Global Stock Market Review

U.K. equities plunged on Monday as economic growth in China slid to 7.7% in the first quarter of 2013. In addition, investors are waiting for manufacturing data in New York >>

Hong Kong shares tumbled on Monday on negative signs from national economy. Chinese GDP growth slowed last quarter to 7.7%, while experts expected the economy to expand by 8.0%. >>

Japanese shares plunged on Monday after the U.S. urged Japan to refrain from its currency devaluation. Pushing Japanese equities lower, closely watched China's data came weaker-than-expected. However, losses were limited >>

U.S. blue chips traded flat on Friday amid weaker-than-expected U.S. data releases. Moreover, caution ahead of key China's figures due on Monday added pressure on the U.S. stocks. The Dow >>

U.S. stocks closed in the negative area on Friday on disappointing data releases from the domestic economy. U.S. retail sales unexpectedly fell 0.4% in March, while experts predicted a 0.1% >>

German equities retreated, snapping earlier gains this week on speculation Cyprus seeks to increase its bailout funds and U.S. retail sales dropped in March defying the forecasts. The DAX Index >>

U.K. shares retreated, snapping their four-day surge for the FTSE 100 Index. The FTSE 100 Index retreated 0.65%, or 41.13 points, to 6,372.57 at 5:25 p.m. in London. The trading >>

Hong Kong shares retreated on Friday, as analysts expect the Chinese economy to grow slower than expected in January-March. The Hang Seng Index lost 0.1%, or 12.22 points, to 22,089.05. >>

Japanese equities traded red on Friday as the Yen appreciated against the Dollar weighing on the blue-chip companies dependent on exports. The Nikkei 225 Index declined 0.5%, or 64.02 points, >>

U.S. blue chips surged on Thursday, as jobless-benefit claims fell more than expected. In addition, retailers jumped amid advance in March sales. The Dow Jones Index climbed 0.4% to 14,865.14 >>

U.S. stocks advanced, with the Standard & Poor's Index climbing for a fourth consecutive day, as retailers rallied on rising sales in March and the applications for unemployment benefits dropped >>

European shares climbed on Thursday ahead of the U.S. unemployment data. The DAX Index added 0.5% to 7,848.20 points, close to its highest value since 2007. 18 out of 30 >>

U.K. equities traded green on Thursday, as analysts waited for a new report on jobless-benefit claims in the U.S. The FTSE 100 Index surged 0.3%, or 21.90 points, to 6,407.81 >>

Hong Kong stocks climbed on Thursday, as the number of new local-currency loans increased in China. The Hang Seng Index advanced 0.3%, or 66.71 points, to 22,101.27. Consumer goods and >>

Tokyo Stock exchange traded green on Thursday, as Bank of Japan reiterated its plans for stimulus measures, boosting investors' confidence. In addition, the Topix index extended gains for its longest >>