US Stock Futures Point To Higher Opening Friday

By IBTimes

Futures on major US indices point to a higher opening Friday ahead of the University of Michigan Consumer Sentiment Index and Inflation Expectation. (10:29 am)

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FTSE on track for best week in a month

By Reuters UK

The equities edged up on Friday, with bottom-fishing buyers putting the market on track for its best week in a month, but traders said ongoing concerns about Greece and the euro zone left the door open for a retest of 2012 lows. (9:21 am)

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EU Morning Report- Euro remains under pressure

By Easy Forex

 The euro (EUR) dropped to a two year low falling to 1.2515 from 1.2619 against the US dollar as uncertainty in the market grows. The single currency is under pressure as investors are worried about a problematic banking sector in the eurozone and a messy Greek exit from the euro. Economic figures . (8:28 am)

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FTSE extends rebound from 6-mth lows

By Reuters UK

Britain's top share index edged up in early trade on Friday, on track for its best weekly showing in a month, as investors snapped up stocks cheapened by the recent sharp sell off to 2012 lows. (8:21 am)

Australian Dollar Outlook - 05/25/2012

By IBTimes AU

Bell FX Currency Outlook: With worries a Greek exit would deepen the euro zone debt crisis and risk aversion continuing to mount this week, the Australian Dollar has continued track new lows. (12:48 am)

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Global Markets Overview - 05/25/2012

By IBTimes AU

U.S. stocks finished mostly higher after late afternoon comments from the Italian premier boosted confidence that Greece would stay in the euro zone. The Dow Jones Industrial Average finished up 34 points, or 0.3%, at 12530, after bouncing back from a 0.6% slide. (12:24 am)

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Bargain hunters let Britain's FTSE recoup losses

By Reuters UK

Britain's benchmark share index recovered on Thursday from stinging losses during the previous session as bargain hunters snapped up beaten-down financial and commodities stocks, although traders said any rally could prove short-lived. (5:49 pm)

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Thomas Cook names industry outsider as CEO

By Reuters UK

Debt-laden tour operator Thomas Cook <TCG.L> has named a travel industry outsider - Harriet Green from British electrical components distributor Premier Farnell <PFL.L> - as chief executive to help turn it around. (1:07 pm)

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Bargain hunters help FTSE recoup losses

By Reuters UK

Britain's benchmark share index recovered on Thursday from sharp losses during the previous session as a rebound in beaten-down banking stocks helped drive the market back up, although many traders said they would sell on the back of the rally. (May 24)

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Bargain hunters help Britain's FTSE recoup losses

By Reuters UK

Britain's benchmark share index recovered on Thursday from sharp losses during the previous session as a rebound in beaten-down banking stocks helped drive the market back up, although many traders said they would sell on the back of the rally. (May 24)

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