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  Berkshire bounces back - CNNMoney.com

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  Washington Post

  Buffett: 'On Balance' I Like Coke's Purchase Of Bottler Wall Street Journal Investor Warren Buffett offered his backing for Coca-Cola Co.'s deal to acquire its largest bottler, said his eventual successor as head of Berkshire Hathaway Inc. should hold the position for an extended time, and favors a more aggressive cost-cutting ... Portfolio Manager: We're 'All In' on Berkshire HathawayCNBC Tesco Rises as Buffett Increases Stake, JPMorgan Lifts RatingBusinessWeek Buffett: Health care "tapeworm" drags on economyReuters TheStreet.com -msnbc.com -Wall Street Journal all 1,279 news articles »

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  Toyota offers free transportation during repair in US - MarketWatch

  Fetched: February 27th, 2010, 12:57pm EST

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  New York Times (blog)

  Toyota offers free transportation during repair in US MarketWatch Toyota Motor Corp. (TM, 7203.TO) said it would extend free alternative transportation to owners nationwide while their recalled vehicles are being repaired. The Japanese auto maker also agreed to pick up and return the recalled vehicles ... Toyota Offers Free Transport During Recall RepairsWall Street Journal Toyota to provide transit for customersDetroit Free Press California drivers also to get Toyota recall helpReuters BusinessWeek -TopNews United States -CarJunky.com all 469 news articles »

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  Bank of America Pays Global Banking Chief Montag $29.9 Million - BusinessWeek

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  Reuters

  Bank of America Pays Global Banking Chief Montag $29.9 Million BusinessWeek Feb. 27 (Bloomberg) -- Bank of America Corp. gave Thomas Montag a $29.9 million compensation package in 2009 for running its global banking and markets units and to fulfill promises made when Merrill Lynch & Co. hired him in 2008. ... Montag highest paid BofA executive in 2009Reuters Retirement Benefits for BofA's Lewis: $83 MillionWall Street Journal Bank of America details executives' 2009 payBoston Globe TopNews United States -The Punch -New York Times (blog) all 141 news articles »

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  Lawmaker accuses Toyota of withholding evidence - Washington Post

  Fetched: February 27th, 2010, 3:47am EST

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  CBS News

  Lawmaker accuses Toyota of withholding evidence Washington Post Toyota withheld documents it was legally required to turn over in liability lawsuits the company faced and it paid higher settlements to plaintiffs to avoid revealing information contained in Toyota's secret "Books of Knowledge," a ... Toyota accused of concealing evidenceThe Money Times Toyota Accused of Withholding EvidenceTopNews United States Toyota knew of defects, adjudges panelABH News Chicago Tribune -Winston-Salem Journal -Post-Bulletin all 474 news articles »

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  Dodd Proposes Financial Protection Agency - New York Times

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  Key Senators Make Progress Toward Financial Reform Bill CNBC Senate Banking Committee Chairman Christopher Dodd (D-Conn.) has offered a slightly watered-down proposal for a consumer watchdog agency for financial products in an effort to win Republican support for a sweeping package of regulatory reform. ... Dodd Proposes Financial Protection AgencyNew York Times Sen Dodd's bank super-cop may be doomed: sourceReuters Dodd Suggests Consumer Agency Will Get Rule-Writing AuthorityBusinessWeek Wall Street Journal -Washington Post -MarketWatch all 292 news articles »

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  Fannie Posts $72 Billion Loss for '09 - Wall Street Journal

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  The Money Times

  Fannie Posts $72 Billion Loss for '09 Wall Street Journal Fannie Mae reported a staggering $72 billion net loss for 2009, underscoring the challenges that still face the nation's largest mortgage financier and offering more grim news for taxpayers who may ultimately pick up the bill. ... Fannie Mae posts loss, seeks more government fundsReuters Fannie to US: We need another $15.3 billionCNNMoney.com Fannie Mae reports $74.4bn loss in 2009; asks $15.3bn from TreasuryThe Money Times MarketWatch -Seattle Times -KMPH Fox 26 all 402 news articles »

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  Euro Declines for Third Month as Debt Crisis in Greece Persists - BusinessWeek

  Fetched: February 27th, 2010, 3:47am EST

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  Times Online

  Euro Declines for Third Month as Debt Crisis in Greece Persists BusinessWeek Feb. 27 (Bloomberg) -- The euro fell for a third straight month against the dollar, its longest losing streak since November 2008, as Greece's debt woes weighed on the region's economic outlook. ... GLOBAL MARKETS-Dollar down on Greece news, stocks mixedReuters The Euro's Greek Tragedy, and Its Lessons for AmericaWall Street Journal Dollar drops against euro on new hope for Greece aidMarketWatch BusinessWeek -Reuters -Reuters all 1,458 news articles »

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  Showdown in Athens - Wall Street Journal

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  Reuters

  There's No Dilemma Like a Euro Dilemma Wall Street Journal Eventually, Greece is obviously going to get someone bigger to stand behind its crippling budgetary debts. The specter of sovereign default has stalked the euro zone long enough, dragging its proud currency into disrepute. ... FOREX-Euro, sterling fall on debt worries; dollar risesReuters Merkel Urges Nations to Act as Euro Sees 'Challenges'BusinessWeek Germany's Merkel: Greece needs to implement planThe Associated Press New York Times -Wall Street Journal -Wall Street Journal all 2,480 news articles »

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  Wisconsin senator critical of NBC handling of online access to Olympics - Los Angeles Times

  Fetched: February 27th, 2010, 3:47am EST

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  Contactmusic.com

  Wisconsin senator critical of NBC handling of online access to Olympics Los Angeles Times WASHINGTON (AP) — A Democratic senator criticized NBC on Friday for its handling of online access to the Vancouver Olympics, calling it unfair and restrictive. Sen. Herb Kohl of Wisconsin, chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee's antitrust panel, ... Jobs, Diversity Top Issues At Comcast-NBCU HearingBroadcasting & Cable Senator asks NBC about Olympic site pay-TV linkReuters House Weighs Comcast-NBC DealWall Street Journal BusinessWeek -Orlando Sentinel -MEDIAWEEK all 256 news articles »

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  US Stocks Edge Down After GDP Consumer Spending Disappoints - Wall Street Journal

  Fetched: February 26th, 2010, 10:30am EST

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  Portfolio.com

  US Stocks Edge Down After GDP Consumer Spending Disappoints Wall Street Journal NEW YORK (Dow Jones)--US stocks fell slightly on Friday morning after the gross domestic product's small upward revision met expectations, but investors worried over a reduction to its consumer spending ... Stocks struggle in early tradingCNNMoney.com US STOCKS-Wall St set for slightly higher open after GDP dataReuters US Stock Futures Fluctuate After AIG Loss, GDP Beats EstimatesBloomberg MarketWatch -TheStreet.com -BusinessWeek all 164 news articles »

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  Fourth-Quarter GDP Growth Stronger Than First Thought - Wall Street Journal

  Fetched: February 26th, 2010, 10:30am EST

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  AFP

  GDP Shines In Fog Of Recovery Forbes Despite stubbornly high unemployment and nervous business owners, the big fourth-quarter growth rate still stands, and then some. Almost a month ago the Commerce Department reported that the US economy grew at a robust 5.7% clip in the fourth quarter. ... GDP revised up to 5.9% on slower inventory cutsMarketWatch Q4 US GDP Revised Up To 5.9%Atlantic Online US Economy Grew at 5.9 Percent Pace Last QuarterBusinessWeek CNNMoney.com -Washington Post -Press-Enterprise all 299 news articles »

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  US Michigan Consumer Sentiment Index Fell to 73.6 in February - BusinessWeek

  Fetched: February 26th, 2010, 10:30am EST

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  US Michigan Consumer Sentiment Index Fell to 73.6 in February BusinessWeek The Reuters/University of Michigan final index of consumer sentiment for February fell to 73.6 from 74.4 in January. Today's final February figure compares with the preliminary reading of 73.7 released on Feb. 12. ... Consumer sentiment dips in February: reportsMarketWatch Consumer Sentiment Index Downwardly Revised To 73.6RTT News Consumer Sentiment Weakens in FebruaryABC News Interactive Investor all 12 news articles »

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  Chicago Purchasing Managers Index Increased to 62.6 in February - BusinessWeek

  Fetched: February 26th, 2010, 10:30am EST

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  Chicago Purchasing Managers Index Increased to 62.6 in February BusinessWeek Feb. 26 (Bloomberg) -- Business activity in the US expanded in February, more than anticipated and at the fastest pace since 2005, a private report showed. The Institute for Supply Management-Chicago Inc. today said that its ... Chicago PMI Beats ExpectationsBriefing.com Midwest biz activity tops expectations in Feb.Crain's Chicago Business US Chicago Purchasing Managers Index grows versus forecasts of slideNASDAQ RTT News all 5 news articles »

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  AIG Ditches Payback Plan as Outlook Improves - Wall Street Journal

  Fetched: February 26th, 2010, 10:30am EST

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  Globe and Mail

  Insurance giant AIG suffers $11 billion yearly loss Houston Chronicle Insurance giant American International Group said Friday that it lost about $11 billion last year, surprising analysts and showing the long-term risks inherent in the types of large, complex insurance coverage that ... AIG 4Q Loss Narrows After 2008 RecordWall Street Journal AIG reports smaller 4Q lossMiamiHerald.com AIG posts quarterly loss of $8.9 billionWashington Post MarketWatch -BusinessWeek -Forbes all 422 news articles »

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  Citigroup Names Zedillo to Board, Says Armstrong, Mulcahy Leave - BusinessWeek

  Fetched: February 26th, 2010, 10:30am EST

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  Citigroup Names Zedillo to Board, Says Armstrong, Mulcahy Leave BusinessWeek Feb. 26 (Bloomberg) -- Citigroup Inc., the bank 27 percent owned by the US government, named former Mexico President Ernesto Zedillo to its board as part of an overhaul in which three longtime directors will leave. ... Armstrong, Mulcahy to step down from Citi boardReuters More Changes for Citigroup's BoardTheStreet.com Former Mexico President Zedillo to Join Citigroup's BoardFOXBusiness CNBC -New York Times (blog) -Wall Street Journal all 97 news articles »

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  US January Existing-Home Sales Fall 7.2% to 5.05 Million Pace - Bloomberg

  Fetched: February 26th, 2010, 10:30am EST

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  Boston Globe

  Housing sales drop; GDP revised upward Washington Post Sales of previously owned houses unexpectedly slumped in January for the second consecutive month, raising fresh concerns about the housing market's potential for rebound even as a new report showed that the economy expanded more ... Home resales drop for second consecutive monthLos Angeles Times Existing home sales fallBizjournals.com Ocala tops Florida in fast pace of home salesOcala Gainesville Sun -New York Times -Lake City Reporter all 685 news articles »

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  Snow-blind investors and more Greek debt - Reuters

  Fetched: February 26th, 2010, 10:30am EST

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  CBC.ca

  Snow-blind investors and more Greek debt Reuters LONDON (Reuters) - As an unusually cold winter distorts key data, investors face snow-blindness in the coming week as they try to assess whether improving economic fortunes can get markets out of a rough patch. The harsh winter on the US east coast and ... Spain To Reiterate Support For Greece At Spain-Germany SummitWall Street Journal Greek Debt Swaps Fall on Speculation of Tougher Deficit ActionBusinessWeek FOREX-Euro recovers vs dlr, yen; Greece worries remainReuters Reuters -Reuters -BusinessWeek all 2,523 news articles »

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  CKE Restaurants to be bought by PE firm for $619 million - Reuters

  Fetched: February 26th, 2010, 10:30am EST

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  Los Angeles Times

  Private equity's THLee to buy Carl's Jr owner Reuters BANGALORE (Reuters) - CKE Restaurants Inc (CKR.N), owner of the Hardee's and Carl's Jr. hamburger chains, agreed to be bought by Thomas H. Lee Partners for $619 million in cash, in a sign of private equity's continued appetite for the fast-food ... Bull & Lifshitz, LLP Announces Investigation of the Acquisition of CKE ...MarketWatch (press release) Carl's Jr. Owner CKE Bought by Thomas H. Lee PartnersBusinessWeek CKE agrees to let Boston firm buy it for $928 millionThe Daily Sound New York Times -News & Observer -Forbes all 483 news articles »

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  AIG Extends Support to ILFC, Consumer Lender to February 2011 - BusinessWeek

  Fetched: February 26th, 2010, 10:30am EST

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  AIG Extends Support to ILFC, Consumer Lender to February 2011 BusinessWeek Feb. 26 (Bloomberg) -- American International Group Inc. extended for the third time the period in which it is committed to supporting plane-leasing and consumer-lending units. AIG said in its annual report today it ... AIG Extends ILFC Support To Feb 2011, Eyes Aircraft SalesWall Street Journal all 5 news articles »

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  Japan stocks down on strong yen, Toyota falls - BusinessWeek

  Fetched: February 26th, 2010, 1:46am EST

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  The Guardian

  Toyota to Defend its Quality Wall Street Journal BEIJING—Toyota Motor Corp. President Akio Toyoda will hold a press conference in Beijing on Monday to reassure consumers in the world's biggest auto market. A Toyota spokesman said on Saturday that Mr. Toyoda is coming to China to ... Toyota president to brief in China on recalls-mediaReuters Toyota president to visit China over recall row: reportAFP Japan stocks down on strong yen, Toyota fallsBusinessWeek Los Angeles Times -Georgetown News Graphic -Chicago Tribune all 5,289 news articles »

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  Ford Plans $155 Million Engine-Plant Upgrade With No New Hiring - BusinessWeek

  Fetched: February 26th, 2010, 1:46am EST

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  Plain Dealer

  Ford Plans $155 Million Engine-Plant Upgrade With No New Hiring BusinessWeek Feb. 26 (Bloomberg) -- Ford Motor Co., boosting its factory investments without new hiring, is spending $155 million at a Cleveland engine plant and creating 60 positions to be filled by workers being laid off elsewhere later this ... Ford Adds 60 Jobs at Cleveland-Area Engine PlantABC News Ford hires back 60 workers, plans to start making new engine for Mustangs in ...Plain Dealer Ford Invests $155 Million in Brook Park Facility, May Double Employment at ...Cleveland Leader CanadianBusiness.com -India Journal -Ward's Auto (subscription) all 60 news articles »

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  Apple's Jobs Rejects Dividend; Board Re-elected - Wall Street Journal

  Fetched: February 26th, 2010, 1:46am EST

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  CBS News

  Apple's Jobs Rejects Dividend; Board Re-elected Wall Street Journal SAN FRANCISCO (Dow Jones)--Apple Inc. (AAPL) Chief Executive Steve Jobs defended the company's huge cash holdings, saying the consumer electronics giant had no plans to pay a dividend and prefers instead to expand ... Apple's Jobs Prefers Having Cash to Paying DividendsBusinessWeek Apple CEO Jobs Favors Flexibility of Cash HoardNew York Times Jobs Says Apple Will Be 'Bold' with $40 Billion War ChestSci-Tech Today PC World -MacNN -CNET all 369 news articles »

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  Mexico's Televisa Q4 net drops 58 pct, rev rises - Reuters

  Fetched: February 26th, 2010, 1:46am EST

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  Mexico's Televisa Q4 net drops 58 pct, rev rises Reuters MEXICO CITY, Feb 25 (Reuters) - Mexico's top broadcaster Televisa said on Thursday its fourth-quarter net profit dropped 58 percent from a year ago when it benefited from strong foreign exchange gains despite a better-than-expected rise in revenue. ... Televisa Fourth-Quarter Profit Falls on TV Programming CostsBusinessWeek Mexico's Televisa 4Q Net MXN1.19B Vs MXN2.84BWall Street Journal Mexican broadcaster Televisa sees 58% profit dropBusinessWeek all 19 news articles »

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  GM contacts previous bidders for Tengzhong -source - Reuters

  Fetched: February 26th, 2010, 1:46am EST

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  Washington Post

  GM contacts previous bidders for Tengzhong -source Reuters DETROIT/HONG KONG, Feb 26 (Reuters) - General Motors [GM.UL] has approached previous bidders for its Hummer unit after a deal to sell the brand to an obscure Chinese firm collapsed, a source with knowledge of the matter ... GM Weighs Two Offers for HummerWall Street Journal General Motors Is Said to Consider Potential Buyers for HummerBusinessWeek Hummer Faces Shutdown After Chinese Sale CollapsesNew York Times MarketWatch -Washington Post -BusinessWeek all 1,299 news articles »

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  Crocs CEO To Retire, Operating Chief Promoted; 4Q Loss Narrows - Wall Street Journal

  Fetched: February 26th, 2010, 1:46am EST

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  Crocs CEO To Retire, Operating Chief Promoted; 4Q Loss Narrows Wall Street Journal Crocs Inc.'s (CROX) fourth-quarter loss narrowed on higher sales, and the shoe maker said President and Chief Executive John Duerden would retire after about one year in the job. Shares sank 15% to $6.65 in after-hours trading, although the company's ... Crocs CEO to Step Down; Earnings, View Top ExpectationsFOXBusiness Crocs CEO stepping down; 4th-qtr loss narrowsReuters Duerden steps down as Crocs CEO; McCarvel fills his shoesDenver Business Journal Washington Post -Los Angeles Times -Daily Camera all 181 news articles »

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  Stocks fall on renewed concerns about economy - BusinessWeek

  Fetched: February 26th, 2010, 1:46am EST

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  Reuters

  Stocks fall on renewed concerns about economy BusinessWeek Investors were also uneasy about the possibility that Greece's rising debt problems might spill over to other countries. But the dollar, which spiked early in the day as investors sought safe investments, came off its highs. ... Greek Debt and a Weak Job Sector Weigh on InvestorsNew York Times US STOCKS-Wall St falters on data, Greece; Apple helps NasdaqReuters Increase in jobless claims pushes down stocksWashington Post Wall Street Journal -CNNMoney.com -MarketWatch all 565 news articles »

