Wednesday, November 19, 2008
Capital markets work has practically dried up

Wed, 19 Nov 2008 11:25:00 GMT
The US government?s liquidity push of USD700 billion wiped out the gains that INR had made in the forex markets. Now the INR is 48 to the USD. Clearly, this is putting a lot of pressure on the pipeline deals in terms of getting financing, as

HK shares close down 0.8 pct as refiners trim gains

Wed, 19 Nov 2008 11:51:00 GMT
forecasts TOP NEWS: For top Asian company news, double click on: U.S. company news European company news Forex news Global Economy news Technology news Telecoms news Media news Banking news Politics/General news Asia Macro data A multimedia version of

SE Asia Stocks - S'pore hits 3-wk low, others weaker

Wed, 19 Nov 2008 10:53:00 GMT
Ahead TOP NEWS: For top Asian company news, double click on: U.S. company news European company news Forex news Global Economy news Banking news Tech,Media,Telecoms Politics/General news Asia Macro data A multimedia version of Reuters Top News is

Forex scam at morgue

Wed, 19 Nov 2008 11:49:00 GMT
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Daily Report: A Busy Day Featuring BoE and FOMC Minutes

Wed, 19 Nov 2008 11:46:00 GMT
The forex markets are still bounded in tight range in generally as markets are still searching for a theme and direction. Meanwhile, as mentioned before, Swiss Franc remains the weaker one as

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Tuesday, November 18, 2008
S.Africa's rand edges firmer, stock futures up

Wed, 19 Nov 2008 07:01:00 GMT
lawmakers about the outlook for the industry as they asked for a $25 billion bailout. The rand was trading at 10.25 against the dollar at 0638 GMT, 0.15 percent firmer than its previous close in New York, after keeping to a relatively tight 10.20 to 10

Taiwan stocks hit 5-yr closing low; builders fall

Wed, 19 Nov 2008 07:01:00 GMT
4,110.09 All time high 12,682.41 12 FEB 1990 ------------------------------------------------------------ For a table of foreign trading in Taiwan stocks, double-click on (Reporting by Kelvin Soh, Editing by Keiron Henderson) ASIA-PACIFIC STOCK MARKETS:

JGBs rise on Treasuries, declining Tokyo shares

Wed, 19 Nov 2008 07:04:00 GMT
seven years. ID:nLH554717] But market watchers said participants were beginning to run low on short-term incentives, limiting trading as a result. 'Macroeconomic factors are lessening in impact as the market looks beyond for other incentives,' said

US sees long road to recovery as economic gloom spreads

Wed, 19 Nov 2008 04:20:39 GMT
The US Treasury has said it would take time for the world's largest economy to begin to recover despite a massive financial bailout, amid growing fears of a global recession.

Stocks fall in Europe after G-20

Mon, 17 Nov 2008 12:59:59 GMT
PARIS : Stocks fell Monday in Europe, after a mixed session in Asia, after a weekend summit meeting in Washington failed to offer new remedies for the ailing global financial system and data from Tokyo showed ...


Just the Facts

Mon, 01 Sep 2008 07:00:00 GMT
For the week, the Dow sank 2.9% and S&P500 fell 3.3% . The Transports dropped 4.4% , and the Morgan Stanley Cyclical index declined 3.8% . The "defensive" Morgan Stanley Consumer index dipped only 0.4% , while ...

Quant Manager Reports Exceptional October Performance

Wed, 19 Nov 2008 07:02:00 GMT
a Sharpe ratio of 2.57 SPOT FOREX: Our spot forex portfolio, consisting of only the 7 major currency pairs, was up 7.2% for October, and is up 44.0% YTD, with a Sharpe ratio of 2.85 MULTI-ASSET: Our multi-asset portfolio is a combination of equities,

Foreign Currency Deposits Guaranteed from Today

Tue, 04 Nov 2008 02:30:22 GMT
The government guarantees up to W50 million per person who has savings in banks and insurance, even if the financial institution declares bankruptcy.

JSC Bank of Georgia UK Regulatory Announcement: 3rd Quarter Results

Fri, 31 Oct 2008 08:37:33 GMT
JSC BANK OF GEORGIA ANNOUNCES CONSOLIDATED Q3 2008 & YEAR-TO-DATE 2008 RESULTS Millions, unless otherwise noted Q3 2008 Growth y-o-y 2 Bank of Georgia US$ GEL Total Operating Income 3 61.1 85.9 53% Recurring ...

