July 18 (Bloomberg) -- U.S. stocks fell, led by technology shares, as disappointing results at Google Inc. , Microsoft Corp. and Merrill Lynch & Co. overshadowed Citigroup Inc.'s smaller- than-estimated loss , extending the yearlong earnings slump.

Stocks rose on Wednesday as financial shares climbed on hopes lawmakers will approve the rescue plan for mortgage finance companies Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac and the price of oil fell.

June 12 (Bloomberg) -- Asian stocks declined the most in three months, extending a global rout, on concern surging inflation and credit turmoil will derail growth.

KUALA LUMPUR, June 13 (Bernama) -- Share prices on Bursa Malaysia continued to be firmer at mid-day today following buying activities on key index-linked plantation stocks like Sime Darby and IOI Corp, dealers said.

NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks traded mixed today after another spike in oil prices and a decline in regional manufacturing activity touched off fresh concerns about the well-being of the economy.