Stocks up sharply as US presidential vote stirs investor hopes
Wall Street and European stock markets posted sharp gains Tuesday as voting got underway in a historic US presidential election, with investors hoping a new leader will provide a fresh start out of the financial crisis.
Sinking profits heighten recession fears
BMW became the latest auto giant to be hit by the financial crisis Tuesday, announcing a profits dive while a key European official admitted the continent failed to read recession warning signs.
Merkel details economic 'bridge' to 2010 recovery
Chancellor Angela Merkel gave details on Tuesday of measures she hopes will help Europe's biggest economy mitigate the effects of a sharp global slowdown and confidently predicted an upswing in 2010.
Wheels Come Off Car Maker's Profits
Luxury German car maker BMW has reported a massive 63% drop in third quarter profits - blaming the global economic turndown.
Hot Small Caps: China Goldmines down on production fear
The following is a round-up of key small cap movers on the London stock market on Tuesday.
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Wall Street and European stock markets posted sharp gains Tuesday as voting got underway in a historic US presidential election, with investors hoping a new leader will provide a fresh start out of the financial crisis.
Sinking profits heighten recession fears
BMW became the latest auto giant to be hit by the financial crisis Tuesday, announcing a profits dive while a key European official admitted the continent failed to read recession warning signs.
Merkel details economic 'bridge' to 2010 recovery
Chancellor Angela Merkel gave details on Tuesday of measures she hopes will help Europe's biggest economy mitigate the effects of a sharp global slowdown and confidently predicted an upswing in 2010.
Wheels Come Off Car Maker's Profits
Luxury German car maker BMW has reported a massive 63% drop in third quarter profits - blaming the global economic turndown.
Hot Small Caps: China Goldmines down on production fear
The following is a round-up of key small cap movers on the London stock market on Tuesday.
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