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European stocks gave up early gains to close mixed Wednesday as investors grew impatient for Greece to finally seal a bailout deal with creditors and avoid a potentially disastrous default.

European stock markets were mostly firmer Wednesday on growing hopes that Greece will finally seal a bailout deal with creditors on its massive debt and avoid a potentially disastrous default.

US stocks closed in positive territory Tuesday, clawing back from losses after reports that Greece was nearing a bailout deal to avoid defaulting on its debt.

European stock markets closed sharply higher Wednesday as positive Chinese manufacturing helped to offset concerns over dragging talks on a crucial Greek debt write-down deal.

European stock markets and the euro moved higher Wednesday as a pick-up in Chinese manufacturing helped to offset concerns over dragging talks on a crucial Greek debt write-down deal.

European stock markets closed lower Monday and the euro fell sharply as investors waited in hope for progress at a key EU summit on stabilising debt-stricken Greece and restoring economic growth.

US stocks slid Monday as Greece still lacked a crucial debt writedown from private creditors and traders awaited the outcome of an EU summit to contain financial turmoil.

European stock markets and the euro fell sharply Monday as investors waited in hope for progress at a key EU summit on stabilising debt-stricken Greece and restoring economic growth.

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Wall Street edged lower

European stock markets closed slightly lower on Friday and the euro slipped as investors locked in profits, waiting to see whether Greece can finally strike deals to cut its towering debt mountain.

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US stocks followed European counterparts higher Tuesday buoyed by encouraging economic news from Germany and China, and a strong reading from a New York regional economic activity indicator.

European stock markets rallied Tuesday on news of upbeat economic data in Asian powerhouse China and surging investor confidence in the eurozone's leading economy Germany.

Wall Street stocks racked up solid gains Tuesday as investors cheered upbeat economic data in the United States, China and Germany.

US stocks shot higher in opening trade Tuesday as investors cheered upbeat economic data in China and Germany.

US stocks fell in subdued trading Monday as investors digested news of North Korean leader Kim Jong-Il's death and Europe's latest efforts to contain the eurozone debt crisis.

US stocks gave up early gains in late trade Tuesday after the IMF warned Greece's economy was facing deep risks and the Federal Reserve refrained from providing any new spark for the economy.

London's main stock market closed higher on Tuesday, led by gains in energy and resources stocks as global oil prices rose amid heightened tension between the West and Iran, traders said.

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Stocks rose on Tuesday as investors bet European leaders would take strong steps this week to end the region's debt crisis, including bolstering its financial rescue fund.

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Stocks advanced on Tuesday and were near session highs as investors showed a muted reaction to the S&P's recent downgrade warning for the euro zone.