World markets jump after Fed surprise European stock markets closed higher today after the US Federal Reserve surprised investors by sticking to its programme of economic stimulus, sending regional indexes to multi-year highs. Business • 19 Sep 13
World markets jump after Fed surprise European stock markets closed higher today after the US Federal Reserve surprised investors by sticking to its programme of economic stimulus, sending regional indexes to multi-year highs. Business • 19 Sep 13
Dow Jones Industrial Average set to be revamped Wall Street's Dow Jones Industrial Average - one of the world's best known measures of stock market performance - is to be revamped. Business • 11 Sep 13
Dow Jones Industrial Average set to be revamped Wall Street's Dow Jones Industrial Average - one of the world's best known measures of stock market performance - is to be revamped. Business • 11 Sep 13
Nasdaq market hit by three hour shutdown Trading in thousands of US stocks ground to a halt for much of yesterday after an unexplained technological problem shut down trading in Nasdaq securities. Business • 23 Aug 13
Nasdaq market hit by three hour shutdown Trading in thousands of US stocks ground to a halt for much of yesterday after an unexplained technological problem shut down trading in Nasdaq securities. Business • 23 Aug 13
Time Warner's Q2 results beat forecasts Time Warner said its second-quarter net income jumped 87%, boosted by better results at its film and TV businesses. Business • 07 Aug 13
Time Warner's Q2 results beat forecasts Time Warner said its second-quarter net income jumped 87%, boosted by better results at its film and TV businesses. Business • 07 Aug 13
Why stock investors love Tuesdays this year Everybody looks forward to weekends, but this year, US stock investors should embrace Tuesdays as well. Business • 08 May 13
Why stock investors love Tuesdays this year Everybody looks forward to weekends, but this year, US stock investors should embrace Tuesdays as well. Business • 08 May 13
US jobs figures send US markets to new highs US employment rose more than expected in April, pushing the unemployment rate to a four-year low of 7.5%. Business • 03 May 13
US jobs figures send US markets to new highs US employment rose more than expected in April, pushing the unemployment rate to a four-year low of 7.5%. Business • 03 May 13
SEC says agency looking into bogus tweet The US Securities and Exchange Commision is looking into a 'bogus' tweet on the Associated Press Twitter account that sent markets into a brief tailspin. Business • 24 Apr 13
SEC says agency looking into bogus tweet The US Securities and Exchange Commision is looking into a 'bogus' tweet on the Associated Press Twitter account that sent markets into a brief tailspin. Business • 24 Apr 13
Dell founder in $24 billion deal to buy company Slumping personal computer maker Dell is selling itself for $24.4 billion to its founder and a group of investors that includes Microsoft Business • 05 Feb 13
Dell founder in $24 billion deal to buy company Slumping personal computer maker Dell is selling itself for $24.4 billion to its founder and a group of investors that includes Microsoft Business • 05 Feb 13
Dow Jones hits 14,000, for a minute anyway The Dow Jones briefly topped 14,000 at one stage today, a milestone not seen since before the financial crisis rocked the markets and the world economy. Business • 01 Feb 13
Dow Jones hits 14,000, for a minute anyway The Dow Jones briefly topped 14,000 at one stage today, a milestone not seen since before the financial crisis rocked the markets and the world economy. Business • 01 Feb 13
Alcoa earnings as expected, revenue tops forecasts Alcoa last night reported fourth-quarter earnings that met Wall Street's expectations, and the company said it expects slightly higher demand for aluminium this year. Business • 09 Jan 13
Alcoa earnings as expected, revenue tops forecasts Alcoa last night reported fourth-quarter earnings that met Wall Street's expectations, and the company said it expects slightly higher demand for aluminium this year. Business • 09 Jan 13
Wall Street suffers post-election hangover US stocks have fallen heavily on Wall Street putting the S&P 500 on track for its biggest drop since June, as investors shifted their focus to a looming fiscal showdown in Congress after President Barack Obama's re-election. Business • 07 Nov 12
Wall Street suffers post-election hangover US stocks have fallen heavily on Wall Street putting the S&P 500 on track for its biggest drop since June, as investors shifted their focus to a looming fiscal showdown in Congress after President Barack Obama's re-election. Business • 07 Nov 12
US markets to reopen tomorrow The New York Stock Exchange will reopen for regular trading tomorrow after being shut down for two days because of Hurricane Sandy Business • 30 Oct 12
US markets to reopen tomorrow The New York Stock Exchange will reopen for regular trading tomorrow after being shut down for two days because of Hurricane Sandy Business • 30 Oct 12
Superstorm keeps Wall Street closed today Stock trading will be closed in the US for a second day today as 'superstorm' Sandy hits New York and the east coast. Business • 30 Oct 12
Superstorm keeps Wall Street closed today Stock trading will be closed in the US for a second day today as 'superstorm' Sandy hits New York and the east coast. Business • 30 Oct 12
Apple sets value record at $624 billion The Apple corporation is Wall Street's all-time most valuable property. Business • 21 Aug 12
Apple sets value record at $624 billion The Apple corporation is Wall Street's all-time most valuable property. Business • 21 Aug 12
Knight Capital gets $400m rescue A group of investors rescued Knight Capital Group in a $400m deal that keeps the embattled leader in market-making for equities in business, but comes at a huge cost to investors. Business • 06 Aug 12
Knight Capital gets $400m rescue A group of investors rescued Knight Capital Group in a $400m deal that keeps the embattled leader in market-making for equities in business, but comes at a huge cost to investors. Business • 06 Aug 12
President speaks of anger at 'betrayal of trust' President Michael D Higgins has spoken about the anger felt in Ireland at the betrayal of trust by individuals and institutions that characterised the Celtic Tiger economy. News • 01 May 12
President speaks of anger at 'betrayal of trust' President Michael D Higgins has spoken about the anger felt in Ireland at the betrayal of trust by individuals and institutions that characterised the Celtic Tiger economy. News • 01 May 12
Markets slump on euro zone crisis fears European stock markets closed sharply lower this evening - hitting a three month low. Business • 23 Apr 12
Markets slump on euro zone crisis fears European stock markets closed sharply lower this evening - hitting a three month low. Business • 23 Apr 12
IBM reports higher quarterly earnings IBM's shares fell last night after the company reported flat revenue. Business • 18 Apr 12
IBM reports higher quarterly earnings IBM's shares fell last night after the company reported flat revenue. Business • 18 Apr 12