Nikkei at 1-week closing low, automaker woes weigh

Wed, 19 Nov 2008 07:01:00 GMT
7 percent to 451 yen. The yen rose against the dollar as investors sought safety in the Japanese currency, though the U.S. unit had managed to claw slightly higher by the afternoon in Tokyo. Exporters were frail as a result, with Tokyo Electron down 5.5


NY man allegedly killed girlfriend on her due date

Wed, 19 Nov 2008 02:06:00 GMT
YORK -- Prosecutors have charged a New York City man with stabbing his girlfriend to death on the day she was due to give birth. Derrick Redd was ordered held without bail Tuesday after pleading not guilty to second-degree murder and second-degree

Hope springs eternal

Wed, 19 Nov 2008 02:07:00 GMT
a result, we missed our flight and had to stay a night in New York, essentially shaving a day off our honeymoon. When I asked how long I would have to wait for my husband, the customs officer replied, 'I'm not there so I don't know'. They

Vets color life in service

Sun, 09 Nov 2008 12:41:40 GMT
"It's a more tangible experience. It might spark interest to join the military or some service organizations," said Hare.



Bay Street hears growling at the gate

Wed, 19 Nov 2008 02:07:00 GMT
differently, shareholder lawsuits would never get off the ground. As someone who does this type of litigation every day, I can tell you there is only so much information you can gather from the public domain. Defendants are very adept at keeping any kind

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Canadian dollar opens at 81.80 cents US, down 0.30 of a cent

Fri, 31 Oct 2008 07:00:00 GMT
The Canadian dollar opened at 81.80 cents US this morning, down 0.30 of a cent from Thursday's close.

Canadian dollar opens at 83.79 cents US, up 2.16 cents

Thu, 30 Oct 2008 07:00:00 GMT
The Canadian dollar opened at 83.79 cents US this morning, up 2.16 cents from Wednesday's close.

APEC summit: Bush's final foreign trip dominated by troubled world economy

Wed, 19 Nov 2008 02:01:00 GMT
countries.' APEC's reach covers a huge geographic swath, from Russia to Australia to Chile. The member nations account for about half of all world trade and more than half of the world's economy -With files from The Canadian Press

Canadian dollar opens at 79.47 cents US, up 1.51 cents

Wed, 29 Oct 2008 07:00:00 GMT
The Canadian dollar opened at 79.47 cents US this morning, up 1.51 cents from Tuesday's close.

Prisoners with disabilities 'suffer'

Wed, 19 Nov 2008 02:05:00 GMT
hamper prisoners' attempts to secure early release. Juliet Lyon, director of the Trust, said: 'This is a harrowing account of what it is like to travel through the criminal justice system in a fog of anxiety, not understanding what is happening.'

Whitman Urges Bold Steps on Energy and the Environment

Tue, 18 Nov 2008 17:45:00 GMT
environmental goals while improving their bottom lines through such initiatives as energy efficiency programs, environmental management systems, carbon trading and sustainable building practices. Whitman said she hoped the Obama agenda would include

HP shares soar after solid 4Q outlook

Tue, 18 Nov 2008 17:46:00 GMT
forecasts and posted weak results in the sagging economy. Its shares climbed more than 12 percent in morning trading. The Palo Alto, Calif.-based computer and printer maker expects earnings of 84 cents per share and adjusted earnings of $1.03 per share

Wholesale prices decline as crude hits $55, gasoline slides towards $2

Tue, 18 Nov 2008 17:47:00 GMT
and slower consumer and business spending, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Crude oil is trading at $55 per barrel, down 63 percent since oil reached record highs earlier this year of $147 per barrel. Gasoline prices in the Phoenix

Dodgy vodka's a festive risk

Tue, 18 Nov 2008 17:47:00 GMT
That's the advice from county trading standards bosses after they seized hundreds of bottles of counterfeit vodka in the last 12 months. And many have been found to contain methanol, an industrial alcohol, which can lead

Is American Express a Buying Opportunity?

