Hello traders!

In the US tonight, the Dow Jones Industrial Average was down 23 points at
12,302, with the S&P 500 off 4.5 points at 1,328, while the Nasdaq Composite
lost 14 points at 2,275.

See you in the morning with the latest.....

G.

Morning all. Market reports:

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Wall Street faces the growing risk of an equities bloodbath in coming months as the credit crunch spreads to the wider economy and earnings crumble, according to a pair of grim reports issued by Goldman Sachs and Wells Fargo.
Goldman Sachs and Wells Fargo warn 'delusional' investors on stocks

The Bank of Japan has reiterated the need to pay close attention to increased downside risks in Japan as a result of the US slowdown and lingering turbulence on global financial markets, minutes from its policy review meeting last month showed.
Bank of Japan confirms need to monitor US economic slowdown

The gloom enveloping the banking sector worsened yesterday after America's fourth-largest bank, Wachovia, admitted it needed to raise $7bn (3.52bn) through an emergency fundraising after running up losses caused by the sub-prime mortgage crisis.
US bank admits sub-prime emergency

US consumers continue to be weighed down by the combined pressures of high food and fuel prices and a housing market in terminal decline.
American high street may be feeling recession

A structured investment vehicle set up by Barclays' investment banking business has become the latest to fall into receivership as the value of its assets falls.
Barclays SIV Golden Key goes into receivership

Manufacturing costs have increased at record rates ahead of today's release of the latest inflation figures, dampening the prospect of a further interest rate cut next month.
Costs of production rising at record rate

House prices are experiencing their most widespread decline since records began because of the fallout from the credit crisis, a report released today shows.
House prices decline at record levels

Share-buying in Britain's largest company is being closely watched by Downing Street.
Chinese fund builds up 1bn stake in BP

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Good morning traders!

In Asia today, the Hang Seng ended the morning down 12.83 points at 23,798.37,
while the Nikkei was recently up 68.54 points at 12,986.05.

New York's main oil contract, light sweet crude for May delivery, briefly traded at a
new intraday peak of $112.48 before easing to $112.33.

Happy trading!

G.

OUTLOOK Tesco to assuage fears over U.S. start-up, U.K. consumer downturnTFN economic and business calendarThomson Financial Europe AM at a glance share guide: Shares mixed, oil up

TFN UK calendar and forecasts for today

BROKERWATCH HBOS cut to 'equal-weight' vs 'overweight' at Morgan StanleyThe Tuesday Press Roundup

STOCKWATCH BG, Galp, Repsol seen boosted by Sugar Loaf reserves newsThomson Financial UK at a glance share guide

Tokyo shares close higher on short-covering ahead of Intel earnings

STOCKWATCH Tesco seen up on FY figs, U.S. outlook, encouraging start to yearBROKERWATCH DSG International removed from its short term 'sell' rating at UBS

STOCKWATCH Astrazeneca seen higher after settling Nexium patent dispute

Australian shares close higher led by gains in oil stocks, M&A activity

UK smallcap opening - ATA Group climbs on swing to FY operating profits

BROKERWATCH Vodafone started 'outperform' in Sanford Bernstein telecoms review

Tokyo shares close higher on short-covering ahead of Intel earnings - UPDATEUK smallcap opening - Bioganix higher as customer dispute resolved

London shares open higher; Tesco gains on results; AstraZeneca firmer

STOCKWATCH Repsol soars on Brazil news, upped to 'selected list' at Cheuvreux

UK smallcap opening - Media Corporation rises on Yahoo agreement

STOCKWATCH AstraZeneca higher after Nexium patent settlement; Cazenove upgradesAustralian shares close higher, led by gains in oil stocks, M&A activity -UPDATE

UK smallcap opening - Mears better on contract wins; Arbuthnot repeats 'buy'

FOCUS RWE better off bidding for British Energy as part of consortiumUK smallcap opening - Blue Star Mobile slides on disposals

STOCKWATCH French oil services stocks rise on news of Sugar Loaf reserves

London shares open higher; Tesco gains on results, AstraZeneca firmer UPDATEUK small caps open slightly lower; Blue Star Mobile hit by disposals

STOCKWATCH Tesco higher as U.S., UK trading fears are allayedSTOCKWATCH Friends Provident higher; Panmure Gordon ups to 'buy' from 'hold'

STOCKWATCH India's Ranbaxy up on AstraZeneca deal over generic Nexium sales

Metals - Gold rises on record oil prices, ongoing dollar weakness

RPT STOCKWATCH Repsol up on Brazil news, raised to 'selected list' at Cheuvreux

Metals - Copper stabilises on renewed dollar weakness

STOCKWATCH BG Group up on news of Sugar Loaf reserves; Evolution ups to 'buy'

Metals - Gold rises on record oil prices, ongoing dollar weakness UPDATE

WALL STREET OUTLOOK Mixed open seen ahead of inflation data, raft of earnings

London shares - mid-morning features

Metals - Tin hits record amid supply fears as stocks dwindle to multi-year lows

STOCKWATCH AstraZeneca stays higher; Dresdner Kleinwort ups to 'buy' UPDATE

BROKERWATCH Smith & Nephew shares to gain on Medicare payment plan-Deutsche Bank

STOCKWATCH Soitec lower as Q4 sales slump and it sees further drop in Q1

OUTLOOK Legal & General Q1 worldwide sales seen down 16 pct

STOCKWATCH Shire higher as it introduces new UK-listed holding company

UK small caps down at midday; Blue Star Mobile slumps on subsidiary disposals

London shares - midday features

Precious Metals Summary - London AM Fixings

Midday Market Roundup

OUTLOOK Prudential Q1 sales seen 10 pct higher

*UK'S OFT SEEKS DIVESTMENT IN HOMEBASE'S ACQUISITION OF DIY STORES FROM FOCUS

Metals - Gold continues near $930; record oil prices support

London shares - midafternoon features

Precious Metals Summary - London PM Fixings

TFN economic and business calendar to Tuesday April 29

Metals - Tin bucks trend to soar to fresh record high

End-of-day Market Roundup