselves the strongest GOP candidates, while Bachmann and Perry barely squeaked by and Cain and Santorum were left floundering. Here, read the top quotes of the night, and get a full rundown of the Republican candidates' performances.
However, the statement makes no mention of sanctions.
People who eat canned versus homemade soup have high levels of bisphenol A (BPA), according to research released Tuesday about the controversial plastic-hardener linked to developmental disruptions in children along with cancer, diabetes and heart disease in adults.
The collapse in Netflix's valuation is part of a wider wave of grievous losses being felt by shares of companies focused on virtual commerce. After riding a surge of investor enthusiasm to valuation peaks in mid-summer,companies like Netflix and Travelzoo had nowhere to go but down. Short-sellers, chomping at the bit to make bets against the stocks' heady fundamentals, are not exactly helping.
A U.S. official emphasized that diplomatic relations between the U.S. and North Korea will not resume until the Hermit Kingdom agrees to recommit to nuclear disarmament as specified by the 2005 Six-Party-Talks.
In less than a week from now, commissioners with the U.S. International Trade Commission will be one step closer to making a decision on SolarWorld Industries America's trade dispute against Chinese dumping of solar cells.
Former House Speaker Newt Gingrich is the current beneficiary of Republican voters' perpetual search for an alternative to Mitt Romney, and he's enjoying the amplified media attention that accompanies a rise in the polls. If he declines, is Huntsman next? Or is it time to write-off the former Utah governor?
Canadian stocks looked set to open slightly higher on Tuesday, in line with stronger commodity prices, though there were signs the respite from worries over U.S. and European government debt could be temporary.
The combination will create the largest bourse in Asia -- with listed stocks having a value of $3.6-trillion.
French holiday company Club Med believes its shift upmarket will help it through the tough economic times ahead and is betting on expansion in the Americas and China to drive growth.
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Gold prices on Tuesday clawed back four days of losses after ratings agencies decided not to punish the U.S. for its inability to cut the national debt.
China's central government has given its approval for northwestern China's first ever tourism zone, to be set up on Mount Dingjun in Mianxian County of Shaanxi Province.
The top after-market NYSE gainers are: ING Group, Zale Corp, Acco Brands, Dycom and E-House. The top after-market NYSE losers are: Jinko Solar, Collective Brands, Trina Solar, Republic Services and Accretive Health.
Asian shares edged down Tuesday as fears about the ability of politicians on either side of the Atlantic to tackle huge debt burdens sapped investors' confidence in the outlook for Western economies.
Taiwan's Acer Inc, the world's No.4 PC vendor by sales, expects its recent integration with Founder Technology and increased brand acceptance to help grow its China sales by between 20-25 percent next year, said the firm's head of China operations.
Camila Alves tells IBTimes about her handmade handbag collection, MUXO. The MUXO line is influenced by a medley of cultures from around the world, cultures that Alves has experienced firsthand owing to her jetsetter lifestyle.
Finance officials bit their nails and nervously watched the clock. There were 30 minutes left in a bond auction aimed at funding the deficit and there was not a single bid.