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  Gold Climbs Second Day, Paring Weekly Decline, on Haven Demand - BusinessWeek

  Fetched: February 26th, 2010, 1:46am EST

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  Reuters

  Gold Climbs Second Day, Paring Weekly Decline, on Haven Demand BusinessWeek Feb. 26 (Bloomberg) -- Gold advanced for a second day, paring a weekly decline, on speculation that deepening fiscal woes in Greece may boost investor demand for the metal as a haven asset. Gold for immediate delivery gained as much as ... Gold ticks higher after 1 percent rise; eyes US dataReuters PRECIOUS METALS: Gold Futures Rise In Shift To Safety BuyingWall Street Journal Gold bounces back from 2-week lowMarketWatch New York Times -TheStreet.com -Reuters all 378 news articles »

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  Bernanke Begins Second Day of Testimony - Wall Street Journal

  Fetched: February 25th, 2010, 10:27am EST

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  The Guardian

  Bernanke Says Fed Reviewing Goldman Sachs-Greece Contracts BusinessWeek Feb. 26 (Bloomberg) -- Federal Reserve Chairman Ben S. Bernanke said the US central bank is reviewing derivatives contracts arranged between Goldman Sachs Group Inc. and investment banks with Greece. “We are looking into a number of ... Fed Chairman Helps Stocks Stanch SlideWall Street Journal Bernanke confirms probe of Goldman Sachs' role in Greece fiscal woesMiamiHerald.com Bernanke wants answers on Goldman role in GreeceReuters The Guardian -Boston Herald -Nightly Business Report all 2,918 news articles »

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  Coke Acquires North American Unit of Bottler - New York Times

  Fetched: February 25th, 2010, 10:27am EST

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  Reuters

  Coke will buy its bottler; move echoes Pepsi deal Boston Globe Shares of Coca-Cola Enterprises set new 52-week highs on yesterday's news, rocketing 33 percent in afternoon trading. (Richard Drew/Associated Press) By Emily Fredrix Associated Press / February 26, 2010 NEW YORK - Coca-Cola plans to buy the North ... American Dairy, GameStop, PC Mall, Revlon, True ReligionMarketWatch US HOT STOCKS: Palm, Coca-Cola Enterprises, Express ScriptsWall Street Journal Dow Pares Loss to 0.5%; Coke, Palm FallCNBC Chattanooga Times Free Press -BusinessWeek -Forbes all 990 news articles »

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  Safeway Swings To 4Q Loss On Big Write-Downs; Shares Fall - Wall Street Journal

  Fetched: February 25th, 2010, 10:27am EST

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  Reuters

  Safeway Swings To 4Q Loss On Big Write-Downs; Shares Fall Wall Street Journal Safeway Inc. (SWY) swung to a fiscal fourth-quarter loss on $1.97 billion of goodwill write-downs as the grocery-store company's sales remained weak. Shares were down 5.4% at $22.23 premarket. Through Wednesday, the stock had risen about 15% in the ... Safeway Post 4Q Loss on WritedownsNew York Times Charges push Safeway to $1.61B Q4 lossBizjournals.com Safeway Quarterly Profits, Sales Erode, Stock OffABC News San Jose Mercury News -MarketWatch all 83 news articles »

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  Palm Acknowledges Weak Start for Its New Smart Phones - Wall Street Journal

  Fetched: February 25th, 2010, 10:27am EST

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  ZDNet (blog)

  Palm Acknowledges Weak Start for Its New Smart Phones Wall Street Journal Palm Inc. acknowledged Thursday that its new smart phones aren't selling as well as hoped, which will leave its revenue for the year "well below" what the technology company had forecast. The company said wireless carriers are ordering ... Palm warns of lower-than-expected sales for the third quarterMarketWatch Palm Cuts Revenue View on Weak Phone SalesNew York Times Palm Cuts Sales Forecast, Citing Slower Phone DemandBusinessWeek Reuters -TheStreet.com -San Jose Business Journal all 63 news articles »

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  Jobless claims up 12% in past 2 weeks - CNNMoney.com

  Fetched: February 25th, 2010, 10:27am EST

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  France24

  Jobless claims up 12% in past 2 weeks CNNMoney.com NEW YORK (CNNMoney.com) -- The number of Americans filing for initial unemployment insurance surged to just below the 500000 level last week, and have climbed more than 12% over the past two ... Jobless Claims Jump AgainWall Street Journal Jobless Claims in US Unexpectedly Rose Last WeekBusinessWeek Weekly jobless claims jump 22000 to 496000MarketWatch DailyFinance -123Jump.com -ABC News all 255 news articles »

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  Japan Supports Toyoda's Tearful Response - Wall Street Journal

  Fetched: February 25th, 2010, 10:27am EST

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  Reuters

  Japan Supports Toyoda's Tearful Response Wall Street Journal TOKYO—Toyota Motor Corp. President Akio Toyoda's apologetic public appearances in the US Wednesday won a generally sympathetic response at home in Japan, with many pundits and members of the public citing the phrase ... Toyota workers worry but back embattled bossReuters Toyota shares outperform after Toyoda hearingMarketWatch Toyota's Problems Loom Large Even After HearingsNew York Times USA Today -BBC News -BusinessWeek all 7,726 news articles »

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  Deutsche Tel Mulling US Options; No Decision Yet- CFO - Wall Street Journal

  Fetched: February 25th, 2010, 10:27am EST

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  Deutsche Tel Mulling US Options; No Decision Yet- CFO Wall Street Journal BONN (Dow Jones)--Deutsche Telekom AG (DT) is evaluating options for its US business but no decision has yet been made, Chief Financial Officer Timotheus Hoettges said Thursday. ... Deutsche Telekom Doesn't Rule Out IPO of US UnitBusinessWeek T-Mobile USA racks up prepaying subscribersWashington Post T-Mobile returns to growth in Q4, but future remains uncertainFierceWireless Fiercemobilecontent -Zacks.com -Sydney Morning Herald all 83 news articles »

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  Shares Fall Sharply Amid Concerns of a Slowdown - New York Times

  Fetched: February 25th, 2010, 10:27am EST

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  Boston Globe

  Shares Fall Sharply Amid Concerns of a Slowdown New York Times By AP Equity markets on Wall Street turned downward on Thursday as a stream of downbeat news revived fears of a global economic slowdown. Major index were all down more than 1.35 percent within minutes of the open. Disappointing reports on jobless ... WORLD FOREX: Euro Plunges As Demand For Risk WanesWall Street Journal FOREX-Euro falls on Greece concerns; yen gains broadlyReuters Euro drops on renewed Greek downgrade fearsMarketWatch BusinessWeek -Inside Futures -Forex Hound all 946 news articles »

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  Durable goods orders surge 3% on airplanes - MarketWatch

  Fetched: February 25th, 2010, 10:27am EST

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  Columbus Ledger-Enquirer

  Durable goods orders surge 3% on airplanes MarketWatch WASHINGTON (MarketWatch) -- Orders for US-made durable goods soared 3% in January to a seasonally adjusted $175.7 billion on higher bookings for civilian airplanes, the Commerce Department estimated Thursday. ... US Durables Orders Rose in January; Fell Ex-TransportationBusinessWeek US durable goods orders boosted by aircraftBBC News Durable Goods Orders Increase Amid Spike In Orders For AircraftRTT News Reuters -UPI.com -123Jump.com all 258 news articles »

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  Heinz third-quarter sales up 12.6 percent - Reuters

  Fetched: February 25th, 2010, 10:27am EST

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  RTT News

  Heinz third-quarter sales up 12.6 percent Reuters CHICAGO (Reuters) - HJ Heinz Co (HNZ.N) posted a 12.6 percent jump in quarterly sales, helped by higher marketing spending, strength in emerging markets and new products in the United States. The company also posted quarterly profit slightly above the ... Heinz Profit Falls 5.7%Wall Street Journal Heinz Fiscal 3rd-Quarter Profit FallsNew York Times Heinz fiscal 3rd-quarter profit fallsBusinessWeek MSN Money -Central Valley Business Times -TMCnet all 150 news articles »

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  Asian Stocks Drop on Valuation Concerns; Copper, Oil Decline - Bloomberg

  Fetched: February 22nd, 2010, 11:05pm EST

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  Washington Post

  Asian Stocks Drop on Valuation Concerns; Copper, Oil Decline Bloomberg Feb. 23 (Bloomberg) -- Asian stocks fell following a rally that drove the MSCI Asia Pacific Index's valuations to a three- week high yesterday. Copper fell on speculation increasing stockpiles may signal slowing global ... Asian Stocks Drop on Valuation Concerns; BHP, Aristocrat FallBusinessWeek Asia's Boom Conceals Some Darker ProspectsNew York Times Asian Stocks Mostly Higher; Europe MixedTheStreet.com BloombergUTV -Economic Times -Financial Times all 199 news articles »

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  Japan govt repeats deflation warning, sticks to econ view - Reuters

  Fetched: February 22nd, 2010, 11:04pm EST

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  RTT News

  Japan govt repeats deflation warning, sticks to econ view Reuters TOKYO, Feb 23 (Reuters) - Japan's government warned on Tuesday that deflation, worsening job conditions and weaker global growth could hurt the fragile economic recovery, and it kept up pressure on the central bank to help it fight price falls. ... BOJ Says Fiscal Policy Must Win Trust, Minutes ShowBusinessWeek BoJ Members Seek Market TrustWall Street Journal Japan Govt Repeats Econ Picking Up; But Export Growth SlowerMarket News International Bloomberg -RTT News -Kyodo News all 99 news articles »

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  California solar project gets $1.4 bln US guarantee - Reuters

  Fetched: February 22nd, 2010, 8:45pm EST

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  VentureBeat

  California solar project gets $1.4 bln US guarantee Reuters SAN FRANCISCO/WASHINGTON, Feb 22 (Reuters) - The United States on Monday gave its biggest backing yet to a renewable energy project, guaranteeing $1.37 billion in loans for a California development by BrightSource ... US Offers Solar Project a Crucial Loan GuaranteeNew York Times Oakland solar firm secures huge loan guaranteeSan Jose Mercury News Solar project gets federal backingSan Bernardino Sun Las Vegas Sun -Desert Dispatch -Los Angeles Times all 167 news articles »

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  Microsoft, Amazon sign patent deal - Reuters

  Fetched: February 22nd, 2010, 8:45pm EST

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  Microsoft, Amazon sign patent deal Reuters SEATTLE (Reuters) - Microsoft Corp said on Monday it signed a patent agreement with Amazon.com Inc that allows the two companies to share technology in several areas including Amazon's Kindle electronic book reader and Amazon's use of Linux-based ... Amazon to pay Microsoft in patent agreementMarketWatch Amazon.com To Pay Microsoft In Patent Cross-Licensing DealBarron's (blog) all 29 news articles »

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  Oil Declines for First Time in Six Days on Forecast Supply Gain - Bloomberg

  Fetched: February 22nd, 2010, 8:45pm EST

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  Telegraph.co.uk

  Oil slips from six-week highs to below $80 Reuters SINGAPORE (Reuters) - Oil fell from six-week highs to below $80 on Tuesday as forecasts for higher US crude and gasoline stockpiles offset concerns that a strike at Total's French refineries would trigger fuel shortages. US crude for April declined 43 ... Oil Ends Five-Day Climb on Forecast for Gain in US SuppliesBloomberg Crude Oil Rises to Six-Week High Above $80 on Total StrikeBusinessWeek Oil meeting technical resistance after two-week rally, strategists sayMarketWatch Wall Street Journal -Los Angeles Times -Reuters all 586 news articles »

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  Nordstrom's profits double on holiday business - MarketWatch

  Fetched: February 22nd, 2010, 8:45pm EST

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  Washington Post

  Nordstrom's profits double on holiday business MarketWatch SAN FRANCISCO (MarketWatch) -- Upscale retailer Nordstrom Inc. reported late Monday it more than doubled its fourth-quarter profit, able to move merchandise without resorting to the steep discounting that hurt sales ... Nordstrom profit hit by bad debt, misses Street viewReuters Nordstrom's 4Q profits, sales upLos Angeles Times Nordstrom Registers Disappointing ResultsForbes FOXBusiness -BusinessWeek -TheStreet.com all 378 news articles »

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  RadioShack accessory sales disappoint, stock falls - Reuters

  Fetched: February 22nd, 2010, 8:45pm EST

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  RTT News

  RadioShack accessory sales disappoint, stock falls Reuters LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - RadioShack Corp (RSH.N) reported weak sales of TV converter boxes, video game systems and batteries on Monday, sending its shares 3.5 percent lower. The disappointing news cast a shadow over strong sales of mobile phones and ... RadioShack Profit Surges 26% On Cellphones; Shares FallWall Street Journal RadioShack 4th-qtr profit rises 26 percentBusinessWeek RadioShack 4Q Earnings Narrowly Beat the StreetFOXBusiness MarketWatch -Forbes -Bizjournals.com all 45 news articles »

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  Brocade full-year outlook disappoints, shares tank - Reuters

  Fetched: February 22nd, 2010, 8:45pm EST

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  Brocade full-year outlook disappoints, shares tank Reuters NEW YORK (Reuters) - Brocade Communications Systems Inc (BRCD.O) gave on Monday a lower-than-expected outlook for the full year, upsetting investors expecting the network equipment maker to benefit more from a recovery in technology spending. ... Brocade swings to quarterly profitMarketWatch Brocade posts 1Q profit, sales up 25 percentBusinessWeek Brocade Swings To 1Q Profit Amid Higher Sales; Shares DropWall Street Journal FOXBusiness -ChannelWeb -TheStreet.com all 44 news articles »

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  Judge Approves $150M SEC-BofA Disclosure Settlement - Wall Street Journal

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  Judge Approves $150M SEC-BofA Settlement Wall Street Journal NEW YORK (Dow Jones)--A federal judge reluctantly approved a $150 million settlement Monday between Bank of America Corp. (BAC) and the US Securities & Exchange Commission over the bank's disclosures before its ... Former Merrill exec seeks $20 mln from BofA-reportReuters Bank of America's $150-million settlement with SEC gets grudging approvalLos Angeles Times Judge Approves Settlement With BofAForbes Times Online -American Banking News -BusinessWeek all 666 news articles »

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  Yellen Says Economy Will Perform Below Potential for Two Years - BusinessWeek

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  Yellen Says Economy Will Perform Below Potential for Two Years BusinessWeek Feb. 22 (Bloomberg) -- Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco President Janet Yellen said the US economy will operate below potential this year and next and still needs low interest rates to gain strength. “When the day comes to start ... Fed's Yellen against rate hike given weak outlookMarketWatch Fed's Yellen: Economy Still Needs 'Extraordinarily Low Rates'Market News International Fed's Yellen: US Economy Still Needs Ultra-Low RatesABC News RTT News -Wall Street Journal (blog) -StreetInsider.com (subscription) all 33 news articles »

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  Gas prices tick lower - CNNMoney.com

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  Gas prices tick lower CNNMoney.com (CNN) -- Prices at the pump are down slightly, despite a jump in crude oil prices, according to a survey published Sunday. The average price of a gallon of self-serve nationwide is $2.63, a decrease of about 3 cents in the past two weeks, the Lundberg ... US Gasoline Falls to $2.63 a Gallon, Lundberg Survey ShowsBusinessWeek Oil climbs above $80; gas prices steadyProvidence Business News AAA: Denver gas prices riseDenver Business Journal Business Journal of the Greater Triad Area -South Florida Business Journal -Worcester Telegram all 205 news articles »

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  Toyota Receives Subpoenas From US Grand Jury, SEC - Wall Street Journal

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  Toyota Receives Subpoenas From US Grand Jury, SEC Wall Street Journal WASHINGTON—Toyota Motor Corp. said Monday it has received subpoenas from a US federal grand jury and the Securities and Exchange Commission, both requesting documents related to unintended acceleration of its ... Subpoenas extend Toyota's legal troublesDetroit Free Press Toyota gets US grand jury subpoena for documentsSan Jose Mercury News Toyota receives US federal grand jury subpoenaAFP CNBC -WIBW -Ozarks First all 296 news articles »

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  Iron Mountain buys Mimosa Systems - CNET

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  Iron Mountain buys Mimosa Systems CNET Iron Mountain said Monday that it is picking up Mimosa Systems in a deal worth $112 million. Mimosa specializes in enterprise content archiving systems. Iron Mountain focuses on data archiving, e-discovery and information management. ... Iron Mountain buys Mimosa Systems for $112 million in cashLos Angeles Times Iron Mountain buys Mimosa Systems for $112 mlnReuters Iron Mountain Buys Archiving Vendor MimosaPC World ZDNet (blog) -Xconomy -MarketWatch (press release) all 125 news articles »

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  Campbell Soup Net Rises 11% on Cost Cuts - Wall Street Journal

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  Campbell Soup's Profit Rises 11% New York Times By AP The Campbell Soup Company said on Monday that its quarterly profit rose 11 percent from a year earlier despite an 18 percent decline in sales of its ready-to-serve soups. It was the third consecutive quarter in which profit increased from a year ... Earnings roundup: Campbell Soup, Lowe'sBusinessWeek Campbell's profit up 11%; Chunky soup sales sufferMarketWatch Soup's Off At CampbellForbes Wall Street Journal -TopNews United States -Seeking Alpha (blog) all 531 news articles »

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  Lowe's Profit Rises 27% on Stronger Sales - Wall Street Journal

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  Cost cuts, higher sales boost Lowe's 4Q results BusinessWeek Lowe's Cos. says costs cuts and a modest sales gain helped its fourth-quarter profit rise 27 percent. The No. 2 home-improvement company also says it expects sales to rise as the housing market recovers. But its first-quarter earnings outlook fell ... Retail stocks mixed; Lowe's profit beats viewsMarketWatch Dividend Stock WatchForbes Lowe's Signals End of Housing CrisisTheStreet.com Wall Street Journal -Business Journal of the Greater Triad Area -DailyFinance all 304 news articles »

