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Traders work on the floor at the New York Stock Exchange, February ...

(Reuters) — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 22:21:00 GMT

(Reuters) - Traders work on the floor at the New York Stock Exchange, February 9, 2010. REUTERS/Brendan McDermid (UNITED STATES - Tags: BUSINESS)

A trader works on the floor at the New York Stock Exchange, ...

(Reuters) — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 22:20:00 GMT

(Reuters) - A trader works on the floor at the New York Stock Exchange, February 9, 2010. REUTERS/Brendan McDermid (UNITED STATES - Tags: BUSINESS)

The London stock market ended in the black after sharp falls ...

(AFP) — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 17:49:00 GMT

(AFP) - The London stock market ended in the black after sharp falls last week caused by mounting debt fears in Europe. Photo:Ben Stansall/AFP

The London stock market overcame earlier losses and closed in ...

(AFP) — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 17:49:00 GMT

(AFP) - The London stock market overcame earlier losses and closed in positive territory Tuesday. Photo:Ben Stansall/AFP

Traders are pictured at their desks in front of the DAX board ...

(Reuters) — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 17:21:00 GMT

(Reuters) - Traders are pictured at their desks in front of the DAX board at the Frankfurt stock exchange February 9, 2010. REUTERS/Remote/Fabrizio Bensch (GERMANY - Tags: BUSINESS)

The FTSE 100 rose slightly in midday trade despite lingering ...

(AFP) — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 13:07:00 GMT

(AFP) - The FTSE 100 rose slightly in midday trade despite lingering debt concerns in Europe and as data showed that China overtook Germany last year to become the world's biggest exporting nation. Photo:Shaun Curry/AFP

Traders are pictured at their desks in front of the DAX board ...

(Reuters) — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 12:45:00 GMT

(Reuters) - Traders are pictured at their desks in front of the DAX board at the Frankfurt stock exchange February 8, 2010. REUTERS/Remote/Michael Leckel

A man walks past a screen showing falling stocks at the Athens ...

(The Canadian Press) — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 11:38:00 GMT

(The Canadian Press) - A man walks past a screen showing falling stocks at the Athens Stock Exchange, in red, in Greece on Monday, Feb. 8, 2010. The Greek exchange remained locked in a bear session Monday, with shares falling around 3.7 percent in afternoon trading, even as European stocks rebounded on hopes Greece won't be allowed to default on its crushing debt load. (THE ASSOCIATED PRESS/Petros Giannakouris)

Shares in London won Tuesday amid lingering concerns about massive ...

(AFP) — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 08:40:00 GMT

(AFP) - Shares in London won Tuesday amid lingering concerns about massive state debts throughout Europe. The FTSE 100 index of leading shares edged up 0.04 percent to 5,094.21 points. Photo:Shaun Curry/AFP

The share price indicator for Macquarie Group is seen in red ...

(Reuters) — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 02:15:00 GMT

(Reuters) - The share price indicator for Macquarie Group is seen in red on the Australian Stock Exchange (ASX) board in central Sydney February 9, 2010. Macquarie Group, Australia's top investment bank, spooked investors on Tuesday with a lukewarm outlook, warning them about weakening markets and sending its shares down 6 percent. REUTERS/Daniel Munoz (AUSTRALIA - Tags: BUSINESS)

A board at the New York Stock Exchange displays the Dow Jones ...

(Reuters) — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 17:30:00 GMT

(Reuters) - A board at the New York Stock Exchange displays the Dow Jones Industrial Average soon after the opening bell, February 8, 2010. The Dow has been teetering above and below the 10,000 range throughout the trading day. REUTERS/Brendan McDermid (UNITED STATES - Tags: BUSINESS)

Cast members of HBO show 'How To Make It In America' Victor ...

(Reuters) — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 17:27:00 GMT

(Reuters) - Cast members of HBO show 'How To Make It In America' Victor Rasuk (2nd L), Bryan Greenberg (C), Lake Bell (2nd R) and show creator Ian Edelman (R) ring the opening bell at the New York Stock Exchange, February 8, 2010. REUTERS/Brendan McDermid (UNITED STATES - Tags: ENTERTAINMENT BUSINESS)

A sign for the NASDAQ Market site is seen in New York's Times ...

(Reuters) — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 17:03:00 GMT

(Reuters) - A sign for the NASDAQ Market site is seen in New York's Times Square, February 8, 2010. The trans-Atlantic exchange operator reported a lower fourth quarter profit before one-time items, hurt by sluggish trading and lower market share compared to a year ago. REUTERS/Shannon Stapleton (UNITED STATES - Tags: BUSINESS)

The NASDAQ market site is seen in New York's Times Square February ...

