Berlin hosts the MTV Europe Music Awards on Thursday, where German pop rock band Tokio Hotel will perform alongside U.S. rapper Jay-Z and Latin pop star Shakira.
MasterCard Inc reported higher-than-expected quarterly earnings on Tuesday as the world's second-largest credit card network raised fees to banks and cut expenses, while consumers used their debit cards more.
World stocks dipped toward the previous session's four-week lows on Tuesday as investors continued to fret over the early removal of government stimulus, particularly in the financial sector.
Australia's greenhouse gas emissions fell in the year to June, the first decline since an greenhouse inventory started in 1998, as the economy slowed due to the global financial crisis.
U.S. retailers are expected to post positive October sales results this week, but investors hoping for a clear signal on economic recovery could be in for disappointment, industry experts said.
European shares had drifted lower by midday of the last trading day of the month after surging in the prior session on U.S. GDP data, as falling energy stocks, hit by weaker crude prices, offset gains in financials.
European shares were little changed in midmorning trade on Friday after sharp gains in the previous session on data showing the U.S. had emerged from recession, with firmer banks offsetting weaker energy stocks.
McAfee Inc , the No. 2 U.S. security software maker, reported quarterly revenue that missed Wall Street projections as sales to consumers grew at their slowest rate in almost two years.
U.S. government debt prices fell on Thursday, as data showed the U.S. economy grew at a faster-than-expected pace in the third quarter, boosting optimism of a rapid emergence from recession.
Coca-Cola Enterprises Inc and PepsiAmericas Inc sold fewer soft drinks in the United States than analysts anticipated, signaling that consumers remain cautious about spending and pushing shares of both bottlers down.
European shares hit a three-week low on Wednesday as banks came under pressure following results from Banco Santander (SAN.MC), while earnings by BG Group (BG.L) weighed on energy stocks.
U.S. stock index futures fell on Wednesday after disappointing results from bellwethers overseas, while investors awaited figures on U.S. durable good orders and new home sales.
U.S. stock index futures fell on Wednesday after disappointing results from bellwethers overseas, while investors awaited figures on U.S. durable good orders and new home sales.
U.S. stock index futures fell on Wednesday with more company results and durable goods and housing sales figures on tap as investors seek insight into the health of the economy a day after disappointing consumer confidence data.
The S&P 500 and the Nasdaq fell on Tuesday as investors booked recent profits in the tech sector, while a weaker-than-expected reading on a measure of consumer confidence sparked caution about a pick-up in spending.
Shares in Dutch bancassurer ING Group NV fell for a second day on Tuesday, as analysts said a pending 7.5 billion euro rights issue was likely to result in a 50 percent dilution for current shareholders.
Asian shares fell on Tuesday as investors worried that an eventual withdrawal of economic support measures could undermine global recovery while the dollar gave up early gains as short-covering receded.
Winn-Dixie Stores Inc posted a wider quarterly loss and gave a weak 2010 outlook as recession-hit consumers shopped for lesser number of items on every visit to its stores, sending the supermarket chain's shares down 13 percent.
Toromont Industries said on Monday that lower activity in key sectors, including natural gas and construction, had a negative impact on its quarterly profit and revenue, and the company expects more of the same for the current period.
European shares edged higher in early trade on Monday, with higher oils and pharmaceutical stocks outweighing weaker financials.
Oil prices fell on Friday as a stronger U.S. dollar and doubts over the pace of economic recovery halted the commodity's recent rally.
U.S. stocks fell on Friday as declines in industrials, energy shares and some tech companies overshadowed strong earnings from Microsoft Corp .
