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- World's most profitable companies
- Google search working again in China
- Ballmer: Microsoft feels tablet 'urgency'
- Senator demands probe of BP tax break
- Hugo Chavez hurts toothpaste, makeup sales
- Is Kindle 3 a game-ender for e-reader wars?
- Exxon, watch out for Apple!
- Citi to pay $73 million for misleading investors
- Marc Faber Questions if Dow Could Hit 1,000
"It is likely that if the Dow where to fall by more than 20 percent from the present level there would be further massive fiscal and monetary stimulus packages – not just in the US but worldwide," Faber said. - Economists Expect Slower Growth in Second Half
- Ending Hot July With Lookback At Second Quarter GDP
- Samsung Elec Warns of Weak Margins, Profit Growth
- IMF Says Some Small US Banks May Need Capital
- Faltering technology stocks take Asian indices lower
Glum outlooks from US technology companies and downbeat comments from a Fed official amid concerns on second-quarter economic growth prompt investors to book profits - Prudential gains amid talk of strategic review
Weak earnings news from the US countered strong figures from UK companies to send the FTSE 100 slightly lower - Profit-taking and forecasts damp Europe
A rally in telecoms companies had put the eurozone core back into positive territory in early trading, but a poor performance on Wall Street later hit confidence - Equities rally not yet a secular bull
The S&P 500 is slightly closer to the 2009 low than the 2007 high, which leaves open the possibility that this is still a bear market rally, albeit a fairly long one - Confident China climbs two-month peak
Chinese steel and cement industry boosted by optimistic economic predictions
- Faltering technology stocks take Asian indices lower
Glum outlooks from US technology companies and downbeat comments from a Fed official amid concerns on second-quarter economic growth prompt investors to book profits - Prudential gains amid talk of strategic review
Weak earnings news from the US countered strong figures from UK companies to send the FTSE 100 slightly lower - Profit-taking and forecasts damp Europe
A rally in telecoms companies had put the eurozone core back into positive territory in early trading, but a poor performance on Wall Street later hit confidence - Equities rally not yet a secular bull
The S&P 500 is slightly closer to the 2009 low than the 2007 high, which leaves open the possibility that this is still a bear market rally, albeit a fairly long one - Confident China climbs two-month peak
Chinese steel and cement industry boosted by optimistic economic predictions
- China Saves Coke From Itself
Danone's sale of Huiyuan stake shows Coca Cola should be thankful that regulators rejected its bid l - How Long Before Range Resources Makes A Deal?
Natural gas pioneer has huge acreage in the Marcellus, not enough cash to drill it. Who's going to b - Why Keynes Was Wrong
Macroeconomics from an MBA's perspective. - Coinstar Cuts Sales Outlook
After hours: Microsoft's Ballmer says tablets are a priority; U.S. Government sues Oracle. - Ellen DeGeneres Exits American Idol
At a fragile time during Idol's eight-year history, the popular personality turned unpopular judge a
- What the Financial Overhaul Means for Renters
The financial overhaul bill extends the end date of a law providing more protection for renters in foreclosed properties, and it also clarifies who the protections apply to.
- Answers About Medicare: Part 4
Our Medicare expert answers reader questions about Medicare when you're self-employed, the details of the doughnut hole and gap insurance, who shouldn't elect Medicare part D and If widows who aren't 65 qualify for coverage after a spouse's death.
- Thursday Reading: The Escalating E-Reader Price War
The latest move in the e-reader price war, why hotel prices in New York could be rising and other consumer-focused items from Thursday's Times.
- What Not to Say to Your Insurer
When filing an insurance claim, you may want to avoid using certain words that set off alarm bells and may result in your claim being delayed or denied.
- The Haggler: A Stop-Payment Fee That May Never End
A bank customer learns that he can pay $30 to stop payment on a check — but that the fee covers only the first six months.
- Disney Announces Sale of Miramax Films to Filmyard Holdings LLC
BURBANK, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Walt Disney Company (NYSE: DIS) announced today the sale of Miramax Films to Filmyard Holdings LLC for over $660 million subject to certain adjustments. Partners in Filmyard include Los Angeles businessmen Ron Tutor, Tom Barrack, Colony Capital LLC and other individuals. The transaction is subject to certain regulatory approvals and is expected to close between September 10, 2010 and the end of the calendar year. The sale of Miramax Films includes rights in
- ICSC Supports Legislation to Jumpstart Commercial Real Estate
WASHINGTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--In an attempt to forestall the looming equity crisis in commercial real estate, U.S. Rep. Shelley Berkley (D-NV) introduced the Community Recovery and Enhancement (CRE) Act of 2010, which provides short term tax incentives to jumpstart reinvestment in commercial real estate thereby stabilizing community banks as well as preventing additional foreclosures and job losses. With lenders finding it increasingly difficult to refinance existing commercial loans and borrower
- California Gas Use Up 0.6%, Diesel Fuel Use Declined 7.1% in April
SACRAMENTO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--California gasoline consumption saw a small uptick of 0.6%, while diesel fuel consumption declined 7.1% that shows signs of continuing difficulties in the economy
- Northern Trust Report Finds U.S. Institutional Plan Sponsors Post 2nd Quarter Loss
CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Northern Trust announced today that U.S. institutional investment plan sponsors experienced a reversal of fortune in the second quarter of 2010, with a median loss of 4.7 percent after four consecutive quarters of positive performance, according to data in the Northern Trust Universe. The Northern Trust Universe represents the performance of about 300 large institutional investment plans, with a combined asset value of approximately $612 billion, which subscribe to Nort
- Stronger IT Budget Expectations Fuel Emerging Pockets of Optimism in IT Job Market
VERNON HILLS, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--CDW’s IT Monitor reveals stronger IT budget expectations over the next six months and a renewed confidence in the IT job market for the first time in 2010.
