US stocks slip after two record days

US stocks slip after two record days

US stocks closed lower Friday after two record-setting days, with sentiment dulled by poor US retail sales figures for March and more prospects of slow economic growth around the world.
European stocks slump on China data, French poll result

European stocks slump on China data, French poll result

European stock markets closed sharply lower Monday, hit by a strong far-right showing in French presidential polls, weak Chinese manufacturing data and persistent eurozone debt tensions.
Stocks fall on warning over Chinese iron ore demand

Stocks fall on warning over Chinese iron ore demand

Stock markets retreated Tuesday from a recent strong run on concern about the outlook for the Chinese economy after a warning on dropping iron ore demand, and in response to new US housing data.