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SEC names Robert Khuzami new enforcement chief (AP)
AP – The Securities and Exchange Commission on Thursday named a former federal prosecutor as its new enforcement chief to lead the embattled agency’s drive to strengthen its pursuit of financial fraud.
Posted by admin on February 19, 2009 under News |
Tokyo stocks rebound on weaker yen – Summary
Tokyo – Tokyo stocks bounced back Thursday as investors bought mainly export-oriented issues on the US dollar's advance against the yen. The benchmark Nikkei 225 Stock Average rose 23.21 points, or 0….
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World markets rise but sentiment remains fragile (AP)
AP – European and Asian markets rose modestly Thursday following the previous session’s gains on Wall Street but optimism remained very thin on the ground despite policy measures by governments around the world.
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US stocks fluctuate on details of housing plan
Stocks fluctuated Wednesday as President Barack Obama released details of his $75 billion mortgage relief plan and investors remained uncertain about the prospects for the economy.The plan is designed…
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Medtronic, Smithfield, Wal-Mart among big movers (AP)
AP – Stocks that moved substantially or traded heavily Tuesday on the New York Stock Exchange and the Nasdaq Stock Market:
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Market higher; Teva up post-report; Bank Leumi warns
TEL AVIV (MarketWatch) — Israel stocks were higher on Wednesday, reflecting strength in Teva Pharmaceutical a day after the drugmaker's earnings report and drops in Bank Leumi, after a profit warning…
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Stocks end little changed on worries about economy (AP)
AP – Investors took scant comfort Wednesday from the government’s plans to revive the housing market and overall economy.
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Wall Street looks to rebound from sharp Tuesday decline as Obama set to announce housing plan
NEW YORK (AP) – Wall Street pointed to a modestly higher open Wednesday, a day after stocks were pummeled by growing concerns about the weakening global economy. Investors waited for President Barack…
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FTSE 100 continues slide (AFP)
AFP – London stocks continued to slide on Wednesday as investors came to terms with the US 787-billion-dollar financial stimulus package and CBI data which showed a sharp drop in industrial orders.
Posted by admin on February 18, 2009 under News |
Wal-Mart Quarterly Profit Beats Wall St Expectations
Wal-Mart Stores Inc (NYSE:WMT) on Tuesday posted a quarterly profit that beat Wall Street expectations, helped by strong U.S. sales at its namesake discount stores. Profit fell to $3.79 billion, or 96…