Global Markets

GLOBAL MARKETS-Stocks, euro fall on fears of Greek euro exit

* Euro briefly slips below $1.25, weighed down by Spain

US STOCKS SNAPSHOT-Wall St slides ahead of holiday weekend

NEW YORK, May 25 - U.S. stocks ended their first positive week in four with a down day on Friday as investors were reluctant to buy going into a long weekend, with uncertainty still swirling around Europe.

REFILE-US STOCKS SNAPSHOT-Wall St slips ahead of long holiday weekend

NEW YORK, May 25 - U.S. stock slid into the close on Friday as traders, wary of the risks posed by Europe's debt crisis, closed out postions ahead of the long holiday weekend even as Wall Street headed for its first week of gains in four.

GLOBAL MARKETS-Stocks, euro fall as fears on Greek euro exit weigh

* Euro briefly slips below $1.25, weighed down by Spain

GLOBAL MARKETS-Stocks, euro fall as Europe dents sentiment

* Euro briefly slips below $1.25, weighed down by Spain

World Markets

UPDATE 1-UK Stocks-Factors to watch on Friday

* Britain's FTSE 100 was seen opening down on Friday after strong gains the previous session, with futures on the index easing 0.1 percent by 0623 GMT. Financial spreadbetters forecast losses of 12 to 17 points, or up to 0.3 percent in early trade.

European shares turn negative in choppy trade

LONDON, Nov 10 - European shares turned negative again on Thursday in choppy trade with the focus firmly on prospects for a new Italian government.

Nikkei marks longest weekly losing run in 20 years

* Japan Tobacco up 10 pct on the week, to buy Belgium firm

Hong Kong shares suffer 3rd weekly loss, China weak too

* Chinese railways extend strength, but scepticism lingers

25 May 2012
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