UPDATED 7:00 ET STOCKS - European stocks advanced to the highest level in six years, with Unilever leading food and beverage makers higher. U.S. index futures climbed, while Asian shares…

From the Desk of Joe Rios There were several economic data releases this past week but none caused any type of volatility. Most asset classes were relatively tame as the…

UPDATED 7:00 ET STOCKS - European stocks rose, heading for a second week of gains, as mining companies climbed, and investors awaited reports on U.S. housing starts and industrial output.…

UPDATED 7:30 ET STOCKS - U.S. stock-index futures were little changed, after the Standard & Poor’s 500 Index closed at an all- time high, as investors awaited jobless-claims data and…

UPDATED 7:20 ET STOCKS - European stocks advanced, with the benchmark Stoxx Europe 600 Index heading for its highest close in almost six years, after the World Bank raised its…

UPDATED 7:10 ET STOCKS - European stocks dropped from their highest level since May 2008, tracking global indexes lower amid concern over equity valuations. U.S. index futures were little changed,…

STOCKS - European stocks rose for a second day, after the Stoxx Europe 600 Index posted its first full- weekly gain of 2014, as global regulators diluted a debt-limit plan…

From the Desk of Joe Rios Friday's US December employment report surprised the market with a headline Nonfarm Payroll print of +74K versus expectations of +197K. The US 10-year notes…

UPDATED 6:30 ET STOCKS - European stocks advanced as investors awaited the European Central Bank’s interest-rate decision. U.S. stock futures were little changed, while Asian shares fell. BONDS - The…

UPDATED 6:45 ET STOCKS - European stocks were little changed, trading near their highest level since May 2008, before a report on hiring by U.S. companies that may help investors…