Reuters - Stocks rose on Friday, with growth-related shares leading the way as investors focused on a brighter U.S. economic outlook.[Read more...]
Reuters - Stocks rose on Friday with growth-related shares leading the way as investors focused on a brighter U.S. economic outlook.[Read more...]
Reuters - Wall Street stocks opened higher on Friday as investors were more attracted to risk assets, with the euro higher and key euro zone bond yields down.[Read more...]
AP - Investors will get the chance to reap “Farmville’s” harvest on Friday, as shares of online game developer Zynga Inc. start trading on the Nasdaq Stock Market.[Read more...]
The world’s financial system showed new signs of strain on Wednesday as banks and investors clamored for U.S. dollars and two European banks took emergency measures to address the deepening crisis. Enlarge ImageClose European Pressphoto Agency Members of the Italian Northern League Party demonstrate in Parliament with placards saying ’stop taxes.’ Stresses rippled [...]
More gloom descended on Europe as the euro sank below $1.30 for the first time since January, with further falls predicted, and leaders underlined how far apart they remain on a way out of the region’s deepening debt crisis. Expectations grew that France was preparing for an imminent downgrade by Standard & Poor’s [...]
PARIS—The fundamentals of the French economy are strong and the country will honor its debts, French Budget Minister Valérie Pécresse said Wednesday, as euro-zone countries face a potential ratings downgrade on their sovereign debt. “The fundamentals of the economy are good, and investors don’t doubt France will pay back its debts,” said Ms. Pecresse, [...]
The euro tumbled to its lowest level against the dollar in nearly a year Tuesday amid mounting concerns about Europe’s economy and doubts about the latest government efforts to contain the continent’s debt crisis. In the past two days the currency has dropped 2.6% to $1.3037, a level not seen since January. The euro [...]
Reuters - Stocks slipped in Tuesday afternoon trading as investors digested a statement from the Federal Reserve.[Read more...]
Under the offer, Kalahari’s shareholders will receive 243.55p a share. CGNPC-URC said its offer hinges on acceptance by Kalahari investors representing at least 50pc of shares. By Emma Rowley [...]
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Elated, last US troops leave Iraq, ending war
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Last US troops elated to leave Iraq as war ends
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Last US troops leave Iraq as war ends
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Senate OKs payroll tax cut, huge spending bill
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Senate OKs $1T budget bill, payroll tax cut
(AP)Senate OKs short-term extension of payroll tax cut
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