Stocks: Eyes on the economy
February 27, 2012
U.S. stocks were set for a higher open Friday, tracking gains in global stock markets, as investors awaited another round of economic data and […]
Housing starts climb more than expected in January
February 16, 2012
Housing starts rose more than expected in January as groundbreaking on rental property surged, boosting hopes the still-weak housing sector could help economic growth […]
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China Pledges to Invest in Europe Bailouts - Bloomberg
February 15, 2012
China pledged to invest in Europe
Argentina Tightens Limits on Use of Cash Transactions in Financial Markets - Bloomberg
February 8, 2012
Argentina limited the use of cash in the country
Hopes of Greek progress shores up markets
January 31, 2012
Markets clawed back lost ground Tuesday on hopes that Greece is heading toward a conclusion of debt-reduction talks with private creditors and that it may […]
African Union Urges Increased Intra-Regional Trade to Help Economic Growth - Bloomberg
January 29, 2012
African leaders urged countries to boost intra-regional trade to help accelerate economic growth and development on the continent.
Stifel to pay $1.1 million to settle alleged supervisory failure
January 24, 2012
Investment brokerage firm Stifel, Nicolaus & Co. will pay $1.1 million to settle Missouri regulator’s allegation that the firm failed to reasonably supervise a former […]
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Spanish Economy Shrank Most in Two Years Last Quarter, Central Bank Says - Bloomberg
January 23, 2012
Spain
GM retakes title of top-selling global automaker
January 19, 2012
General Motors Co. has retaken the title of world’s top-selling automaker, selling just over 9 million cars and trucks across the globe.
The company said Thursday […]
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China Said to Warn Banks as Local Officials Seek New Loans - Bloomberg
January 18, 2012
China warned its banks to resist demand for credit from local governments as new officials in cities, towns and villages pursue projects that bolster growth, […]