World markets battered again

Asia stocks took yet another dive on Tuesday, as fearful investors cut their losses amid a broad regional slump. Japan's benchmark Nikkei index fell 4.2%, extending its tumble this year to just over 14%.

Stocks slip on global economic concerns

NEW YORK (CNNMoney) -- Stocks fell slightly Thursday, as investors weighed a bigger-than-expected jump in jobless claims and turmoil overseas.