Stock Markets
AP - Japanese stocks led world markets higher Tuesday after the country's central bank surprised investors by effectively cutting its main interest rate to zero percent.
Stock Markets
Japanese stocks lead markets higher after rate cut (AP)
FTSE bounces back on upbeat data (AFP)
AFP - London's main stock market rebounded on Tuesday in the wake of upbeat economic data and company results, and after share prices rallied in Tokyo, traders said.
Yen falls, bonds and Nikkei jump on BOJ surprise (Reuters)
Reuters - The yen fell and government bond futures jumped on Tuesday after the Bank of Japan unveiled a slew of monetary policy easing steps, while Australia's dollar tumbled as its central bank unexpectedly held interest rates steady.
SEC puts new shareholder rules on hold due to suit (AP)
AP - The government said Monday it is putting on hold new rules that make it easier for shareholders to nominate directors of public companies, after the U.S. Chamber of Commerce sued to block the changes.
How the major stock indexes fared Monday (AP)
AP - Stocks fell Monday as investors took a pause from a historic rally in September and held back ahead of a busy week of economic and earnings reports. Analysts say the market was due for a pullback following a 10.4 percent gain in the Dow last month. The monthlong rally has come on relatively low volume, a sign that many investors are still waiting on the sidelines.
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