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Feb 04, 2012 04:38PM

Euro zone loses patience with Greece (Reuters)

Reuters - Euro zone finance ministers told Greece on Saturday it could not go ahead with an agreed deal to restructure privately-held debt until it guaranteed it would implement reforms needed to secure a second financing package from the euro zone and the IMF.

Feb 04, 2012 03:58PM

Eurogroup's Juncker warns of possible Greece default (Reuters)

Reuters - The possibility of a sovereign default by Greece cannot be ruled out, Jean-Claude Juncker, head of the Eurogroup of finance ministers from the single currency zone, said in a German magazine on Saturday.

Feb 04, 2012 05:56PM

Clock ticks on Greece's bailout deadline (Reuters)

Reuters - Greek Prime Minister Lucas Papademos faces a critical task of convincing international lenders and political party leaders on Sunday to agree to the stringent terms of a 130 billion euro ($171 billion) rescue plan to stave off looming default.

Feb 04, 2012 07:16PM

Micron appoints Durcan CEO after Appleton's death (Reuters)

Reuters - Memory chipmaker Micron Technology's board appointed company veteran Mark Durcan as chief executive a day after longtime Chairman and CEO Steve Appleton was killed in a plane crash.

Feb 04, 2012 05:19AM

Hungary seeks 15-20 billion euro IMF/EU credit line: official (Reuters)

Reuters - Hungary is seeking an international credit line of 15 to 20 billion ($20 to $26.3 billion) euros, the secretary of state heading the prime minister's office, Mihaly Varga, was quoted on Saturday as saying.

Feb 04, 2012 07:46PM

Romney takes early lead in Nevada - USA TODAY

USA TODAY

Romney takes early lead in Nevada USA TODAY By William M. Welch, USA TODAY LAS VEGAS ? Mitt Romney, back in the frontrunner's seat, took a lead in partial results from Nevada's Republican presidential caucuses Saturday. By Emmanuel Dunand, AFP/Getty Images Mitt Romney stands on his campaign ... Romney takes early lead in Nevada caucusesFox News Mitt Romney poised for victory in Nevada caucusesWashington Post Early Nevada Results Show Romney AheadBloomberg The Associated Press -Los Angeles Times -Reuters all 4,333 news articles »

Feb 04, 2012 12:57PM

A Mortgage Tornado Warning, Unheeded - New York Times

New York Times

A Mortgage Tornado Warning, Unheeded New York Times YEARS before the housing bust ? before all those home loans turned sour and millions of Americans faced foreclosure ? a wealthy businessman in Florida set out to blow the whistle on the mortgage game. His name is Nye Lavalle, and he first came to ... Gingrich Ties to Fannie, Freddie Said to Extend to Speaker DaysBusinessWeek Fannie Mae's Fire SaleBarron's Gingrich's deep ties to Fannie Mae, Freddie MacWND.com Credit Union Times -Sun-Sentinel all 26 news articles »

Feb 04, 2012 06:39PM

Greek official says debt talks 'satisfactory,' delayed by labor reforms - Washington Post

Globe and Mail

Greek official says debt talks 'satisfactory,' delayed by labor reforms Washington Post ATHENS, Greece ? A senior Greek official says debt talks needed to avoid bankruptcy in March have reached ?a satisfactory level of agreement? but are being held up by a disagreement over labor reforms. The official, with close knowledge of the ... Greek debt talks slowed on labor dealBoston.com Greek Talks at a Delicate Point, Official SaysNew York Times Greek Labor Issues Main Obstacle in Troika Talks, Official SaysBusinessWeek Bloomberg -Hindustan Times all 1,847 news articles »

Feb 04, 2012 07:27PM

Jobless rate drops to 8.3% - Nashua Telegraph

Chicago Tribune

Jobless rate drops to 8.3% Nashua Telegraph By KEVIN G. HALL WASHINGTON ? Friday's surprisingly strong January jobs report prompted hope that the economy's recovery is finally kicking into high gear. ?It feels like businesses are finally looking to expand their operations, which means more ... Jobs Report A Pleasant Surprise As US Payrolls Add 243K WorkersForbes U.S. Employment Situation Report for January (Text)Bloomberg Burst of jobs helps lower unemployment rateLos Angeles Times Wall Street Journal -TheStreet.com -Barron's all 159 news articles »

Feb 04, 2012 03:08PM

The Week's Top Stock Gainers - Motley Fool

USA TODAY

The Week's Top Stock Gainers Motley Fool By Matt Koppenheffer | More Articles It was a good week to be a bull. US markets stayed positive through most of the week as investors cheered progress on addressing the debt crisis in Europe and strong economic reports in the United States. Dow Logs Highest Close Since May 2008CNBC.com Dow at Highest Since May 2008Wall Street Journal 3-Year High for the Dow as Wall St. Cheers DataNew York Times Washington Post all 1,210 news articles »