Global Markets

Singapore Stocks - Factors to watch on Aug 2

SINGAPORE, Aug 2 - Following are some company-related and market news which could have an impact on the local market.

Nikkei flat after Fed disappoints, hopes sustained for ECB

TOKYO, Aug 2 - Japan's Nikkei share average opened a whisker lower on Thursday after the U.S. Federal Reserve deferred extra stimulus measures, dashing hopes for a boost for the flagging U.S. recovery, and shifting the focus to the European Central Bank meeting later in the day.

Nikkei to stay trapped in range after Fed disappoints, ECB eyed

TOKYO, Aug 2 - Japan's Nikkei share average is seen moving sideways on Thursday after the U.S. Federal Reserve deferred extra stimulus measures, disappointing investors hoping for a boost for the flagging U.S. recovery.

US STOCKS-Wall St slips after Fed, trading glitch

* Dow, S&P off 0.3 pct; Nasdaq down 0.7 pct (Updates to close, changes byline)

GLOBAL MARKETS-Stocks fall, dollar rallies after no Fed action

* China, euro zone, U.S. factory data show signs of slowing (Updates with U.S. stock market close)

US STOCKS SNAPSHOT-Wall St ends down after no Fed policy changes

NEW YORK, Aug 1 - U.S. stocks fell on Wednesday on disappointment the Federal Reserve offered no new measures to stimulate the economy and after a computer glitch at a brokerage triggered volatility shortly after the open.

World Markets

UPDATE 1-UK Stocks-Factors to watch on Aug 1

LONDON Aug 1 - * Britain's FTSE 100 index is seen opening down 5-7 points, or 0.1 percent lower on Wednesday, according to financial bookmakers. For more on the factors affecting European stocks, please click on

US STOCKS-Wall St slips after Fed, trading glitch

* Dow, S&P off 0.3 pct; Nasdaq down 0.7 pct (Updates to close, changes byline)

European shares turn negative in choppy trade

LONDON, Nov 10 - European shares turned negative again on Thursday in choppy trade with the focus firmly on prospects for a new Italian government.

Nikkei flat after Fed disappoints, hopes sustained for ECB

TOKYO, Aug 2 - Japan's Nikkei share average opened a whisker lower on Thursday after the U.S. Federal Reserve deferred extra stimulus measures, dashing hopes for a boost for the flagging U.S. recovery, and shifting the focus to the European Central Bank meeting later in the day.

China shares outperform Asia, spur Hong Kong's 5th straight gain

* Macau gambling stocks gain after July revenue surprise

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