Floods threaten Bangkok trains; toll passes 500
November 6, 2011
Advancing pools of filthy water threatened the Thai capital’s subway system Monday and surrounded the emergency headquarters set up to deal with flooding that has […]
Ugly end to historic October on Wall Street
October 31, 2011
October is somewhat cursed for the stock market _ the Crash of 1929, Black Monday in 1987, a slow-motion meltdown in 2008. This time, the […]
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US economy likely grew a little faster over summer
October 27, 2011
The U.S. economy likely grew at a faster pace over the summer after a sluggish first half of the year.
Consumers spent more on retail goods. […]
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Bangkok governor to city: Prepare for floods, now
October 23, 2011
The governor of Bangkok issued a dramatic late-night warning Sunday to residents of the Thai capital to prepare for floodwaters to roll deeper into the […]
Greek civil servants plan new strikes next week
October 22, 2011
Greek labor unions on Friday threatened further strikes next week, a day after parliament approved new harsh cutbacks to secure international loans despite protests and […]
Markets skeptical over euro debt crisis response
October 20, 2011
Seesawing expectations of this weekend’s summit of European leaders remained the main driver in markets on Thursday, with investors growing skeptical again about governments’ ability […]
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Ample natural gas prices should hold utility bills steady
October 13, 2011
Five years ago, the natural gas market was defined by tight supplies, rising prices and extreme volatility. Gas utility bills of $300 or $400 a […]
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World stocks higher ahead of key US jobs report
October 7, 2011
World stocks climbed Friday following confidence-boosting measures from European and British policymakers though investors became more cautious as they braced for a key U.S. jobs […]
Sweden’s H&M says Q3 profit fell as it expands
September 29, 2011
Swedish fashion chain Hennes & Mauritz AB on Thursday posted a near 15 percent drop in third-quarter net profits mainly on the back of rising […]