(Reuters) — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 16:51:00 GMT

(Reuters) - The NASDAQ market site is seen in New York's Times Square February 8, 2010. The trans-Atlantic exchange operator reported a lower fourth quarter profit before one-time items, hurt by sluggish trading and lower market share compared to a year ago. REUTERS/Shannon Stapleton (UNITED STATES - Tags: BUSINESS)

A taxi drives by the NASDAQ Market site in New York's Times ...

(Reuters) — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 16:47:00 GMT

(Reuters) - A taxi drives by the NASDAQ Market site in New York's Times Square, February 8, 2010. The trans-Atlantic exchange operator reported a lower fourth quarter profit before one-time items, hurt by sluggish trading and lower market share compared to a year ago. REUTERS/Shannon Stapleton (UNITED STATES - Tags: BUSINESS)

A trader works on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange, ...

(Reuters) — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 16:11:00 GMT

(Reuters) - A trader works on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange, February 8, 2010. REUTERS/Brendan McDermid (UNITED STATES - Tags: BUSINESS)

Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange February ...

(Reuters) — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 15:54:00 GMT

(Reuters) - Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange February 8, 2010. REUTERS/Brendan McDermid (UNITED STATES - Tags: BUSINESS)

A general view of the TSX (Toronto Stock Exchange) Broadcast ...

(Reuters) — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 13:41:00 GMT

(Reuters) - A general view of the TSX (Toronto Stock Exchange) Broadcast Centre in Toronto in this June 20, 2008 file photo. REUTERS/Mark Blinch

Shares in London have staged a fragile rebound after sharp falls ...

(AFP) — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 13:13:00 GMT

(AFP) - Shares in London have staged a fragile rebound after sharp falls last week caused by mounting debt fears in Europe, with the FTSE up 0.11 percent at 5,066.37 points in late morning trade. Photo:Ben Stansall/AFP

Shares in London rose at the start of trade following sharp ...

(AFP) — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 08:55:00 GMT

(AFP) - Shares in London rose at the start of trade following sharp falls last week caused by mounting fears over huge state debts in Europe. Photo:Shaun Curry/AFP

A currency trader works in front of screens showing the Korea ...

(The Canadian Press) — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 22:32:00 GMT

(The Canadian Press) - A currency trader works in front of screens showing the Korea Composite Stock Price Index (KOSPI) and foreign currency rate, right, at the Korea Exchange Bank headquarters in Seoul. The KOSPI fell 49.30 points, or 3.05 percent, to close at 1,567.12 Friday. (THE ASSOCIATED PRESS/Ahn Young-joon)

A trader works on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange, ...

(Reuters) — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 22:03:00 GMT

(Reuters) - A trader works on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange, February 5, 2010. REUTERS/Brendan McDermid (UNITED STATES - Tags: BUSINESS)

London stocks took a nosedive as the market reacted to increasing ...

(AFP) — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 17:16:00 GMT

(AFP) - London stocks took a nosedive as the market reacted to increasing unease about the level of debt accrued by Eurozone countries including Spain and Greece. Photo:Shaun Curry/AFP

A stock broker trades at the stock exchange in the central German ...

(AFP) — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 11:56:00 GMT

(AFP) - A stock broker trades at the stock exchange in the central German city of Frankfurt Main. Wall Street dived as weak US data combined with heightened fears of debt problems in European Union countries sent shockwaves through the markets. Photo:Thomas Lohnes/AFP

A currency trader gestures under a screen showing the Korea ...

(The Canadian Press) — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 11:55:00 GMT

(The Canadian Press) - A currency trader gestures under a screen showing the Korea Composite Stock Price Index (KOSPI) at the Korea Exchange Bank headquarters in Seoul, South Korea, Friday, Feb. 5, 2010. The KOSPI composite index fell 49.30 points, or 3.05 percent, to close at 1,567.12 Friday. (THE ASSOCIATED PRESS/Ahn Young-joon)

The leading stock exchange opened higher ahead of the release ...

(AFP) — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 08:41:00 GMT

(AFP) - The leading stock exchange opened higher ahead of the release of key US jobs figures that will indicate the strength of recovery in the world's biggest economy. Photo:Shaun Curry/AFP

The leading stock exchange fell at the start of trade amid a ...

