AP - A cautious forecast from FedEx Corp. and a ratings downgrade of 18 banks gave investors new reasons to worry about the economy.

AP - Asian stocks suffered their fourth straight day of losses Thursday amid a growing belief the markets were due for a reality check after the recent surge.

AFP - Europe's leading stock markets gained slightly at the open on Thursday, with London's FTSE 100 index of leading shares up 0.13 percent to 4,284.09 points.

AFP - European equities slid on Wednesday after overnight losses on Wall Street, as investors braced for President Barack Obama to unveil financial system reforms aimed at preventing another crisis.

Reuters - FedEx Corp shares fell 2.3 percent to $50.25 in premarket trade after the package delivery company reported fourth-quarter earnings and issued guidance for its first-quarter.

AP - World stock markets were mostly lower Wednesday ahead of an expected flat opening on Wall Street as investors remained cautious about whether the current pace of economic recovery, particularly in the U.S., justifies the rally seen in stocks since March.

Reuters - Oil prices fell on Wednesday after a U.S. government report showed a surprise increase in gasoline supplies in the world's top consumer heading into summer driving season.

AFP - The London stock market closed lower on Wednesday as economic concerns continued to plague investors.

Reuters - Stocks climbed on Wednesday, led by technology and biotech stocks, while declining financial shares reined in the Dow's and S&P's gains after a broad debt ratings downgrade on banks.

AP - Investors resumed buying after a two-day slide in the stock market.

Reuters - U.S. stocks slipped on Tuesday as mixed economic data and Best Buy's disappointing sales spurred worries about an anemic recovery.

Reuters - Bernard Madoff, who ran the biggest investment fraud in history, was allowed to settle civil fraud charges with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission without having to admit any wrongdoing.