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Investor's Business Daily - Saul Pannell and Frank Catrickes' hunt for investments has taken them to Brazil, China, India and South Africa. As a result, foreign stocks, including Companhia Vale do Rio Doce and Petroleo Brasileiro , account for a third of their Hartford Capital Appreciation Fund's 79 holdings. More Info...  

Reuters - Stocks have seen the worst of the declines and are poised to head higher boosted by a spate of interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve and spending linked to the government's economic stimulus package, a leading equity strategist said on Tuesday.

Reuters - The dollar dropped to a record low against the euro on Friday after the weakest reading of U.S. economic growth in four years suggested the economy could be at danger of falling behind the rest of the world.

Reuters - The Dow Jones industrial average rose on Friday, with robust earnings pushing the blue-chip index to its third straight record close even as data showed the economy grew in the first quarter at its slowest pace in four years.

FT.com - A fresh batch of strong earnings updates pushed Wall Street stocks to historic highs this week, but the advance remained more symbolic than substantial. More Info...  

FT.com - Wall Street stocks fell, bonds rallied, and the dollar fell to an all time low against the euro on Friday as weak gross domestic product data aggravated investors' concerns about the health of the US economy. More Info...  

AFP - Europe's main stock markets eased back as the mining sector was hit by weak metal prices, and despite another record finish overnight on Wall Street, dealers said Friday.

FT.com - London equities fell in midday trade on Friday as Royal Bank of Scotland confirmed it would make a counterbid for Dutch bank ABN Amro. More Info...  

Reuters - U.S. stock futures edged lower on Friday but would likely not stray far from the broader market's six-year highs after Microsoft Corp reported strong earnings after the bell on Thursday.

AFP - Europe's main stock markets fell in opening deals on Friday, with London's FTSE 100 index of leading shares down 0.21 percent at 6,455.50 points.

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AP - Wall Street paused Thursday, with stocks little changed as strong profit reports from names like Apple Inc. and 3M Corp. failed to galvanize the market a day after the Dow Jones industrials crossed 13,000. Still, a modest advance in the Dow gave the blue chips another record close.

Reuters - The Dow Jones industrial average rose on Thursday as a fresh wave of better-than-expected profits from such companies as 3M Co. and Exxon Mobil Corp. propelled the blue-chip index to its second straight close above 13,000.

AP - U.S. Treasury bond prices ended lower under pressure from rising equity prices Thursday, although a decent outcome to the Treasury's five-year note sale helped put a floor under the falling prices. More Info...  

FT.com - US stocks drifted in and out of positive territory on Thursday as investors paused for breath after a record-breaking rally on Wednesday. More Info...  

FT.com - Group 4 Securicor closed at a record high on Thursday amid excitement over the arrival of an activist investor on its share register. More Info...  

FT.com - A hectic schedule of earnings announcements provided the chief impetus for European stocks on Thursday, with continued merger and acquisition activity offering further support. More Info...  

AFP - Europe's main stock markets gained ground in opening deals on Thursday after a record overnight showing on Wall Street, and following another batch of positive earnings news.

FT.com - London equities made strong progress on Thursday, helped by robust overnight gains on Wall Street. Barclays (NYSE:BCS) and Royal Bank of Scotland stayed in the spotlight as their bid battle for control of ABN Amro continued. More Info...  

Reuters - U.S. shares looked set for a firmer start on Thursday after the Dow hit an all-time high in the previous session and with earnings updates from U.S. heavyweights Mircosoft and Ford on the agenda.

FT.com - London equities made strong progress on Thursday, helped by robust overnight gains on Wall Street. Barclays (NYSE:BCS) and Royal Bank of Scotland stayed in the spotlight as their bid battle for control of ABN Amro continued. More Info...