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  Toyota boasted it saved $100M with limited recall - Detroit Free Press

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  Congress says Toyota misled public about runaway cars, engine electronics Washington Post Toyota took the extraordinary step of suspending the manufacture and sale of some of its most popular models because of an unresolved mechanical flaw that might cause the accelerator to get perilously stuck in the depressed position. ... Toyota says it ordered safety recall when rivals didn'tUSA Today Lawmakers' Ties to Toyota Questioned at Start of InquiriesNew York Times House Panel Slams ToyotaWall Street Journal Reuters -Los Angeles Times -BusinessWeek all 2,301 news articles »

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  China Unicom: UK Unit In Contact With Bidders For NITEL - Wall Street Journal

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  China Unicom: UK Unit In Contact With Bidders For NITEL Wall Street Journal HONG KONG (Dow Jones)--China Unicom (Hong Kong) Ltd. (CHU) said Monday its wholly owned UK unit has indicated interest in providing technical and managerial support to some potential bidders for a stake in Nigerian Telecommunications Ltd., ... China Unicom Is 'Interested' in Nigerian InvestmentBusinessWeek China Unicom denies bid for Nigeria telcom companyReuters China Unicom Interested in Exploring Investment in Nigeria TelcoBloomberg TeleGeography -AllAfrica.com -ISI - Emerging Markets (subscription) all 21 news articles »

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  Futures Modestly Higher As Week Begins - FOXBusiness

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  Futures Modestly Higher As Week Begins FOXBusiness Stock futures were modestly positive in a quiet Monday session as Asian markets rose overnight on general economic optimism. As of 7 am in New York, the Dow Jones Industrial Average futures rose 19 points, or 0.16%, to 10397, ... Stock futures rise modestly ahead of openingWashington Post Stock Futures Rise Modestly Ahead of OpeningABC News European Stocks Move LowerWall Street Journal Napa Valley Register -Washington Post all 100 news articles »

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  FOREX-Dlr weakens as US rate hike expectations ease - Reuters

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  Asian shares head down, await Bernanke view Reuters The share price indicator for Macquarie Group is seen in red on the Australian Stock Exchange (ASX) board in central Sydney February 9, 2010. TOKYO (Reuters) - Asian shares turned lower on Tuesday and the dollar was trapped in a tight range as ... Wall Street Exchanges Turn Lower in Closing MinutesNew York Times Wall Street WrapCNBC Slight fall in Wall Street waits for Bernanke's speechAssociated News Today BusinessWeek -Moneycontrol.com -Christian Science Monitor (blog) all 398 news articles »

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  For Credit Cards, A New Day, Fee - Wall Street Journal

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  Arkansans Already Feeling Effects of New Credit Law Los Angeles Times Starting Monday, credit card issuers are being affected by new regulations that are intended to cut back on frustrating practices, but that's not changing everyone's opinion of credit card companies. One thing Taylor likes about the new credit card ... New credit card rules to go into effectWWSB ABC 7 New CARD Act may put some students in a bindRetriever Navigating New Credit Card Rules Do's and Don'tsABC30.com Bizjournals.com -WSIL TV -KGET 17 all 1,463 news articles »

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  Japan Considering Review of Product Recall Systems, Kyodo Says - Bloomberg

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  Japan Considering Review of Product Recall Systems, Kyodo Says Bloomberg Feb. 21 (Bloomberg) -- The Japanese government may review product recall systems, the Kyodo News reported, without saying where it obtained the information. The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism plans more frequent ... Toyoda to Testify Before CongressWall Street Journal Reports: Japan to Review Car Recall SystemABC News Toyota Chief Agrees to Testify Before House PanelNew York Times CNNMoney.com -Washington Post -Reuters all 4,390 news articles »

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  Greece problems must be solved in euro zone: Lagarde - Reuters

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  Goldman Sachs details 2001 Greek derivative trades Reuters LONDON, Feb 22 (Reuters) - Goldman Sachs (GS.N) has defended the cross-currency derivatives it conducted for Greece in 2001 which reduced the country's debt as a common currency risk management procedure consistent with EU debt reporting rules. ... WORLD FOREX: Euro Drops Amid Renewed Worries Over DebtWall Street Journal Goldman Sachs Says Swaps Had 'Minimal Effect' on Greek DeficitBusinessWeek Debt Deals Haunt EuropeWall Street Journal BusinessWeek -Wall Street Journal -Reuters all 685 news articles »

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  Hedge fund SAC was accused rabbi's extortion target: source - Reuters

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  Hedge fund SAC was accused rabbi's extortion target: source Reuters BOSTON/NEW YORK (Reuters) - US prosecutors this week charged a New York rabbi with trying to extort $4 million from a prominent US-based hedge fund by threatening to tell authorities about alleged insider trading at the fund. ... Brooklyn rabbi accused of extortion, blackmailJewish Telegraphic Agency Rabbi Charged in Scheme to Extort Hedge FundWall Street Journal Rabbi Is Charged With Trying to Extort $4 Million From a Hedge FundNew York Times New York Daily News -Los Angeles Times -BusinessWeek all 56 news articles »

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  China Tightens Bank Lending Rules - ABC News

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  China Tightens Bank Lending Rules ABC News AP Banking regulators in China have ordered institutions to tighten controls on risk and carefully scrutinize borrowers' ability to pay their debts in a new step to rein in lending. The government's order comes as Beijing tries to prevent excessive ... China Signals Need To Curb Risk Via Prudent Bank LendingWall Street Journal China Tightens Rules on Personal, Working Capital LoansBusinessWeek China's new loan regulations to benefit banking industryistockAnalyst.com (press release) 24/7 Wall St. (blog) -Moneycontrol.com -Herald Sun all 151 news articles »

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  Europe Trouble, U.S. Opportunity - Wall Street Journal

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  Europe Trouble, U.S. Opportunity Wall Street Journal Across the ocean in Europe there's lots of anxious chatter about Greece's fiscal woes and the prospects for the continent's common currency, the euro. Usually, what happens overseas is a lot like what happens in Vegas: It stays overseas. ... Crisis, not Greece, makes euro hopefuls cautiousReuters Euro mortgages offer scope for profitFinancial Times Letter: Rating Greek DebtNew York Times Alibaba News Channel -Daily FX -BusinessWeek all 127 news articles »

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  Simon rejects General Growth terms for talks - Reuters

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  Simon rejects General Growth terms for talks Reuters Attendees pass by the General Growth Properties booth during the International Council of Shopping Centers convention in Las Vegas, May 18, 2009. NEW YORK (Reuters) - Simon Property Group Inc (SPG.N) said it could not agree to conditions General Growth ... General Growth Board Sued for Rejecting $10 Billion Simon BidBusinessWeek Bidding for area malls could get hotChicago Sun-Times Shareholder Files Suit Against General Growth BoardTopNews United States Honolulu Star-Bulletin -New York Times all 117 news articles »

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  German govt urges Lufthansa pilots not to strike - BusinessWeek

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  Lufthansa Strike Halts Bulk of Flights; BA Workers Finish Vote BusinessWeek Feb. 22 (Bloomberg) -- Deutsche Lufthansa AG scrapped 67 percent of flights after pilots halted work and British Airways Plc labor leaders prepared to announce results of a strike vote in disputes over the ... Strike threats spread across Europe as Lufthansa, BA in focusMarketWatch CORRECT:UPDATE:Lufthansa Takes Legal Action Against Pilot StrikeWall Street Journal Lufthansa Pilots Begin 4-Day WalkoutNew York Times Washington Post -The FINANCIAL -Wall Street Journal all 1,354 news articles »

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  Crude futures finish higher, back above $79 a barrel - MarketWatch

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  OIL FUTURES: Oil Climbs On French Refinery Workers Strike Wall Street Journal NEW YORK (Dow Jones)--Crude oil rose to its highest level in over five weeks Friday as an ongoing strike by French refinery workers raised concern about future gasoline supply. Strike action intensified at French ... Crude futures finish higher, back above $79 a barrelMarketWatch Oil Rises to Five-Week High on Fed Rate Gain, French StrikeBusinessWeek Gasoline prices spike after rise in crude oilTulsa World Reuters -Alibaba News Channel -Wall Street Journal all 1,005 news articles »

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  Dollar Rises for Sixth Week Versus Euro After Fed Rate Increase - BusinessWeek

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  Rate hike furor shows delicate task ahead for Fed Reuters CHICAGO (Reuters) - The sharp financial market reaction to the Federal Reserve's discount rate increase -- despite its assurances that the hike is not monetary tightening -- shows the tricky communication task officials face as they tiptoe toward an ... Treasuries Fall as Fed Lifts Discount Rate, Debates Asset SalesBusinessWeek Stocks, Dollar Gain as Views Change on Rate HikeNew York Times Fed's Reassuring Rate IncreaseWall Street Journal AFP -CNNMoney.com -Houston Chronicle all 3,026 news articles »

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  Fewer People Late Paying Mortgage - New York Times

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  Fewer People Late Paying Mortgage New York Times Speaking in Henderson, Nev., on Friday, President Obama said that he was designating $1.5 billion from the Troubled Asset Relief Program for assistance programs in five of the most troubled states, Arizona, California, Florida, Michigan and Nevada. ... Delinquency rate for mortgages declinesDetroit Free Press Foreclosure crisis: A long, painful exitMarketWatch End in Sight for the Foreclosure Crisis?BloggingStocks (blog) Los Angeles Times -ABC News -TopNews United States all 680 news articles »

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  Fed's Bernanke to Assure Congress Higher Rates Not Imminent - BusinessWeek

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  Fed's Bernanke to Assure Congress Higher Rates Not Imminent BusinessWeek Feb. 20 (Bloomberg) -- Federal Reserve Chairman Ben S. Bernanke will probably assure Congress that the central bank is mindful of the lack of job growth in the US and an increase in the benchmark interest rate isn't ... Week Ahead: Fed Sets Path for MarketsCNBC Pimco: Fed's Discount Move Landed Everyone in a SurpriseTopNews United States Fed raises discount ratesABH News Forbes -Briefing.com -Moneycontrol.com all 121 news articles »

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  OneWest Buys Failed Bank, Three Others Collapse as Toll Climbs - BusinessWeek

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  OneWest bank profit: $1.6 billion Los Angeles Times As IndyMac, it sold last year for less than that. Investors win, but the FDIC could still lose nearly $11 billion on bad loans that the Pasadena institution made before its sale. The billionaires' club of private financiers who took over the remains of ... OneWest Buys Failed Bank, Three Others Collapse as Toll ClimbsBusinessWeek LaJolla Bank among 4 closuresMarketWatch US Bank Failures in 2010 Rise to 20Wall Street Journal Reuters -Bizjournals.com -New York Times all 572 news articles »

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  Toyoda to testify before US lawmakers - CNNMoney.com

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  Toyoda to testify before US lawmakers CNNMoney.com NEW YORK (CNNMoney.com) -- Toyota president Akio Toyoda accepted on Thursday a formal invitation to testify at a hearing to be held next Wednesday. The House Oversight Committee sent ... Toyota's Chief to Testify in CongressWall Street Journal Toyota repairs are hummingLos Angeles Times Toyota president to testify before US Congress - MarketWatchMarketWatch GlobalPost -America's News Online -Detroit Free Press all 4,195 news articles »

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  US Economy: Consumer Prices Rise 0.2% in January - BusinessWeek

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  Inflation remains largely absent MiamiHerald.com National and local prices have remained stable, despite rising energy costs, allowing the Federal Reserve to keep interest rates low. BY JIM WYSS Anxiety that inflation might derail a fledgling recovery took a deep breath Friday, when the Labor ... Core consumer price index fell 0.1% in January, the first drop since 1982Washington Post Flat Prices Bode Well for EconomyWall Street Journal Stocks, Commodities Rise as CPI Eases Rate-Increase ConcernBusinessWeek The Money Times -Monthly Review -Columbus Dispatch all 1,141 news articles »

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  Credit card reform might affect your wallet - Washington Post

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  Michelle Singletary: Beware of the loopholes in the new credit card law Washington Post Beginning Monday, some of the more outrageous practices of credit card issuers will be outlawed. But just like a bully on a playground who doesn't punch when the teacher is watching, lenders will find ways to continue pummeling ... Sweeping credit card rules begin MondayThe Star-Ledger - NJ.com Credit-Card Fees: the New TrapsWall Street Journal Banks Focus on People Who Can Pay More for Credit CardsNew York Times SILive.com -CNNMoney.com -State Journal all 611 news articles »

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  Retail stocks rise; Penney pops on profit report - MarketWatch

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  Retail stocks rise; Penney pops on profit report MarketWatch CHICAGO (MarketWatch) -- Retail stocks rose Friday, with JC Penney as one early standout following the department store chain's better-than-expected profit report. Tiger can't merely apologize yet again. ... JC Penney profit beats, sees sales rise; shares upReuters JC Penney 4Q Earnings Impress; Year Outlook UpbeatWall Street Journal Penney Pinches Its Way To Impressive ProfitsForbes Dallas Morning News -The Money Times -New York Post all 399 news articles »

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  GM Says Ex-CEO Henderson to Be Adviser as Whitacre Urges Change - BusinessWeek

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  GM Says Ex-CEO Henderson to Be Adviser as Whitacre Urges Change BusinessWeek Feb. 20 (Bloomberg) -- General Motors Co. said it will pay former Chief Executive Officer Fritz Henderson $59090 a month as an adviser as the man who replaced him, Chairman Ed Whitacre, urged employees to move more quickly ... GM Chief to Get $1.7 Million PayWall Street Journal GM's Whitacre to earn $9 million; Henderson hired as a consultantDetroit Free Press General Motors boss Whitacre to receive $9m pay packageBBC News Reuters -USA Today -TopNews United States all 147 news articles »

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  Smith Deal Drills Into Schlumberger - Wall Street Journal

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  Excess Skepticism on Schlumberger? New York Times Schlumberger's shareholders have been in a state since news leaked last week of the company's bid for Smith International, its rival in the oilfield services sector. Skeptical investors have since stripped more than $5 billion from the value of ... Schlumberger Chases Improving N. American Market With Smith DealWall Street Journal Schlumberger Sees Smith Deal Accelerating AdvancesBusinessWeek Schlumberger Snaps Up SmithForbes Bizjournals.com -MarketWatch -Wall Street Journal all 989 news articles »

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  Hewlett-Packard 1Q Net Up 25% On Sales Gains >HPQ - Wall Street Journal

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  Hewlett-Packard 1Q Net Up 25% On Sales Gains >HPQ Wall Street Journal Hewlett-Packard Co.'s (HPQ) fiscal first-quarter profit climbed 25% amid higher worldwide sales and profit growth in the company's core personal computer business, where shipments also jumped. The company also raised its full-year outlook. ... Hewlett-Packard's Profit Tops Estimates on PC, Printer SalesBusinessWeek HP beats expectations, boosts outlookCNNMoney.com Hewlett-Packard earnings rise 25%MarketWatch The Associated Press -San Francisco Business Times -RTT News all 253 news articles »

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  Applied Materials Forecast Tops Estimates; Shares Up - BusinessWeek

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  Applied Materials Forecast Tops Estimates; Shares Up BusinessWeek Feb. 17 (Bloomberg) -- Applied Materials Inc., the world's largest producer of chipmaking equipment, forecast sales and profit that topped analysts' estimates, indicating that semiconductor companies are beginning to increase orders. ... Applied Materials Swings To 1Q Profit; Guidance Tops ViewsWall Street Journal Applied Materials swings to profit on sales jumpMarketWatch Applied Materials swings to profit, ups sales viewReuters CNBC -DailyFinance -EETimes.com all 27 news articles »

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  Sands loss narrows on cost cuts, Macau strength - MarketWatch

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  Sands loss narrows on cost cuts, Macau strength MarketWatch CHICAGO (MarketWatch) -- Cost cuts and strong results from Macau helped Las Vegas Sands narrow its fourth quarter loss, the gambling giant said Wednesday. Sands (NYSE:LVS) lost $113.9 million, or 17 cents a share, ... Las Vegas Sands 4Q Loss Narrows On Higher Macau RevenueWall Street Journal Las Vegas Sands 4th-quarter net loss narrowsReuters Las Vegas Sands loss narrows to $113.9M in 4QThe Associated Press TheStreet.com -Las Vegas Weekly -CNNMoney.com (press release) all 112 news articles »

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  NetApp Swings To 3Q Profit On Revenue Surge, Smaller Charges - Wall Street Journal

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  NetApp Swings To 3Q Profit On Revenue Surge, Smaller Charges Wall Street Journal NetApp Inc. (NTAP) said Wednesday it swung to a fiscal third-quarter profit as the data-storage maker benefited from a big surge in sales and a lighter load from charges. The company indicated that strength was carrying over into the current quarter, ... NetApp swings to profit; forecast ahead of targetsMarketWatch NetApp posts revenue growth, beats Street viewReuters NetApp Rises on Q3 BeatTheStreet.com RTT News -CNNMoney.com (press release) -Barron's (blog) all 27 news articles »

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  Nvidia posts quarterly profit, shares fall - Reuters

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  Nvidia posts quarterly profit, shares fall Reuters SAN FRANCISCO, Feb 17 (Reuters) - Nvidia Corp (NVDA.O) reported a higher-than-expected quarterly profit on strong demand for PCs that use its graphics chips, and said that demand continues to exceed supply. The company on Wednesday also forecast ... Nvidia Swings To 4Q Profit On Strong Sales; View Tops StreetWall Street Journal Nvidia swings to profit as sales rise sharplyMarketWatch NVIDIA Corp. Is Losing Ground After Q4 ReportRTT News San Jose Business Journal -Barron's (blog) -Comtex Smartrend all 15 news articles »

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  WSJ:Heinz CEO: Coupons Once Again 'Indispensable Marketing Tool' - Wall Street Journal

