China group buying website closures accelerate: report
The number of closures among group buying websites in China hit a high in September as poor service complaints from users reduced consumer enthusiasm for the bargain shopping platforms.
Euro zone crisis set to dominate G20 Paris meeting
G20 finance chiefs and central bank heads from the world's biggest economies meet in Paris on Friday needing to find a solution to a deepening euro zone debt crisis that has fanned fears of a global recession.
BRIC countries in talks to boost IMF: report
Brazil, Russia, India and China are working on ways to contribute money rapidly to expand the effective funds of the International Monetary Fund, the Financial Times reported on Friday, citing people familiar with talks among the countries.
Michelle Obama’s Doo-Ri Chung Gown Dazzles at State Dinner [PHOTOS]
To join the Korean state dinner in Washington D.C., the First Lady, Michelle Obama arrived looking stunning in a one-shoulder purple gown designed by the Korean-American designer, Doo-Ri Chung.
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Euro zone crisis set to dominate G20 meeting in Paris
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Asian Shares Edge Lower on Caution over Global Growth
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Asia shares edge lower on caution over global growth
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China regulator looks to tighten grip on microblogs
A Chinese Internet regulator on Thursday called for stricter policing of the nation's microblogs while also encouraging officials to use them to engage with citizens, state news agency Xinhua reported.
Gap to Close Stores in North America
Gap plans to focus on international expansion, closing stores in North America while opening them in Asia.
Yahoo: Are KKR and Blackstone Joining the Takeover Fray?
Add some more private equity bigfeet to the cluster that may be looking to acquire Yahoo: Kohlberg Kravis Roberts and Blackstone Group.
Economy shows signs of improvement
The number of Americans filing new claims for jobless benefits dipped last week and the U.S. trade deficit narrowed slightly in August, signs that point to a slight strengthening in growth.
Foxconn to make iPads in Brazil, eyes $12 billion plan
Taiwan's Foxconn confirmed it will start producing iPads in Brazil in December but is still negotiating a multibillion-dollar expansion plan in the country, senior company and government officials said on Thursday.
Gap bets on bolder classics for turnaround
Gap Inc is looking to simplify its clothing offerings, dab in more color, and de-clutter its North American namesake stores to help boost sluggish sales at the chain.
Dow, S&P 500 slip as JPMorgan falls; Nasdaq up
The Dow and S&P 500 slipped on Thursday as JPMorgan's earnings and China's soft economic data increased worries about the impact of slower growth on third-quarter profits.
S.Africa's rand turns softer, bonds also weaker
South Africa's rand turned weaker against the dollar in late Johannesburg trade, giving back earlier slight gains as fears of trade wars between China and the United States rattled investors already jumpy over European debt woes.
Mining firms drag down South African stocks
Resources firms such as Exxaro led South African stocks lower on Thursday as miners took a knock after weak data from China and disappointing earnings from the United States.
Gold Prices Fall with Stocks, Commodities
Gold fell nearly one percent and silver dropped three percent as precious metals followed the stocks down in a generally gloomy outlook for U.S. and European economies.
Malawi to allow Sudan's Bashir in for summit
Malawi will allow Sudanese President Omar al-Bashir into the country for a regional trade summit starting on Friday and has no plans to arrest him under an International Criminal Court warrant, a senior government official said on Thursday.
Rich world economic malaise to endure into 2012: Reuters poll
Stagnation is probably the best many of the world's biggest developed economies can hope for over the next year, with several facing a significant chance of recession, Reuters polls of around 350 economists showed on Thursday.
U.S. Stocks Hit by Weak Chinese Trade Report
U.S. stocks and global risk assets were hit with a worse-than-expected trade report out of China. China reported that September exports rose 17 percent from a year ago and imports increased 21 percent from a year ago.
Rage Against the Machine's Tom Morello Plays at Occupy Wall Street [VIDEO]
Rage Against the Machine lead guitarist Tom Morello delighted Occupy Wall Street protestors at Zuccotti Park on Thursday with a rendition of This Land is Your Land.
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JP Morgan results splash water on Wall St's 3-day rise
U.S. stocks fell on Thursday after three days of gains as earnings from JPMorgan and soft economic data from China reinforced worries about a slowing global economy.
Nasdaq cuts losses, briefly turns positive
The Dow and the S&P 500 fell on Thursday, but the Nasdaq composite index cut its losses to briefly turn positive in midday trading.
Claims and trade data suggest modest improvement
The number of Americans filing new claims for jobless benefits was steady last week and the trade deficit narrowed slightly in August, indicating a mild improvement in the economy.
Wall Street's rally tripped by China data, JP Morgan
Stocks fell on Thursday after three days of gains as earnings from JPMorgan and soft economic data from China reinforced worries about a slowing global economy.
August trade gap narrows slightly
The trade deficit narrowed marginally in August, but the trade gap with China widened to a record high, the Commerce Department said on Thursday.
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U.S. stocks are trading down on Thursday's morning session on disappointing economic data from China and downbeat earnings from banking giant JPMorgan Chase (NYSE:JPM).
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