Asian stock markets head higher; Nikkei continues upward on weaker yen

Asian stock markets head higher; Nikkei continues upward on weaker yen TOKYO – Asian stock markets rose Wednesday, reversing course after an indecisive opening following a sluggish day on Wall Street. Oil prices rose to near $ 85 a barrel Wednesday...

Energy stocks push indexes higher

Energy stocks push indexes higher NEW YORK – Energy stocks led indexes higher Monday, the first day of trading since the unrest in Egypt caused the largest one-day drop in the broad stock market in more than three months. Read more on The Arizona...

Exxon's Profit Rises in Quarter, Helped by Higher Oil Prices – New …

RTT NewsExxon’s Profit Rises in Quarter, Helped by Higher Oil PricesNew York TimesHOUSTON — Exxon Mobil, the largest American oil company, reported a 53 percent increase in its fourth-quarter profit on Monday, helped by higher crude … News...

Stock markets head for higher open, U.S. Q4 growth data close to expectations

Stock markets head for higher open, U.S. Q4 growth data close to expectations The Toronto stock market headed for a higher open Friday as oil and copper prices advanced in the wake of data which showed fourth quarter U.S. economic growth coming in...

Toronto stock market ends higher after short session

Toronto stock market ends higher after short session The Toronto stock market closed slightly higher Friday on very low volume with New York stock and commodity markets closed as American traders get an early start on the Christmas holiday. Read more...