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US shoppers lift Wall Street overnight

Retailers helped boost Wall Street after a surprisingly buoyant jobs report and better-than-expected sales at big retailers.

World shares drift overnight

US economy, Greece hum along

Greece steps back from default, world share markets rise

World shares stay firm on Greece optimism

The tone on Wall Street and Europe's equity markets remained positive overnight amid optimism the EU is making progress in its efforts to avert a Greek default.

Global woes keep wary investors away

World markets slump on economy, oil news

World markets fell overnight, pulled down by poor economic news and the surprise announcement that the International Energy Agency would release oil from strategic reserves.

Fed outlook for US economy lacks lustre

Federal chairman Ben Bernanke has provided investors with little incentive to commit fresh funds to Wall Street as the central bank cut its US economic growth forecast for 2011.

Bernanke and Greece set to dominate week's economic agenda

World shares rise on Greek hopes

F&P Appliances gain 10 pct after profit result

Stocks, commodities gain in world markets overnight

Telecom shares surge after broadband decision

Greek fears amplify - world shares, euro weaken overnight

Stocks fell in Europe and the US and the euro weakened amid concern Europe's debt-crisis is worsening and America's economic recovery is running out of puff.

LinkedIn soars as US economy splutters

A soaring debut by LinkedIn contrasted with a drop in semiconductor stocks including Intel as data on US home sales and manufacturing fell short of expectations.

US$600m payday for Silicon Valley veteran

Silicon Valley is where the young and thin dream of making millions on the next hot tech startup. Reid Hoffman is portly, "old" and far more successful than most can ever hope to be.

Multi car crash in Terrace Tunnel

NASDAQ bid for NYSE shattered by competition authority

NASDAQ's dream of buying its bigger, older and more famous rival, the New York Stock Exchange, has been shattered