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NEW YORK (Bloomberg) — The dollar rose against the euro for the first time in four days on Friday after the US payrolls report showed the biggest job losses in 34 years, increasing the haven appeal of the greenback.
Japan's yen posted its fifth weekl...
DATE: Dec 08, 2008
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CHICAGO (AP) — Chicago workers in the third day of a sit-in on the floor of their former workplace peered through the windows of a door yesterday, amazed by a mix of supporters, politicians and journalists who packed a foyer outside.
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DATE: Dec 08, 2008
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NEW YORK (Bloomberg) — Crude oil rose for the first time in seven days in New York after the Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries' president said there was consensus for a "significant" production cut when the group meets next week.
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DATE: Dec 08, 2008
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TORONTO (Reuters) - In their battle over who can best bring stability to the Canadian economy, politicians have added another element of instability to the Toronto stock market.
The political drama that saw Prime Minister Stephen Harper persuade Gove...
DATE: Dec 08, 2008
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NEW YORK (AP) - Wall Street put an upbeat spin yesterday on the government's report that the nation lost more than half a million jobs last month. Stocks reversed early losses and closed sharply higher as the data raised hopes that Washington will ag...
DATE: Dec 07, 2008
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TORONTO (Bloomberg) - Canadian stocks rose, paring the main index's weekly drop, as a rally in banks and insurance shares, led by Manulife Financial Corp., overshadowed declines in commodity producers such as Canadian Natural Resources Ltd.
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DATE: Dec 07, 2008
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Q. Does the recession hurt or help my shares of AutoZone Inc.? — B.R., via the Internet
A. On the one hand, the retailer of auto parts and accessories benefits from cash-strapped motorists fixing up their cars rather than purchasing new vehicles. The...
DATE: Dec 06, 2008
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When will market values bounce back? In the midst of the pain some (not all) are feeling every time that portfolio or pension statement arrives, is it time to think about adding to your investments? Not likely, is your reaction!
This author doesn't g...
DATE: Dec 06, 2008
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What happened on the day after Thanksgiving at a Long Island Wal-Mart pretty much sums up the wretched pursuit of a deal and a buck that has become the American way.
On Black Friday, when stores lure customers before dawn by promising deep discounts ...
DATE: Dec 06, 2008
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It proved to be a quiet day on The Royal Gazette/Bermuda Stock Exchange Index (BSX) yesterday, with only two companies trading any shares.
Butterfield Bank saw 13,245 shares change hands, while BF&M Ltd. transacted 1,900 shares.
The Index opened and ...
DATE: Dec 06, 2008
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