US Stocks On Pause Thursday Morning Ahead Of Economic Data, Bear Stearns Results []

US Stocks On Pause Thursday Morning Ahead Of Economic Data, Bear Stearns Results []
US stocks were looking for direction Thursday morning ahead of a slew of economic data and highly anticipated earnings results from Bear Stearns.

China Shares Close Higher, Led By Metals And Financial Stocks []
Shanghai stocks closed sharply higher as liquidity improved after unsuccessful applicants for China Pacific Insurance IPO received their refunds. Metals and financial stocks led the gains. A rebound on Wall Street also boosted investor sentiment. The benchmark Shanghai Composite Index closed up 105.61 points or 2.18% at 4,941.78.

Stocks Turn In A Lackluster Performance Amid Economic Uncertainty - U.S. Commentary []
With traders continuing to express some uncertainty about the outlook for the economy, the U.S. stock markets showed a lack of direction during trading on Wednesday. Stocks moved back and forth across the unchanged line, unable to sustain any significant moves.

Stocks Seeing Continued Weakness In Late Morning Trading - U.S. Commentary []
Stocks are coming off their lows in late-morning trading on Monday, but they are still firmly in the red. Following last week's troubling inflation reports, investors are concerned regarding the state of the U.S. economy.