Reuters - World stocks rose and oil prices hit a 2009 high on Wednesday, while government bonds and the yen fell, after a jump in U.S. consumer morale reinforced expectations that the global economy is starting to recover.

AP - World stock markets shot higher Wednesday after a report showing Americans more optimistic about their economy strengthened hopes that the global recession would soon abate.

Reuters - Stock futures pointed to a slightly higher open for U.S. shares on Wednesday, building on strong gains made in the previous session, when consumer confidence data fueled hopes of an economic recovery.

AFP - Europe's main stock markets fell Tuesday as London traders returned to their desks and digested the bleak global economic outlook amid jitters over North Korea's nuclear test.

Reuters - World stocks fell on Tuesday with Asian shares leading the way as tension about North Korean nuclear tests added to questions over the global economic outlook.

AP - World stocks fell Tuesday as investors worried that the recent rally may be overdone and were unsettled by the geopolitical tensions in Asia, where North Korea test-fired two missiles just a day after its nuclear test.

AFP - The London stock market rose Tuesday, moving sharply into positive territory after much better-than-expected US consumer confidence data gave sentiment a boost.

Reuters - Stocks climbed on Tuesday after data showing a sharp rise in consumer confidence suggested the economic downturn was easing and a brokerage upgrade of Apple Inc lifted technology stocks

AP - Consumers' good mood is spreading to Wall Street.

Reuters - Wall Street may feel more pressure next week unless a raft of economic data, including consumer confidence, home sales and GDP, restores the optimism that had driven a two-month rally before fading in the past few days.

AP - Asian stocks fell Tuesday as North Korea test-fired two missiles just a day after its nuclear test, increasing uncertainty among investors already worried the recent rally may be overdone.

Reuters - World stocks fell on Tuesday with Asian shares leading the way as tension about North Korean nuclear tests added to questions over the global economic outlook.

Reuters - Stock index futures pointed to a lower start on Tuesday as Wall Street reopens following a long weekend, with investors rattled by mounting tensions surrounding North Korea.