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Global stocks rout on investors' fears over world economy

World stock markets were hammered with heavy losses on Friday, as China`s economic woes triggered European and Wall Street equity sell-offs and stirred up fears for global growth.

Aug 21, 2015, 23:12 PM IST

European stocks wobble in holiday trade

European markets continue to be under pressure.

May 14, 2015, 17:45 PM IST

European stocks drop at open

European stock markets fell at the start of trading on 14th May.

May 14, 2015, 14:18 PM IST

European stocks advance at open

European stock markets climbed at the start of trading on 13th May, with FTSE 100 index up 0.29%.

May 13, 2015, 13:26 PM IST

London stock market surges on election results

The benchmark FTSE 100 index rallied 2.0% in initial deals to 7,024.37 points.

May 08, 2015, 13:17 PM IST

European stocks fall at open

Europe's main stock markets fell at the start of trading on Tuesday, with London`s benchmark FTSE 100 index dipping 0.05 percent to 6,888.12 points.

Mar 31, 2015, 13:03 PM IST

European stocks climb at open before UK budget, Fed

Europe`s main stock markets advanced at the start of trade on Wednesday, with London rising as investors awaited the British government`s annual budget.

Mar 18, 2015, 14:38 PM IST

London stocks rally as Scotland rejects independence

The London stock market rallied sharply in opening trade on Friday after Scotland voted to reject independence in a crucial referendum.

Sep 19, 2014, 13:37 PM IST

European stocks rise at open; London FTSE up 0.25%

Europe`s main stock markets rebounded slightly at the start of trading on Friday, with London`s benchmark FTSE 100 index gaining 0.25 percent to 6,822.78 points.

Aug 29, 2014, 13:05 PM IST

European stock markets mixed at open

Europe`s main stock markets diverged at the start of trading on Tuesday, as London reopened following a long holiday weekend and before France announces a new government.

Aug 26, 2014, 13:36 PM IST

European stocks end higher

European stock markets closed higher on Thursday, with Frankfurt`s main DAX index ending the day up 0.42 percent to 9,794.06 points.

Jul 24, 2014, 21:40 PM IST

Drugmaker Shire agrees to £32-bn takeover from AbbVie

Shire Pharmaceuticals has accepted a £32-billion (USD54-billion, 40-billion-euro) takeover bid from AbbVie, the two companies announced on Friday, in a deal aimed at slashing the US giant`s tax bill.

Jul 18, 2014, 16:33 PM IST