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  WSJ:Heinz CEO: Coupons Once Again 'Indispensable Marketing Tool' Wall Street Journal HJ Heinz Co. (HNZ) Chief Executive William Johnson said Wednesday at a food-industry conference in Florida that consumers have shifted more permanently to a money-saving mindset, including using coupons ... Heinz sees "very strong" Q3 earningsReuters Heinz issues new FY 2010 guidanceBizjournals.com Market Report -- In Play (HNZ)MSN Money MarketWatch (press release) -RTT News all 19 news articles »

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  American Airlines Faces Additional Fines - Wall Street Journal

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  American Airlines Faces Additional Fines Wall Street Journal American Airlines, already contending with heightened scrutiny by federal safety regulators, faces a proposed $2.9 million civil penalty for alleged maintenance violations at its American Eagle commuter unit. ... US FAA proposes $2.9 mln penalty against AMR unitReuters FAA proposes $2.9m fine against American EagleThe Associated Press FAA Fines American Eagle $2.9 MillionNBC Dallas-Fort Worth Fort Worth Star Telegram -Flightglobal -Seattle Post Intelligencer (blog) all 89 news articles »

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  Walgreen Buys Into Big Apple - Wall Street Journal

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  Walgreen Buys Into Big Apple Wall Street Journal Walgreen announced Wednesday it will pay $618 million for Duane Reade, New York City's largest drugstore chain. The deal will increase Walgreen's total drugstore count by nearly 4%, adding 257 stores in the New York area, ... Walgreen to buy Duane Reade for $1.08 billionMarketWatch Everywhere You Go, Walgreen!Forbes Moody's reviews Duane Reade ratingsBusinessWeek WCAX -New York Times (blog) -Wall Street Journal (blog) all 744 news articles »

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  RPT-FOREX-Euro recovers vs dollar, helped by ZEW - Reuters

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  RPT-FOREX-Euro recovers vs dollar, helped by ZEW Reuters LONDON, Feb 16 (Reuters) - The euro recovered some of its recent losses against the dollar on Tuesday, helped by an above-forecast German survey and as investors concluded much of the bad news on Greece's public finances was priced ... Crude Gains as Euro Rises Against Dollar, Europe Acts on GreeceBusinessWeek Euro Rises Amid Greece JittersWall Street Journal World markets buoyed by banks despite Greek fearsThe Associated Press MarketWatch -BBC News -Forbes all 2,340 news articles »

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  Varley, Diamond both turn down bonuses; capital ratio strengthened - MarketWatch

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  Varley, Diamond both turn down bonuses; capital ratio strengthened MarketWatch LONDON (MarketWatch) -- Shares in Barclays jumped nearly 10% Tuesday after the bank reported a more than tenfold rise in its fourth-quarter profit following the sale of its Barclays Global Investors arm, and as the UK bank ... Barclays '09 Net Profit Doubles; 2010 Starts WellWall Street Journal Barclays results: what the experts sayThe Guardian Barclays In The MoneyForbes BBC News -BusinessWeek -The Associated Press all 599 news articles »

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  Rise in value-added tax had 'significant impact' on CPI - MarketWatch

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  Rise in value-added tax had 'significant impact' on CPI MarketWatch LONDON (MarketWatch) -- British consumer prices in January rose 3.5% compared to the same month last year, requiring Bank of England Governor Mervyn King to pen an explanatory letter to the Treasury. ... King Says UK Inflation Pressures Seen on 'Downside'BusinessWeek BOE King: To Do Whatever Needed To Meet CPI TargetWall Street Journal UK inflation accelerates to 3.5%BBC News The Associated Press -AFP -New York Times all 438 news articles »

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  Stock futures point toward higher opening - The Associated Press

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  US STOCKS-Company results, data lift Wall St; HP rises late Reuters NEW YORK, Feb 17 (Reuters) - Stronger-than-expected corporate results and upbeat economic data drove US stocks higher on Wednesday as they fed expectations the recovery will bolster corporate profits. Deere & Co (DE. ... US Stocks Higher Heading Into Close; DJIA Up 38Wall Street Journal Stocks climb on upbeat earnings, economic reportsThe Associated Press U.S. stocks end up after mostly upbeat dataMarketWatch Los Angeles Times -TheStreet.com -KWTX all 1,175 news articles »

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  German investor confidence decreases again - The Associated Press

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  German investor confidence decreases again The Associated Press FRANKFURT — German investor confidence slipped for the fifth month in a row in February amid dim prospects for the nation's retail, consumer goods, steel and chemical sectors, a closely watched survey showed Tuesday. The confidence index of the ZEW ... German Economic Expectations DeteriorateWall Street Journal ZEW: Germany Expectations Fall Less Than ForecastMarket News International Germany: ZEW economic sentiment falls, but less than expectedNASDAQ Monsters and Critics.com -BusinessWeek -MarketWatch all 112 news articles »

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  Kraft Foods profit surges - MarketWatch

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  Kraft Foods profit surges MarketWatch LONDON (MarketWatch) -- Kraft Foods (NYSE:KFT) said its fourth-quarter profit surged to $710 million, or 48 cents a share, from $180 million, or 12 cents a share, on lower restructuring costs. Revenue rose 3% to $11.03 billion as favorable currency ... Kraft Foods 4Q profit more than triples, sales upThe Associated Press Kraft Foods Q4 Profit Surges - Quick FactsRTT News Kraft bosses to face Cadbury questioning by MPsBBC News DailyFinance -Media Week -BloggingStocks (blog) all 146 news articles »

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  Teva swings to net, led by Copaxone, new launches - MarketWatch

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  Teva swings to net, led by Copaxone, new launches MarketWatch TEL AVIV (MarketWatch) -- Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. swung to a profit in the fourth quarter with the results led by strength in its flagship multiple-sclerosis medication as well as the launch of generic versions ... Teva Q4 profit rises, sees strong 2010Reuters Teva Pharmaceutical reports 4th-quarter profitThe Associated Press Teva Swings To Profit In Fourth Quarter As Sales JumpWall Street Journal BusinessWeek -Ha'aretz -Pharma Times all 144 news articles »

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  European Car-Market Growth Slows as Incentives Are Phased Out - BusinessWeek

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  European Car-Market Growth Slows as Incentives Are Phased Out BusinessWeek Feb. 16 (Bloomberg) -- European car-sales growth slowed in January as governments phased out incentives encouraging trade- ins of older models for scrapping. New-car registrations in the European Union, Switzerland, Norway and Iceland ... EU January car registrations up 12.9 percentThe Associated Press Fleet Renewals, Scrappage Schemes Lift European Car MarketWall Street Journal European new car registrations up 12.9% in JanuaryMarketWatch CanadianBusiness.com -AFP -Automotive World all 74 news articles »

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  Greek customs staff start strike - Reuters

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  Greek customs staff start strike Reuters ATHENS, Feb 16 (Reuters) - Greek customs officials began a three-day strike on Tuesday to protest against cuts in their income, in a further sign of discontent among public workers with an EU-backed deficit-cutting plan. Some Finance Ministry employees ... Greek Finance Ministry Workers Strike Over Wage Cuts,Tax HikesWall Street Journal Greek customs officials, finance ministry employees start 3-day strikeCNBC Greek customs officials begin 3-day strikeThe Associated Press Sofia Echo -ANA -EUbusiness (press release) all 90 news articles »

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  Gov't: 34 deaths alleged in Toyotas since 2000 - The Associated Press

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  Gov't: 34 deaths alleged in Toyotas since 2000 The Associated Press WASHINGTON — The government has received new complaints that bring to 34 the total number of alleged deaths in Toyota vehicles due to sudden acceleration since 2000, according to government data posted Monday. The government has received complaints ... Toyota complaints surge at NHTSAThe Detroit News New Toyota complaints...Ice mess in South...Marines in Marjah9&10 News Report: 34 deaths alleged in Toyotas since '00WKOW-TV.com The Canadian Press -Las Vegas Sun -Sydney Morning Herald all 201 news articles »

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  New MAN CEO Adopts Friendly Tone On Future VW Tie-up - Wall Street Journal

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  New MAN CEO Adopts Friendly Tone On Future VW Tie-up Wall Street Journal MUNICH (Dow Jones)--MAN SE's (MAN.XE) new Chief Executive Georg Pachta-Reyhofen said Monday the German truck maker and engineering firm is happy with Volkswagen AG (VOW.XE) as its largest shareholder, ... MAN SE Aims to Match 2009 Operating Profit, Plans DividendBusinessWeek MAN SE sees bleak year after 2009 net lossReuters Truckmaker MAN makes Q4 net lossThe Associated Press TopNews United States -MarketWatch -FOXBusiness all 141 news articles »

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  Crude Trades Near $74 on China Economic Tightening (Correct) - BusinessWeek

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  NYMEX-Crude ends slightly up, awaits inventory data Reuters NEW YORK, Feb 17 (Reuters) - US crude futures ended higher for the second day in a row on Wednesday, helped by positive economic data, but gains were limited by caution ahead of weekly inventory reports. Trading was choppy and front-month crude ended ... OIL FUTURES: Crude Ends At 3-Week High On Strong US Econ DataWall Street Journal Crude futures finish above $77 a barrelMarketWatch Oil Rises to a Four-Week High on Increasing Economic OptimismBusinessWeek The Associated Press -CNBC -Bloomberg all 1,153 news articles »

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  EU Proposes Measures To Deepen Scrutiny Of Govt Fincl Data - Wall Street Journal

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  EU Proposes Measures To Deepen Scrutiny Of Govt Fincl Data Wall Street Journal BRUSSELS (Dow Jones)--The European Commission Monday released proposals for new measures that would give the European Union statistics office greater powers to scrutinize the financial statistics of EU governments. The new measures follow an admission ... Greece Ordered by EU to Uncover Swaps by End of FebruaryBusinessWeek EU Rehn: Clear Case For Additional Greece Deficit MeasuresMarket News International EU demands details on Greek currency swapsFinancial Times Interactive Investor -The Australian -Earthtimes (press release) all 87 news articles »

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  European Stocks Advance as Air Liquide, Rio Tinto, BA Climb - BusinessWeek

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  European Stocks Advance as Air Liquide, Rio Tinto, BA Climb BusinessWeek Feb. 15 (Bloomberg) -- European stocks rose, extending the Dow Jones Stoxx 600 Index's first weekly advance in a month, as mining companies climbed and earnings at Air Liquide SA beat estimates. Air Liquide, the world's biggest producer ... Air Liquide CEO says not interested in AirgasMarketWatch Speculation Grows Over Possible Airgas Inc. (ARG) TakeoverBenzinga Air Liquide shows resilience of its businessesGasworld.com (subscription) Forexyard -Reuters UK -Easy Bourse all 23 news articles »

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  Babcock Intnl Group Statement Re Possible Offer - Wall Street Journal

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  Babcock Intnl Group Statement Re Possible Offer Wall Street Journal TIDMBAB TIDMVTG RNS Number : 1653H Babcock International Group PLC 15 February 2010 ? Babcock International Group PLC 15 February 2010 NOT FOR RELEASE, PUBLICATION OR DISTRIBUTION IN WHOLE OR IN PART IN OR INTO ANY JURISDICTION WHERE TO DO SO WOULD ... Babcock International Says Approach to Purchase VT Was RejectedBusinessWeek VT Group jumps on news of fresh Babcock interestThe Guardian Defence firm VT rejects bid approach from rival BabcockBBC News Financial Times -Reuters -RTT News all 71 news articles »

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  Europe Finance Chiefs Discuss Extra Deficit Steps Greece Needs - Bloomberg

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  Euro falls on Greece uncertainty; Ecofin eyed Reuters LONDON (Reuters) - The euro fell against the dollar on Monday, hovering close to nine-month lows as investors waited to see whether meetings of European finance ministers would result in further support for Greece. There were few expectations the ... EU Leaders to Discuss Greek Budget MovesWall Street Journal Pressure rises on Greece, European UnionMarketWatch Greece Told to Work Harder on Deficit Cuts as EU Seeks Disclosure on SwapsBloomberg The Associated Press -ABC News -Financial Times all 2,094 news articles »

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  Yara to Acquire Terra in $4.1 Billion Deal - Wall Street Journal

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  Yara To Acquire Terra In $4.1B Friendly Takeover Wall Street Journal In a surprise move early Monday, Terra Industries Inc. (TRA) announced that it has agreed to be acquired by Norwegian fertilizer company Yara International ASA (YAR.OS) for $41.10 in cash per share, for a total purchase price of $4.1 billion. ... Yara All Set to Take Over Terra in $4.1 Billion DealTopNews United States Fertilizer Maker Buys Terra for $4.1 BillionNew York Times (blog) Fertiliser giant Yara in $4.1 bln takeover bidAFP KGAN -ABH News -MarketWatch all 209 news articles »

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  Toyota: To Brief On Prius Recall Progress Feb 17 - Wall Street Journal

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  Toyota: To Brief On Prius Recall Progress Feb 17 Wall Street Journal TOKYO (AFP)--Toyota Motor (TM) said its president would provide an update on the progress of massive recalls at a news conference on Wednesday, Feb. 17, as reports said repairs to two hybrid models would soon begin in Japan. ... Toyota Study: No Electronics ProblemTheStreet.com Trading places: Toyota, not Detroit, worries dealersReuters Toyota expects to fix more than 70% of recalled carsDetroit Free Press The Associated Press -UPI.com -Prairie Business all 595 news articles »

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  TUI's Net Loss Narrows - Wall Street Journal

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  TUI's Net Loss Narrows Wall Street Journal FRANKFURT—German tourism and shipping company TUI AG on Monday reported a narrower net loss in the fiscal first-quarter on reduced administrative expenses and improvements in taxes, and said it remains confident for the remainder of the ... TUI Rises on Positive Outlook for Tourism, Container ShippingBusinessWeek TUI Optimistic For 2009 / 10New York Times TUI reports narrow Q1 lossABH News Ticker Magazine -MarketWatch -Reuters UK all 41 news articles »

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  EU asks Greece to explain derivatives reports - Reuters

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  EU asks Greece to explain derivatives reports Reuters BRUSSELS (Reuters) - The European Commission said on Monday it was asking Greece to explain reports in the US and German press that it engaged some years ago in derivatives deals with US investment banks to cut its deficit and debt figures. ... Greece Ordered by EU to Uncover Swaps by End of FebruaryBusinessWeek Eurostat to Look Into Greece's Debt SwapsWall Street Journal EU Statisticians Weren't Aware of Greek Swaps, Ask for DetailsBloomberg New York Times all 83 news articles »

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  Tata Hires GM's Former Europe Head for Jaguar, India Business - BusinessWeek

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  Tata Hires GM's Former Europe Head for Jaguar, India Business BusinessWeek Feb. 15 (Bloomberg) -- Tata Motors Ltd. hired Carl-Peter Forster, the former Europe head of General Motors Co., as the chief executive officer to help the Indian truckmaker manage its global operations after purchasing Jaguar Land ... Tata Motors Names Carl-Peter Forster Group CEOWall Street Journal Tata Motors appoints GM Europe's Forster as group CEOUSA Today Tata Motors appoints former GM exec as group CEOReuters Times Online -Financial Times -NDTV.com all 100 news articles »

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  Exports Boost Japan's GDP Growth - Wall Street Journal

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  Exports Boost Japan's GDP Growth Wall Street Journal TOKYO—The gloom is lifting a bit from the Japanese economy, as sharp growth from China and other Asian neighbors is lifting exports and spurring more capital spending by the nation's manufacturers. While the spotlight in recent ... JGBs gain on Treasuries, GDP growth taken in strideReuters Japan Stocks Drop on Deepening Deflation, China Policy ConcernsBusinessWeek Japan shrugs off Chinese challenge to remain world's second-largest economyThe Guardian Times of India -New York Times -MarketWatch all 616 news articles »

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  Bharti Faces Hurdle on Zain Nigeria in $10.7 Billion Purchase - BusinessWeek

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  Indian shares rise 1.2 pct; Bharti tumbles again Reuters MUMBAI, Feb 16 (Reuters) - Indian shares rose 1.2 percent on Tuesday as world markets pushed higher, but investors were wary and Bharti Airtel (BRTI.BO) fell sharply for a second day on its $10.7 billion bid for Kuwaiti Zain's (ZAIN. ... Indian Shares End Higher; Bharti Airtel At Near 16-Month LowWall Street Journal Kuwait Stocks Gain on Zain in Longest Winning Streak Since 2006BusinessWeek Bharti eyes debt financing for Zain Africa buy - sourcesMoneycontrol.com New York Times (blog) -Wall Street Journal -BusinessWeek all 1,104 news articles »

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  The eurozone's troubles hurt us too - The Guardian

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  The eurozone's troubles hurt us too The Guardian Gordon Brown can be blamed for many things, but he deserves our gratitude for at least one: keeping the UK out of the euro. The financial crisis has laid bare the structural weakness of the eurozone: it is one currency, but 16 different fiscal regimes, ... EU takes Greek economy under its wingAFP EU's Juncker warns against eurozone drift apart: reportReuters Europe's Recovery Comes to Near HaltNew York Times Financial Times -Wall Street Journal -The Guardian all 1,865 news articles »

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  A Side-by-Side Look at Tax Software - New York Times

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  A Side-by-Side Look at Tax Software New York Times TAXES can make people do silly things, like investing in chinchilla and ostrich ranches or, over the last several years, buying a second home — which was a bad move just about anywhere in the United States. ... A Caribbean Tax Holiday for US BusinessesBusinessWeek The good and bad of 2009 tax law changesSt. Louis Post-Dispatch Federal income tax myths - and the truthFort Worth Star Telegram Los Angeles Times -McPherson Sentinel -WebCPA all 62 news articles »

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  U.S. Approves American Air, British Airways Alliance - Wall Street Journal

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  Virgin Wants Tougher Demands for Rivals' Alliance Wall Street Journal By KAVERI NITHTHYANANTHAN LONDON -- Virgin Atlantic Monday called on the European Commission to force British Airways PLC and AMR Corp.'s American Airlines to give up far more than US regulators have demanded in return for being allowed to expand their ... BA eyes savings from oneworld dealReuters British Airways, Iberia Gain on AMR Alliance ApprovalBusinessWeek Trans-Atlantic American-BA-Iberia alliance gets initial OKUSA Today MarketWatch -The Associated Press -New York Times all 793 news articles »

