| US STOCKS-Wall St hit by weak jobless, manufacturing data (at Reuters) * Intel to buy McAfee for $7.7 billion; McAfee shares soar * Jobless claims rise to 9-month high * Regional factory activity at lowest in a year us.rd.yahoo.com |
US equities edge up as Europe fears recede [at Financial Times] - US stocks rose on Wednesday as concerns about Europe s debt problems eased and investors looked ahead to the Fed s Beige Book to provide a clearer picture of the US economic recovery. us.rd.yahoo.com |
Dollar near 2-year high as rate rise looms THE dollar was trading near a two-year high as investors were attracted to the relatively high, and potentially rising, interest rates on offer. news.com.au |
Strong economy 'behind dollar's rise' THE dollar's appreciation towards parity with the US dollar reflects the strength of the economy, says Treasurer Wayne Swan. news.com.au |
'Fast Money' Recap: Tech Saves the Day The trading panel said the rally in tech stocks overshadowed the weakness of the financials. us.rd.yahoo.com |