U.S. stocks extend losses with sentiment alternately buoyed by a stronger-than-expected rise in factory orders but darkened by a report that Lehman Brothers Holdings Inc. might have to raise additional capital.
U.S. stocks turn mixed in a busy session during which investors digested dollar-supportive remarks by the chairman of the Federal Reserve and better-than-expected growth in factory orders.
British Airways warned that economic pressures on passengers may soon have a significant impact on demand for flights as it reported May traffic down 0.7 per cent year-on-year yesterday.
U.S. stocks maintain slight gains after the government reports a rise in April factory orders, but the bid higher is curbed by a report that Lehman Brothers Holdings Inc. might have to raise additional capital.
June 3 (Bloomberg) -- U.K. stocks advanced for the first time in four days, led by banks including Lloyds TSB Group Plc and Royal Bank of Scotland Group Plc.
We can't blame economic news for the drop today. The U.S.? dollar strengthened today, after the Institute of Supply Management (ISM) released results showing that its ISM index increased more than economists expected( Read More )
June 3 (Bloomberg) -- U.K. stocks advanced, led by banking stocks including Lloyds TSB Group Plc and Royal Bank of Scotland Group Plc. Gains on the FTSE 100 Index were limited by a decline in homebuilders after Cazenove said capital increases may be needed in the industry.
June 3 (Bloomberg) -- U.K. stocks declined for a fourth day, led by homebuilders after Cazenove said there is an increasing risk of capital raises in the sector.
June 3 (Bloomberg) -- U.K. stocks advanced for the first time in four days, led by Lloyds TSB Group Plc and Royal Bank of Scotland Group Plc. Vodafone Group Plc, the world's largest mobile phone company, also rose.
June 3 (Bloomberg) -- The following is a list of companies whose shares may have unusual price changes in U.K. and Irish markets today. Stock symbols are in parentheses, and prices are from the last market close.
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