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  World markets' gyrations shake up US stocks - Washington Post

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  World markets' gyrations shake up US stocks Washington Post NEW YORK -- China's unexpected move to tighten credit for the second time in a month and a report showing that Europe's growth ground to a near-halt fueled concerns over the global economy Friday as Wall Street closed a volatile ... Asian Stocks Rise on Economic Growth Optimism; Toyota GainsBusinessWeek Dow slides on China worriesCNNMoney.com GDP Data Undermines European Stocks; Asia GainsWall Street Journal The Associated Press -Reuters -Wall Street Journal all 2,052 news articles »

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  UAW's King says Toyota, management has lost its way - Reuters

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  UAW's King says Toyota, management has lost its way Reuters FREMONT, Calif (Reuters) - The United Auto Workers union, fighting to stop Toyota Motor Corp from closing a California plant and leaving 4500 people jobless, said on Friday the automaker had forgotten the focus that brought it success. ... Amid Toyota recalls, workers rally to save CA jobsThe Associated Press Pending closure of Toyota plant in California protestedLos Angeles Times NUMMI Workers Rally With National UnionNBC Bay Area San Francisco Chronicle -San Jose Mercury News -KTVU San Francisco all 231 news articles »

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  US Army Upholds $3 Billion Cargo-Truck Contract For Oshkosh - Wall Street Journal

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  BAE to Book Write-Down After Contract Fails Wall Street Journal LONDON—UK defense giant BAE Systems PLC said Monday it will book a £592 million ($927.7 million) write-down in its 2009 accounts after it failed to win a follow-on contract for producing cargo trucks for the US Army. ... BAE to Take $829 Million Charge After Losing Army Truck OrderBusinessWeek BAE says 592 mln stg write-down on lost dealReuters BAE Systems to take $928 mln impairment chargeMarketWatch AFP -Houston Chronicle -Appleton Post Crescent all 143 news articles »

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  Toyota sets US recall of 8000 Tacoma pickups - Reuters

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  AutoNation CEO: Fewer Than 5% Of Recalled Toyotas Fixed Wall Street Journal ORLANDO (Dow Jones)--Toyota Motor Co. (TM, 7203.TO) has repaired fewer than 5% of the millions of vehicles it recalled in the US, but is making steady progress toward getting the work done, the chief executive of ... Nation's largest auto dealer: Toyota should offer 'gift' to buyersUSA Today Toyota sets US recall of 8000 Tacoma pickupsReuters AutoNation chief says Toyota slow to share scope of problemThe Detroit News Washington Post -Benzinga -Detroit Free Press all 1,237 news articles »

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  Can virtual roses smell just as sweet on Valentine's Day? - MiamiHerald.com

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  Flower shops in the red with rose orders Taunton Daily Gazette Employees at Olsen's Flowers on Broadway have been buried in roses for the past few days preparing orders for Valentine's Day. Since 1916 the flower shop has been helping husbands, sons and boyfriends make the girls and women ... Can virtual roses smell just as sweet on Valentine's Day?MiamiHerald.com No Valentine joy for Kenyan rose growersBBC News Valentine's Day on BudgetNews On 6 WTVA -Houston Chronicle -CNN all 699 news articles »

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  As Retail Sales Climb, Consumers Stay Glum - Wall Street Journal

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  As Retail Sales Climb, Consumers Stay Glum Wall Street Journal Retail sales rose in January as consumers bought more electronics and appliances, but a separate consumer-sentiment index fell in February, highlighting the mixed signals coming from the economy. The revival of consumer spending is a key ... US Economy: Retail Sales Climb, Consumer Confidence SlipsBusinessWeek Gift cards boosted retail sales slightly in JanuaryBizjournals.com Inventories And Retail Sales Point To RecoveryAtlantic Online New York Post -Forbes -The Associated Press all 734 news articles »

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  Euro zone needs stronger economic management: Draghi - Reuters

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  Draghi urges Italian banks to strengthen capital ratios MarketWatch NAPLES (MarketWatch) -- Bank of Italy Governor Mario Draghi on Saturday urged domestic banks to use the profits earned to strengthen their capital ratios. Draghi, however, noted the country's lenders are bolstering their liquidity and ... Euro zone needs stronger economic management: DraghiReuters 'Euro Is Sound' as EU Backs Greece, ECB's Draghi SaysBusinessWeek ECB Draghi:Global Economy Recovering,Euro Zone FragileWall Street Journal AFP -Easy Bourse -Washington Post all 68 news articles »

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  Growth Fears Weigh, but DJIA Gains 86.91 on Week - Wall Street Journal

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  Growth Fears Weigh, but DJIA Gains 86.91 on Week Wall Street Journal Stocks slipped, hurt by worries about the global economic recovery as China moved to tighten interest rates and data on Europe's economic growth missed expectations. The Dow Jones Industrial Average, which posted a 160-point decline ... CANADA STOCKS-TSX edges higher, supported by RIMReuters US Equities Fall As China Restrains LendingCFD Trading Stocks Fight To Trim LossesForbes CNBC -KWTX -Times Online all 352 news articles »

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  Goldman Picks New Leader in Asset Management Unit - New York Times

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  Goldman Picks New Leader in Asset Management Unit New York Times Marc A. Spilker, the co-head of the Goldman Sachs Asset Management division and a member of Goldman's management committee, abruptly retired from the Wall Street company on Friday. Edward C. Forst will take over from Marc Spilker, ... Goldman Sachs's Spilker, Overseer of $871 Billion, Exits FirmBusinessWeek Goldman Sachs Says Marc Spilker Leaving After 20 Years at FirmBloomberg Goldman Sachs Co-Head Of Investment Management To Retire-MemoWall Street Journal Reuters -ABH News -ABC News all 43 news articles »

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  Time Warner Executive Resigns - Wall Street Journal

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  Time Warner Executive Resigns Wall Street Journal Time Warner Inc. Executive Vice President Edward Adler, who oversaw communications at the media company through its disastrous merger with AOL and a public fight with activist investor Carl Icahn, will leave the company. ... Time Warner Communications Chief Adler Leaves After 3 DecadesBusinessWeek Time Warner stalwart Adler to leaveReuters Time Warner witnesses exit of senior executiveABH News Los Angeles Times -TopNews United States -MarketWatch (press release) all 44 news articles »

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  Resource, Commodity Stocks Up - Wall Street Journal

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  Resource, Commodity Stocks Up Wall Street Journal Asian shares markets were mostly up Friday, with stocks exposed to the resources and commodities sector helping Japan and China trade higher. There was still come caution in markets as investors awaited specific ... Asian Stocks Climb on Growth Optimism; Rio, Asahi Glass AdvanceBusinessWeek Unemployment numbers give stock market a liftHouston Chronicle Oil slips below $75, Greek bailout disappointsReuters ABC News -MarketWatch -BusinessWeek all 1,525 news articles »

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  Motorola Sets Split For Early Next Year - Wall Street Journal

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  Motorola Split Signals Further Mobile-Home Video Integration Wall Street Journal NEW YORK (Dow Jones)--Motorola Inc.'s (MOT) decision to bundle together its mobile devices and home products divisions in a pending spin-off indicates the company plans to use video to set itself apart in the ... Motorola shares jump on break-up planMarketWatch Motorola Merger of Phone, Set-Top Units Sets It ApartBusinessWeek Motorola's Surges On Plans To SplitForbes New York Times -Reuters -The Associated Press all 595 news articles »

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  Hong Kong, China stocks rise; Chinese banks up - Reuters

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  China's Central Bank Hits Brake on Hot Economy New York Times HONG KONG — As most countries agonize over how to keep their barely reviving economies growing, China is already looking to slam on the brakes. Associated Press A worker shown resting at a construction site of a real estate project in ... Fears of a bubble move China to actHouston Chronicle China's Bank Moves Jolt MarketsWall Street Journal China, worried about a real estate bubble, moves to restrain bank lendingLos Angeles Times The Associated Press -Reuters -MarketWatch all 837 news articles »

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  RRI Energy Advances on FirstEnergy's Plan to Buy Allegheny - BusinessWeek

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  RRI Energy Advances on FirstEnergy's Plan to Buy Allegheny BusinessWeek Feb. 11 (Bloomberg) -- RRI Energy Inc., a Houston-based independent power producer, rose 5.2 percent after FirstEnergy Corp. said it plans to buy Allegheny Energy Inc., a power company that has assets in the same region RRI ... FirstEnergy to Buy Power RivalWall Street Journal FirstEnergy to purchase Allegheny Energy for $4.7 billionReading Eagle FirstEnergy Makes Power Play For AlleghenyForbes GoErie.com -Beaver County Times -Minneapolis Star Tribune all 600 news articles »

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  Home Prices Rise In Metro Areas - Wall Street Journal

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  Home Prices Rise In Metro Areas Wall Street Journal Home prices rose in more than a third of US metropolitan areas in the fourth quarter, the National Association of Realtors said Thursday as it pointed to a "broad stabilization" of values. The median price for single-family home ... Home prices fell 12% in 2009CNNMoney.com Home resales improved in fourth quarter of 2009Los Angeles Times Birmingham home sales flat, prices upBizjournals.com Cincinnati.com -NorthJersey.com -Atlanta Journal Constitution all 189 news articles »

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  Buffett Covers Dinner Tab for Fund Manager Who Shared Research - BusinessWeek

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  Berkshire Hathaway shares on the move in late trades MarketWatch LOS ANGELES (MarketWatch) -- Shares of Berkshire Hathaway Inc. slipped in heavy trading Friday evening as the conglomerate's stock joined a widely watched US equity benchmark. Class B shares of Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE:BRK. ... Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway joins S&P 500 IndexCNNMoney.com Berkshire Trading Reaches Record as Fund Managers Buy SharesBusinessWeek Buffett unbound: Berkshire buys BNSF, joins S&P 500Reuters Forbes -Wall Street Journal -CNBC all 560 news articles »

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  Madoff Aide DiPascali Granted Bail Pending Sentencing - Wall Street Journal

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  Madoff Aide DiPascali Granted Bail Pending Sentencing Wall Street Journal NEW YORK (Dow Jones)--A federal judge on Thursday granted bail pending sentencing to Frank DiPascali Jr., a key lieutenant to convicted Ponzi-scheme operator Bernard Madoff and a cooperating witness who has been jailed since his guilty plea in August. ... Madoff Right-Hand Man to Get BailNBC New York US judge orders top Madoff aide released on bailAsiaOne Judge Sets Bail for Madoff's Former Finance ChiefABC News New York Post (blog) -BusinessWeek -AOL News all 91 news articles »

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  Ex-Goldman programmer indicted over HFT code theft - Reuters

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  Ex-Goldman programmer indicted over HFT code theft Reuters NEW YORK (Reuters) - A former Goldman Sachs Group programer was indicted on charges he stole computer code for the investment bank's high-frequency trading platform, federal prosecutors said on Thursday. The former programer, Sergey Aleynikov, 40, ... Former Goldman Programmer Charged with Code TheftCNBC Programmer Indicted in Theft of Goldman SoftwareNew York Times Former Goldman Programmer Indicted for Stealing CodingFOXBusiness BusinessWeek -ABC News -Financial Times all 93 news articles »

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  Credit Suisse Group is still a winner - Wall Street Journal

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  Credit Suisse Group is still a winner Wall Street Journal Sure, the Swiss bank missed market expectations in the fourth quarter with net income of just 800 million Swiss francs ($749.1 million), a huge drop from the 2.4 billion francs the previous quarter. But what do you expect when you have ... Credit Suisse's US private bank assets up in Q4Reuters Credit Suisse returns to profit in 2009BBC News Credit Suisse swings to profit as inflows continueMarketWatch BusinessWeek -TopNews United States -FINS all 257 news articles »

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  Sprint Nextel Posts Narrower Loss - Wall Street Journal

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  Sprint Nextel Posts Narrower Loss Wall Street Journal Sprint Nextel Corp.'s fourth-quarter loss narrowed amid fewer charges as the company said it continued to lose wireless customers, but the amount was much less than prior periods. The third-biggest US wireless carrier lost 148000 ... Sprint Narrows Loss, Subs Losses SlowTheStreet.com Sprint Posts Narrower Loss but Revenue FallsABC News Sprint Nextel Reports Fourth Quarter and Full-Year 2009 ResultsMarketWatch (press release) RTT News -Cellular-News -Kansas City Star all 109 news articles »

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  More recalls likely amid caution after Toyota woes - The Associated Press

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  More recalls likely amid caution after Toyota woes The Associated Press TOKYO — Honda's expansion of its global recall for faulty air bags suggests automakers are turning cautious amid consumer scrutiny of Toyota's safety lapses, a trend that could see more recalls in the coming months. Honda Motor Co., Japan's No. ... Honda expands airbag recall as more Toyotas probedReuters Honda expands recall to over 900000 vehicles worldwideMarketWatch Honda to Recall 437763 Vehicles to Repair Air BagsBusinessWeek The Guardian -Wall Street Journal -CNN International all 1,130 news articles »

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  China Indicts Rio Tinto Staff on Bribery Charges - New York Times

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  China Indicts Rio Tinto Staff on Bribery Charges New York Times SHANGHAI — A Chinese prosecutor handed down indictments on Wednesday against an Australian citizen and three Chinese employees of British-Australian mining giant Rio Tinto, charging them with accepting bribes and stealing trade secrets ... China to put Rio Tinto employees on trialForbes China Indicts Four Rio Tinto Employees for BriberyBusinessWeek TAKE-A-LOOK-China indicts Rio staff, case set for trialReuters Wall Street Journal -Sydney Morning Herald -Times Online all 186 news articles »

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  Wyndham Reverses Prior-Year 4Q Loss Caused By Charges - Wall Street Journal

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  Wyndham Reverses Prior-Year 4Q Loss Caused By Charges Wall Street Journal Wyndham Worldwide Corp. (WYN) reversed a prior-year loss in the fourth quarter earnings caused by a $1.3 billion write-down of its time-share business. In the latest quarter, the company saw more weakness at its hotel and time-share businesses, ... Wyndham posts profit as demand firmsReuters Wyndham Worldwide swings to profitMarketWatch Wyndham Worldwide (WYN) Beats Estimates, Raises Dividend, Restarts Share ...Benzinga RTT News -Comtex Smartrend -PR Newswire (press release) all 34 news articles »

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  King Says 'Far Too Soon' to Call End to BOE Bond Plan - BusinessWeek

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  King Says 'Far Too Soon' to Call End to BOE Bond Plan BusinessWeek Feb. 10 (Bloomberg) -- Bank of England Governor Mervyn King said it's “far too soon” to say officials will make no new purchases through the bond program as the central bank forecast inflation will undershoot its target over the next ... King Says BOE Keeps Options OpenWall Street Journal King: Too early to say BOE bond buys finishedMarketWatch Bank Sees Inflation Well Below Target In 2 YearsNew York Times The Guardian -Market News International -AFP all 301 news articles »

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  German state bank KfW could buy Greek bonds-deputy - Reuters

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  German state bank KfW could buy Greek bonds-deputy Reuters STRASBOURG, France, Feb 10 (Reuters) - A bilateral German bailout of Greece could involve a state-owned German bank, like the KfW, buying Greek government bonds, a German member of the European Parliament said on Wednesday. Wolf Klinz, who chairs the ... German Finance Meeting Ends; No Decision On Greek AidWall Street Journal Stocks Rise, Greek Bonds Soar on Speculation of German BailoutBusinessWeek European Peripheral Bond Yield Spreads Narrow Versus German BundBloomberg NASDAQ -Reuters -Reuters all 104 news articles »

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  Toyota woes follow years of slipping quality - msnbc.com

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  Toyota woes follow years of slipping quality msnbc.com Toyota President Akio Toyoda is surrounded by reporters after meeting with Japanese government officials over the company's plans to recall its Prius hybrid. Feb. 9: 2010 Prius recall affects 130000 models in US CNBC's Phil LeBeau and Hampton Pearson ... Toyota starts fixing Priuses recalled in JapanThe Associated Press Toyota to recall thousands of hybrid modelsMiamiHerald.com Toyota recalls more than 400000 Priuses, other hybrid carsWashington Post TIME -BusinessWeek -CNN International all 5,035 news articles »

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  Greek Civil Servants Strike Over Wages - Wall Street Journal

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  Greek Civil Servants Strike Over Wages Wall Street Journal ATHENS (Dow Jones)--Thousands of Greek civil servants walked off the job Wednesday to protest a wage freeze and cuts in bonuses, with unions vowing further strike action over the Socialist government's ... Greek union marches to challenge austerity planReuters Greek civil servants strike over austerity planFinancial Times Greek unions launch 1st assault on austerity planThe Associated Press The Guardian -CNN International -Times Online all 535 news articles »

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  AT&T picks Ericsson, Alcatel-Lucent for LTE - Reuters

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  AT&T picks Ericsson, Alcatel-Lucent for LTE Reuters HELSINKI, Feb 10 (Reuters) - US telecoms carrier AT&T (TN) has picked Ericsson (ERICb.ST) and Alcatel-Lucent (ALUA.PA) to build its next-generation LTE network, marking a key order for both carriers. AT&T's rival Verizon is using the same vendors to ... Ericsson in network deal with AT&TThe Associated Press Ericsson wins LTE contract with AT&TMarketWatch Ericsson Signs 4G Network Contract With AT&TNASDAQ Phone Scoop -PhoneNews.com -MSN Money all 48 news articles »

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  Toyota fights back as problems escalate - BBC News

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  Toyota fights back as problems escalate BBC News By Jorn Madslien Having already lost most of its friends - both within the motor industry and outside, with no one coming out to defend it over its recall of cars with faulty accelerator or brake pedals - the crisis has now moved to the geopolitical ... Toyota To Recall 437000 Hybrids As Prius Concerns Add To WoesWall Street Journal Car maker will also recall 2010 model-year CamrysMarketWatch US to continue investigation into Toyota PriusReuters The Guardian -BusinessWeek -PC Magazine all 2,977 news articles »

