Market Report - Us
International Greetings first-half sales drop on currency volatility
Giftware and packaging designer and maker International Greetings blamed currency volatility for lower sales and said profits in its Australian business would take a short-term hit from development costs.
Sweett Group hit by mixed overseas trading
Property and construction consultancy Sweett Group reported lower profits as mixed overseas trading spoilt a UK recovery, hitting its shares.
US open: Stocks edge higher despite retreat in crude futures
The main US stock market gauges were registering small gains on Tuesday in what was expected to be a light day in terms of economic data and as investors continued to digest the recent sharp drop in the oil price.
US open: Retailers and energy stocks lead Wall Street lower
US stocks opened with moderate losses on Monday as weak global manufacturing data and a disappointing performance by retailers over the crucial Thanksgiving weekend dampened sentiment on Wall Street.