Evidence that Europe’s economic woes are hurting companies’ earnings potential and weakening investor confidence sent the region’s shares lower for a sixth day.
European stocks advanced, reversing earlier losses, as data showing the euro area’s recovery stalled in the second quarter fueled speculation of more central bank stimulus.
Nasdaq 100 Index futures rose after revenue from Amazon.com Inc. and Microsoft Corp. topped estimates while investors watched economic data for signs on when the Federal Reserve may scale back monetary stimulus.
U.S. stocks fell, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average retreating from a record, amid concern that the Federal Reserve could begin to taper its debt-buying program as the economy continues to improve.
U.S. stocks advanced, as the Standard & Poor’s 500 Index rallied for a third straight week, amid optimism that the U.S. economy is improving amid central-bank monetary stimulus.
U.S. stocks rose, sending the Dow Jones Industrial Average to its first close above 15,000, on optimism over global central bank stimulus and better-than- estimated corporate earnings.