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  Coca-Cola annual profit hits $6.8 billion - Bizjournals.com

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  Coca-Cola annual profit hits $6.8 billion Bizjournals.com The Coca-Cola Co.'s profit rose 18 percent in 2009, benefiting from growth in markets outside of North America and Europe. The Atlanta-based beverage giant posted net income of $6.82 billion and earnings of $2.93 a share, compared with net income of ... Coca-Cola Profits Have International FlavorForbes Coca-Cola Profit Rises as Sales Gain in India, ChinaBusinessWeek Coca-Cola's net income jumps 55%MarketWatch BBC News -CNBC -Atlanta Journal Constitution all 458 news articles »

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  US Stocks Climb Broadly On Hopes For Greece Rescue; DJIA Up 135 - Wall Street Journal

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  US Stocks Climb Broadly On Hopes For Greece Rescue; DJIA Up 135 Wall Street Journal NEW YORK (Dow Jones)--US stocks rallied broadly Tuesday on mounting hopes that the European Union might be considering a rescue package for Greece. The Dow Jones Industrial Average was up 135 points, or 1.4%, at 10044, after it had closed below the ... Stocks surge on hopes for GreeceCNNMoney.com Dow Regains 10000, as Greek Debt Fears SubsideTheStreet.com Strong Start for StocksBriefing.com San Jose Mercury News -MarketWatch -International Business Times all 1,268 news articles »

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  Wholesalers Trim Inventories - Wall Street Journal

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  Wholesalers Trim Inventories Wall Street Journal US wholesale inventories unexpectedly fell in December, prompting analysts to suggest the economy may have grown by more than estimated in the fourth quarter. Inventories decreased 0.8% to $383.57 billion. ... Wholesale inventories cut 0.8% in DecemberUSA Today Inventories at US Wholesalers Unexpectedly FallBusinessWeek Wholesale Inventories Down 0.8% in Dec.TheStreet.com Washington Post -RTT News all 106 news articles »

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  IAC CEO: We've Kept Our Promise To Shareholders - Wall Street Journal

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  IAC CEO: We've Kept Our Promise To Shareholders Wall Street Journal NEW YORK (Dow Jones)--Barry Diller, chief executive with IAC/InterActiveCorp. (IACI), said Tuesday the Internet conglomerate has kept its promise to shareholders when it comes to the company's $1.7 billion cash pile ... IAC/InterActive Rises After Earnings Top Analysts' EstimatesBusinessWeek IAC tops expectations, speeds up share buybacksReuters Diller: 'Ask Is Not For Sale'paidContent.org The Business Insider -RTT News -Barron's (blog) all 131 news articles »

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  Bernanke hearing before House panel postponed - MarketWatch

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  Bernanke Lays Groundwork for Exit, Avoids Timetable BusinessWeek Feb. 11 (Bloomberg) -- Federal Reserve Chairman Ben S. Bernanke laid more groundwork for exiting his record expansion of credit without saying when he'll take the first step. Bernanke yesterday described how the Fed ... Fed's exit toolkit comes without instruction manualReuters As Investors Await Fed to Act, Focus Is Not Just On RatesCNBC Fed's exit strategy unveiledMiamiHerald.com Smartmoney.com -Forbes -The Associated Press all 2,132 news articles »

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  Pulte Homes' Loss Narrows - Wall Street Journal

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  Pulte Homes' Loss Narrows Wall Street Journal Pulte Homes Inc. reported a narrower fourth-quarter loss, helped by a tax benefit, higher revenue and a doubling of orders from the severely depressed level of a year earlier. The improvement comes as home builders wrap up ... Pulte posts bigger-than-expected quarterly lossReuters Pulte Homes Reports 13th Straight Loss on WritedownsBusinessWeek Pulte sees smaller loss after charges, tax gainsMarketWatch Benzinga -TheStreet.com -New York Times all 180 news articles »

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  Biogen 4Q Profit Up 48%; Offers Bright 2010 Forecast - Wall Street Journal

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  Biogen 4Q Profit Up 48%; Offers Bright 2010 Forecast Wall Street Journal NEW YORK (Dow Jones)--Biogen Idec Inc.'s (BIIB) fourth-quarter earnings rose 48% on strength from its multiple sclerosis franchise and offered a bright outlook for 2010. The Cambridge, Mass., biotech company is making efforts to continue the sales ... Biogen Q4 profit up; outlook tops estimatesReuters Biogen Idec surges on Tysabri salesBizjournals.com Iron Condor Traded in BiogenBenzinga MarketWatch -BusinessWeek -RTT News all 90 news articles »

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  Lossmaking airline SAS seeks cash, shares plunge - Reuters

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  Lossmaking airline SAS seeks cash, shares plunge Reuters STOCKHOLM (Reuters) - Scandinavian airline SAS (SAS.ST) asked shareholders for 5 billion Swedish crowns ($672 million) to keep it flying and reported a bigger-than-expected quarterly loss, sending its shares diving to an 18-year low. ... SAS Tumbles on Wider-Than-Estimated Loss, Stock SaleBusinessWeek SAS to Issue Shares, Cut Jobs After Posting Loss for 2009New York Times SAS shares drop as loss-making carrier seeks fundsMarketWatch Wall Street Journal -ABC News -Xinhua all 165 news articles »

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  Boeing Flies New 747 Model - Wall Street Journal

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  Boeing Flies New 747 Model Wall Street Journal Boeing Co.'s latest version of the venerable 747 jetliner took to the skies for the first time Monday, months behind schedule. The new 747-8, the largest commercial plane ever built by Boeing, lifted off from Paine Field, ... Boeing delays maiden flight of 747-8 freighterMarketWatch First 747-8 takes flightBizjournals.com 747 jumbo jet's largest model is airborneSeattle Times ABC News -KOMO News -AFP all 388 news articles »

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  Icahn Supports Thain As New Chief Executive Of CIT Group >CIT - Wall Street Journal

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  Icahn Supports Thain As New Chief Executive Of CIT Group >CIT Wall Street Journal Activist investor Carl Icahn said Monday that he supports the appointment of John Thain as chief executive of lender CIT Group Inc. (CIT). "He's a very good pick for the job," Icahn said in an interview. "Thain has a pretty good history of operations ... John Thain's turnaround challengeCNNMoney.com Former Merrill Lynch boss appointed CIT chiefBBC News Thain Tapped For Top Spot At CITForbes TheStreet.com -Reuters -Bizjournals.com all 589 news articles »

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  UPS Starts Pilot Furlough Process - MarketWatch

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  UPS Starts Pilot Furlough Process MarketWatch LOUISVILLE, Feb 08, 2010 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- UPS (NYSE:UPS) today announced plans to furlough at least 300 of its airline pilots, but at the same time continued its effort to find a solution with the pilots' union that would avert or mitigate the ... UPS Announces Plans To Furlough At Least 300 Pilots >UPSWall Street Journal UPS says it may furlough pilotsAtlanta Journal Constitution UPS to lay off 300 or more pilots unless union finds cost cutsLouisville Courier-Journal ABC News -Louisville Business First all 98 news articles »

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  Moody's To Review MGM Mirage Ratings For Possible Upgrade - Wall Street Journal

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  Moody's To Review MGM Mirage Ratings For Possible Upgrade Wall Street Journal Moody's Investors Service put its ratings on MGM Mirage (MGM) on review for possible upgrade after the casino operator said it is trying to extend the maturity dates on $5.55 billion of credit lines to 2014 from next year. Moody's vice president Peggy ... Moody's may raise MGM Mirage on loan refinancingReuters MGM Mirage Wants to Extend Maturity on Some DebtABC News MGM MIRAGE to Ease DebtGamingTodaySlotsToday KTNV Las Vegas -Gaea Times (blog) -TransWorldNews (press release) all 160 news articles »

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  People mean money in the US Census - Gillette News Record

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  People mean money in the US Census Gillette News Record How much are you worth to local governments just because you fill out the census? - $750 a year if you live in the county. - $823 a year if you live in the city limits. ... Census Super Bowl ad flopsDaily Caller $2.5 Million Spent by Washington on Census AdvertisementsTopNews United States 2010 Census Job TestingPatch Radio Business Report -Washington Post -Hunterdon County Democrat - NJ.com all 53 news articles »

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  Nuclear giant Areva buys solar company Ausra - Reuters

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  Nuclear giant Areva buys solar company Ausra Reuters LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - The world's largest nuclear plant builder, Areva SA, is entering the solar power industry, with the company announcing on Monday its acquisition of US-based solar thermal player Ausra. Areva did not disclose financial details ... Areva To Buy US Solar Co. AusraWall Street Journal Areva buys Mountain View solar startup AusraSan Jose Mercury News Areva buys solar-thermal start-up AusraCNET New York Times (blog) -GREENandSAVE -Cleantech Group all 48 news articles »

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  Oil up 1 pct on geopolitics, dollar and cold - Reuters

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  Oil up 1 pct on geopolitics, dollar and cold Reuters NEW YORK, Feb 8 (Reuters) - Oil rose nearly one percent on Monday, after three sessions of losses, as a weaker US dollar, cold weather and geopolitical disputes provided support. US crude for March delivery CLc1 rose 70 cents to ... OIL FUTURES: Crude Rises, Gains Limited By Economy DoubtsWall Street Journal Oil ends 1% higher as euro-debt worries subsideMarketWatch Oil Rises From Seven-Week Low on Forecast for More US StormsBusinessWeek RTT News -TODAYonline -Reuters UK all 377 news articles »

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  Soybeans, Corn Rise Ahead of US Forecasts for Crop Reserves - BusinessWeek

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  Soybeans, Corn Rise Ahead of US Forecasts for Crop Reserves BusinessWeek Feb. 8 (Bloomberg) -- Soybeans rose the most in almost a week on speculation that US crop reserves may be lower than earlier estimates. Corn and wheat also advanced. Soybeans for March delivery rose as much as 14 cents, or 1.5 percent, ... GRAINS-Wheat jumps 2 pct on short-covering before USDAForexyard Grains - Getting More InterestingInside Futures Grain prices rally as short-sellers cover positions ahead of February's crop ...Gaea Times (blog) CanadianBusiness.com -BusinessWeek all 52 news articles »

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  Strains Across the Atlantic Coincide With Strains Across the Euro Zone - Wall Street Journal

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  Euro Falls for Fifth Week Versus Dollar on Greece, Growth BusinessWeek Feb. 13 (Bloomberg) -- The euro slid for a fifth week versus the dollar amid concern European Union efforts to avoid default by Greece will undermine the currency region and a report showed the EU's economic recovery almost stalled. ... Gold drops on Greek woes, China reserve hikeReuters WORLD FOREX: Euro Still Under Pressure; Greek Concerns FesterWall Street Journal Dollar hits 8-month high on concerns about EuropeMarketWatch The Associated Press -Reuters -MarketWatch all 7,000 news articles »

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  * CEO Apotheker steps down with immediate effect - Reuters

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  SAP Ushers Out Chief as It Repairs Customer Relations New York Times PARIS — SAP, the German software maker, said Monday that it would focus on restoring its damaged customer relationships after a surprise management shake-up that cost the chief executive his job. SAP, the world's largest ... SAP Chairman Sees Co-CEOs for Long TermWall Street Journal Market ponders SAP's direction after CEO leavesReuters SAP Shares Slip on CEO's Ouster, QuestionsABC News Redmond Channel Partner -PC World -TheStreet.com all 591 news articles »

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  US Gasoline Falls to $2.67 a Gallon, Lundberg Survey Shows - BusinessWeek

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  KATU

  US Gasoline Falls to $2.67 a Gallon, Lundberg Survey Shows BusinessWeek Feb. 7 (Bloomberg) -- The average price of regular gasoline at US filling stations declined to $2.67 a gallon as gasoline futures plunged and demand weakened. Gasoline lost 5.8 cents in the two weeks ended Feb. ... Cost of gas off nearly six cents in last two weeksmsnbc.com US average gasoline price in four-week slideReuters UK Average gas prices down 5.76 cents nationwideWIFR AXcess News all 147 news articles »

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  Stock Investors See Threats From All Directions - ABC News

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  Stock Investors See Threats From All Directions ABC News AP Jittery stock traders react to each day's news as if it could be the start of Financial Crisis 2.0. On Thursday, the Standard & Poor's 500 index suffered its biggest one-day drop in more than nine months because of ... Recovery, debt woes to houndReuters Are US Stocks in a Correction Phase?BloggingStocks (blog) The Correction Has CompletedIBTimes all 151 news articles »

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  Nigerian Militant Group Says It 'Disabled' a Shell Pipeline - BusinessWeek

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  Nigerian Militant Group Says It 'Disabled' a Shell Pipeline BusinessWeek Feb. 7 (Bloomberg) -- A militant group in Nigeria's southern oil region said it “disabled” a trunk oil pipeline operated by Royal Dutch Shell Plc, renewing attacks to win local control of oil revenue. The overnight attack at Obunoma ... Nigerian militants say disabled Shell oil pipelineReuters Gunmen Kidnap 8 - Month Old Child In Nigerian Oil HubNew York Times Shell examining alleged Nigerian pipeline attackWashington Post AFP -Nigerian Compass -SecurityInfoWatch all 266 news articles »

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  New Credit Card Rules About To Take Effect - KCBS

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  New Credit Card Rules About To Take Effect KCBS WASHINGTON, DC (KCBS) -- The Credit Card Act of 2009, which began its rollout last August, moves into phase two this month, bringing a number of changes for borrowers. Among the new rules is a restriction on creditors from raising interest rates on ... Take these steps to get out of debtTulsa World New credit card rules zip up rates for a yearNewsOK.com Revisions in store for consumer creditBeaver County Times WalletPop (blog) -KOMU-TV -WJFW-TV all 27 news articles »

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  Experts offer tips, advice to get your tax refund sooner - HollandSentinel.com

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  Experts offer tips, advice to get your tax refund sooner HollandSentinel.com “I would say about 90 percent of people procrastinate,” said Diana Mammen, a certified public accountant and co-owner of The Mammen Group in Holland. Luis D. Garcia, spokesman for the IRS in Michigan, said most people get at least some ... File tax returns for free, but read the rulesTMCnet Rife with mythBaltimore Sun Web Wealth:Philadelphia Inquirer Sheboygan Press -New Haven Register (subscription) -American Chronicle all 12 news articles »

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  Taxpayer Alert: Rapid Refund Loans Harder to Get - New York Times

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  Taxpayer Alert: Rapid Refund Loans Harder to Get New York Times By AP NEW YORK (AP) -- Getting your tax refund quickly using a rapid refund loan has gotten harder for the second straight year. That may frustrate the customers who are turned down for these expensive short-term loans. But consumer advocates say it's ... There is hope with the American Opportunity CreditSouth Bend Tribune Elbert: Business industry wary of tax credit revampDesMoinesRegister.com Find out if you're eligible for earned income tax creditThe News Journal Chambersburg Public Opinion -Macon Telegraph -Daily American Online all 61 news articles »

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  Vermont Toyota Dealers Prepare for Recalls - WCAX

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  Vermont Toyota Dealers Prepare for Recalls WCAX The recall of millions of Toyotas due to potentially sticky gas pedals has caused a lot of anxiety among consumers nationwide. But here in Vermont Toyota dealers report no actual problems -- although they're gearing up for thousands of fix-it jobs. ... Big 3 Offer Discounts After Toyota RecallFOXBusiness Dealers race to repair ToyotasOmaha World-Herald Area Toyota dealership making fixesReading Eagle Seattle Times -Statesman Journal -Denver Post all 2,466 news articles »

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  Factbox: Major issues at G7 meeting in Canada - Reuters

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  Factbox: Major issues at G7 meeting in Canada Reuters (Reuters) - Finance ministers and central bankers from the Group of Seven economies met in the Canadian Arctic to discuss the euro zone's budget crisis, the recovery from global recession and reforms of international banking. The collapse in confidence ... G-7 Pledges Action to Force Banks to 'Bear the Cost' of FailureBusinessWeek G-7 Agree Banks Must Help Pay Crisis Costs -German OfficialWall Street Journal Banks Must Pay for Financial CrisisDaily Beast Straits Times -ReportonBusiness.com -Reuters all 72 news articles »

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  Toyota Has Pattern of Slow Response on Safety Issues - New York Times

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  Toyota Has Pattern of Slow Response on Safety Issues New York Times Seth Perlman/AP Nick Cathers, a Toyota technician, with a pedal assembly. Some Toyotas accelerate out of control. Akio Toyoda, head of Toyota Motor, apologized on Friday for the company's safety ... Toyota recall:Ukiah Daily Journal Toyota To Recall 160000 Cars In Russia For Gas Pedal SwapWall Street Journal Robert Rector: Toyota travels same bumpy roadSan Gabriel Valley Tribune The Epoch Times -Huffington Post (blog) -BloggingStocks (blog) all 30 news articles »

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  Comcast's New Name: Rated X? - TIME

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  Comcast's New Name: Rated X? TIME Turns out that Comcast, the media conglomerate with over 47.1 million cable, Internet, and telephone customers, won't just have to fret about integrating a struggling brand (NBC) into its fold. ... Comcast, Verizon battle it out for market shareBoston Globe Comcast to launch 'Xfinity' labelABC7Chicago.com Comcast: Company stays the same, products now 'Xfinity'WBBM780 InternetNews.com -Multichannel News -PC Magazine all 33 news articles »

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  Dimon takes $17m bonus in stock - Financial Times

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  Dimon takes $17m bonus in stock Financial Times Jamie Dimon, JPMorgan Chase's chief executive, will receive an all-stock bonus of about $17m for 2009, a move that underlines the conflict facing Wall Street as public pressure over bank pay levels clashes with ... Goldman Sachs cuts Blankfein's bonus to $9mThe Guardian Some See Restraint in Goldman Chief's BonusNew York Times Goldman Sachs's Blankfein Receives $9 Million Bonus for 2009BusinessWeek CNNMoney.com -MarketWatch -Washington Post all 641 news articles »

