Bullish Blog

AP - A look at economic developments and activity in major stock markets around the world Friday:

AFP - Leading shares ended higher in London on Friday as sentiment was lifted by data showing stronger-than-expected US economic growth chalked up in the final quarter of last year.

As the Japanese automaker struggles with recalls, its reputation and customer loyalty are in jeopardy. Wall Street turns a cold shoulder, while Ford picks up speed.

AP - International Rectifier Corp., a maker of power management chips for satellites and aircraft, said Friday that federal regulators will not to file charges against the company after reviewing the restatement of its financial reports.

AP - Stocks ended a disappointing January with a loss as investors questioned whether the economy will be able to sustain its big fourth-quarter growth rate. Downbeat earnings at technology companies also pulled stocks down.

AFP - Europe’s main stock markets rose on Friday in cautious trade before publication of crucial US economic growth data and amid stubborn concerns about Greece’s debt crisis, analysts said.

AFP - The leading share index bounced back at the start of trading on Friday, after losing ground following weak US economic data.

AP - European stock markets closed higher Friday after data showed the U.S. economy grew at its fastest rate in over six years during the final three months of last year. Wall Street rose but later lost some of those gains.

Reuters - Stocks dropped on Friday, as worries about fiscal turmoil in Europe and a drop in technology stocks pushed the S&P 500 to its worst monthly decline since February 2009.

Investor’s Business Daily - Investors yanked $3.86 billion out of stock funds in December, while stuffing $26.13 billion into bond funds.