Iraq renews call for U.N. probe after Baghdad bombings
Iraq renewed calls on Monday for a U.N. inquiry into the support given by foreign countries to insurgents after twin suicide blasts against government buildings in Baghdad killed more than 150 people.
Winn-Dixie Q1 loss widens, cuts FY10 EBITDA view
Supermarket chain Winn-Dixie Stores Inc posted a wider quarterly loss, hurt by consumers shifting toward generic pharmaceuticals and the absence of storm-related sales, and cut its 2010 EBITDA outlook, sending its shares down 13 percent after the bell.
America Movil posts 51 pct rise in quarterly net
America Movil, the largest cellphone operator in Latin America, posted a 51 percent rise in third-quarter net profit on Monday due to a pickup in new subscribers and lower financing costs
Examiner to be appointed for Lyondell-judge
The judge overseeing the bankruptcy of chemicals maker Lyondell Chemical Co approved a motion to appoint an examiner to review a portion of the company's reorganization.
Wall Street sinks on home builder fears, financials
U.S. stocks fell for a second straight session on Monday as investors ditched home builders and financials on fears lawmakers may let a federal home buyer tax credit expire, while commodity shares succumbed to pressure from the higher U.S. dollar.
McDonald's to shut business in Iceland
McDonald's Corp will shutter its business in Iceland because it is too expensive for the franchise to operate after the country's financial crisis.
US bets on greentech startups, China spends big-Chu
The United States will need its entrepreneurial spirit to compete with deep-pocketed China in the race to develop green energy technologies, U.S. Energy Secretary Steven Chu said on Monday.
Nintendo to launch new DSi handheld in Japan-Nikkei
Nintendo Co plans to launch a new version of its DSi hand-held videogame player with a larger screen in Japan as early this year, the Nikkei business daily reported on Tuesday.
Limited sees October sales below expectations
Limited Brands Inc said on Monday that its third-quarter results should be better than its previous forecast, although its October sales are trending below earlier expectations.
U.S. seeks light sentence for UBS client in tax case
The U.S. government asked for a reduced sentence on Monday for a former American client of UBS AG who pleaded guilty to tax evasion but provided information leading to the indictment of a Swiss banker and a Zurich lawyer.
Ex-Bear Stearns man wins email ruling at U.S. trial
Former Bear Stearns hedge fund manager Matthew Tannin won a round during his trial in New York on fraud charges on Monday when a judge ruled the jury cannot see a personal email in which he wrote about his fears of a blow up risk for investors.
Cetip holders raise 881.4 mln reais in Brazil IPO
Shareholders of Brazil's Cetip raised 881.4 million reais ($508.01 million) in an initial public offering on Monday, underscoring a strong rebound in the country's capital markets and demand for emerging market stocks.
Peltz's seat on Legg board not sure sign of change
Billionaire investor Nelson Peltz made his name as an activist investor, but his strategy for money manager Legg Mason Inc, where he was named to the board on Monday, is far from obvious.
T-Mobile USA unveils no-contract option
T-Mobile USA has started offering new service plans including the option of signing up for unlimited services without committing to a long-term service contract as it looks to regain ground lost to rivals.
Daily Forex Commentary Oct 27
The Australian Dollar opens lower on Tuesday at 0.9140 as the recent positive sentiment towards high-yielding currencies evaporated overnight as stocks and commodities both declined.
Ex-Bear Stearns manager wins email ruling
Former Bear Stearns hedge fund manager Matthew Tannin won a round during his trial in New York on fraud charges on Monday when a judge ruled the jury cannot see a personal email in which he wrote about his fears of a blow up risk for investors.
Introduction To Candlestick Patterns
Why use Candlesticks?Provide traders with earlier indication of reversals: Candlestick charts are very effective in signaling potential reversals well before traditional bar or point charts and thus aid traders to time their entries and exits with better timing
Lyle Lovett wears legend mantle lightly
Recording artist Lyle Lovett can talk for hours about the musicians he respects and attempts to emulate; men like Townes Van Zandt and Guy Clark.
Madonna launches Malawi school construction
Madonna launched the construction of a multi-million dollar girls' school she is building in Malawi on Monday and pledged to build similar schools in other countries if the project succeeds.
Tech Round Up: Verizon profit falls, Sony to stream Netflix on PS3
Sony Corp said on Monday it is partnering with Netflix Inc to provide access to the online movie rental company's library through Sony's PlayStation 3 video game console.
U2 took unforgettable trip to castle for '84 album
When U2 producer Danny Lanois and the band made The Unforgettable Fire in 1984, they recorded it at an Irish castle because they wanted a place with history, which Lanois said suited him just fine.
Jackson kids said to be in therapy after dad's death
Paris Jackson wears her father's shirts every day, but her brother Prince does not want to watch the King of Pop's DVDs. All three of Michael Jackson's kids are in therapy, La Toya Jackson has revealed.
The Psychology behind Support And Resistance
Represents a price level or area where there is more selling pressure than buying pressure and prices cease to advance when they approach this level.
Daily Forecast 27/10/2009
The Australian Dollar opens lower on Tuesday at 0.9140 as the recent positive sentiment towards high-yielding currencies evaporated overnight as stocks and commodities both declined. During Monday's domestic session the unit traded briefly beneath US92 cents as local equities began trade in the red. Australia's PPI (producer price index) at the final stage of production came in slightly below expectation at 0.1 per cent for the September quarter however the local unit was well supported and move...
Wall Street drops on home builder fears, financials
Stocks fell for a second straight session on Monday as investors ditched home builders and financials on fears that a federal home buyer tax credit might be phased out, while commodity shares succumbed to pressure from the higher U.S. dollar.
Baidu revenue outlook falls short, shares plunge
China's leading Internet search company Baidu Inc warned that the transition to a new advertising technology would crimp revenue in the current quarter, sending shares plunging 11 percent.
Tyler Perry says Lee's criticism is insulting
Tyler Perry responded on the TV program 60 minutes to Spike Lee's criticism last May which claimed that Perry's work demeans African Americans.
US STOCKS-Wall Street drops on home builder fears, financials
U.S. stocks fell for a second straight session on Monday as investors ditched home builders and financials on fears that a federal home buyer tax credit might be phased out, while commodity shares succumbed to pressure from the higher U.S. dollar.
White Sox make pitch for business with tech unit
The Chicago White Sox are stepping up to the plate in the digital media arena.
Corning profit beats Street, sees strong TV demand
Corning Inc said on Monday it expects consumer appetite for flat-screen televisions to be robust through 2010, fueling demand for its specialty glass, and hopes that market prices will mark only mild declines.