Wall Street bail-out goes to vote

US shares plummet after election
Wall Street shares plummet the day after the US presidential election as concerns remain about the economy.

US shares rally as Americans vote
Wall Street's Dow Jones index opens up sharply as people in the US go to the polls to choose a new president.

Japan index sees stocks rebound
Japan's Nikkei rises 6.4% in morning trading, with similar gains in South Korea, in the wake of a surge on Wall Street.

Amazon warns over festive sales
Online retailer Amazon reports a 48% rise in quarterly profits, but warns that its Christmas sales may miss Wall Street targets.

Asian shares buoyed by US gains
Asian shares move ahead as investors take heart from Wall Street gains, but worries about the global slowdown remain.