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Nervous investors demand bigger returns
NEW YORK (Reuters) - The world looks a lot more dangerous than it did only a few months ago and signs are that U.S. stock investors are starting to demand more for the added risk.
U.S. dollar falls on data; stocks advance
NEW YORK (Reuters) - The U.S. dollar fell broadly on Friday after weaker-than-expected U.S. consumer spending and housing data stoked worries the recovery is losing momentum, while commodities posted a third straight week of gains.
IMF forum: No easy fixes for hot emerging markets
RIO DE JANEIRO (Reuters) - Policy-makers in emerging markets need to keep reaching for a broad mix of tools to cope with the heavy capital flows that have caused strong-currency headaches and led to fears of asset bubbles -- because such flows are here to stay.
U.S. says China yuan undervalued, but not manipulated
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Treasury Department ruled on Friday China was not manipulating its currency to gain an unfair trade advantage, but said Beijing still needs to allow the yuan to rise much faster in value.
Latin American stocks notch best week in 2 months
MEXICO CITY (Reuters) - Latin American stocks notched their best week in more than two months on Friday, supported by rising commodity prices, but signs of slowing global growth could curb further gains.
Euro up against dollar, Swiss franc hits record highs
NEW YORK (Reuters) - The euro rose against the dollar on Friday, capping off its best week since late April, as European officials said Greece should be able to shoulder its heavy debt burden without restructuring.
US STOCKS-Material world lifts stocks; Dow, S&P; off for 4th week
* Dow up 0.3 pct, S&P up 0.4 pct, Nasdaq up 0.5 pct * For up-to-the-minute market news see [STXNEWS/US] (Updates to close)
Miners, banks lead broad-based FTSE rally
* Banks get broker boost; talk of lighter regulatory touch
Banks and miners lead European shares higher
* FTSEurofirst 300 index closes 0.7 pct up, down on week
Nikkei edges lower on Sony, lingering economic uncertainty
* Tokyo stocks seen undervalued compared to global peers
Oil stocks drive up Hong Kong, China posts worst week in 11 months
* Shanghai Comp posts worst wk in 11 months on tight liquidity (Updates to close)
Markets
- U.S.
- Europe
- Asia
- Sectors
| DOW | 12,441.58 |  +38.82 |
+0.31% |
| S&P; 500 | 1,331.10 | +5.41 |
+0.41% |
| NASDAQ | 2,796.86 | +13.94 |
+0.50% |
| TR US Index | 121.89 | +0.55 |
+0.45% |
-40.11Sector Summary
| Energy | +0.58% |
| Basic Materials | +1.45% |
| Industrials | +0.70% |
| Cyclical Goods & Services | +0.64% |
| Non-Cyclical Goods & Services | +0.67% |
| Financials | +1.09% |
| Healthcare | +0.41% |
| Technology | +0.61% |
| Telecoms | +0.81% |
| Utilities | +0.58% |
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- Amsterdam: UPDATE 1-Dutch property funds resume merger talks
- Belgium: UPDATE 1-Dutch property funds resume merger talks
- France: European shares slip; H&M; falls on weak margins
- Germany: European shares slip; H&M; falls on weak margins
- Spain: Spanish stocks - Factors to watch on Tuesday
- Switzerland: UPDATE 1-Speculators trim bets against U.S. dollar-CFTC
- U.K.: Miners, banks lead broad-based FTSE rally
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