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Oil prices edge above $71 a barrel

Oil prices edged above $71 a barrel on Monday as traders eyed directionless equity and currency markets for guidance on the eve of a meeting of the U.S. Federal Reserve.

U.S. job growth unlikely in the next year: Conference Board

A gauge of the U.S. job market remained unchanged in July for the third straight month, indicating that employment will remain weak throughout the coming year, a research group said on Monday.

U.S. discourages quick school closure for swine flu

New U.S. guidelines for the pandemic of H1N1 swine flu released on Friday discourage the early closure of schools, unless the virus becomes worse.

McDonald's sales beat expectations

McDonald's Corp said sales at restaurants open at least 13 months rose a better-than-expected 4.3 percent in July, helped by gains in Britain, France and the United States.

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AIG shares extend gains after profit

Shares of AIG, the beneficiary of a $180 billion U.S. government bailout, rose as much as 10 percent on Monday morning, extending strong gains last week, as the insurer returned to a profit in the second quarter, ending a six-quarter run of losses.

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Dish Network profit falls; net subscribers rise

Dish Network Corp , the second largest U.S. satellite TV operator, posted a fall in quarterly profit, hurt in part by expenses tied to a litigation with TiVo Inc , but reported its first quarterly net subscriber rise in more than a year.

GMAC resumes leasing in most U.S. states

GMAC Inc on Monday said it will resume offering leases on select vehicles in most U.S. states, a year after curtailing the practice.

India inspects North Korea ship for nuclear material

Indian authorities were inspecting a North Korean ship detained in the Bay of Bengal for nuclear material or fuel, officials said on Monday, the latest sign of the international noose tightening around the North.

New Zealand sets 10-20 percent CO2 cut by 2020 target

New Zealand set itself a goal on Monday to cut carbon emissions by between 10 and 20 percent by 2020, holding off setting a hard target until a broader global climate pact now under negotiation takes shape.

Fortinet files for $100 mln IPO

Network security provider Fortinet Inc filed with U.S. regulators on Monday to raise up to $100 million in an initial public offering of common stock.

Corrected: First U.S. wireless pacemaker gives patient freedom

Dollar supported after payrolls, Fed awaited

The dollar held gains against the euro and a currency basket on Monday following a broad rally late last week on surprisingly strong U.S. jobs figures.

Barnes & Noble to buy college bookstores, stock up

Barnes & Noble Inc said on Monday it plans to buy Barnes & Noble College Booksellers Inc for $596 million, reuniting the Barnes & Noble brand, and its shares jumped more than 12 percent.

Iran will strongly resist West vote interference: official

Iran accused the West on Monday of meddling in its state affairs for criticizing its mass trial of moderates charged with spying and trying to topple the clerical establishment after the disputed president vote.

Oil slips below $71

Oil prices edged above $71 a barrel on Monday, drawing some support from the possibility of the first tropical cyclone of the hurricane season, but gains were capped by prospects for a stronger dollar.

U.S. recession seen ending in Q3

The worst U.S. recession since the Great Depression will probably end in the third quarter, but there is uncertainty over the speed and duration of the economic recovery, according to the most recent survey of private economists.

Ethanol industry wants U.S. cars alternative fuel ready

The ethanol industry called for requirements that all vehicles sold in the United States accept the renewable gasoline substitute as part of a push to slow global warming and provide jobs at home.

Electric car future may power a charging industry

As makers from Tesla to Nissan Motor Co (7201.T) jockey to dominate the next generation electric-powered cars, a fight on which companies will control the lucrative market to fuel them is just getting started.

U.S. recession to end in third quarter: survey

Dish Network profit falls

Dish Network Corp , the second largest U.S. satellite TV operator, on Monday posted a fall in quarterly profit, hurt in part by expenses tied to a litigation with TiVo Inc .

Dynegy in asset-sale deal with LS Power, plans job cuts

Dynegy Inc said it was selling some of its power plants to LS Power for $1.0 billion in cash as the U.S. power producer seeks to pay back debt and improve its liquidity position.

Stocks set for lower open as mild profit-taking prevails

Stocks were poised for a lower open on Monday as investors looked set to book profits, ahead of a Federal Reserve Board meeting and earnings from some of the nation's largest retailers later this week.

Three amigos summit dominated by swine flu, trade

Leaders of the United States, Mexico and Canada gather on Monday to present a united front to try to limit the spread of the H1N1 swine flu, but there is less unity on simmering trade issues.

Futures dip on mild profit-taking after 4-wk rally

U.S. stock index futures dipped on Monday as investors paused for profit-taking after a sharp run-up, ahead of key indicators on consumer spending due later this week.

Ethanol industry wants U.S. cars alt-fuel ready

The ethanol industry called for requirements that all vehicles sold in the United States accept the renewable gasoline substitute as part of a push to slow global warming and provide jobs at home.

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