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Greece on 'Razor's Edge' as Debt Talks Drag On - Bloomberg
 CBC.ca | Greece on 'Razor's Edge' as Debt Talks Drag On Bloomberg Greece's seven-month effort to win a second bailout from international creditors teetered in the balance as negotiations in Athens failed to clinch an agreement. “The distance between success and failure, which could come from misfortune or ... Greece Weighs Spending Cuts as Bailout Talks Edge Toward Deal Greece says faces 24-hour deadline to clinch rescue Greek finance minister: Debt negotiations must be completed by late Sunday |
Source: Business - Google News | 4 Feb 2012 | 5:07 pm
To repair budget, fix jobs deficit first - Chicago Sun-Times
 The Guardian | To repair budget, fix jobs deficit first Chicago Sun-Times By Robert Reich February 4, 2012 3:54PM The most significant aspect of January's jobs report is political. The fact that America's labor market continues to improve is good news for the White House. But as a practical matter, the improvement is less ... Unemployment Rate Drops to 8.3%; Payrolls Jump Jobless rate at 3-year low as payrolls surge | Job Gains Reflect Hope a Recovery Is Blooming |
Source: Business - Google News | 4 Feb 2012 | 4:54 pm
Nevada's triple economic whammy - CNN
 Los Angeles Times | Nevada's triple economic whammy CNN By Tami Luhby @CNNMoney February 4, 2012: 12:36 PM ET Nevada has the dubious distinction of leading the nation in unemployment, foreclosure filings and number of underwater homes. That's not good for the state's economy. NEW YORK (CNNMoney) -- The ... Obama pushes housing plan in weekly address Obama's failed promises: Nevada edition |
Source: Business - Google News | 4 Feb 2012 | 4:46 pm
NADA's Taylor Forecasts US Auto Sales to Rise 10% This Year - BusinessWeek
 MLive.com | NADA's Taylor Forecasts US Auto Sales to Rise 10% This Year BusinessWeek Feb. 4 (Bloomberg) -- US sales of cars and light trucks are expected to rise by about 10 percent this year to 13.9 million, reflecting improved consumer demand and more stable credit availability, a dealer group said. Paul Taylor, chief economist of ... Dealer group sees higher US auto sales and prices GM says most of its US dealers agree to upgrades |
Source: Business - Google News | 4 Feb 2012 | 4:44 pm
Gingrich Ties to Fannie, Freddie Said to Extend to Speaker Days - BusinessWeek
 USA TODAY | Gingrich Ties to Fannie, Freddie Said to Extend to Speaker Days BusinessWeek By Eric Engleman Feb 4 (Bloomberg) -- Republican presidential candidate Newt Gingrich had ties to Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae during his time as speaker of the House from 1995 to 1999, adding to questions about the nature of his relationship with the ... Gingrich's Deep Ties to Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac Why foreclosure investors are double-edged sword for economy Fannie Mae's Fire Sale |
Source: Business - Google News | 4 Feb 2012 | 4:05 pm
The Dow Should Never Have Booted These Stocks - DailyFinance
 USA TODAY | The Dow Should Never Have Booted These Stocks DailyFinance By Dan Caplinger, The Motley Fool Posted 3:07PM 02/04/12 Investing Millions of investors rely on the Dow Jones Industrial Average (INDEX: ^DJI) as their primary measure of how the stock market is doing. But over the years, even the Dow has made some ... The Week's Top Stock Gainers Dow Logs Highest Close Since May 2008 Dow at Highest Since May 2008 |
Source: Business - Google News | 4 Feb 2012 | 3:13 pm
Growing Sudan, South Sudan Oil Impasse Has High Stakes - Voice of America
 The Nation, Pakistan | Growing Sudan, South Sudan Oil Impasse Has High Stakes Voice of America February 04, 2012 Growing Sudan, South Sudan Oil Impasse Has High Stakes Nico Colombant | Washington African Union mediation to end an oil standoff between Sudan and South Sudan is expected to resume this week. Analysts say the stakes are high for the ... Oil risks fuelling flames of Sudan conflict Total of France Says It Plans to Resume Exploration in South Sudan Block B UN official Valerie Amos warns of looming crisis in South Sudan |
Source: Business - Google News | 4 Feb 2012 | 3:12 pm
Dealer Group Expects New Vehicle Sales to Hit 13.9 Million
U.S. automotive sales should hit 13.9 million new vehicles this year as low interest rates and a mild recession in Europe keep the American economy humming.Source: WSJ.com: US Business | 4 Feb 2012 | 2:43 pm
Xiwang Special Steel Plans IPO
China's Xiwang Special Steel plans to raise up to $217 million in a Hong Kong initial public offering, a person familiar with the situation said Saturday.Source: WSJ.com: US Business | 4 Feb 2012 | 6:43 am
Caterpillar Closes Plant in Canada After Lockout
Caterpillar said it will close a locomotive plant in London, Ontario, following a lockout, eliminating about 450 jobs that mostly paid twice the rate of a U.S. counterpart.Source: WSJ.com: US Business | 3 Feb 2012 | 11:16 pm
Worn Pipes Shut California Reactors
The two reactors at the San Onofre nuclear-power station will stay shut down this weekend while federal safety officials investigate why critical—and relatively new—equipment is showing signs of premature wear.Source: WSJ.com: US Business | 3 Feb 2012 | 9:48 pm
FDA: No Ban on Orange-Juice Imports
Orange-juice futures settled lower as traders discounted the prospects for a ban on juice imports into the U.S. It appears they weren't off the mark.Source: WSJ.com: US Business | 3 Feb 2012 | 8:57 pm
H-P to Put Proxy-Access Proposal to Vote
Hewlett-Packard agreed to give its stockholders the chance to approve so-called proxy access through a bylaw vote at its 2013 annual meeting.Source: WSJ.com: US Business | 3 Feb 2012 | 8:46 pm
MTN Probes Bribery Claims
Shares of South African mobile-phone operator MTN fell after the company said it is investigating claims by Turkey's largest mobile-phone operator that it engaged in corruption to secure a deal in Iran.Source: WSJ.com: US Business | 3 Feb 2012 | 8:39 pm
Upbeat Beam Sees Glass as Half-Full
Spirits maker Beam, which posted better-than-expected earnings, expects established brands and new flavors to help it outperform the broader category's growth this year.Source: WSJ.com: US Business | 3 Feb 2012 | 8:36 pm