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 Lehman executives might see courtroom
Nigeria News.Net
A court-appointed examiner in the US has released a document on the collapse of the Lehman Brothers investment bank, suggesting some former executives could face criminal charges.
Survey: Readers Don't Want To Pay For News Online
Seattle Post-Intelligencer
By DAVID BAUDERAP TELEVISION WRITER NEW YORK -- Getting people to pay for news online at this point would be "like trying to force butterflies back into their cocoons," a new consumer survey sugges...
Dc, Wall Street Await Dodd Fed Plan
New York Post
After loudly criticizing the Federal Reserve last year, Sen. Chris Dodd is poised to boost its powers. The lame-duck Democratic lawmaker from Connecticut is expected to unveil legislation with little ...
Asian Stocks Fall After Mixed Us Economic Reports
Miami Herald
HONG KONG -- Asian stocks slid Monday after mixed economic reports about the U.S. economy inspired caution among investors.Major bourses were down as much as 1 percent after a lackluster session on F...
Ireland And Leadership At A Time Of Crisis
Finfacts Business News
At a time of crisis, people yearn for credible assurance from political leaders that multi-year dislocation, uncertainty and sacrifice will lead to better times. It could be called an expectation of i...
Asian Stocks Fall After Mixed Us Economic Reports
The Seattle Times
HONG KONG — Asian stocks slid Monday after mixed economic reports about the U.S. economy inspired caution among investors. Major bourses were down as much as 1 percent after a lackluster sessio...
Talks Start In Australia On Pacific Trade Deal
Reuters
CANBERRA (Reuters) - Officials from eight nations including the United States began talks on a transpacific trade deal on Monday in a move Australia said could add momentum to stalled World Trade Orga...
Doubts Persist On Runaway Prius Story
CBS News
In Full: Prius Driver's 9-1-1 Call Listen to the 9-1-1 call of the Prius driver whose car sped out of control on a San Diego highway before coming to a stop.
Oasis Petroleum Takes Shale Plays To Wall Street
Business Journal
Oasis Petroleum Inc. bet the future on Big Sky country, investing millions into acquiring shale oil acreage in northern Montana and North Dakota. Now the exploration and production company, backed by...
Oil Falls Below $81 Amid Weak Us Crude Demand
ABCNews
Oil prices fell below $81 a barrel Monday in Asia amid investor concerns flagging U.S. crude demand doesn't justify the recent rally. Benchmark crude for April delivery was down 40 cents to $80.84 ...
Asian Stocks Fall After Mixed Us Economic Reports
ABCNews
Asian stocks slid Monday after mixed economic reports about the U.S. economy inspired caution among investors. Major bourses were down as much as 1 percent after a lackluster session on Friday. Oil...
Surging Global Weapons Transfers Raise Concerns
ABCNews
Surging global weapons transfers are raising concerns about arms races in tension-fraught areas of the globe, a leading peace research group warned Monday. New data from the Stockholm International...
Social Security To Start Cashing Uncle Sam's Ious
ABCNews
The retirement nest egg of an entire generation is stashed away in this small town along the Ohio River: $2.5 trillion in IOUs from the federal government, payable to the Social Security Administratio...
Asian Stocks Slip From 7-week Highs
Times of India
SYDNEY: Asian stocks fell from near seven-week highs on Monday after weak U.S. consumer confidence data overshadowed strong retail numbers and curbed demand for risky assets, keeping the price of o...
Patriot Golfers Win Coca-cola Tourney
Tyler Morning Telegraph
SAVANNAH, Ga. -- Jacob Walsh and Joey Rippel tied for the top individual honors and led UT Tyler men's golf team to a first-place finish at the Coca-Cola Intercollegiate Invitational played this weeke...
Asian Stocks Fall After Mixed Us Economic Reports
Gadsden Times
Major bourses were down as much as 1 percent after a lackluster session on Friday. Oil prices dipped below $81 a barrel and the dollar gained against the euro and the yen.Investors found few reasons t...
Kyodo Economic News Summary -2-+
Breitbart
TOKYO, March 15 (AP) - (Kyodo)---------- Asian business leaders discuss economic integration at Keidanren summit TOKYO - The Japan Business Federation on Monday hosted its first summit in T...
Asian Stocks Fall After Mixed Us Economic Reports
Tampa Bay Online
Investors found few reasons to buy after U.S. economic data released Friday painted an uneven picture of recovery in the world's largest economy. While retail sales were better than expected last mont...
Midwestern Farmers Push For Cuban Markets
Star Tribune
In September 2002, Cuban president Fidel Castro talked with the Kaehler family of St. Charles, Minnesota, at the U.S. Food and Agribusiness Exhibition in Havana, Cuba.
Asian Stocks Rise For 3rd Week On U.s. Jobs Data
The China Post
SINGAPORE/SYDNEY -- Asian stocks rose, driving the MSCI Asia Pacific Index higher for a third week, as better-than- estimated U.S. jobs data and easing concern over Greece's debt spurred confidence in...
Coca-cola Eyes Price Rise In The Uae
Arabian Business
Coca-Cola is looking to raise prices of its soft drinks in the UAE but is waiting for permission from the Ministry of Economy, it was reported on Monday.
Asian Stocks Fall On U.s. Consumers' Gloomier Outlook
International Herald Tribune
SYDNEY — Asian stocks fell from near seven-week highs on Monday after weak U.S. consumer confidence data overshadowed strong retail numbers and curbed demand for risky assets, keeping the price ...
Hong Kong Lower, With Financials Among Decliners
Fox Business
LOS ANGELES -- Hong Kong shares fell out of the open Monday, with weakness in financials helping drag down the market amid concerns of tighter credit conditions in China. In the early minutes, the be...
Jp Morgan Fund Invests In China, India
Reuters
JPM.N ) Asset Management has invested almost a quarter of its $860 million Asian infrastructure fund in China and India assets, as part of efforts to complete investments in the next two years.
Australia Tells Beijing To Stay Out Of Iron Ore Talks
Reuters
(Reuters) - Australia on Monday told Beijing to stay out of sensitive iron price talks between Chinese steelmakers and Australian miners amid a report Premier Wen Jiabao had been asked to personally i...
Coca-cola Eyes Price Rise In The Uae
Arabian Business
Coca-Cola is looking to raise prices of its soft drinks in the UAE but is waiting for permission from the Ministry of Economy, it was reported on Monday.
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