Reuters - Shares of Apple Inc tumbled more than 3 percent to a session low of $139.57 on Monday after CNBC reported that the company would introduce "aggressively" lowered price-points for its newest iPhone.

Reuters - Stocks fell on Monday after McDonald's Corp posted lighter-than-expected monthly sales and a report that Apple Inc would price new iPhones "aggressively," signaling that consumer spending may remain a concern.

AP - Investors' doubts about the economy interrupted a dual rally in stocks and commodities.

AFP - The London stock market was down at the open on Monday, mirroring falls in other European markets following a sharp defeat for the left-wing parties in EU elections.

AP - World stock markets fell Monday as investors weighed the possibility of a weak economic recovery after U.S. job losses eased but unemployment reached its highest in more than 25 years.

Reuters - Oil fell on Friday as traders took profits from a rally to a seven-month high over $70 a barrel after U.S. employment data showed a slower pace of job losses.

AP - With unemployment still rising, investors are questioning if stocks should be, too.

Reuters - U.S. stocks flip-flopped throughout Friday's session, with the major indexes ending split as investors paused to consider conflicting signals in monthly U.S. jobs data.

AFP - Wall Street's three-month surge amid a deep recession has pundits wondering if the rally has gone too far, or is ready for a second wind.

AP - Calvin Borel taped the "Late Show with David Letterman" early in the week, attended a Madison Square Garden news conference another day and rang the opening bell at the New York Stock Exchange two days ago.

AP - Traders are betting that an improving economy will reward banks and energy companies.

AFP - Stocks in London were upbeat on Friday as mining giant Rio Tinto scrapped its tie-up with China's Chinalco in favour of a joint venture with rival BHP Billiton and a 9.47 billion pounds rights issue.

AP - European stock markets extended gains Friday amid expectations of an opening jump on Wall Street after stronger than expected U.S. jobs data stoked hopes the world's largest economy may emerge from recession earlier than anticipated.