(AFP) — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 08:41:00 GMT

(AFP) - The leading stock exchange fell at the start of trade amid a fierce global equities sell-off that was sparked by fears of a sovereign debt default in Europe and poor US data, analysts said. Photo:Shaun Curry/AFP

A worker walks pass an electronic stock price board inside the ...

(Reuters) — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 06:34:00 GMT

(Reuters) - A worker walks pass an electronic stock price board inside the trading floor of a stock exchange in the Makati financial district of Manila February 5, 2010. Asian stocks fell to near five-month lows on Friday as investors dumped riskier assets rising sovereign debt problems in the euro zone and poor jobs data sent U.S. and European stocks tumbling. REUTERS/Romeo Ranoco (PHILIPPINES - Tags: BUSINESS)

Traders monitor a stock prices inside a trading room of the ...

(Reuters) — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 06:00:00 GMT

(Reuters) - Traders monitor a stock prices inside a trading room of the Makati stock exchange in Manila February 5, 2010. Asian stocks fell to near five-month lows on Friday as investors dumped riskier assets after rising sovereign debt problems in the euro zone and poor jobs data sent U.S. and European stocks tumbling. REUTERS/Romeo Ranoco (PHILIPPINES - Tags: BUSINESS)

A trader speaks to a client over the telephone in front of the ...

(Reuters) — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 05:56:00 GMT

(Reuters) - A trader speaks to a client over the telephone in front of the electronic board inside a stock exchange in the Makati financial district of Manila February 5, 2010. Asian stocks fell to near five-month lows on Friday as investors dumped riskier assets after rising sovereign debt problems in the euro zone and poor jobs data sent U.S. and European stocks tumbling. REUTERS/Romeo Ranoco (PHILIPPINES - Tags: BUSINESS)

Office workers walk past the Australian Securities Exchange ...

(Reuters) — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 05:49:00 GMT

(Reuters) - Office workers walk past the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) building in central Sydney February 5, 2010. Australian shares fell 2.8 percent on Friday to their level lowest in five months, as investors fled from riskier assets on fears over spreading euro zone debt issues and soft U.S. economic data. REUTERS/Daniel Munoz (AUSTRALIA - Tags: BUSINESS)

The February 4 and 5 curves are seen at the board at the Australian ...

(Reuters) — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 05:19:00 GMT

(Reuters) - The February 4 and 5 curves are seen at the board at the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) in central Sydney February 5, 2010. Australian shares fell 2.8 percent on Friday to their level lowest in five months, as investors fled from riskier assets on fears over spreading euro zone debt issues and soft U.S. economic data. REUTERS/Daniel Munoz (AUSTRALIA - Tags: BUSINESS)

A trader watches a monitor displaying stocks on the floor of ...

(Reuters) — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 05:02:00 GMT

(Reuters) - A trader watches a monitor displaying stocks on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange February 4, 2010. REUTERS/Shannon Stapleton

A currency trader reacts under a screen showing the Korea Composite ...

(The Canadian Press) — Thu, 04 Feb 2010 22:38:00 GMT

(The Canadian Press) - A currency trader reacts under a screen showing the Korea Composite Stock Price Index (KOSPI) at the Korea Exchange Bank headquarters in Seoul, South Korea. THE ASSOCIATED PRESS/Ahn Young-joon

A trader watches a monitor displaying stocks on the floor of ...

(Reuters) — Thu, 04 Feb 2010 21:59:00 GMT

(Reuters) - A trader watches a monitor displaying stocks on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange February 4, 2010. The Dow briefly fell below the crucial 10,000 mark on Thursday as stocks suffered their worst losses in more than nine months. REUTERS/Shannon Stapleton (UNITED STATES - Tags: BUSINESS)

Traders on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange. Wall Street ...

(AFP) — Thu, 04 Feb 2010 21:58:00 GMT

(AFP) - Traders on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange. Wall Street shares plunged Thursday as weak US data combined with heightened fears of debt problems in European Union countries sent shockwaves through the markets. Photo:Don Emmert/AFP

The London stock market slipped back as data from the US showed ...

(AFP) — Thu, 04 Feb 2010 17:27:00 GMT

(AFP) - The London stock market slipped back as data from the US showed that new jobless claims had risen more than expected, prolonging the sense of pessimism surrounding the world's biggest economy. Photo:Ben Stansall/AFP

A stock broker trades at the stock exchange in Frankfurt, 2009. ...

