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NYSE-Frankfurt stock exchange merger blocked

Wednesday, 01 February 2012 11:40 Financial Resources - International Finance
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The parent company of the New York Stock Exchange said Wednesday that it plans to end its proposed merger with the parent of the Frankfurt exchange, after European officials blocked the deal.
 

Chrysler: From bankruptcy to profit in 2 years

Wednesday, 01 February 2012 07:29 Financial Resources - International Finance
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Chrysler Group reported its first annual profit since 2005 Wednesday, capping a comeback a little more than two years after a federal bailout, a bankruptcy filing and a takeover by Italian automaker Fiat.
 

China manufacturing gives off mixed signals

Wednesday, 01 February 2012 06:42 Financial Resources - International Finance
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The Chinese government said Wednesday that manufacturing in the world's second-largest economy expanded slightly in January, while a report from a leading bank indicated contraction in the sector for the third straight month.
 
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At least 272 die in Honduras prison fire: official

MEXICO CITY (Reuters) - A fire swept through a jail in Honduras, killing at least 272 people, a forensic services official said early Wednesday.
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US News

"Malachy" the Pekingese wins prestigious U.S. dog show

NEW YORK (Reuters) - A placid Pekingese slowly trotted to victory on Tuesday at the 136th Westminster Kennel Club dog show, beating a Dalmatian, a German Shepherd, a Dachshund and three other canines ...
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Thai bombs similar to India attack - USA TODAY


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Thai bombs similar to India attack
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BANGKOK (AP) – The homemade "sticky" bombs discovered in a Bangkok house after an accidental blast were similar to devices used against Is...
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Hunger in the Delhi slums - BBC News


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Hunger in the Delhi slums
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By Mike Thomson Save the Children is warning that half a billion children around the world could be physically and mentally stunted unless more effort is made ...
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General Business

North and south split as euro zone economy shrinks

BRUSSELS/PARIS (Reuters) - The euro zone economy's shrunk at the end of 2011 and will flirt with a mild recession under the weight of the sovereign debt crisis, but strength in France and resilience i...
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SciTech

Proview fears fanbois will derail iPad export ban bid - Register


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By Brid-Aine Parnell • Get more from this author Chinese firm Proview has admitted it might be tough to get a ban on iPads in...
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Sports

Colts owner Jim Irsay says he's open to Peyton Manning's return - Indianapolis Star


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Colts owner Jim Irsay says he's open to Peyton Manning's return
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An offer to stay, with pay cut, will put onus on the quarterback, Star columnist Bob Kravitz says. On J...
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Entertainment

Whitney Houston funeral, burial details emerge - The Star-Ledger - NJ.com


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By Star-Ledger Staff Enlarge Star-Ledger Staff Newark Mayor Kenneth A. Gibson Jr. presents singer Whitney ...
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US Markets

Eurozone optimism to boost stocks

U.S. stocks were poised for a higher open Wednesday, thanks to better-than-expected European economic data and fresh promises from China to keep buying debt issued by eurozone governments.
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Economy and Government

Five tax breaks Washington has given the rich

The nation's tax policy has helped the rich keep more of their income. But the middle class isn't taking advantage of the same benefits.
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International Finance

Hedge fund bets big on Canada

Drive an hour northwest from Toronto along Highway 10 and you come across some of the best farmland in Canada. Folks here call it the Garden of Eden. Atop a 15,000-acre plateau sits a layer of dark di...
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Commodities

10 Top Value Stocks With Gains Up to 48% in 2012 (The Street)

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Currencies

Global Markets Update: Banks Lead European Stocks Higher

U.S. stock index futures pointed to a sharply higher open for Wall Street, as European shares rallied on the back of economic data that was not as bad as expected. Germany's gross domestic product shr...
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Mergers & Aquisitions

Ozon.ru buys Russian online retailer Sapato.ru

Feb 15 (Reuters) - Ozon.ru, Russia's leading shopping website, has bought venture-backed Sapato.ru, an online fashion retailer, for an undisclosed sum to expand its offering to shoes and accessories.
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Investing Strategies

Option Bulls Look for Riverbed to Make a Move

Riverbed Technology has been a popular target for option traders ahead of its presentation at a major industry conference this afternoon.
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Investing Ideas

Lightning Round: Sasol, CF Industries, Halliburton, and More

Cramer makes the call on viewers' favorite stocks.
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Banking

Cash-Rich Investors Look to Europe for Opportunities

U.S. investors are looking to Europe for places to park their spare cash, but opportunities may depend on the European debt crisis continuing, according to market participants on both sides of the Atl...
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Mortgages

Mortgage Rates Improve on Weak Data, Greece Jitters

Mortgages Rates are somewhat improved today after holding relatively steady to begin the week.  In the underlying markets MBS (the "mortgage-backed-securities" that most directly influence mortgag...

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Treasuries

US Bonds Stay in Range, Greece Still in Focus

U.S. Treasurys edged down in Asia on Wednesday on profit-taking after a rise on disappointing U.S. data, though they stayed in their recent range ahead of a deadline for Greece to show its commitment ...
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Interest Rates

BoE Raises Inflation Forecast More Than Expected

The Bank of England raised its inflation forecast for two years time to around 1.8 percent on Wednesday, higher than most economists had expected, raising doubts about further quantitative easing.
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Real Estate

Nasdaq stocks posting largest volume decreases

A look at the 10 biggest volume decliners on Nasdaq at the close of trading:
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Federal Reserve

Stocks Make a Stunning Comeback

Discussing the outlook on stocks, and the impact of Fed policies on the economy, with Michael Ozanian, Forbes executive editor, and Brian Wesbury, First Trust Advisors chief economist.
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Hedge Funds

Money Talks, Traders Walk in Commodity Talent Wars

Wall Street, after years of poaching the best and brightest from specialized commodity firms, is losing the war to keep the essential traders who know how to arbitrage copper or store crude.
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Top 5 Up Unusual Volume

14 Feb 2012 16:00:00 - Top 5 Stocks up on Unusual Volume

  Intraday Unusual Volume - Top 5 Up
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  MDAS 988%  14.09% news
  LPSN 772%  14.96% news
  FOSL 757%  119.82% news
  TNGO 751%  17.69% news
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Video Feeds

Global Greeks bet on property and prayers

Feb. 15 - Buy a London property, bank your cash somewhere safe, or just say a prayer: Greek overseas communities are finding different ways to prepare for the worst, as Julian Satterthwaite reports.
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Opinion

Critical Issues for understanding a Bank- Keyfunds.com

There are multitudes of issues to work on while analyzing a bank. They can be broken down to Asset Quality, Liquidity, Earnings, Capital, Sensitivity to Market Risk, Management.

Asset Quality-

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Fashion Report

Fall and Winter Line of iPurse.com Collection is perfect for this season

On October 15th 2011 , iPurse CEO, Robin Trehan told that fall and winter line of iPurse.com Collection is available in the store, so it is the time to update the wardrobes by takin...

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