Europe & UK

Stocks end higher on Friday after waging a dramatic comeback in the final hour of trade. Dow up 0.1%, while Nasdaq flies 0.75%.

A brief look at important company events and economic data releases next week.

Sovereign debt fears are snowballing in Europe, Sino-US relationships are edgy, and signs are tonight’s US jobs number may disappoint. Dow down 268.

The potential default of Greece is one thing, but Spain’s is a much, much larger economy. Is Europe heading towards an uncontrollable contagion?

Europe is still weighing on sentiment as uninspiring economic data kept Wall Street at bay last night. Dow down 26.

A strong US home sales result and some easing of Greek concerns added further fuel to yesterday’s relief rally. Dow up 111. (Locked for subscribers until 10:00 AEDST)

A welcome bounce followed a positive manufacturing sector read in the US. Dow up 118.

As fast growing emerging nations continue to industrialise, the decade ahead should see higher global growth.

After a positive start, Wall Street ends down again, with a raft of positive economic news brushed aside by an increasingly sceptical market.

While it’s true that the eurozone’s public finances are under a lot of pressure, Greece, Portugal, Spain, Ireland and Italy are stand outs.