AFP - Japanese share prices have briefly topped the 10,000 level for the first time since October amid growing hopes of an economic recovery.

AFP - Stocks in London were in the red at the open on Thursday as rising oil prices cast a shadow on recovery hopes.

AP - Asian stock markets were mixed Thursday, with Japan's benchmark Nikkei index pulling back from its first move above 10,000 in eight months amid conflicting signs about the strength of an economic recovery. European bourses traded higher.

Reuters - Wall Street was set to edge higher on Thursday, with investors eyeing retail sales data, due before the market opens.

AFP - The London stock market opened slightly higher on Wednesday after closing stable the day before.

AFP - Europe's leading stock markets rose Wednesday, after gains in Tokyo and a mixed showing in New York, with energy and mining companies boosted by strong commodity prices, dealers said.

AP - World stock markets rose sharply Wednesday, with Hong Kong's main index jumping by over 4 percent, amid higher commodity prices and renewed hopes about the state of the U.S. banking sector.

AFP - The London stock market advanced on Wednesday with energy and mining companies boosted by strong commodity prices.

Reuters - U.S. Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner said on Wednesday the Obama administration wants to give the Securities and Exchange Commission power to give shareholders a stronger say over executive pay.