London shares ended in positive territory on Tuesday as they mirrored rises across the Atlantic where Wall Street pushed to a record high level, dealers said. The benchmark FTSE 100 index of top companies climbed 0.31 percent to 6,873.08 points, while…
In a surprise ruling on Tuesday, the EU's top court said individuals have the right to ask US Internet giant Google to delete personal data produced by its ubiquitous search engine. Individuals have a right "to be forgotten," under certain circumstances…
European stock markets rose on Tuesday on upbeat company results, takeover speculation and as Wall Street pushed to a record high level, dealers said. London's benchmark FTSE 100 index added 0.08 percent to 6,857 points, while Frankfurt's DAX 30 advanced…
The S&P 500 crossed 1,900 for the first time Tuesday in early trade after an encouraging report on small-business optimism offset lackluster US retail sales data. About 50 minutes into trade, the broad-based S&P 500 rose 4.16 points (0.22 percent) to…
US stock indexes rise, lifting S&P 500 close to record U.S. stocks opened higher on Monday, lifting the S&P 500 to within reach of record territory, a session after the Dow Jones Industrial Average closed at a record high. Related articles
Europe's main stock markets diverged at the start of trading on Monday, with London and Frankfurt higher but Paris down. London's benchmark FTSE 100 index gained 0.35 percent to 6,838.28 points and Frankfurt's DAX 30 climbed 0.29 percent to 9,608.93…
Japan's Hitachi said Monday group net profit surged 51.1 percent in the full year to March, thanks to improved sales in information systems and its social infrastructure business. Net profit soared to 264.98 billion yen ($2.60 billion), the electronics…
An Apple buy-out of hip headphone maker Beats Electronics could expand the iPhone maker's lucrative domain and play into plans for its next big thing, analysts said Friday. Apple's reported multi-billion-dollar acquisition of Beats, seemingly confirmed…
US stocks Monday moved higher in early trade following a controversial weekend referendum vote in eastern Ukraine to declare independence, while technology stocks rebounded after last week's retreat. About 35 minutes into trade, the Dow Jones Industrial…
It is a long way from the rough streets of south Los Angeles to becoming the world's richest hip hop star. But that is the path likely set to be taken by Andre Young -- better known as Dr Dre -- helped by some very cool headphones. The 49-year-old rapper…
