http://www.rttnews.comGlobal financial news, market analysis, economics and forex newsen-usFri, 13 Mar 2010 00:05:01 GMTStocks closed the week on a mixed note Friday, as upbeat February retail sales data failed to rouse the markets in the wake of a disappointing reading on consumer attitudes. The major averages struggled to find direction on the day, ending on opposite sides of the unchanged line.http://www.rttnews.com/ArticleView.aspx?Id=1239460Fri, 12 Mar 2010 20:39:25 GMTStocks continue to drift along near the flat line in mid-afternoon trading on Friday, as the continued influx of mixed economic data has traders sitting on the sidelines. The major averages are mixed, although by minute margins.http://www.rttnews.com/ArticleView.aspx?Id=1239369Fri, 12 Mar 2010 18:40:46 GMTStocks continue to linger near the flat line in early afternoon trading on Friday, as a lackluster set of clues on the direction of the economy has prompted another choppy outing in the markets.http://www.rttnews.com/ArticleView.aspx?Id=1239316Fri, 12 Mar 2010 16:39:29 GMTStocks are showing a lack of direction in mid-morning trading on Friday, as a mixed batch of economic data once again failed to provide the markets with a clear economic outlook. The major average are on opposite sides of the unchanged mark, seeing another lackluster session.http://www.rttnews.com/ArticleView.aspx?Id=1239223Fri, 12 Mar 2010 14:48:52 GMTStocks are likely to open notably higher on Friday, as better-than-expected retail sales data for February has generated some optimism ahead of additional data on the health of the consumer. The major index futures are all in positive territory, with the Dow futures up by 37 points.http://www.rttnews.com/ArticleView.aspx?Id=1239045Fri, 12 Mar 2010 12:55:33 GMTThe U.S. stock futures point to a higher opening Friday morning as traders, relieved that China has not raised interest rates as widely expected, may indulge in buying on increasing optimism about economy. Economic data related to retail sales, consumer sentiment and business inventories might also impact market sentiment. http://www.rttnews.com/ArticleView.aspx?Id=1238838Fri, 12 Mar 2010 10:38:35 GMTAsian stock markets are mostly subdued on Friday with investors treading cautiously due to lack of prominent triggers. Though some of the markets in the region got off to a firm start, profit taking at higher levels has wiped off early gains. http://www.rttnews.com/ArticleView.aspx?Id=1238507Thu, 12 Mar 2010 02:44:54 GMTAfter trading notably higher early on, the South Korean stock market has shed most of its gains on Friday with investors choosing to tread cautiously due to a lack of positive triggers.http://www.rttnews.com/ArticleView.aspx?Id=1238505Thu, 12 Mar 2010 02:32:49 GMTThe Japanese stock market moved higher on Friday with investors picking up stocks on hopes the economy is improving fairly well. A weaker yen also contributed to the positive sentiment. http://www.rttnews.com/ArticleView.aspx?Id=1238493Thu, 12 Mar 2010 01:18:57 GMTAfter opening on a flat note following mixed cues from Wall Street and surging higher subsequently, the Australian stock market has pared some gains and is currently trading modestly up with financials and energy stocks finding some support.http://www.rttnews.com/ArticleView.aspx?Id=1238487Thu, 12 Mar 2010 00:42:58 GMTStocks were able to break firmly into positive territory in late-session dealing on Thursday, ending moderately higher despite lackluster data that led to choppy movement throughout the day. With the gains, the major averages all closed with fresh highs for another time this month.http://www.rttnews.com/ArticleView.aspx?Id=1238251Thu, 11 Mar 2010 20:31:25 GMTWith traders reluctant to make any significant moves amid the release of some lackluster economic data, stocks continue to experience choppy trading in the mid-afternoon on Thursday. The major averages remain nearly unchanged on the day.http://www.rttnews.com/ArticleView.aspx?Id=1238095Thu, 11 Mar 2010 18:45:22 GMTStocks have moved back to the downside in early afternoon trading on Thursday, as continued anxiety regarding the labor market has the markets unable to shake off selling pressure. Nonetheless, the major averages are seeing only modest losses, continuing the week's choppy trading pattern.http://www.rttnews.com/ArticleView.aspx?Id=1237972Thu, 11 Mar 2010 16:40:29 GMTStocks are seeing modest weakness in mid-morning trading on Thursday, although they have moved well off of their worst levels of the session. The slim losses come following the release of a lackluster report on the labor market.http://www.rttnews.com/ArticleView.aspx?Id=1237860Thu, 11 Mar 2010 14:42:02 GMTStocks are poised for a slightly lower open on Thursday, as the latest jobless claims levels remained troubling. The major index futures are all in negative territory, with the Dow futures down by 