London stocks drop on Friday, with banks and energy majors bearing the brunt of losses.

U.S. stocks resume losing streak on uncertainty about how Europe’s debt troubles will play out.

The U.S. dollar index edges lower against most major currencies, pulling back a bit after its longest rally since at least 1985, as traders anticipate news from this weekend’s Group of Eight meeting.

Trading in shares of Zynga Inc. is halted after the social gaming company’s stock falls 13% after the launch of Facebook’s IPO. Other social media stocks also post sharp losses after IPO.

European stocks end lower, dragged down by continuing worries over debt problems in the euro zone.

Social network’s shares see mixed trades in debut as a public company. Facebook priced its $16 billion IPO at the high end of its expected range.

While Indian stocks are among the worst performers among Asian peers this year, the pharmaceutical and consumer discretionary sectors have been booming since March.

Energy stocks pivot away from selling that’s gripped the sector for much of the month of May.

Toronto’s benchmark index tallies a second day of gains, keying in part off higher gold futures.

Facebook’s initial public offering is having a marked effect on San Francisco Bay Area real estate, according to one mortgage banker.