Global Markets News
Wall St up for 2nd day on brighter consumer outlook
NEW YORK - The Dow and S&P 500 advanced for a second day on Tuesday as stronger-than-expected consumer confidence data and hopes for further progress on a solution to Europe's fiscal mess bolstered sentiment. | Video
Oil rises on U.S. consumer data, Iran-UK row
NEW YORK - Oil prices rose on Tuesday on a report of improved U.S. consumer confidence, an Italian bond auction attracting demand and after an attack by Iranian protesters on two British embassy compounds in Tehran.
Gold rises with equities again, open interest down
NEW YORK/LONDON - Gold rose for a second consecutive session on Tuesday, extending the previous day's rally, as strong physical demand and a weaker dollar amid economic optimism lifted the precious metal.
Euro up 2nd day on crisis hopes but caution abounds
NEW YORK - The euro rose against the dollar for a second straight session on Tuesday in cautious trade on talk the European Central Bank could lend money to the International Monetary Fund to help stem the debt crisis.
Stocks, euro rise after Italy auction, U.S. data
NEW YORK - Global stocks and the euro rose on Tuesday on a rebound in U.S. consumer confidence and after an Italian debt sale met strong demand despite rates that analysts warned were unsustainable. | Video
European shares ride low-volume rally to 1-week high
LONDON - European shares hit a one-week high after a low-volume rally extended into a third day, buoyed by positive U.S. consumer confidence data and hopes policymakers will make progress to contain the euro zone debt crisis at a meeting on Tuesday.
India's Maruti Dec car sales down 7 pct y/y
Jan 2 - Maruti Suzuki's December car sales. Dec 2011 Dec 2010 pct chg TOTAL SALES 92,161 99,225 -7.1 DOMESTIC SALES 77,475 89,469 -13.4 EXPORTS 14,686 9,756 +50.5 NOTE: Maruti Suzuki India, 54.2 percent owned by Japan's Suzuki Motor Corp, is India's largest car maker. (Reporting by Henry Foy in MUMBAI; Editing by Ranjit Gangadharan)
FTSE edges lower as banks and retailers slip
LONDON Jan 4 - Britain's top share index edged lower early on Wednesday after sharp gains in the previous session, with falls in banks and the retailers, after Next's Christmas trading update, offsetting further gains in oil-related stocks.
European shares snap rally as banks fall
* Euro zone banks drop on recapitalisation, sovereign fears
Nikkei gains 2 pct in short-covering bounce
* Rebound extends to second day as short-covering continues
China shares off to weak start to year, drag Hong Kong lower
* Shanghai Composite falls 1.4 pct on year's 1st trading day
Markets
- Asia
- U.S.
- Europe
- Sectors
| DOW | 12,397.38 |  +179.82 |
+1.47% |
| S&P; 500 | 1,277.06 | +19.46 |
+1.55% |
| NASDAQ | 2,648.72 | +43.57 |
+1.67% |
| TR US Index | 115.71 | +1.71 |
+1.50% |
Sector Summary
| Energy | +0.11% |
| Basic Materials | +0.18% |
| Industrials | +0.37% |
| Cyclical Goods & Services | +0.33% |
| Non-Cyclical Goods & Services |  -0.00% |
| Financials | +0.08% |
| Healthcare | -0.03% |
| Technology | +0.12% |
| Telecoms | +0.24% |
| Utilities | +0.04% |
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- Amsterdam: UPDATE 1-Dutch property funds resume merger talks
- Belgium: UPDATE 1-Dutch property funds resume merger talks
- France: French and Benelux stocks-Factors to watch on Oct. 3
- Germany: European shares slip; H&M; falls on weak margins
- Spain: Spanish stocks - Factors to watch on Tuesday
- Switzerland: European shares hit 1-wk high in low-volume rally
- U.K.: FTSE edges lower as banks and retailers slip
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