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Mar 09, 2010 10:24PM

Curbing derivatives might hurt, not help, Greece (AP)

AP - Derivatives have become a dirty word.

Mar 09, 2010 10:45PM

Soaring China home prices thwart ordinary buyers (AP)

AP - The luxury apartment buildings Yang Xuhua passes on her way to work are a daily reminder of her own frustrated efforts to buy a home. Prices for even modest apartments in Shanghai have soared, putting home purchases out of reach for white collar workers and professionals.

Mar 09, 2010 11:07PM

Car detectives crowd around Monday's runaway Prius (AP)

AP - The government sent investigators Tuesday to examine a Prius that sped out of control on a California freeway, and Toyota said it wanted to interview the driver as the besieged automaker dealt with a high-profile new headache that raised questions about the safety of its beloved hybrid.

Mar 09, 2010 10:40PM

Asia markets little changed as China exports surge (AP)

AP - Asian stock markets were little changed Wednesday even as surging Chinese exports pointed to a pickup in global trade.

Mar 09, 2010 03:49PM

Kan. mulling new soda tax, raising other levies (AP)

AP - Kansas would impose a new tax on soda — a penny for every teaspoon of sugar — under a proposal that a key legislator outlined Tuesday while lawmakers considered raising taxes to erase a projected budget shortfall.

Dec 31, 1969 04:59PM

China May Start Raising Interest Rates as Prices Gain (Correct) - BusinessWeek

MiamiHerald.com

China May Start Raising Interest Rates as Prices Gain (Correct) BusinessWeek (Corrects quote from JPMorgan Chase & Co.'s Wang Qian in fourth paragraph to show she didn't say inflation is the biggest danger to the economy.) March 10 (Bloomberg) -- China's inflation accelerated in February, according to a survey of economists, ... Pickup in China's ExportsWall Street Journal China's trade surplus shrinks further in FebruaryMarketWatch China's exports up 46% in FebruaryBBC News The Associated Press -AFP -Alibaba News Channel all 250 news articles »

Dec 31, 1969 04:59PM

U.S. investigating Toyota Prius incident: reports - MarketWatch

The Guardian

U.S. investigating Toyota Prius incident: reports MarketWatch LOS ANGELES (MarketWatch) -- The US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has sent investigators to look into the case of a Toyota Motor Corp. (TSE:JP:7203) (NYSE:TM) Prius that sped out of control near San Diego, Calif., according to reports ... Runaway Prius Tale Prompts New ProbeWall Street Journal 2 Reports of Trouble in Stopping PriusesNew York Times Toyota faced with 2 more cases of runaway PriusesUSA Today ABC News -Detroit Free Press -The Associated Press all 2,031 news articles »

Dec 31, 1969 04:59PM

Cathay Pacific Shares Set to Cruise Higher: Charts - CNBC

Cathay Pacific Shares Set to Cruise Higher: Charts CNBC Cathay Pacific's posted its best six-month profit in two years on Wednesday, lending support to its shares which were already up nearly 2 percent ahead of the results. While it's easy to attribute the recent stock gains to the Hong Kong flagship ... Citic Pacific Posts ProfitWall Street Journal Cathay Pacific Rises After Posting Better-Than-Expected ProfitBusinessWeek Cathay Pacific Returns to ProfitNew York Times Reuters -Alibaba News Channel -Financial Times all 38 news articles »

Dec 31, 1969 04:59PM

Google Opens Online Applications Store to Attract Developers - BusinessWeek

TrustedReviews

Google Opens Online Applications Store to Attract Developers BusinessWeek March 10 (Bloomberg) -- Google Inc., owner of the most popular Internet search engine, opened an online store that helps developers of business software sell their own programs. More than 50 companies are involved in the store initially ... Google Opens Apps MarketplaceTheStreet.com Google opens Web store for business applicationsThe Associated Press Google opens Google Apps MarketplaceNetworkWorld.com New York Times (blog) -Computerworld -San Jose Mercury News all 535 news articles »

Dec 31, 1969 04:59PM

Bank of America Eliminates Overdraft Fees on Debit Buys - Wall Street Journal

New York Magazine

Bank of America Eliminates Overdraft Fees on Debit Buys Wall Street Journal Bank of America Corp. plans to announce Wednesday that it is eliminating $35 overdraft fees on debit-card purchases as the bank tries to stay ahead of a sweeping round of regulations. The move means that any customer ... Bank of America to End Overdraft Fees on Debit PurchasesNew York Times BofA ending overdraft fees on debit cardsReuters BofA to drop fees for debit overdraftsCharlotteObserver.com Washington Post -TheStreet.com -USA Today all 216 news articles »

Kym McNicholas on Mar 09, 2010 05:53PM

Intermune Shares Soar

After hours: FDA panel recommends lung scar treatment drug approval; Facet agrees to takeover bid.

Christopher Helman on Mar 09, 2010 01:15PM

Oil King Warns Of 'Green Bubble'

Touting $90 billion expansion plan, Saudi Aramco chief says no matter how fast alternatives are ramped up, world will depend on oil for decades to come.

Mia Saini on Mar 09, 2010 10:56AM

Chevron Slashes Jobs

Merck & Co., Sanofi-Aventis announce merger of animal health businesses.

Parmy Olson on Mar 09, 2010 05:05AM

Obama's Greek Get Together

The President meets with Greece's Prime Minister amid call for a clampdown on speculators.

Oxford Analytica on Mar 09, 2010 04:00AM

Islamic Finance Moves Toward Common Standards

Regulation should help provide a basis for the industry's expansion.

Mar 09, 2010 05:00PM

Banking fraud 'moves to internet'

Fraudsters are continuing their switch from traditional card fraud to raiding online bank accounts, new research shows.

Mar 09, 2010 05:04PM

BA strike action talks to resume

Talks aimed averting strike action by BA cabin crew are due to resume later, after a deadline was extended.

Mar 10, 2010 12:00AM

China's exports see big increase

China's exports surged 46% in February, figures show, raising hopes of a strong recovery in global trade.

Mar 09, 2010 10:42AM

Payment protection rules delayed

The Financial Services Authority is delaying its plans to combat the mis-selling of payment protection insurance.

Mar 09, 2010 01:38PM

Trade gap widens unexpectedly

The UK goods trade deficit with the rest of the world widens in January, causing the pound to dip below $1.50.