European Markets Fall, Led By Banks, Commodities - European Commentary []

European Markets Fall, Led By Banks, Commodities - European Commentary []
The European markets fell sharply on Thursday, as banking stocks declined following warnings of further writedowns from Bank of America and Wachovia while mining and energy stocks slipped after copper and crude oil prices dropped.

European Markets Rise On Strong Oils, Economic Data - European Commentary []
The European markets rose for the first time in four days on Thursday after reports showed that the U.K. economy grew at a faster pace than expected in the third quarter and German consumer confidence unexpectedly recovered. Heavily weighted energy stocks climbed along with crude oil prices and lent support to the markets.

Stocks Turning In Another Choppy Trading Session - U.S. Commentary []
After seeing significant volatility in the previous session, the U.S. stock markets are once again showing a lack of direction during trading on Wednesday. The major averages have bounced back and forth across the unchanged line, unable to sustain any significant moves.

US Stocks Poised To Rally At The Open Friday Morning []
US stocks were set for a sharply higher open Friday morning in New York, with investors encouraged by a sudden flurry of deal making ahead of November's reading of personal income and spending.

Stocks Could See Further Upside In Early Trading - U.S. Commentary []
Stocks are likely to see some strength in early trading on Friday, with the major U.S. index futures indicating a higher open for the markets. Nonetheless, trading activity may remain somewhat subdued ahead of the holiday next week.

Stocks Seeing Modest Strength In The Late Morning - U.S. Commentary []
With positive earnings reported by several companies, stocks remain higher in late-morning trading on Tuesday, though they are off their intraday highs. Goldman Sachs (GS) and Best Buy (BBY) both reported better than expected earning, inspiring traders to go bargain hunting.

Stocks Turn In A Strong Performance On RIM And Merrill News - U.S. Commentary []
Wall Street saw notable gains on Friday, as positive earnings boosted the tech-heavy Nasdaq and news that Merrell Lynch (MER) may receive a cash infusion buoyed the blue chip index. The markets benefited from strength in a variety of sectors.