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  Europe Told G-7 That Greece No Matter For IMF -German Fin Min - Wall Street Journal

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  Alarm spreads over Europe's massive deficits AFP BRUSSELS — The swelling public deficits in Portugal, Spain and Greece have plunged the eurozone into the biggest crisis in its 11-year life, presaging years of belt-tightening, analysts warn. It is a vicious financial circle; the more fears over ... Greece's financial crisis puts the future of the euro in questionThe Guardian Financial troubles hit central EuropeFinancial Times Europe Reels Amid Investor FearsWall Street Journal Reuters -New York Times -The Guardian all 468 news articles »

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  Factbox: Major issues at G7 meeting in Canada - Reuters

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  Factbox: Major issues at G7 meeting in Canada Reuters (Reuters) - Finance ministers and central bankers from the Group of Seven economies met in the Canadian Arctic to discuss the euro zone's budget crisis, the recovery from global recession and reforms of international banking. The collapse in confidence ... CORRECT: G-7 Finance Ministers To Continue Stimulus PushWall Street Journal G7 convening in a town fewer than 200 miles away from the Arctic CircleMarketWatch G7 wants banks to pay for rescue, details pendingReuters Reuters -Reuters -Reuters all 1,740 news articles »

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  Geithner Says Zeal for Bank Reform Intact - ABC News

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  Geithner Defends US Bond Rating Wall Street Journal WASHINGTON – Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner on Sunday said the US wasn't in danger of losing its triple-A bond rating, in the wake of a warning from Moody's Investors Services about US treasury-bond rating. ... US's Geithner-No double-dip slump but recovery slowReuters Geithner Says US Will 'Never' Lose Its Aaa Debt RatingBusinessWeek Geithner: US Credit Rating SecureTheStreet.com MarketWatch -ABH News -Voice of America all 458 news articles »

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  Obama urges Congress to back small business plan - Reuters

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  Obama urges Congress to back small business plan Reuters President Barack Obama delivers remarks on job creation and the economy at Oasis Mechanical Contractors Inc, a small in business in Lanham, Maryland, February 5, 2010. WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama on Saturday appealed to fellow ... Area businesses leaders lukewarm on Obama's lending planWashington Examiner Obama calls for beefed up small-business loansWashington Post Bankers question Obama planOmaha World-Herald BusinessWeek -Bizjournals.com -RTT News all 697 news articles »

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  Germany turns up the heat on tax evaders - Reuters

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  German Bounty Tears Veil Off Swiss Secrecy: Celestine Bohlen BusinessWeek Feb. 8 (Bloomberg) -- The Swiss are shocked again, this time over the German decision to buy a list of some 1500 possible tax cheats saved on a disc lifted from a Swiss bank. It's stolen property, say the Swiss bankers. It's bank robbery, cry the ... Germany Weighs Buying More Bank DataWall Street Journal PREVIEW-UBS to swing to profit, C.Suisse doing betterReuters Tax data sale chills Swiss-German ties furtherFinancial Times Newsweek -Press TV -ABC News all 228 news articles »

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  Pratt & Whitney Plant Shutdown Plan Blocked By US Judge - BusinessWeek

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  Pratt & Whitney Plant Shutdown Plan Blocked By US Judge BusinessWeek Feb. 6 (Bloomberg) -- Pratt & Whitney, a unit of United Technologies Corp., had its plan to close two Connecticut aircraft repair plants blocked by a federal judge who ruled the jet engine manufacturer breached its collective ... Pratt & Whitney union workers celebrate winNECN Congressman Larson's statement on Pratt & WhitneyMiddletown Press Union Vows to Press Ahead to Preserve Conn. JobsABC News Waterbury Republican American -NPR -Journal Inquirer all 289 news articles »

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  Airgas Spiked Ahead of Bid - Wall Street Journal

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  Airgas Spiked Ahead of Bid Wall Street Journal A flurry of trades took place in the options of Airgas Inc. in the days before Air Products & Chemicals Inc. announced its offer to buy the company Friday morning, suggesting someone could have known about the buyout plans before they ... Airgas upside calls surge ahead of Air Products bidReuters Airgas Options Trading Surged to Record Before BidBusinessWeek Airgas Shares Soar Beyond Bid Put Forward by Air ProductsTopNews United States New York Times -Financial Times -Allentown Morning Call all 415 news articles »

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  Toyota President Offers Apology - Wall Street Journal

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  Japanese ask: Is US backlash behind Toyota woes? BusinessWeek Despite the criticism of Toyota over car safety, Japanese citizens still largely view the world's largest automaker with pride -- so much so that some people here wonder whether pressure on Toyota in the US is a ploy to boost American ... Toyota Apologizes for Massive RecallWall Street Journal How did Toyota veer so far off course?The Guardian Toyota to announce Prius recall this week: reportAFP CNNMoney.com -Times Online -MarketWatch all 8,386 news articles »

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  Jobless Rate Down to 9.7%; 20000 Jobs Lost in January - New York Times

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  The Good News About Jobs Barron's The unemployment rate fell to 9.7% in January from 10% the month before, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported Friday. But nonfarm payroll employment was essentially unchanged -- down 20000, ... Signs of Hope as Jobless Rate DipsWall Street Journal Unemployment rate falls despite loss of 20000 jobsAkron Beacon Journal Jobless rate falls, masking negative statisticsPittsburgh Post Gazette Christian Science Monitor -Courthouse News Service -Credit.com News all 2,037 news articles »

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  Tyson Swings To Record Profit On Stronger Chicken Results - Wall Street Journal

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  Tyson Swings To Record Profit On Stronger Chicken Results Wall Street Journal Tyson Foods Inc. swung to a record fiscal first-quarter profit as margins surged and the meat packer saw strength in its long-troubled chicken operation. "Beef, pork and prepared foods continued to execute well, and chicken began to ... Tyson Foods posts profitReuters Tyson Climbs on the Backs of ChickenTheStreet.com Tyson Foods posts fourth-quarter profitMarketWatch ABC News -Benzinga -ArkansasSports360.com all 125 news articles »

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  YRC Worldwide Reports $95.4M Operating Loss in 4Q - ABC News

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  YRC Worldwide Reports $95.4M Operating Loss in 4Q ABC News AP Trucking company YRC Worldwide posts an operating loss in the fourth-quarter as shipping demand fell significantly in the weak economy. The company said Friday it lost $95.4 million, compared with a year-ago operating loss of $335.3 million. ... YRC Worldwide Posts Pre-tax Profit In Q4 - Quick FactsRTT News YRC Worldwide Reports Year-Over-Year and Continued Sequential Improvement in ...PR Newswire (press release) all 27 news articles »

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  American Axle Swings To 4Q Profit On Tax Gain, Margin Growth - Wall Street Journal

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  American Axle Swings To 4Q Profit On Tax Gain, Margin Growth Wall Street Journal American Axle & Manufacturing Holdings Inc. (AXL) swung to a fourth-quarter profit as the auto-parts supplier reported a tax gain and surging margins, masking lower sales. The company also expects the seasonally adjusted annual rate of US light vehicle ... American Axle posts quarterly profitReuters American Axle posts 4th-quarter profitDetroit Free Press American Axle swings to fourth-quarter profitMarketWatch RTT News -Trading Markets (press release) -PR Newswire (press release) all 72 news articles »

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  Stock Market Update - Briefing.com

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  Stock Market Update Briefing.com Market is Closed [BRIEFING.COM] S&P futures vs fair value: -2.00. Nasdaq futures vs fair value: +4.80. Stock futures are mixed after some whipsaw action in the minutes that immediately followed the latest official jobs figures. ... Stocks Tumble on Job, Debt WorriesBusinessWeek Stocks drop on jobless news, lower earningsColumbus Dispatch Investing Decision CentersMSN Money Investor's Business Daily -International Business Times -Briefing.com all 62 news articles »

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  Panasonic raises outlook, but Toyota impact looms - Reuters

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  Panasonic raises outlook, but Toyota impact looms Reuters TOKYO (Reuters) - Japanese electronics maker Panasonic Corp's (6752.T) third-quarter profit jumped more than threefold thanks to cost cuts and robust TV sales, and it raised its forecast for the year above market expectations. The company said, however ... Sanyo Deal Hits Panasonic ResultsWall Street Journal Panasonic Profit Jumps, Outlook RaisedNew York Times Panasonic Raises Annual Operating Profit Forecast 25%BusinessWeek BBC News -The Money Times -RTT News all 198 news articles »

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  Beazer Homes Swings To Profit On Tax Benefit - Wall Street Journal

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  Beazer Homes Swings To Profit On Tax Benefit Wall Street Journal Beazer Homes USA Inc. swung to a fiscal first-quarter profit as the company was helped by a tax benefit, slightly higher revenue and a decline in the cancellation rate. "While it is premature to signal the beginning of a sustainable ... Friday's biggest gaining and declining stocksMarketWatch Beazer Homes posts a $48 million profit for Q1BusinessWeek Beazer Homes Posts Q1 Profit - UpdateRTT News DailyFinance -ABC News all 182 news articles »

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  China to Tax US Chicken - Wall Street Journal

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  China to Tax US Chicken Wall Street Journal BEIJING—In a clear sign that China is getting increasingly bold in its response to an ongoing trade dispute with the US, Chinese authorities Friday slapped preliminary import duties of as much as 105.4% on US chicken products. ... China to put duties on US chickenBBC News FACTBOX-Sino-US trade disputes pile upReuters China Threatens Anti-dumping Duties On US Poultry ImportsRTT News BusinessWeek -MarketWatch -Xinhua all 186 news articles »

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  Toyota posts profitable quarter, but recall questions loom - CNN

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  Toyota posts profitable quarter, but recall questions loom CNN Tokyo, Japan (CNN) -- Toyota has posted a $1.7 billion profit for the quarter ending December 31, but the good news did little to buoy a company buffeted by a massive global recall. The company also upgraded its forecast and is ... Toyota:reworked anti-lock system to fix Prius brakesReuters Prius Adds to Toyota's Woes as Stock Drops in TokyoNew York Times Toyota reports positive Q4 earnings; faces probe on Prius brakes9&10 News CNN International -San Jose Mercury News -Bloomberg all 1,200 news articles »

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  Sony posts first profit in 5 quarters, ups outlook - Reuters

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  Sony posts first profit in 5 quarters, ups outlook Reuters TOKYO, Feb 4 (Reuters) - Sony Corp (6758.T) reported its first profit in five quarters on Thursday, helped by a recovery in its flat TV operations, and the Japanese electronics maker halved its annual loss forecast closer to market expectations. ... Sony posts sharply higher net profitMarketWatch Sony logs first profit in 5 quarters, raises outlookCNBC Sony Quarterly Profit Surges to $871 MillionABC News BusinessWeek -NPR -RTT News all 240 news articles »

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  Zurich Financial hikes dividend on FY profit rise - Reuters

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  Zurich Financial hikes dividend on FY profit rise Reuters ZURICH, Feb 4 (Reuters) - Swiss insurer Zurich Financial Services AG (ZURN.VX) said on Thursday it would reward shareholders with dividends above pre-crisis levels after it improved its capital position and increased profits in 2009. ... Zurich Financial 4Q Net Jumps To $1.05BWall Street Journal Zurich Financial's fourth-quarter net income jumpsMarketWatch Zurich Financial Profit Increases Five-fold on Insurance RatesBusinessWeek Insurance News Net (press release) -Wall Street Journal all 15 news articles »

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  One-offs help Lenovo return to black - Reuters

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  One-offs help Lenovo return to black Reuters HONG KONG, Feb 4 (Reuters) - Lenovo (0992.HK), the world's No. 4 PC brand, returned to the black in its fiscal third quarter, beating expectations and recording its best result in six quarters, helped by one-off gains and strong Chinese ... Lenovo Group Turns ProfitableWall Street Journal Lenovo Profit Beats Analysts' Estimates on ChinaBusinessWeek Lenovo swings to quarterly profit of $79.5 millionMarketWatch Alibaba News Channel -Livemint -SYS-CON Media (press release) all 42 news articles »

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  US Widens Toyota Probe to Electronics - Wall Street Journal

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  U.S. Widens Toyota Probe to Electronics Wall Street Journal Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood set off a scare by telling Congress that recalled Toyotas shouldn't be driven. He quickly retracted the remark but not before some owners panicked. Transportation Secretary Ray ... Transportation Chief Hastily Backtracks on 'Stop Driving It'New York Times US officials probe deeper on Toyota recallsThe Detroit News Confusion and fear at Toyota dealershipsCNNMoney.com 89.7 WUWM - Milwaukee Public Radio -CNBC -Minneapolis Star Tribune all 1,722 news articles »

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  Toyota Examining Prius Hybrid Brakes After Reports of Failure - BusinessWeek

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  Toyota Examining Prius Hybrid Brakes After Reports of Failure BusinessWeek Feb. 4 (Bloomberg) -- Toyota Motor Corp. is investigating complaints about brakes in its new Prius hybrid model, some involving failures that Japan's government says may be linked to electronics. ... Prius Brake Inquiry May Be Another Blow for ToyotaNew York Times Complaints pile up about Prius brakesCNNMoney.com Toyota Falls in Tokyo Trading After Complaints About PriusBloomberg Reuters -Los Angeles Times -BBC News all 586 news articles »

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  CB Richard Ellis moves to profit in 4Q - BusinessWeek

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  CB Richard Ellis moves to profit in 4Q BusinessWeek Commercial Real Estate firm CB Richard Ellis Group Inc. said Wednesday it moved to a profit in the fourth quarter, when the company booked impairment charges of more than $1 billion. In the latest quarter, the company earned $64.3 million, ... CB Richard Ellis swings to a profitLos Angeles Times CB Richard Ellis fourth-quarter results beat StreetReuters CB Richard Ellis Swings To 4Q Profit On Smaller ItemsWall Street Journal RTT News -Business Wire (press release) -Comtex Smartrend all 25 news articles »

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  Monster Agrees To Buy Yahoo's HotJobs For $225 Mln - Wall Street Journal

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  Monster to pay $225 million for Yahoo's HotJobs site Reuters NEW YORK (Reuters) - Monster Worldwide Inc (MWW.N) said on Wednesday that it will buy Yahoo Inc's (YHOO.O) HotJobs site for $225 million in cash, citing an improving job market. The deal, which comes as the US unemployment level remains around 10 ... Yahoo Will Sell HotJobs to Monster for $225 MillionBusinessWeek Yahoo Unloads HotJobs to MonsterBayNewser Monster Pays $225M For Yahoo!'s HotJobsTheStreet.com The Press Association -Boston Herald -ClickZ News all 371 news articles »

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  Cisco CEO Sees FY3Q Sales Up 23% To 26% Vs A Year Ago - Wall Street Journal

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  Cisco Predicts Faster Sales Growth, Citing Worldwide Recovery BusinessWeek Feb. 4 (Bloomberg) -- Cisco Systems Inc., the world's biggest maker of networking equipment, predicted that sales growth will accelerate this quarter as customers resume spending to deal with a surge in Internet traffic. ... Strong Signals From CiscoForbes Tech Check with CNBC's Jim GoldmanCNBC Cisco's Profit Surges 23 PercentNew York Times Reuters -Wall Street Journal -MarketWatch all 427 news articles »

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  Visa: Economic Outlook Remains Cautious - Wall Street Journal

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  Visa: Economic Outlook Remains Cautious Wall Street Journal Visa Inc. (V) remains "cautious" in its economic outlook, said Chief Executive Joseph Saunders during a Webcast of the company's discussion of its quarterly results. Saunders said the company doesn't ... Visa posts higher quarterly profitReuters Visa 1Q Beats Estimates with Higher TransactionsFOXBusiness Card Issuers CoastingForbes CNBC -MarketWatch -BusinessWeek all 206 news articles »

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  Comcast-NBC 'Negative' If It Pares Access to Programs - BusinessWeek

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  Comcast Profit Rises Sharply on Web and Phone Revenue New York Times By AP PHILADELPHIA (AP) — The Comcast Corporation reported sharply higher fourth-quarter earnings on Wednesday, propelled by gains in Internet and phone revenue, and also announced a new brand for its core cable operations as it transforms into a media ... Opposition to Comcast - NBC deal staking their turfLos Angeles Times Comcast-NBC 'Negative' If It Pares Access to ProgramsBusinessWeek Comcast's profit climbs; demand increases for broadbandMarketWatch Forbes -Bizjournals.com -Salt Lake Tribune all 521 news articles »

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  Ex-Bristol-Myers worker accused of stealing secrets - Reuters

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  Ex-Bristol-Myers worker accused of secrets theft Reuters WASHINGTON, Feb 3 (Reuters) - A former Bristol-Myers Squibb Co (BMY.N) employee was charged with stealing company secrets and proprietary information as part of a plan to set up his own pharmaceutical company in India, the US Justice Department said on ... Bristol-Myers to Freeze SalariesWall Street Journal Drugmaker Employee in NY Charged With Trade TheftABC News Syracuse man arrested for stealing trade secretsNewsChannel 9 WSYR PR Newswire (press release) -Trading Markets (press release) all 159 news articles »

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  US STOCKS-Dow, S&P fall as Pfizer, Obama reforms weigh - Reuters

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  US STOCKS-Dow, S&P fall as Pfizer, Obama reforms weigh Reuters NEW YORK, Feb 3 (Reuters) - US stocks mostly fell on Wednesday as Pfizer's disappointing outlook weighed on the health sector, and President Obama's pledge to complete banking and healthcare reform revived fears of increased regulation. ... US Stocks Mixed As Pfizer Weighs On MarketWall Street Journal U.S. stocks retreat after two-day advanceMarketWatch Dow Down on Recovery DoubtsTheStreet.com KWTX -ABC Online -The Press Association all 572 news articles »

