World stocks still weak but Europe rebounds
World equities were generally weaker on Thursday, adding to five sessions of losses, although Europe rebounded after recent hits over some of the region's more vulnerable economies.
Hawkish Asia rate views hurt bonds; stocks down
Government bonds in Australia and South Korea fell on Thursday as investors pushed forward expectations for interest rate rises in 2010 because of bullish growth views, while Asian stocks slid on year-end profit taking.
Citi could sell $20 billion of shares soon: report
Citigroup Inc plans to pay back TARP by raising money in an equity offering that could be announced as early as Thursday and could be some $20 billion, television network CNBC reported, citing sources.
Hedge funds tip-toe toward an uncertain future
It wasn't too long ago big-time hedge fund managers like James Pallotta were erecting monuments to themselves. In Pallotta's case, it was a $21 million Georgian-style mansion he built in 2007 in Weston, a leafy Boston suburb uncomfortable with such displays of wealth.
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Appeals court weighs Mattel Bratz case
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Tech Round Up: Apple Tablet out 2010, Nokia closes flagship in US, Facebook privacy revamp
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Calpers firing some real estate portfolio managers
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CORRECTION: Calpers firing some real estate portfolio managers
Calpers, the biggest U.S. public pension fund, has fired or will sack a number of its real estate portfolio managers amid steep losses for its property assets, according to a report on its web site.
GM names new Chevrolet chief as shakeup continues
General Motors Co has replaced the head of its mass-market Chevrolet brand as the management shake-up continues at the top U.S. automaker.
Could airlines be a model for government savings?
Braced to cut costs when Britain is facing the biggest government deficit in its history, a London council is trying the budget airline approach.
Daily Wrap Up - Dec 9
GE CEO on Greed; Low Income Housing Woes; A Tablet from Apple?
Wholesale inventories, mortgage demand rise
U.S. wholesalers started restocking in October for the first time in more than a year, suggesting the economy could get a lift as a long-running effort by businesses to pare inventories reaches an end.
Rupert Murdoch: U.S. gov't newspaper bailout a bad idea
Rupert Murdoch, the Chairman and Chief Executive of News Corp., believes that U.S. funding for the distressed newspaper industry would be a detriment to freedom of speech.
Angelina Jolie has extended 'family' in Jordan
Angelina Jolie supports seven orphans in Amman, Jordan, according to a report from the National Enquirer.
U.S. wholesale inventories, mortgage demand rise
U.S. wholesalers started restocking in October for the first time in more than a year, suggesting the economy could get a lift as a long-running effort by businesses to pare inventories reaches an end.
BofA finishes TARP repayment
Bank of America Corp fully repaid the U.S. government the $45 billion in aid it took during the height of the financial crisis, the company said on Wednesday.
DEALTALK-General Growth attractive but not an easy buy
The bankruptcy of General Growth Properties (GGWPQ.PK) has created a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for suitors, but as they circle the No. 2 U.S. mall owner they are likely to find consummating a deal is not easy.
Cisco's strategy chief emerges as CEO contender
When Ned Hooper joined Cisco Systems Inc (CSCO.O) after the company he worked for was bought by the U.S. network equipment giant, he didn't think he would stay beyond an initial two-year commitment.
Sempra may sell out of RBS commods venture-sources
Sempra Energy (SRE.N) may join Royal Bank of Scotland Group Plc (RBS.L) in selling off their entire joint commodities business, offering quick entry into a lucrative market with a diverse, global trading book.
Asarco exits bankruptcy under Grupo Mexico deal
Grupo Mexico SAB de CV (GMEXICOB.MX) said on Wednesday it completed its deal to regain control of U.S. copper miner Asarco LLC, bringing to an end Asarco's four-year bankruptcy.
Citi could sell $20 bln of shares soon: report
Citigroup Inc plans to pay back TARP by raising money in an equity offering that could be announced as early as Thursday and could be some $20 billion, television network CNBC reported, citing sources.
U.S. favors early action on climate-friendly trade
The United States supports taking early action to liberalize trade in products that reduce greenhouse gas emissions and believes that could spur progress in broader world trade talks on environmental goods and services, a U.S. trade official said on Wednesday.
Bank executive searches soaring: Korn/Ferry CEO
Demand for executive talent at Wall Street firms has rebounded strongly, and the coming bonus season may see an exodus to overseas rivals that have no limits on pay, the CEO of the world's largest executive search firm, Korn/Ferry International Inc (KFY.N), said
ABS securitization seen flat in 2010 as headwinds stir
Steady economic and regulatory headwinds are expected to curb the issuance of consumer debt securitizations in 2010, even after this year's revival in the U.S. asset-backed market.
Era of meanness, greed drawing to end: GE's Immelt
The United States stands at the end of a generation when greed drove leaders and rewards became perverted, General Electric Co Chief Executive Jeff Immelt said in a speech at West Point on Wednesday.
NATO sees pick-up in Afghan combat, warns on deaths
NATO will step up fighting in Afghanistan next year as 37,000 more troops join the conflict, and is aware that increased civilian casualties may be the result, a military spokesman said on Wednesday
U.S. sees robust climate talks, no reparations
President Barack Obama's top aides promised on Wednesday robust negotiations toward a global climate change deal this month, but firmly stated the United States does not owe the world reparations for centuries of carbon pollution
Google market share up in November, leaves Yahoo, Bing in the dust
Google's share of the U.S. search market grew 1.4 percent in November, with competitors like Yahoo and Microsoft Bing, left trailing behind.
Daily Forecast - 10/12/2009
The Australian Dollar opens marginally higher today at 0.9060 after another bout of risk aversion saw the unit trade as low as 0.9017 during Asian trade on Wednesday.
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