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Global shares rally on U.S. tech earnings, ECB purchase plans
A measure of global equity markets advanced on Tuesday as technology earnings lifted U.S. shares and the prospect of European Central Bank corporate bond purchases boosted European stocks, while weighing on safe-haven U.S. Treasuries prices.
U.S. existing home sales at one-year high, prices up
U.S. home resales raced to a one-year high in September, the latest indication the housing market recovery is gradually getting back on track.
Broadcom third-quarter results beat views, stock jumps
Broadcom (BRCM.O) posted third-quarter results on Tuesday that exceeded Wall Street's expectations as the chipmaker focused on networking and smartphone chips, sending its shares 5 percent higher.
Yahoo ekes out third quarter revenue gain despite display ad weakness
Yahoo Inc reported a modest increase in revenue during the third quarter, exceeding lackluster Wall Street targets, as the Internet company's online display advertising business continued to struggle.