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  Bernanke Calls Fed Independence Critical to Economy - Wall Street Journal

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  Bernanke Calls Fed Independence Critical to Economy Wall Street Journal WASHINGTON—Protecting the US central bank's independence is key for the economy, but at the same time, the Federal Reserve must become even more transparent, Chairman Ben Bernanke said Wednesday. At a swearing-in ceremony marking the ... Bernanke sworn in for second four-year termMarketWatch Bernanke Takes Oath at Fed, QuietlyNew York Times (blog) As he's sworn in for 2nd term, Fed chief Bernanke expresses recovery concernsThe Canadian Press Financial Times -Huffington Post (blog) -CNBC all 365 news articles »

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  Pfizer 4Q Net Doubles; Earnings View Below Street - Wall Street Journal

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  Pfizer 4Q Net Doubles; Earnings View Below Street Wall Street Journal (Adds analyst reaction in third paragraph; adds details and background throughout; updates premarket stock price.) By Peter Loftus Of DOW JONES NEWSWIRES Pfizer Inc.'s (PFE) fourth-quarter earnings more than doubled from a year-earlier profit that was ... Drugmakers Pfizer, Roche disappoint with forecastsReuters Pfizer's profit boosted by Wyeth salesMarketWatch Pfizer's 4Q EPS Doubles, Misses EstimatesFOXBusiness TheStreet.com -RTT News -TheDay.com all 312 news articles »

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  AOL Posts Profit In First Report - Wall Street Journal

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  AOL reverses steep fourth-quarter loss but revenue drops 17% Washington Post Reporting quarterly results for the first time in a decade as an independent company, AOL said Wednesday that it earned $1.4 million in the fourth quarter, reversing a steep loss from a year earlier. The Web publisher, which Time ... Parted From Time Warner, AOL Posts a Small ProfitNew York Times AOL Flips Its Content Model, But Hasn't Pulled Out Of NosediveMediaPost Publications 'Hangover,' 'Holmes' Help Time Warner Return to ProfitTheWrap Wall Street Journal -MarketWatch -CNNMoney.com all 1,148 news articles »

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  January payrolls likely positive: Prakken - Reuters

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  January payrolls likely positive: Prakken Reuters NEW YORK (Reuters) - The US nonfarm payrolls report this week is likely to show the economy added jobs in January for only the second time in two years, Macroeconomic Advisers LLC chairman Joel Prakken said on Wednesday. The ADP Employer Services ... ADP Says US Companies Cut Estimated 22000 JobsBusinessWeek January U.S. Private-Sector Jobs Fell by 22000, ADP SaysWall Street Journal Private sector sheds 22000 jobs in Jan., ADP saysMarketWatch TheStreet.com -Channel Insider -DailyFinance all 89 news articles »

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  Pay czar says AIG bonus flap to end in March - Reuters

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  Staff of AIG derivatives unit agree to bonus cuts MarketWatch SAN FRANCISCO (MarketWatch) -- Employees of American International Group's derivatives unit agreed to bonus cuts totaling roughly $20 million, moving the giant insurer closer to a pledge to recoup $45 million of retention ... Officials Blast AIG BonusesWall Street Journal Obama pay czar vows to press for lower AIG bonuses but cites contract obstaclesWashington Post Pay czar says AIG bonus flap to end in MarchReuters Atlantic Online -The Epoch Times -FOXBusiness all 808 news articles »

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  US Treasury Plans To Sell $81B In New Securities - Wall Street Journal

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  US Treasury Plans To Sell $81B In New Securities Wall Street Journal WASHINGTON (Dow Jones)--The US Treasury plans to sell $81 billion in new securities next week to refund $48.3 billion in maturing issues and raise about $32.7 billion in new cash. ... US Treasury to Sell $81 Billion in Long-Term Debt Next WeekBusinessWeek Treasury to auction $81 billion next weekMarketWatch US Treasury announces $81 bln refundingReuters Market News International -CNNMoney.com -Wall Street Journal all 24 news articles »

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  PNC reaches agreement with Treasury to repay $7.6B in TARP - Bizjournals.com

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  PNC reaches agreement with Treasury to repay $7.6B in TARP Bizjournals.com PNC Financial Services Group Inc. said Tuesday it has reached an agreement with banking regulators and the US Treasury to repay $7.6 billion held by the government under the Troubled Asset Relief Program's Capital Purchase Program. ... PNC prices $3 billion offer to fund TARP paybackMarketWatch Market Report -- In Play (PNC)MSN Money PNC Financial (NYSE: PNC) Reaches Agreement To Repay TARP FundsAmerican Banking News Emii.com -RTT News -Pittsburgh Post Gazette all 59 news articles »

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  Comcast To Rebrand Cable Products `Xfinity' - Wall Street Journal

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  Comcast To Rebrand Cable Products `Xfinity' Wall Street Journal NEW YORK (Dow Jones)--Comcast Corp. (CMCSA) Chief Executive Brian Roberts said Wednesday the company will rebrand its cable products under the banner "Xfinity" in an effort to reinvent its relationship with ... Comcast's 4Q beats 2008 and analysts' estimatesBizjournals.com Comcast earnings per share more than doubleMarketWatch Comcast Net Tops Views, Cash Flow RisesTheStreet.com ABC News -RTT News -Hollywood Reporter all 201 news articles »

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  Rupert Murdoch: Rusbridger is talking bullshit - The Guardian

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  Rupert Murdoch: Rusbridger is talking bullshit The Guardian After a little prompting Rupert Murdoch gave it straight when asked what he thought of Guardian editor Alan Rusbridger's vision of a future without paywalls: "I think that sounds like BS to me." (BS being the faux-polite version of bullshit, ... News Corp. Raises OutlookWall Street Journal On the Call: Murdoch pushing for `Avatar' sequelBusinessWeek News Corporation on 'cusp of digital dynasty': MurdochThe Australian Herald Sun -CNNMoney.com -New York Times all 568 news articles »

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  Complaints pile up about Prius brakes - CNNMoney.com

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  With Prius, a Second Blow to Toyota's Reputation New York Times Shizuo Kambayashi/AP A Prius assembly line at a Toyota plant in Japan. The Japanese government received 14 reports of faulty brakes on the hybrid. By HIROKO TABUCHI and KEITH BRADSHER NAGOYA, Japan — The Prius, a centerpiece of Japan's cutting-edge ... Complaints pile up about Prius brakesCNNMoney.com Toyota inquiry expands to include additional modelsLos Angeles Times Toyota says no reports of brake problems on Prius in UKBBC News Forbes -Detroit Free Press -BusinessWeek all 925 news articles »

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  Old media wins battle in ebook war as Amazon raises prices to match Apple - The Guardian

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  Old media wins battle in ebook war as Amazon raises prices to match Apple The Guardian Hilary Mantel's Wolf Hall was one of Macmillan's bestsellers removed from Amazon's ebook store. Photograph: Andy Rain/EPA In a plot twist worthy of one of its own thrillers, publisher Macmillan has capitalised on the bitter rivalry between two of ... Amazon Loses E-book Pricing BattleForbes Street Fight: Apple Vs AmazonCNBC Amazon Standoff with Mcmillan Over; Amazon BlinksBayNewser PC World -InformationWeek -Computerworld all 599 news articles »

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  Crude Oil Rises for a Second Day on Jump in US Manufacturing - Bloomberg

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  Crude Oil Rises for a Second Day on Jump in US Manufacturing Bloomberg Feb. 2 (Bloomberg) -- Crude oil rose for a second day in New York after manufacturing in the US increased at the fastest pace since August 2004, signaling that fuel use in the world's biggest energy-consuming country will gain. ... Oil rises $1 on US manufacturing dataReuters Oil futures bounce back; gasoline prices keep droppingLos Angeles Times Data Push Oil Past $74Wall Street Journal MarketWatch -ForexTV.com -Malaysia Star all 304 news articles »

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  Anadarko Petroleum slides on results; Plum Creek shares climb - MarketWatch

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  Anadarko Petroleum slides on results; Plum Creek shares climb MarketWatch By Liana B. Baker & Alistair Barr, MarketWatch SAN FRANCISCO (MarketWatch) -- Barnes & Noble Inc. shares jumped more than 17% during Monday's evening session after billionaire Ron Burkle suggested he wants to own more than a third of the book retailer ... Anadarko Net Income Declines After Year-Earlier SalesBusinessWeek Anadarko qtrly profit lower, shares edge higherReuters Anadarko Petroleum Beats Estimates, but Profit SlipsFOXBusiness Bizjournals.com -ABC News -RTT News all 95 news articles »

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  Citibank to Keep Free Checking Accounts Through 2010 - Bloomberg

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  Citibank to Keep Free Checking Accounts Through 2010 Bloomberg Feb. 1 (Bloomberg) -- Citigroup Inc.'s Citibank agreed to a year delay in adding fees on more than 1 million US consumers who signed up for checking accounts that were advertised as “free,” the New York Attorney General ... Citibank to keep checking accounts free until at least 2011Los Angeles Times Citibank Agrees to Delay Charging Checking FeesWNYC The Consumer Memo, 02/01: Citigroup suspends some checking account feesKansas City Star ABC News -New York Times (blog) -Financial Times all 202 news articles »

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  For Fannie and Freddie, the Future Looks Cloudy - New York Times

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  For Fannie and Freddie, the Future Looks Cloudy New York Times The Great Bailout is mostly over for the banks. But for those troubled behemoths of the nation's housing bust, Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, the lifeline from Washington just keeps getting longer. Fifteen months after Fannie and Freddie ... Fannie, Freddie seen tapping more taxpayer fundsReuters Data PointingWall Street Journal Fannie, Freddie Kept Off Budget, Dividends CountedBusinessWeek Washington Post -DSNews.com -Market News International all 91 news articles »

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  Leap Wireless hires advisers for sale -sources - Reuters

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  Leap Wireless hires advisers for sale -sources Reuters NEW YORK, Feb 1 (Reuters) - Leap Wireless International Inc (LEAP.O) has hired Goldman Sachs and Morgan Stanley to advise the low-cost mobile service provider on a possible sale, according to two people familiar with ... Leap Wireless: No Easy SellBusinessWeek Leap Wireless Seeks a BuyerWall Street Journal Report: Leap Wireless Puts Itself Up for SaleFOXBusiness MocoNews -Phone Scoop -Kansas City Star all 30 news articles »

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  Wind energy job growth isn't blowing anyone away - Los Angeles Times

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  Wind energy job growth isn't blowing anyone away Los Angeles Times Reporting from Washington - America's wind energy industry enjoyed a banner year in 2009, thanks largely to tax credits and other incentives packed into the $787-billion economic stimulus bill. But even though a record 10000 megawatts ... Private-Equity Firms Boost European Renewable Energy IndustryWall Street Journal Clay town board gives company OK to install open field solar farmThe Post-Standard - Syracuse.com UC Boulder installs nearly 500 solar panels to reduce carbon footprintCooler Planet Indian Express -Popular Science -Tehran Times all 99 news articles »

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  Madoff Aide DiPascali Surrenders New Jersey House - BusinessWeek

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  Madoff Aide DiPascali Surrenders New Jersey House BusinessWeek Feb. 1 (Bloomberg) -- Frank DiPascali, a key lieutenant to convicted con man Bernard Madoff, and his wife Joanne agreed to surrender their New Jersey home and all its furnishings, according to a court filing. The DiPascalis have until ... Madoff Aide DiPascali Agrees To Forfeit Home, Personal PropertyWall Street Journal Madoff's Ex-Finance Chief to Give up NJ HomeABC News Madoff Victims Take on Trustee Over Compensation TotalsWNYC Bloomberg -Newsday (subscription) -Emii.com all 89 news articles »

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  Stocks stage rally - CNNMoney.com

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  US Stocks Close Higher, Led By Materials, Energy Wall Street Journal NEW YORK (Dow Jones)--US stocks rose broadly Monday as better-than-expected quarterly earnings from Exxon Mobil and a rebound in crude-oil prices lifted the energy sector, while materials stocks ... Exxon Mobil earnings fall 23%, but revenue risesMarketWatch Stocks bounce after batteringCNNMoney.com US Stocks Gain as Manufacturing, Income, Exxon Beat ForecastsBusinessWeek The Post-Standard - Syracuse.com -San Antonio Express -TheStreet.com all 1,200 news articles »

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  Obama maps route to lower deficits - CNNMoney.com

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  Obama maps route to lower deficits CNNMoney.com NEW YORK (CNNMoney.com) -- In his $3.8 trillion budget for next year, President Obama on Monday laid out how Congress can lighten the country's debt load. Specifically, he outlined a plan to ... Obama unveils 2011 budget with $3.83T in spendingBusinessWeek Factbox: The budget process in three easy stepsReuters Obama's Remarks on the BudgetNew York Times Wall Street Journal -Washington Post -USA Today all 3,028 news articles »

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  Toyota Sends Repair Kits to Dealers, Plans to Resume Production - BusinessWeek

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  Toyota says UK repairs will not start until 10 February BBC News Toyota UK says it will be nearly a week before it can start repairs on cars with defective accelerator pedals. More than 180000 cars in Britain have been affected and will need to be taken to dealers to be fixed. The Japanese giant is recalling ... Toyota owners flock to dealers for critical repairHouma Courier Local dealers ready for Toyota fixPensacola News Journal Parts arrive in Lafayette to fix Toyota recallsJournal and Courier KOMO News -Los Angeles Times -Winston-Salem Journal all 5,718 news articles »

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  Boston Scientific To Pay J&J $1.73B To Settle Stent Patent Disputes - Wall Street Journal

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  Boston Scientific To Pay J&J $1.73B To Settle Stent Patent Disputes Wall Street Journal Boston Scientific Corp. said Monday it would pay Johnson & Johnson a hefty $1.73 billion to end more disputes in long-running legal battles over patents for heart stents. The deal clears away some major legal exposure for Boston Scientific, ... Drug stocks gain; Warner Chilcott, Boston Sci fallMarketWatch Boston Sci to pay J&J $1.73 bln in settlementReuters Boston Scientific to Pay J&J $1.73 Bln to Resolve Patent DisputeBloomberg Morningstar.com -TheStreet.com -Worcester Business Journal all 227 news articles »

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  Shell, Cosan Plan Ethanol, Fuel Distribution Venture in Brazil - BusinessWeek

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  Shell, Cosan Plan Ethanol, Fuel Distribution Venture in Brazil BusinessWeek Feb. 1 (Bloomberg) -- Royal Dutch Shell Plc and Cosan SA Industria & Comercio are seeking to merge fuel-distribution and ethanol assets in Brazil as part of an accord that may give them shared control of the world's ... Brazil's Bovespa Rises, Rebounds After Monthly Drop; Real GainsBloomberg Shell and Brazil's Cosan Sign $12B Energy DealABC News Cosan shares jump on new Shell joint ventureMarketWatch CNNMoney.com -Wall Street Journal -24/7 Wall St. (blog) all 160 news articles »

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  Consumer Spending in US Increases for Third Month - BusinessWeek

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  Consumer Spending in US Increases for Third Month BusinessWeek Feb. 1 (Bloomberg) -- Spending by US consumers increased in December for a third consecutive month, signaling the biggest part of the economy will contribute more to growth in coming months. The 0.2 percent increase in purchases was ... US consumer spending rises less than expectedBBC News Higher Incomes Lift Stocks In New YorkForbes Personal Incomes, Consumer Spending up in DecemberABC News TheStreet.com -UPI.com -CBC.ca all 385 news articles »

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  Sysco Fiscal 2Q Profit Up 13% On Prior-Year Charges - Wall Street Journal

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  Sysco Fiscal 2Q Profit Up 13% On Prior-Year Charges Wall Street Journal NEW YORK (Dow Jones)--Sysco Corp. (SYY) continues to beef up its sales force with up to 100 hires in recent months in hopes of capitalizing on better sales trends, which, along with prior year charges, ... Sysco Serves Up Tasty ProfitsForbes Cost cuts boost Sysco 2nd-quarter profitBusinessWeek Sysco 2Q Profit Rises 13%; Food Prices Still FallingFOXBusiness Briefing.com -Houston Business Journal -The Packer all 45 news articles »

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  Cephalon To Buy Swiss Drug Maker - Wall Street Journal

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  Cephalon To Buy Swiss Drug Maker Wall Street Journal Cephalon Inc. agreed to acquire Swiss drug maker Mepha AG for about $590 million in an all-cash deal that doubles the biopharmaceutical company's international business and diversifies its European offerings. The move comes as Frazer, ... Cephalon to Buy Generics-Maker Mepha for $588 MillionBusinessWeek Cephalon to pay $590 million for MephaMarketWatch Cephalon nabs Switzerland's Mepha for $588MFiercePharma Wall Street Journal (blog) -Toronto Star -MSN Money all 65 news articles »

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  Sunoco Sells Chemicals Business, Pares Operations - Bloomberg

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  Sunoco Sells Chemicals Business, Pares Operations Bloomberg Feb. 1 (Bloomberg) -- Sunoco Inc., the largest US refiner on the East Coast, will jettison its chemicals division, which hasn't turned a profit in three quarters, and permanently close its Eagle Point refinery in ... Brazil's Braskem eyeing new US purchases - CFOReuters Braskem On Track To Become International PlayerWall Street Journal Sunoco to Sell Chemicals Unit to Braskem for $350MABC News Oil & Gas Journal -MarketWatch -CNNMoney.com all 162 news articles »

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  EU Has No Greek 'Plan B;' Finance Chief Pledges Cuts - BusinessWeek

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  European Indexes Extend Fall Wall Street Journal Stock markets are taking another pounding Friday as worries about Europe's weaker economies rattle investors across the globe and raise doubts about the economic recovery. The cost of insuring against a sovereign default by Greece, ... Markets Turn on Portugal over Debt FearsBusinessWeek FACTBOX-Euro-zone debt worriesReuters Euro hits nine-month dollar lowAFP ABC News -BusinessWeek -Wall Street Journal all 3,886 news articles »