Coal concerns lead U.S. climate bill challenges
For anyone trying to understand why the United States is having such a hard time joining an international effort to combat global warming, a short drive west from Washington to one of the smaller states in the country might explain a lot.
Australia carbon laws in doubt, election possible
The Australian government's plans to cut carbon emissions were headed for defeat in a hostile Senate after the elevation of a new opposition leader opposed to carbon trade laws, setting a trigger for an early 2010 election.
Aurelian Oil sees resource upgrades across portfolio
Britain's Aurelian Oil & Gas Plc (AUL.L) said on Tuesday it expected resource upgrades across its wider portfolio in the near future.
Daily Outlook - Dec 1
Investors Await Retail Results; Dubai Fears Wane; New Ponzi Scam Arrests
Bankers having more affairs in recession: website
Reviled by the public and spurned in private, bankers have been looking for solace in adultery, according to a dating website for people seeking affairs.
Enerflex tells unitholders to reject Toromont bid
Enerflex Systems Income Fund told its unitholders to reject the buyout offer from Toromont Industries Ltd as it undervalues the company, and said it received expressions of interest from third parties.
Linn to buy Anadarko, Permian assets for $154.5 mln
Oil and gas exploration and production company Linn Energy LLC said it would buy properties in the Permian and Anadarko basins for $154.5 million.
Thai stocks end up 3 pct on court case optimism
Thailand's stock market .SETI ended 3 percent higher on Tuesday as investors bought energy big caps .SETEN and banks .SETB on hopes of an early, favourable conclusion to a court case that has halted some industrial activities.
Woodside says half of Pluto LNG workers on strike
Woodside Petroleum Ltd, Australia's No. 2 oil and gas producer, said on Tuesday about half of the construction workers for its Pluto liquefied natural gas (LNG) project have gone on strike over housing issues.
BOJ emergency funds gesture gets government to back off
The Bank of Japan offered banks more short-term funds after an emergency meeting on Tuesday, relieving government pressure on the central bank to help avert another recession before upper house polls next year.
Stock futures up on China data, as Dubai worries ease
U.S. stocks were poised for a higher open on Tuesday as concerns over Dubai's debt problems eased and solid manufacturing data from China boosted sentiment as investors awaited a host of U.S. economic reports.
Michael Jackson bumps Britney Spears from top Yahoo '09 searches
Michael Jackson's death thrust the singer to the top of yahoo.com Internet searches in 2009, putting an end to Britney Spears' four-year reign and helping bump the President Barack Obama from the top 10 list.
Stock futures climb on easing Dubai fears; China data
U.S. stocks were poised for a higher open on Tuesday as concerns over Dubai's debt problems eased and solid manufacturing data from China boosted sentiment as investors awaited a host of U.S. economic reports.
Black Friday shoppers tweet, friend and clip
Before deciding where to buy a laptop for his daughter on Black Friday, Nate Bryan was scouring the web for deals. But he was not just looking at retailers' websites.
Wine from cellars of heiress Doris Duke to be auctioned
Wine from the cellars of a woman once dubbed the richest little girl in the world will be up for auction next month at Christie's in New York.
US STOCKS-Futures climb on easing Dubai fears; China data
U.S. stocks were poised for a higher open on Tuesday as concerns over Dubai's debt problems eased and solid manufacturing data from China boosted sentiment as investors awaited a host of U.S. economic reports.
US STOCKS-Futures climb as Dubai worries ease
U.S. stock index futures rose on Tuesday as concerns over Dubai's debt problems eased and investors awaited a host of economic data, including pending home sales.
Somali sea gangs lure investors at pirate lair
In Somalia's main pirate lair of Haradheere, the sea gangs have set up a cooperative to fund their hijackings offshore, a sort of stock exchange meets criminal syndicate.
EURO BONDS-Delta Lloyd RMBS, West Bromwich
News, details on corporate bond issues in the European markets on Tuesday:
Yen falls on new BOJ operations, dollar down too
The yen fell broadly on Tuesday after the Bank of Japan announced more monetary policy easing measures to fight deflation and help the ailing economy, while holding interest rates at 0.1 percent.
Staples results top estimates, sees sales rising
Dhanya SkariachanStaples Inc reported quarterly results that topped analyst estimates and forecast a sales rise in the current quarter as trends improve at its North American retail business.
Stock futures climb as Dubai worries ease
U.S. stock index futures rose on Tuesday as concerns over Dubai's debt problems eased and investors awaited a host of economic data, including pending home sales.
Vivendi shares rise on hopes NBCU stake sale near
Vivendi shares rose on Tuesday as hopes mounted that Europe's largest entertainment group was close to selling its stake in U.S. media group NBCU and getting cash to fund its growth plans.
FTSE rises 1.7 pct as Dubai debt fears recede
Britain's top share index was up 1.7 percent at midday on Tuesday, with banks and miners topping the leader board as concerns abated over Dubai's debt problems.
Nokia files suits against display, monitor makers
Top mobile phone maker Nokia said on Tuesday it filed suits in Britain and the United States last week alleging a number of leading technology firms operate cartels for mobile phone and monitor displays.
Stock futures climb as Dubai fears ease
U.S. stock index futures rose on Tuesday as concerns about Dubai's debt problems eased and investors awaited a host of economic data, including pending home sales.
US STOCKS-Futures climb as Dubai fears ease
U.S. stock index futures rose on Tuesday as concerns about Dubai's debt problems eased and investors awaited a host of economic data, including pending home sales.
WRAPUP 3-BOJ emergency funds gesture gets govt to back off
The Bank of Japan offered banks more short-term funds after an emergency meeting on Tuesday, relieving government pressure on the central bank to help avert another recession before upper house polls next year.
WRAPUP 3-Dubai ruler plays up strength as Gulf markets fall
Gulf markets dropped again on Tuesday, taking little comfort from Dubai World's plan to restructure about $26 billion of debt, while the rulers of Abu Dhabi and Dubai talked up their economic strength
Key risks in emerging Europe, M.East, Africa
Debt in Dubai and the interplay of politics and IMF deals in Ukraine, Romania and Latvia provide the main political risks to regional emerging markets in December, while in Nigeria presidential health will be in focus.