29 points.http://www.rttnews.com/ArticleView.aspx?Id=1237631Thu, 11 Mar 2010 12:53:53 GMTThe major European averages are in the red in early afternoon trading Thursday, after China said its consumer prices rose more than expected in February, triggering speculation that the country's Central bank may raise interest rates to cool off the economy. Crude for April delivery is trading up $0.11 per barrel at $82.20 and gold is down $2.1 an ounce at $1106.http://www.rttnews.com/ArticleView.aspx?Id=1237447Thu, 11 Mar 2010 11:31:32 GMTThe U.S. stock futures point to a slightly lower opening Thursday morning as traders look for economic data related to trade deficit, and weekly jobless claims to get some cues on the employment situation. http://www.rttnews.com/ArticleView.aspx?Id=1237369Thu, 11 Mar 2010 10:42:10 GMTThe Indian market ended modestly higher on Thursday, helped by late buying following a gain in the U.S index futures. IT stocks outperformed on improving business outlook. http://www.rttnews.com/ArticleView.aspx?Id=1237344Thu, 11 Mar 2010 10:26:45 GMTEuropean stocks are seen opening lower on Thursday after steeper than expected increase in prices reported by China sparked fresh worries of further policy tightening from Beijing. http://www.rttnews.com/ArticleView.aspx?Id=1237074Thu, 11 Mar 2010 06:19:48 GMTThe Indian market is struck in a narrow range on Thursday due to subdued Asian cues. Traders await a report on food inflation for clues on interest rates. http://www.rttnews.com/ArticleView.aspx?Id=1236983Wed, 11 Mar 2010 03:34:59 GMTWith the overnight flat close on Wall Street and some mixed economic data forcing investors to tread cautiously, Asian stock markets are trading on a mixed note on Thursday. Most of the markets in the region are currently trading near the unchanged line.http://www.rttnews.com/ArticleView.aspx?Id=1236971Wed, 11 Mar 2010 02:46:16 GMTWith global cues offering little support and investors awaiting a report on industrial production tomorrow, the Indian market may witness another lackluster session on Friday. Chinese data due later in the day may influence market direction.http://www.rttnews.com/ArticleView.aspx?Id=1236965Wed, 11 Mar 2010 02:18:21 GMTAfter opening higher and trading in positive territory for well over a couple of hours, the South Korean stock market has drifted down into negative territory on Thursday with investors going in for some profit taking in a few front line stocks from the shipping and automobile sectors.http://www.rttnews.com/ArticleView.aspx?Id=1236962Wed, 11 Mar 2010 02:17:58 GMTThe Japanese stock market is trading firm on Thursday with investors picking up several blue chip stocks despite economic growth falling a bit short of an earlier estimate. A weaker yen has triggered some hectic buying in exporters stocks.http://www.rttnews.com/ArticleView.aspx?Id=1236932Wed, 11 Mar 2010 01:17:11 GMTAfter an early surge and a subsequent fall into negative territory, the Australian stock market is trading modestly higher on Thursday, with investors indulging in some selective buying at lower levels amid mixed cues from Wall Street.http://www.rttnews.com/ArticleView.aspx?Id=1236918Wed, 11 Mar 2010 01:02:48 GMTStocks were able to move higher on Wednesday, even as the economic calendar remained light and trading volume remained subdued. The major averages all closed in positive territory, with the tech-heavy Nasdaq posting a sizable gain.http://www.rttnews.com/ArticleView.aspx?Id=1236664Wed, 10 Mar 2010 20:39:26 GMTStocks have largely recovered from their mid-day shakiness and are seeing moderate gains again in mid-afternoon trading on Wednesday. The move comes even as the economic calendar has been light, with the focus continuing on corporate developments.http://www.rttnews.com/ArticleView.aspx?Id=1236530Wed, 10 Mar 2010 18:45:28 GMTStocks have given up some of their earlier gains in early afternoon trading on Wednesday, as a lack of substantive clues on the economy has limited trading enthusiasm for yet another session. The major averages are on opposite sides of the unchanged mark, although the Nasdaq is still posting a solid gain.http://www.rttnews.com/ArticleView.aspx?Id=1236411Wed, 10 Mar 2010 16:36:18 GMTStocks are moving mostly higher in mid-morning trading on Wednesday, with the latest inventory figures helping the markets to build on their initial upside. The major averages are all in positive territory, although the advance may be subdued amid a lack of first-tier economic data.http://www.rttnews.com/ArticleView.aspx?Id=1236298Wed, 10 Mar 2010 14:47:02 GMTStocks are likely to open Wednesday's session little changed, as the markets have little to go on ahead of some economic data this morning. The major index futures are nearly unchanged, with the Dow futures down by 4 points.http://www.rttnews.com/ArticleView.aspx?Id=1236053Wed, 10 Mar 2010 12:35:44 GMT