European Markets Fall On Trichet Comments - European Commentary []

European Markets Fall On Trichet Comments - European Commentary []
The European markets fell for the consecutive third day on Wednesday after European Central Bank President Jean-Claude Trichet signaled that faster inflation will prevent policy makers from cutting interest rates to ease the continuing crunch in the credit markets.

Stocks Continue To Turn In A Mixed Performance - U.S. Commentary []
The U.S. stocks markets remain mixed in early-afternoon trading on Thursday, as the Dow and S&P 500 are lingering in negative territory while the Nasdaq remains above the unchanged line. Investors continue to worry about problems within the financial sector after mixed earnings were reported earlier in the day.

Stocks Initially Seeing Choppy Trading - U.S. Commentary []
After seeing significant volatility in the previous sessions, stocks are showing a lack of direction in early trading on Wednesday. The major averages have been bouncing back and forth across the unchanged line in the first few minutes of the session.

Stocks Show A Strong Upward Move At The Start Of Trading - U.S. Commentary []
Stocks showed a strong upward move at the start of trading on Friday, with the major averages seeing some further upside after they all ended the previous session in positive territory. The tech-heavy Nasdaq showed a notable advance, reflecting strength in the tech sector.

Stocks Moving To The Upside In Mid-Afternoon Trading - U.S. Commentary []
After turning in a mixed performance earlier in the session, the U.S. stock markets have moved to the upside in recent trading on Thursday. The Dow and the S&P 500 have climbed above the unchanged, rejoining the Nasdaq in positive territory.

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.

Stocks Nearly Flat In The Late Morning - U.S. Commentary []
With little economic data to spur the markets, stocks are turning in a relatively flat day in late-morning trading on Wednesday.

Stocks Close Sharply Higher Ahead Of Holiday - U.S. Commentary []
While trading activity was somewhat subdued, the markets closed Monday's holiday-shortened session with a "Santa Claus" rally. After trading in a tight range for most of the afternoon, stocks jumped higher in the last thirty minutes of trading and closed just off their highs.