(AFP) — Thu, 04 Feb 2010 12:43:00 GMT

(AFP) - A stock broker trades at the stock exchange in Frankfurt, 2009. Europe's main stock markets have fallen, before key interest rate decisions in the region and as investors digested fresh company results. Photo:Thomas Lohnes/AFP

A currency trader walks by a screen showing the Korea Composite ...

(The Canadian Press) — Thu, 04 Feb 2010 12:10:00 GMT

(The Canadian Press) - A currency trader walks by a screen showing the Korea Composite Stock Price Index (KOSPI) at the Korea Exchange Bank headquarters in Seoul, South Korea. (THE ASSOCIATED PRESS/Ahn Young-joon)

An employee of the Warsaw stock exchange adjusts a microphone ...

(The Canadian Press) — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 21:53:00 GMT

(The Canadian Press) - An employee of the Warsaw stock exchange adjusts a microphone as he stands in front of a large screen showing daily movement in Warsaw's WIG-20 index, in Warsaw, Poland. THE ASSOCIATED PRESS/Czarek Sokolowski

Early gains on the London stock market were wiped out after ...

(AFP) — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 18:12:00 GMT

(AFP) - Early gains on the London stock market were wiped out after US private-sector job data showed that the economy still had some way to go before unemployment could be expected to fall. Photo:Shaun Curry/AFP

Brokers on ICAP's dealing floor in London. Shares in London ...

(AFP) — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 14:39:00 GMT

(AFP) - Brokers on ICAP's dealing floor in London. Shares in London were slightly lower at the open, shedding 0.13 percent at 5,283.18 points. Photo:Leon Neal/AFP

A WestJet plane takes off from the international airport in ...

(The Canadian Press) — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 14:27:00 GMT

(The Canadian Press) - A WestJet plane takes off from the international airport in Calgary. Passenger traffic picked up in January for WestJet (TSX:WJA), the airline reporting a rise of 9.7 per cent year over year. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Adrian Wyld/ file

A general view of the Greek stock exchange in Athens February ...

(Reuters) — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 10:45:00 GMT

(Reuters) - A general view of the Greek stock exchange in Athens February 3, 2010. Greek banks shares climbed as much as 4.2 percent on Wednesday as investors expected the EU to give the green light to the country's fiscal plan to repair public finances, brokers said. REUTERS/Yiorgos Karahalis (GREECE - Tags: BUSINESS)

A worker transports barrels of water outside Greece's stock ...

(Reuters) — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 10:43:00 GMT

(Reuters) - A worker transports barrels of water outside Greece's stock exchange in Athens February 3, 2010. Greek banks shares climbed as much as 4.2 percent on Wednesday as investors expected the EU to give the green light to the country's fiscal plan to repair public finances, brokers said. REUTERS/Yiorgos Karahalis (GREECE - Tags: BUSINESS)

London shares continued to rise as mining stocks were bolsted ...

(AFP) — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 17:23:00 GMT

(AFP) - London shares continued to rise as mining stocks were bolsted by a rise in commodity prices. Photo:Ben Stansall/AFP

Leading shares fell slightly lower at the start of trading on ...

(AFP) — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 13:22:00 GMT

(AFP) - Leading shares fell slightly lower at the start of trading on Tuesday as traders digested corporate earnings and economic data from across the continent. The FTSE 100 index dropped 0.12 percent to 5,241.39 points. Photo:Ben Stansall/AFP

Leading shares rose as traders digested mixed corporate earnings ...

(AFP) — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 13:22:00 GMT

(AFP) - Leading shares rose as traders digested mixed corporate earnings and economic data, though gains were capped by a slide in BP's share price. The FTSE 100 index rose 0.17 percent to 5,256.16 points in late morning deals. Photo:Ben Stansall/AFP

Bangladeshi pedestrians walk past the Dhaka Stock Exchange in ...

(AFP) — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 11:54:00 GMT

(AFP) - Bangladeshi pedestrians walk past the Dhaka Stock Exchange in November, 2009. Bangladesh's stock exchange regulator sought Tuesday to rein in the country's stock market, which has soared 20 percent in the past month. Photo:Munir Uz Zaman/AFP

File photo shows traders working at the Stock Exchange in Hong ...

(AFP) — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 11:11:00 GMT

(AFP) - File photo shows traders working at the Stock Exchange in Hong Kong. Strong US manufacturing figures boosted Asian stock markets while Tokyo was pushed higher following an announcement from Toyota that the auto giant would start fixing recalled cars. Photo:Mike Clarke/AFP