Tue, 18 Nov 2008 17:45:00 GMT
numerous publications and scanning various news outlets. This information is embedded in our approach and used to make trading decisions. At Schaeffer's, we have a team of analysts who track this 'anecdotal sentiment' and pull it all together for our

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EDF Has Selected the Ventyx Enterprise Asset Management (EAM) Solution to Improve the Performance and Efficiency of its Nuclear Electricity Production Plants

Tue, 18 Nov 2008 17:47:00 GMT
of management solutions, offering enterprise asset management (EAM), mobile workforce management, customer relations management, risk management and energy trading, energy operations, and energy analytics solutions to over 900 clients in the Energy,

UPDATE 2-Severstal cuts earnings forecast, d...

Tue, 18 Nov 2008 17:46:00 GMT
loss in the fourth quarter. The gloomy outlook put pressure on the company's shares in today's trading on Russia's MICEX, where the shares closed off 5.7 percent, while the overall index finished up 3.26 percent at 579.17. Despite current woes, the group

Mass. regulator accuses Oppenheimer & Co. of fraud

Tue, 18 Nov 2008 17:45:00 GMT
and Fidelity. Shares of Oppenheimer Holdings fell 51 cents, or 3.8 percent, to $12.84 in midday trading

EDF Has Selected the Ventyx Enterprise Asset Management (EAM) Solution to Improve the Performance and Efficiency of its Nuclear Electricity Production Plants

Tue, 18 Nov 2008 17:46:00 GMT
of management solutions, offering enterprise asset management (EAM), mobile workforce management, customer relations management, risk management and energy trading, energy operations, and energy analytics solutions to over 900 clients in the Energy,

Builders' merchant Wolseley to axe 2,300 jobs

Tue, 18 Nov 2008 17:46:00 GMT
in the United States. Chief executive Chip Hornsby said the moves reflected expectations for a further decline in trading. We continue to react swiftly to market conditions with aggressive but measured cost reduction, he said. Are you affected by the

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Singapore Hot Stocks - SingTel gains after upgrade

Mon, 17 Nov 2008 04:39:43 GMT
SINGAPORE, Nov 17, 2008 -- Shares of Singapore Telecommunications gained as much as 5 percent on Monday after Goldman Sachs upgraded its rating on the stock to "neutral" from "sell". The U.S. bank cited recent ...

Taiwan stocks rebound as chip shares bounce back

Thu, 13 Nov 2008 08:00:00 GMT
Taiwan stocks rose 1.65 percent on Friday, rebounding after four consecutive losing sessions, as bargain hunters snapped up blue chips such as TSMC which had dropped to two-week lows in the previous session.

Indian shares provisionally close 3.65 pct lower? 27 mins ago

Tue, 18 Nov 2008 11:18:00 GMT
MUMBAI, Nov 18 (Reuters) - Indian shares provisionally fell 3.65 percent on Tuesday as prospects of a deep global recession and massive job cuts at Citigroup rattled investors. Bharti Airtel and ICICI Bank led the losses. The 30-share BSE index

Glance-STOCKS NEWS EUROPE-TA Triumph-Adler rockets; Kyocera makes bid? 41 mins ago

Tue, 18 Nov 2008 11:17:00 GMT
STOCKS NEWS Reuters Results diary Stocks on the move Real-time Equity News 09:51GMT 18Nov2008-TA Triumph-Adler rockets; Kyocera makes bid -------------------------------------------------------------- Shares in German office technology company TA

European shares slip as recession concerns weigh? 54 mins ago

Tue, 18 Nov 2008 11:13:00 GMT
on Tuesday after concerns over the extent of a recession in major economies weighed on banks and commodity stocks. By 0917 GMT, the FTSEurofirst 300 index of top European shares was down 2.1 percent at 819.48 points after earlier being up as much as

Monday, November 17, 2008
Yum Brands (YUM) NewsBite - YUM Rises on Upgrade

Tue, 18 Nov 2008 05:26:00 GMT
the stock has hit a low of $24.97 and a high of $25.88. YUM is now trading at $25.77, up $0.79 (3.14%). Over the last 52 weeks the stock has ranged from a low of $22.50 to a high of $41.73. Shares

