Europe

Jobless Claims Down, Stocks Back on Track — Thursday’s IP Market Recap

A drop in jobless claims and a rate cut in Europe conspired to jump-start Wall Street and send the S&P 500 back into new territory. More 

Best Buy Gives Up on Europe, Sells Carphone Stake

Best Buy has sold its 50% stake in Europe's Carphone Warehouse Group for less than half of what it paid for the share in 2008. More 

5 Economic Indicators to Watch for Signs of a Spring Slowdown

It could just be a matter of time before the economic weaknesses sprouting up across the globe start to weigh on the U.S. If that happens, it'll show up in one or more of these key U.S. indicators. More 

Google Offers Search Changes to Please EU

Google with alter is search engine results to label its own services and highlight those from rivals in a proposed deal to placate the European Union. More 

Ford Tops Forecasts on Rising North American Sales

Ford reported first-quarter pre-tax earnings that beat Wall Street expectations on increased sales in North America, but saw a continuing loss in Europe. More 

Where Are the World’s Best Market Returns?

So far this year, Ghana has rocketed to eye-popping returns. Of course, there are other promising -- and a bit more developed -- markets out there too. More 

GlaxoSmithKline Accused of Paying Off Competitors

British regulators claim that GlaxoSmithKline paid generic drug makers to delay the inroduction of generic versions of its Seroxat drug to the U.K. market. More