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Small investors quitting Wall Street: SEC boss (AFP)
Tue, 07 Sep 2010 17:06:32 GMT

The head of the US stock market watchdog said on Tuesday that individual investors have been turning away from equities since a May crash that exposed weaknesses in Wall Street's trading structure.(AFP/File/Stan Honda)AFP - The head of the US stock market watchdog said on Tuesday that individual investors have been turning away from equities since a May crash that exposed weaknesses in Wall Street's trading structure.


Stocks fall on fresh European bank concerns (AP)
Tue, 07 Sep 2010 16:56:43 GMT

The New York Stock Exchange is shown, Friday, Aug. 27, 2010. Stock futures slipped to start the holiday-shortened week after some fresh concerns about the health of European banks rattled overseas markets, Tuesday, Sept. 7. 2010. (AP Photo/Mark Lennihan)AP - Fresh worries about European banks sent stocks lower Tuesday. Treasury prices rose as investors sought out safe places to park their money.


Wall Street declines on European banking concern (Reuters)
Tue, 07 Sep 2010 16:27:37 GMT

Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange, August 30, 2010. REUTERS/Brendan McDermidReuters - Stocks fell on Tuesday, led by declines in financial shares as reports on the European banking system renewed worries over the sector's health.


FTSE 100 closes lower (AFP)
Tue, 07 Sep 2010 16:20:38 GMT

London shares declined on Tuesday with weaknesses in the US market taking effect as Wall Street traders returned from a long holiday weekend.(AFP/File/Carl de Souza)AFP - London shares declined on Tuesday with weaknesses in the US market taking effect as Wall Street traders returned from a long holiday weekend.


SEC's Schapiro: "Flash crash" report expected by month end (Reuters)
Tue, 07 Sep 2010 15:58:20 GMT
Reuters - The top U.S. securities regulator said on Tuesday that the follow-up report on what might have caused the May "flash crash" is expected by the end of September.
World stocks fall amid renewed Europe bank worries (AP)
Tue, 07 Sep 2010 15:43:27 GMT

People stroll by an electronic stock indicator in Tokyo, Monday, Sept. 6, 2010. Japan's benchmark Nikkei 225 stock index climbed 2 percent, or 179.95 points, to 9,294.61. (AP Photo/Shizuo Kambayashi)AP - World stocks fell Tuesday, particularly in Europe, where concerns about the health of banks resurfaced and EU finance ministers created new financial oversight bodies but failed to agree on a bank or trading tax.


NYSE August US equity trading volume up 30 percent (AP)
Tue, 07 Sep 2010 15:07:22 GMT
AP - NYSE Euronext said Tuesday the trading volume for equity and derivative produces rose significantly in August, pushed up by a spike in U.S. equity trading.
European stocks fall, miners down on Australia vote (AFP)
Tue, 07 Sep 2010 10:32:52 GMT

File photo of a trader at the Frankfurt stock exchange. Europe's main stock markets slid on Tuesday after a run of gains, with miners hit by the electoral result in Australia ahead of Wall Street's reopening after a US public holiday, traders said.(AFP/DDP/File/Martin Oeser)AFP - Europe's main stock markets slid on Tuesday after a run of gains, with miners hit by the electoral result in Australia ahead of Wall Street's reopening after a US public holiday, traders said.


SEC sees surge in fraud tip-offs: report (Reuters)
Tue, 07 Sep 2010 09:31:49 GMT
Reuters - The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has seen a surge in tip-offs concerning alleged corporate fraud as the Financial Reforms Act offers millions of dollars in bounty payments to whistleblowers, the Wall Street Journal said.
Global stocks, euro down on Europe banking concerns (Reuters)
Tue, 07 Sep 2010 08:20:32 GMT

Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange, September 7, 2010.REUTERS/Brendan McDermidReuters - World stocks edged down from the previous day's one-month high on Tuesday while the euro fell broadly as renewed concerns about Europe's banking sector encouraged investors to pause after a recent rally.


World stocks gain, dollar falls (AFP)
Mon, 06 Sep 2010 12:06:53 GMT

Global stock markets rose and the dollar fell on Monday as investors further digested better-than-expected US jobs data which reduced prospects of a return to recession.(AFP/File/Shaun Curry)AFP - Global stock markets rose and the dollar fell on Monday as investors further digested better-than-expected US jobs data which reduced prospects of a return to recession.


Bad credit? For corporate borrowers, not a problem (AP)
Sun, 05 Sep 2010 19:29:41 GMT
AP - With rising fears of a prolonged recession and stomach-churning moves in the stock market, corporate bond markets have performed so well this year they look like they're part of a parallel universe.
Wall Street ends week with hope (AFP)
Sat, 04 Sep 2010 15:56:26 GMT

Street signs outside the New York Stock Exchange. Wall Street heads into next week with strong tailwind from recent days' rally and brighter outlook as traders keenly await President Barack Obama to unveil new plans for boosting the shaky US economy.(AFP/File/Stan Honda)AFP - Wall Street heads into next week with strong tailwind from recent days' rally and brighter outlook as traders keenly await President Barack Obama to unveil new plans for boosting the shaky US economy.


SEC reaches settlement with ex-Qwest CEO Nacchio (AP)
Sat, 04 Sep 2010 01:31:37 GMT
AP - The Securities and Exchange Commission has reached a settlement in its civil lawsuit against former Qwest CEO Joseph Nacchio.
Summary Box: Stock market snaps a three-week slump (AP)
Fri, 03 Sep 2010 21:01:50 GMT
AP - SEPTEMBER RALLY: The stock market had its first winning week in a month after better news on employment and manufacturing lifted shares.
How the major stock indexes fared Friday (AP)
Fri, 03 Sep 2010 20:56:15 GMT
AP - The stock market had its first winning week in a month after news on the economy started getting better. The Dow Jones industrial average jumped 128 points Friday, its fourth straight day of gains. Even after its four-day run, which added 438 points to the Dow, the index is still 6.8 percent below its April high.
A look at economic developments around the globe (AP)
Fri, 03 Sep 2010 17:00:38 GMT
AP - A look at economic developments and activity in major stock markets around the world Friday:
"Quote stuffing" a focus in flash crash probe (Reuters)
Thu, 02 Sep 2010 19:23:36 GMT

Traders at the New York Stock Exchange on August 31. Asian and European stocks were rising, lifted by bargain-hunting and upbeat data, as dealers set aside Wall Street's worst August performance in nine years amid stubborn US recovery doubts.(AFP/Getty Images/Spencer Platt)Reuters - U.S. regulators probing the May flash crash are focusing on a trading practice known as "quote stuffing", in which large numbers of rapid-fire orders to buy or sell stocks are placed and canceled almost immediately.


US Def Sec: Afghans should lead corruption fight (AP)
Thu, 02 Sep 2010 18:53:09 GMT

U.S. Defense Secretary Robert Gates, right, is greeted by top NATO commander Gen. David Petraeus as he arrives in Kabul, Afghanistan on Thursday, Sept. 2, 2010. (AP Photo/Jim Watson, Pool)AP - U.S. Defense Secretary Robert Gates said Thursday that while the fight against corruption must be led by Afghans, the U.S. is working on new ways to prevent millions of American dollars flowing into the nation from underwriting bribery and graft.


Report: SEC Investigating canceled trades (AP)
Thu, 02 Sep 2010 12:25:08 GMT
AP - The Securities and Exchange Commission is looking into certain types of stock trade orders that could be distorting share prices and trading volume, according to The Wall Street Journal.