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New blood tests promise simple cancer detection

Two new blood tests could help doctors detect colon and stomach cancers simply, cheaply and early without the need for invasive procedures or unpleasant examinations, researchers said on Monday.

Wall Street to open lower after run-up; Perot higher

U.S. stocks headed for a lower open on Monday as a resurgent U.S. dollar took a toll on global commodity prices, with futures suggesting Wall Street would open down nearly 1 percent.

Mosquito-borne African virus a new threat to West

The United States and Europe face a new health threat from a mosquito-borne disease far more unpleasant than the West Nile virus that swept into North America a decade ago, a U.S. expert said on Friday.

European companies ahead of U.S. on carbon disclosure

European companies outnumbered North American companies on a list of how well global corporations were disclosing their emissions of greenhouse gasses and plans to guard themselves against financial risks associated with climate change, a survey showed on Monday.

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Oil falls to $70 on signs demand still weak

Oil fell by more than 2 percent to $70 a barrel on Monday as further signs of weak fuel demand raised expectations prices may have raced ahead of the nascent economic recovery.

Questcor sees lower Q3 Acthar sales

Questcor Pharmaceuticals Inc said it expects third-quarter sales of its gel Acthar for treatment of infantile spasms (IS) to be about 20 percent lower than the 161 new, shipped and paid prescriptions in the second quarter.

United Korea economy could pass Japan: Goldman Sachs

A united Korea -- combining Asia's fourth biggest economy with one of its poorest -- could surpass that of Germany or Japan in economic might in the next 30-40 years, U.S. investment bank Goldman Sachs said on Monday.

FCC to unveil open Internet plan

The top U.S. communications regulator plans to unveil proposals Monday for ensuring Web traffic is not slowed or blocked based on its content, sources familiar with the contents of the speech said on Friday.

Obama to focus on innovation in New York speech

President Barack Obama travels to New York on Monday to promote his strategy to improve the U.S. economy by spending on education and innovation, as he shifts his focus from healthcare reform to a week of diplomacy and international economic issues.

U.S. commander warns of failure in Afghanistan

The top U.S. and NATO commander in Afghanistan says in a confidential assessment of the war that without additional forces the mission will likely result in failure.

Red carpet ablaze with heat and color at Emmys

The red carpet sizzled with heat and color on Sunday as many of television's biggest stars arrived at the 61st Primetime Emmy Awards in bright reds, blues, purple and yellow gowns.

African author Uwem Akpan says humbled by Oprah pick

Nigerian author Uwem Akpan, who is a Jesuit priest, said he was humbled that his debut collection of short stories was chosen by influential U.S. talk show host Oprah Winfrey for her book club.

Stock futures dip as resurgent U.S. dollar tempers M&A

U.S. stock index futures fell on Monday as a resurgent U.S. dollar sparked a pullback in global commodity prices and investors sought more definitive signs to justify the market's six-month run-up.

Emmy Awards 2009 winners full list

30 Rock and Mad Men were awarded the best comedy and drama series respectively at the 61st annual Primetime Emmy Awards in Los Angeles, Sunday night.

Oil falls towards $70 on signs demand still weak

Oil fell by almost 2 percent toward $70 a barrel on Monday as further signs of weak fuel demand raised expectations prices may have raced ahead of the nascent economic recovery.

Stock futures cut losses on proposed Dell deal

U.S. stock index futures briefly cut losses on Monday after computer maker Dell Inc announced a $3.9 billion proposed takeover of Perot Systems .

Twitter funding would value it at $1 billion: report

Twitter is closing a round of funding that will value the company known for its 140-character, stream-of-consciousness blogs at $1 billion, technology news site TechCrunch reported on Wednesday.

Mad Men and 30 Rock win top Emmys, again

The low-rated shows 30 Rock and Mad Men shared the spotlight at the Emmy Awards for a second year on Sunday, but most of their stars were snubbed as the acting awards went to repeat winners or surprise choices.

China eases Macau visas; casino shares soar

China has quietly eased restrictions on its citizens traveling from Guangdong province to Macau, sending casino stocks soaring on Monday as industry executives bet on record October earnings in the world's hottest gambling market.

World stocks slip as G20, Fed loom

World stocks retreated further from last week's 11-month high on Monday as lower commodity prices and caution ahead of a Federal Reserve meeting and G20 summit prompted investors to trim risky trades.

Stock futures dip along with oil

Stock index futures pointed to a lower open on Wall Street on Monday, with futures for the S&P 500 down 0.6 percent, Dow Jones futures down 0.5 percent and Nasdaq 100 futures down 0.7 percent at 4:18 a.m. EDT.

China shares lead Asia lower

Asian stocks eased on Monday, pulling further away from 13-month highs hit last week, as investors worried prices may have raced too far ahead of economic fundamentals, with shares in China feeling supply pressures ahead of a string of IPOs.

Asia stocks drift lower, China feels IPO pressure

FX Market Watch 21/09/2009

The EURO continues to hold the advantage over the Greenback climbing to a near 12 month highs as neutral to positive data continues to roll out of Europe and investors continue to shy away from the once mighty Big Dollar if favour of risker assets.

Oil falls below $72 on easing Asian stocks, Sinopec

Oil prices fell below $72 a barrel in thin trading on Monday, pressured by easing Asian stocks and comments by Asia's No. 1 refiner Sinopec that diesel demand China had not completely recovered.

Australia can play a key role at G20

Kevin Rudd's energies at this week's G20 summit in Pittsburgh are likely to focus on exit strategies from the GFC-fighting government interventions of the past year and the global financial regulation.

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