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Record high reached by Dow Jones
Better than expected earnings and economic reports drove US markets upwards, with the Dow Jones hitting a record high and the S&P and Nasdaq reaching levels not seen since September 2000 and February 2001 respectively. In Europe, talk of mergers and acquisitions pushed markets up steeply. Technically, the US and Europe both look bullish.
Monday, April 23 - 2007 at 13:06 |

FTSE and Dax hit new year highs
US markets ended the week on a positive note thanks in the main to mergers and acquisitions activity, after starting it with a slight correction. In Europe, the markets also picked up through the week with both the FTSE and the Dax hitting new year highs. Technically, indicators are positive on both sides of the Atlantic.
Monday, April 16 - 2007 at 13:25 |

New year highs for Dax and Ibex
US markets enjoyed a bullish week, being driven by better than expected home sales data and a dip in oil prices. European markets also built on last week's bounce and both the Dax and Ibex hit new year highs. Technically, the outlook is positive in the US and Europe.
Tuesday, April 10 - 2007 at 13:54 |

US and Europe in bullish mood
US markets enjoyed a bullish week, driven by merger and acquisition activity and the Fed's decision to leave interest rates unchanged. European bourses also had a good week with the AEX touching a new year high. Technically, there are positive indicators on both sides of the Atlantic.
Monday, March 26 - 2007 at 13:04 |

Bearish outlook for US, European markets
US markets were bearish week-on-week, with the Nasdaq experiencing a limited decline and the Dow Jones and S&P500 also dipping, due to concern over economic growth and the housing market. European bourses were also under pressure, with the banks, financial services and insurance sectors taking a big hit. Technically, a bearish sentiment prevails on both sides of the Atlantic.
Monday, March 19 - 2007 at 13:42 |

European markets enjoy strong rebound
US markets picked up a little last week helped by the prospect of increased sales and earnings at telephone companies, raw material producers and luxury retailers. European markets had a strong rebound week-on-week, with all sectors ending positively. But, technically, caution is advised in both the US and Europe as upside momentum is very limited.
Monday, March 12 - 2007 at 14:07 |

US stocks hit three month low
US stocks hit a three month low and plunged to their biggest weekly drop in over four years last week following heavy losses in China and due to fears of profit growth being wiped out by recession. European markets were also under pressure and all DJ Stoxx sectors declined. Technically, the US remains bearish and Europe is strongly negative.
Monday, March 05 - 2007 at 13:18 |

Mixed week for US stocks, Europe flat
US markets were mixed last week, with the Dow Jones consolidating and falling back, while the Nasdaq 100 gained ground week-on-week. European markets were largely flat last week. Technically, a bounce should be seen in the US in the next few days, while new year highs are likely in Europe.
Monday, February 26 - 2007 at 13:38 |