Penn Virginia Corp. (PVA) NewsBite - PVA Rises on Buy Rating

Tue, 18 Nov 2008 05:26:00 GMT
the stock has hit a low of $29.84 and a high of $31.92. PVA is now trading at $31.38, up $0.17 (0.54%). Over the last 52 weeks the stock has ranged from a low of $25.09 to a high of $81.00. PVA

Moodys (MCO) NewsBite - MCO Falls on Recession Worries

Tue, 18 Nov 2008 05:25:00 GMT
the stock has hit a low of $18.54 and a high of $19.29. MCO is now trading at $18.67, down $0.66 (-3.41%). Over the last 52 weeks the stock has ranged from a low of $17.75 to a high of $46.36. MCO

Searching for Dollars

Tue, 18 Nov 2008 05:27:00 GMT
to be the big winner. In the spring, the company offered $33 a share to buy Yahoo, then trading at roughly $28 a share. Yahoo's common stock closed Monday at under $11 a share. Mr. Yang, who announced last night that he will step down as soon a

Moodys (MCO) NewsBite - MCO Falls on Recession Worries

Tue, 18 Nov 2008 05:25:00 GMT
the stock has hit a low of $18.54 and a high of $19.29. MCO is now trading at $18.67, down $0.66 (-3.41%). Over the last 52 weeks the stock has ranged from a low of $17.75 to a high of $46.36. MCO

Slater named world player of the year

Tue, 18 Nov 2008 05:17:00 GMT
an awards ceremony here on Monday. Slater, one of the stars of the Kangaroos' rampant progress through the current World Cup here to Saturday's final against New Zealand, played in the Centenary Test against New Zealand in May and in all three State of

Testing, testing, bigot 1-2-3

Tue, 18 Nov 2008 05:18:00 GMT
right, though. Violence and social dysfunction among some disadvantaged groups are worse than they were a generation ago. Rates of mental illness among black kids who live in poverty are much higher than for other kids. The research shows that lack of

Yahoo to replace Yang as CEO

Tue, 18 Nov 2008 05:16:00 GMT
to sell the Internet company to Microsoft Corp for $47.5 billion -- more than triple Yahoo's current market value. The change in command announced Monday won't be completed until Yahoo finds his replacement. The Sunnyvale, Calif -based company said it is

British Midlands University Unveils Fleet of Hydrogen Powered Cars

Tue, 18 Nov 2008 05:16:00 GMT
Corporation provides specialist advice and support to North American companies seeking to establish a presence or expand a current operation in the region. The British Midlands Development Corporation is based in Chicago with branch offices in Boston,

Gordon Murray Awarded 'Idea of the Year'

Tue, 18 Nov 2008 05:17:00 GMT
has on the environment. A world leader in automotive design, development and manufacturing, the company will reverse the current industry trend for sub-contracting by offering a complete in-house capability for design, prototyping and development. The

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Hub seeks federal judge's recusal, citing 'favoritism'

Mon, 17 Nov 2008 09:39:00 GMT
his civil trial is about to be tried.' Roache noted that the Globe published a story the next day about Gertner's comments and that Charles's 78-year-old mother, Ursula Charles Manzoni, was quoted in the article as saying, 'The whole deportation thing is

Rant: Sublime to the ridiculous: diet plans compared

Mon, 17 Nov 2008 09:39:00 GMT
for Slimmers World and Curves. Five-a-day diet Department of Health recommends five portions of fruit and vegetables per day. Eating more fruit and veg means more vitamins, minerals, fibre and slow release carbohydrates. Conveniently fruit and veg are

How To Stay Cool On The Job

Mon, 17 Nov 2008 09:39:00 GMT
Enlarge Photo Melanie Lindner and Maureen Farrell, Forbes.com Think you're stressed? Try a day in the life of Rich Gelfond, co-chief executive of IMAX, the large-format film company. Take Nov. 5, for instance. After his usual 6 a.m. stint at the gym,

Homeless won't leave pets to get off streets

Mon, 17 Nov 2008 09:39:00 GMT
a hard time in my life,' said Garton, who took in the abandoned puppy on a bleak, rainy day a year and a half ago. A look around their camp shows the lengths she's gone to provide for her pet. Sunshine has her own pillow and a nest

