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Asian shares gain as Europe funding worries recede
TOKYO - Asian shares extended gains to fresh two-month highs on Friday as solid euro zone sovereign debt sales and signs that Greece may be moving closer to a vital debt-swap deal eased concerns over Europe's refinancing capability, boosting appetite for riskier assets.
Wall Street rises on bank results, but Google sinks late
NEW YORK - Stocks rose for the third straight day on Thursday, sparked by results from Bank of America and Morgan Stanley and as the latest jobless claims dropped to a near four-year low. | Video
Japan's Nikkei hits 2-month high, financials surge
TOKYO - Japan's Nikkei share average hit a two-month high on Friday, boosted by encouraging results from U.S. banks Morgan Stanley and Bank of America , while near-term concerns over Europe eased after successful Spanish debt auctions.
Brent steady above $111 as Europe worries ease, supply woes
SINGAPORE - Brent crude held steady above $111 on Friday with investors betting oil demand would grow as Europe's funding worries ease amid supply concerns over Iran's latest warning to neighbors not to align themselves too closely with the United States.
Euro takes breather after short-covering rally
SINGAPORE - The euro held near two-week highs against the dollar and yen in on Friday, supported by short-covering after successful bond sales in Spain and France boosted risk sentiment.
U.S. inflation bond sale fetches negative yield
NEW YORK - Investors scooped up a record offering of U.S. government debt that promises inflation protection on Thursday, even though there are no signs that food and energy prices are running out of control.
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Banks lift FTSE after US results and liquidity boost
LONDON Jan 19 - Britain's top share index closed higher on Thursday, led by banks after bullish earnings from their U.S. peers and with hopes building that the recent coordinated action by central banks and the IMF would be enough to avoid an economic crisis.
Banks lead 4th day of European share rally
LONDON, Jan 19 - European shares advanced for a fourth straight session on Thursday as strong auctions of euro zone debt and encouraging results from top U.S. banks triggered a high-volume rally led by battered financial stocks.
Japan's Nikkei hits 2-month high, financials surge
* Nikkei climbs 1.3 pct, hits two-month peak * Financials climb after U.S. bank results * Near-term Europe concerns ease after Spain auctions By Dominic Lau and Mari Saito TOKYO, Jan 20 - Japan's Nikkei share average hit a two-month high on Friday, boosted by encouraging results from U.S. banks Morgan Stanley and Bank of America , while near-term concerns over Europe eased after successful Spanish debt auctions. Nomura Holdings, Japan's top brokerage, advanced 3
HK shares set to open up 1.1 pct, above 20,000 points
HONG KONG, Jan 20 - Hong Kong shares were set for a higher open on Friday, poised to end the week at a 2-1/2 month high on the back of easing concerns about Europe, upbeat U.S. earnings reports and hopes of a rally in mainland China markets.
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| DOW | 12,623.98 |  +45.03 |
+0.36% |
| S&P; 500 | 1,314.50 | +6.46 |
+0.49% |
| NASDAQ | 2,788.33 | +18.62 |
+0.67% |
| TR US Index | 119.48 | +0.62 |
+0.52% |
Sector Summary
| Energy | +0.40% |
| Basic Materials | +0.31% |
| Industrials | +0.92% |
| Cyclical Goods & Services | +0.93% |
| Non-Cyclical Goods & Services | +0.01% |
| Financials | +1.61% |
| Healthcare |  -0.11% |
| Technology | +0.81% |
| Telecoms | +0.19% |
| Utilities | -0.64% |
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