Markets
Record oil may hold stocks hostage
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Stocks will face major obstacles to extending their gains next week if the price of oil continues to break records, as fears about inflation and the discretionary spending power of the embattled American consumer are forced into the spotlight. Full Article
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European Market Report
Europe shares benefit from oil but end off highs
LONDON, May 16 (Reuters) - European shares rose on Friday, fed by a rally in energy stocks as crude oil hit new record highs, although banks coming under pressure and U.S. consumer sentiment data knocked the market back from session peaks. Full Article
Tokyo Market Report
Nikkei snaps winning streak, shippers steam higher
TOKYO, May 16 (Reuters) - Japan's Nikkei stock average snapped a four-day winning streak on Friday to end down 0.2 percent as investors locked in profits and exporters such as Canon Inc were sold on a slightly stronger yen, but the benchmark still saw its strongest week in 3 months. Full Article
Hong Kong Market Report
HK stocks up but gains pared on Shanghai weakness
(For Shanghai market reports, click [.SS]) (Updates to Friday close, adds details) Full Article
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| Symbol | Bid | Ask |
|---|---|---|
| BRENT CRUDE | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| MINI GOLD | $902.50 | $903.10 |
| MINI SILVER | $17.01 | $17.04 |
| Index | Chg | Vol |
| Dow Jones Industrial Average 6/19/2008 |
-13.00 | 875 |
| E-Mini NASDAQ 100 6/19/2008 |
-0.25 | 2546 |
| S&P 500 6/19/2008 |
1.20 | 27517 |
