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Oil retreats from six-week high to near $71

U.S. oil prices retreated from a six-week high on Thursday, pulled lower by weakness on Wall Street and gains in the U.S. dollar.

World's best dressed of 2009 give tips on bargain buys

U.S. presidential couple Barack and Michelle Obama, Brad Pitt and French first lady Carla Bruni-Sarkozy all made the cut for an annual list of the world's best dressed -- and gave a few tips on where to find bargains.

Wall St sags as Cisco, telecoms offset jobless data

U.S. stocks fell for the second day on Thursday as Cisco's cautious outlook for a recovery and falling telecom stocks offset optimism about the economy spurred by a steep drop in the number of workers filing new claims for jobless benefits.

Apple's iPhone 3G & 3GS land in China (Photos)

Senior officials from Apple Inc had begun negotiations with China Unicom in Beijing, a source close to both sides told Netease on Monday night, noting that the iPhone 3G and iPhone 3GS will be introduced to China at the same time.

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Comcast loses more video subscribers; profits up

No. 1 U.S. cable operator Comcast Corp lost more video subscribers than expected in the second quarter amid the weak economy and stiff competition from phone and satellite companies, but profit beat forecasts due to better cost controls and tax gains.

Avago shares jump in debut

Avago Technologies Ltd shares immediately jumped 10.1 percent in their trading debut on Thursday, following the chipmaker's initial public offering.

Jobless claims point to stabilizing labor market

The number of U.S. workers filing new claims for jobless benefits fell sharply last week, a government report showed on Thursday, boosting views the labor market and the economy were stabilizing.

Sales drop shows U.S. retail pressure continues

U.S. retailers reported their 11th straight month of sales declines in July, as shoppers continued to search for bargains and basics in the downturn.

Little progress made between GM, Magna on Opel deal

General Motors has made little progress in resolving the key issues holding up a sale of its Opel operations to a consortium led by Magna, the U.S. carmaker's chief negotiator on the deal said on Thursday.

Ford China JV sells 54 pct more Ford cars in July

Ford Motor Co's (F.N) car venture in China sold 54 percent more Ford brand vehicles in July from a year earlier, its sales arm said on Thursday.

Wall Street slips; telecom woes offset jobs data

U.S. stocks slipped on Thursday as drops in telecommunications and biotechnology stocks offset optimism about the economy spurred by a sharp fall in the number of workers filing new claims for jobless benefits.

Mortgage servicers act for investors: regulators

U.S. regulators said on Thursday that residential mortgage servicers dealing with first and subordinated liens on the same property must focus on getting the best overall deal for the loan's owners.

White House views splitting Fannie, Freddie assets

U.S. officials are considering a plan to isolate failing assets held by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, The Washington Post reported on Wednesday, while an administration official said such an idea was in the early stages of development.

About half of U.S. mortgages seen underwater by 2011

The percentage of U.S. homeowners who owe more than their house is worth will nearly double to 48 percent in 2011 from 26 percent at the end of March, portending another blow to the housing market, Deutsche Bank said on Wednesday.

Japan opposition backs Obama's nuclear-free plan

Japan's main opposition Democratic Party, which has a good shot at winning power in a general election this month, said on Thursday it backed U.S. President Barack Obama's call to rid the world of nuclear arms.

Clinton says South Africa must press Zimbabwe harder

Secretary of State Hillary Clinton said Thursday she would press South Africa to use more of its influence to counter the negative effects of Zimbabwe's President Robert Mugabe.

Clinton visit unlikely to change North Korea

The United States is playing down talk of a breakthrough with Pyongyang after former U.S. President Bill Clinton flew to North Korea this week to win the release of two jailed American journalists.

Bill Clinton has quite a story to tell

After his talks with reclusive North Korean leader Kim Jong-il, Bill Clinton sure has a story to tell.

Jobless claims fall sharply

The number of U.S. workers filing new claims for jobless benefits dropped more sharply-than-expected last week, a government report showed on Thursday, boosting views that the labor market and the economy were stabilizing.

July retail sales show pressure continues

U.S. retailers reported disappointing sales declines for July, suggesting shoppers are still searching for bargains and basics in the downturn.

UK cannabis medicine maker GW lures U.S. investor

GW Pharmaceuticals Plc won a significant endorsement for its cannabis-based medicines on Thursday as U.S. investor Great Point Partners bought a multi-million pound stake in the company, sending GW shares sharply higher.

Some measures won't help prevent flu pandemic: report

Closing schools, stopping large gatherings and other such measures are unlikely to do much to prevent the spread of the H1N1 swine flu pandemic, a team of experts predicted on Wednesday.

Iran bans Ramadan umra pilgrimage as swine flu spreads

Iran has banned Iranians from performing the umra pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia during the holy month of Ramadan to slow spread of swine flu in the country, a health ministry official said Thursday.

July retail sales show some glimmers of hope

Some U.S. retailers reported sales declines for July that were not as steep as expected, suggesting that more shoppers may be buying discretionary items.

Barclays says investors back BGI sale

British bank Barclays on Thursday said an overwhelming majority of its shareholders had approved the sale of investment management unit BGI to US fund manager Blackrock.

Wall Street opens higher after jobs data

Stocks opened higher on Thursday as a sharp fall in the number of U.S. workers filing new claims for jobless benefits spurred optimism about the labor market and the pace of an economic recovery.

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