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Kraft bid for Cadbury turns hostile

Reuters — 9 Nov 2009 22:40:23 +0000

Kraft's 16 billion dollar bid for Cadbury turns hostile.

Seasonal workers swell job ranks

Reuters — 6 Nov 2009 23:56:53 +0000

Retailers and delivery giants have thousands of job openings for temporary workers during the holidays.

A second leash on life

Reuters — 5 Nov 2009 22:02:03 +0000

Wall Street veteran turns his pet passion into profits in franchising.

Buffett bets on US economy

Reuters — 3 Nov 2009 22:13:26 +0000

The American rail system is back in the spotlight - now that billionaire investor Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway is buying out Burlington Northern Santa Fe in a deal valuing the railroad at $34 billion.

Auto sales may show mixed picture

Reuters — 2 Nov 2009 21:30:06 +0000

U.S. auto sales in October are expected to provide more evidence that the worst of the industry's four-year downturn has passed. But there are still doubts about the speed and strength of the recovery.

Fed leaves rates near zero

Reuters — 1 Nov 2009 00:23:10 +0000

The Federal Reserve say it sees rates near zero for "an extended period" -- adding an economic recovery is building.

Behind the GDP headlines

Reuters — 30 Oct 2009 22:04:53 +0000

The economy turned a corner in the third quarter -- with growth surging 3.5 percent, but it may be too soon to rejoice.

US economy springs to life

Reuters — 29 Oct 2009 21:39:47 +0000

The US economy grew in the third quarter, but some analysts question whether the strong growth can continue.

Fast trading under scrutiny

Reuters — 28 Oct 2009 23:02:37 +0000

Fast trading known as high-frequency is allowing sophisticated players to capitalize on tiny changes in stock prices, but officials want to know whether it puts small investors at a disadvantage.

Paranormal marketing is the fans

Reuters — 26 Oct 2009 22:48:23 +0000

Paramount Films' new thriller, Paranormal Activity, is box office hit grossing over $62 million but cost only $15,000 to make. Being an underdog helped propel it to the top.

U.S. markets question investment

Reuters — 29 Sep 2009 00:50:45 +0100

Analysts weigh in on investment opportunities of U.S. stock market as companies prepare to post their earnings

Data shows reviving US home market

Reuters — 25 Sep 2009 23:45:10 +0100

Tax credits and low mortgage rates help entice buyers. New home sales jump, while existing sales falter.

Wall Street wary as G20 meets

Reuters — 24 Sep 2009 23:08:15 +0100

Wall Street is keeping a close eye on the G20, wary of reforms that could set tough pay limits amid other tough regulations.

Businesses weigh climate options

Reuters — 24 Sep 2009 00:52:14 +0100

Climate change initiatives - from cap and trade to alternate fuels - force businesses to rethink their strategies.

Leaders discuss climate change at UN

Reuters — 23 Sep 2009 00:00:53 +0100

French President Nicholas Sarkozy has scathing words for world leaders at climate change summit

Money cards for recession-savvy kids

Reuters — 21 Sep 2009 21:41:54 +0100

The recession has parents using technology to teach their kids about money

Fashion fights recession

Reuters — 18 Sep 2009 22:26:00 +0100

Designers get creative in their battle against the recession.

Dow takes aim at 10K

Reuters — 17 Sep 2009 21:58:45 +0100

The recent rally has market watchers talking about the blue chip Dow industrial average re-crossing the 10,000 benchmark.

Commodities not immune to collapse ... recovery

Reuters — 16 Sep 2009 17:08:46 +0100

The financial collapse of 2008 dealt a blow to markets worldwide--and commodities were no exception.

Lessons from Lehman

Reuters — 15 Sep 2009 21:45:40 +0100

A year after the collapse of Lehman Brothers -- Wall Street reflects on the lessons learned.