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NBC Universal agrees to buy The Weather Channel (AP) NBC Universal says it has reached a deal to buy The Weather Channel from Landmark Communications Inc. for an undisclosed sum. Sun, 6 Jul 2008 19:37:16 Etc/GMT |
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Wall Street gets ready for earnings, oil moves (AP) Investors battered by surging energy prices, disappointing economic data and the ongoing credit crisis will have something else to worry about this week -- second-quarter corporate results. Sun, 6 Jul 2008 19:19:37 Etc/GMT |
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G-8 leaders face rising expectations at summit (AP) The world's top industrialized nations begin their annual summit Monday confronted with demands they reinvigorate the world economy, push ahead languishing climate change talks and make good on pledges to battle poverty and hunger. Sun, 6 Jul 2008 19:19:36 Etc/GMT |
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Bush defends decisions on North Korea, Olympics (AP) President Bush on Sunday defended removing North Korea from the list of state sponsors of terrorism and attending the opening ceremonies of the Beijing Olympics as world leaders assembled to address soaring gas prices, climate change and African aid. Sun, 6 Jul 2008 19:19:35 Etc/GMT |
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Long wait for satellite radio deal may end soon (AP) Sirius Satellite Radio Inc.'s acquisition of rival XM Satellite Radio Holdings Inc. may be cleared by federal regulators this month, and it can't happen fast enough for XM. Sun, 6 Jul 2008 19:19:34 Etc/GMT |
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R.I. lead paint loss gives industry huge win (AP) Communities and child health advocates around the country had pinned their hopes on Rhode Island prevailing in its landmark lawsuit against the lead paint industry. Sun, 6 Jul 2008 19:19:33 Etc/GMT |
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The buck doesn't stop here; it just keeps falling (AP) Things in the U.S. sure are tough. Brother, can you spare a euro? Signs saying "We accept euros" are cropping up in the windows of some Manhattan retailers. A Belgium company is trying to gobble up St. Sun, 6 Jul 2008 19:19:32 Etc/GMT |
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OPEC chief: Strong demand will keep oil prices up (AP) OPEC chief Chakib Khelil says the world's surging oil prices are not likely to fall. He says strong market demand, especially from China and India, is one reason prices will stay as high as they are. Sun, 6 Jul 2008 19:19:31 Etc/GMT |
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China premier: Continue inflation fight (AP) China's premier called for continued vigilance against inflation that has reached 12-year highs, saying the government should ensure that price increases are "acceptable," a state-run news agency reported Sunday. Sun, 6 Jul 2008 19:19:30 Etc/GMT |
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The buck doesn't stop here; it just keeps falling (AP) Things in the U.S. sure are tough. Brother, can you spare a euro? Signs saying "We accept euros" are cropping up in the windows of some Manhattan retailers. A Belgium company is trying to gobble up St. Sun, 6 Jul 2008 13:29:33 Etc/GMT |
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Oil prices fall more than $1 a barrel (AP) Oil prices fell more than $1 a barrel Friday from record levels set a day earlier on hopes that tensions surrounding Iran's nuclear program could ease and cut the chances of American or Israeli military action against OPEC's second-largest oil producer. Fri, 4 Jul 2008 21:10:14 Etc/GMT |
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Will the G8 Meeting Impact the US Dollar? (Daily FX) - Euro: No Bias Equals No Action - British Pound Faces BoE Rate Decision Fri, 4 Jul 2008 14:08:40 Etc/GMT |
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Weak dollar is global concern: EU's Barroso (Reuters) The dollar's fall is a source of global concern and the European Union wants a better balance between the U.S. unit and other major currencies, European Commission President Jose Manuel Barroso said on Friday. Fri, 4 Jul 2008 11:42:27 Etc/GMT |
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Euro Correction Unfolding (Daily FX) As we noted yesterday, "The next significant? move should be back to 1.57 . As such, lighten up on longs at this point." Fri, 4 Jul 2008 11:06:18 Etc/GMT |
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Euro Still Smarting From Yesterdays Collapse - What Will Fed Do? (Daily FX) A day after the 200 point collapse EURUSD bulls continued to lick their wounds as the pair tried to consolidate around the 1.5700 level in quiet holiday trade. Fri, 4 Jul 2008 10:25:16 Etc/GMT |
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Euro Open: Will Dollar Rally on Global Economic Slowdown? (Daily FX) Japan offered the solitary piece of news-worthy data overnight as the preliminary reading of May?s Leading Index disappointed to the downside, printing at 92.6% versus the expected 93%. Fri, 4 Jul 2008 06:34:31 Etc/GMT |
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Concern Over Global Rates And Growth Stalls The Rebound In Carry (Daily FX) The DailyFX Carry Trade Index was practically unmoved from last week after heavy event risk failed to generate direction for the yield strategy. In fact, carry interest has actually worked its way into a period of congestion that has sapped all of the momentum out of the developing rebound after the March reversal. Thu, 3 Jul 2008 23:50:00 Etc/GMT |
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ECB Raises Rates To Restrain Inflation, But Signals No Further Hikes Looming (Investor's Business Daily) The European Central Bank hiked its benchmark interest rate by a quarter-point 20hursday but signaled no more boosts are on the way, giving the dollar a lift. Thu, 3 Jul 2008 22:58:34 Etc/GMT |
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Milwaukee Center for Independence Switches to Halogen for Employee Performance and Talent Management Selects Healthcare-Specific Solution that provides improved control, flexibility. (PRWeb Jul 5, 2008) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/07/prweb1075594.htm |
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Serisys Strengthens Presence in Asia with New Operations in Singapore New addition to the Serisys operations reiterates company's commitment to growth. (PRWeb Jul 4, 2008) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/07/prweb1073934.htm |
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Forexyard Has Announced its Strategic Partnership with HSBC Bank FXYARD LTD has announced its strategic partnership with HSBC Bank. FXYARD decided to locate its banking operations in London England to allow for maximum security of customer funds. (PRWeb Jul 4, 2008) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/forex/trading/prweb1074944.htm |
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Bad Credit Loans Offer Last Line of Credit As money becomes increasingly scarce, bad credit loans offer the last line of available credit explains Andy Hygate from www.loansbadcredit.org.uk. (PRWeb Jul 4, 2008) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/07/prweb1075254.htm |
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Granite Energy Announces Completion Results Granite Energy, Inc. (PINK SHEETS: GNGI - News; the "Company"), today announced the successful completion of its newest well. (PRWeb Jul 3, 2008) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/Granite/Energy/prweb1072514.htm |