'Quantum' quantifies as box office leader

Mon, 17 Nov 2008 09:39:00 GMT
debut also topped the previous opening-weekend record for a Bond flick, $47 million for 2002's 'Die Another Day.' Adjusting for inflation, Sony's 'Quantum of Solace' easily drew a bigger audience than that installment, the last Bond adventure featuring

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BRIEF-Waterman to cut capex, recruitment until UK picks up

Mon, 17 Nov 2008 07:33:00 GMT
LONDON, Nov 17 (Reuters) - Waterman Group PLC: * Trading during the first half has been in line with the board's expectations * In the UK, certain areas of the private sector have become more challenging * We have

India Infosys says currency moves to impact Q3 rev

Mon, 17 Nov 2008 07:31:00 GMT
NEW DELHI, Nov 17 (Reuters) - Infosys Technologies (INFY.BO: Quote, Profile, Research), India's No. 2 software services exporter, will see a impact on its December quarter revenue from currency moves, its chief executive said on Monday. 'Definitely

Making the Wi-Fi connection

Mon, 17 Nov 2008 07:32:00 GMT
s commercial and open source discovery and connection tools as shown in this Clear Choice test of nine software packages, the second in our series of tests homing in on the various layers of WLAN management wares -- range in function from the very basic

EMERGING EUROPE STOCKS - Factors to Watch Nov 17

Mon, 17 Nov 2008 07:33:00 GMT
volatility on the currency market made it difficult to forecast results. ASSECO POLAND Eastern Europe's largest listed software maker Asseco Poland reported a 71 percent rise in third-quarter net profit, ahead of market expectations thanks to a boost


Sunday, November 16, 2008
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Heavenly Sight Has Hobbyists' Eyes Grounded

Mon, 17 Nov 2008 05:58:00 GMT
charred looking ? ?they should leave it alone and report it,? Balzer said, noting trained observers can learn much from seeing the object where it landed. He cautions against notifying police, who probably have better things to do. Moody asks that

Fallen Earth: Stratics Chat Transcript

Mon, 17 Nov 2008 05:55:00 GMT
lot less like a grind. Brannoc] *Quavis* If tradeskills/harvesting doesn't require you to spend any AP to learn, whats is the point of the tech faction in general? Won't absolutely everyone be harvesting anything they come upon anyways? This is very

Nikkei rises 2.1 pct, boosted by pension fund buying? 25 mins ago

Mon, 17 Nov 2008 05:56:00 GMT
Ahead TOP NEWS: For top Asian company news: Top News Japan U.S. company news Europe company news Forex news Global Economy news All Equity news Tech, Media, Telecoms Banking news Politics/General news Asia Macro data A multimedia version of Reuters Top

Waikiki spa owner has dreams but no plans

Mon, 17 Nov 2008 06:02:00 GMT
to Maui came a few years later. After working in bars and restaurants, Mori went to school to learn the trade that would become her profession. She soon found work at the Spa Luna Holistic Day Spa in Makawao, Maui, doing facials and waxing. After moving

RPT-Wall St Week Ahead: Weak stocks face earnings and CPI

Sun, 16 Nov 2008 16:33:00 GMT
said George Schwartz, president of Schwartz Investment Counsel in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan. Still, analysts said given the thin trading volume, volatility will likely prevail. Fear on Wall Street, measured by the Chicago Board Options Exchange

Worcester school lunch

Sun, 16 Nov 2008 16:41:00 GMT
Breakfast (all grades): Orange juice, assorted cereal, animal crackers and milk. Kindergarten - Grades 6 lunch: Mini hamburger sub with shredded cheese cup, fries, fresh, chilled, and dried fruit and milk. After school snacks: MJM cookies and milk.

Next 'planning job cuts'

Sun, 16 Nov 2008 16:29:00 GMT
year, is planning the move as it prepares for a bleak year ahead, the Observer reports. High street trading has been hit by faltering consumer confidence, but Next is also bracing itself for higher clothing import costs due to the pound's current

Retailer Next planning job cuts - report

Sun, 16 Nov 2008 16:30:00 GMT
Observer newspaper. There are no details on whether Next's Irish outlets will be affected. British high street trading has been hit by faltering consumer confidence, but Next is also bracing itself for higher clothing import costs due to sterling's

Financial Independence: Is It Something Achievable?

Sun, 16 Nov 2008 16:30:00 GMT
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