JPMorgan Expects Up to 9 Percent Drop in Real Estate Prices
JPMorgan Chase & Co. executives anticipate the real estate market to keep falling, with prices dropping as much as 9 percent in 2008.The New York-based bank's chief executive Jamie Dimon t...
Pfizer and Avant Join for Brain Cancer Vaccine
Pfizer Inc. will pay Avant Immunotherapeutics's Celldex Therapeutics Inc. unit to acquire the exclusive global license of a brain cancer vaccine treatment which is currently in Phase 2 development, the companies announced late Wednesday.
Platinum supply deficit to remain in 2008
By Jon A Nones
SEATTLE (ResourceInvestor.com): The VM Group reported on Tuesday that the platinum market will remain in a deficit of 360,800 ounces in 2008, although down from 412,400 ounces...
Sallie Mae Takes Loss As Loan Sales Disappear
SLM Corp, a student lender also known as Sallie Mae, reported a first quarter net loss as its income from the sale of student loans in tight credit markets disappeared.
Double Brownie points for the Fed
By Dr Ron Paul
There has been much talk in the media recently about the Federal Reserve and the actions it has taken over the past few months, writes US Congressman Ron Paul.Many news pund...
'$1 000 Gold Still Very Cheap in Real Terms'
Greg McCoach, editor of Mining Speculator and President of AmeriGold, likes owning the physical metal. In this article, the second of a three part interview (see Part I) Greg tells us why. In Part Th...
Want to pay Gold prices for food?
By Emanuel Balarie
With all the talk about housing, a declining US Dollar, and the inevitable recession, many people may be overlooking a potentially more devastating economic factor, writes...
Gilead Sciences Posts 1Q Profit of $1.26 Billion
Gilead Sciences Inc. reported on Wednesday its first quarter earnings rose 22 percent relying mostly on sales of its drug for AIDS treatment.
J.C. Penney Cuts Back on '08 Growth Plans
JC. Penney Co., the third largest U.S. department store chain, said it will open fewer new stores this year than originally planned and it will increase its efforts to attract frugal shoppers away from rivals by revising its marketing pitch and adding new brands.
EBay Posts 22% Quarter Profits
Online auctioneer eBay Inc. posted a 22 percent rise in first-quarter on Wednesday, beating analyst expectations, with its revamped website adding buyers for the first time in a year and favorable currency rates.
E.ON could bid for British Energy
German energy company E.ON has said it may be in the running for a possible takeover of nuclear power company British Energy. British Energy has become a takeover target thanks to its struggle with rising costs, which forced the company to close a number of its plants last year.
Easyjet rapped over misleading ads
The Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has said that budget airline easyJet broke advertising rules by increasing its fares after advertising a 25 per cent discount on its routes.
Unemployment down says ONS
The Office for National Statistics (ONS) released new figures on Wednesday showing a rise in average earnings of 3.7 per cent in the three months to February 2008. The figure was slightly lower than the 3.9 per cent rise recorded for the three months to January.
Apple, Starbucks Partner to Provide Free Music to Customers
Apple and Starbucks launched a new program, 'Pick of the Week', that allows Starbucks customers to download free music and music videos each week from iTunes Store.
Talbots Stock Tumble After Banks Cancel Credit
Shares of Talbots Inc., the women's clothing department store, plunged more than 30 percent on Wednesday, a day after the company announced it had lost $265 million in credit.
Boston Scientific Buys CryoCor for $17.6 Million to Advance Cardiac Arrhythmia Treatment
Boston Scientific Corp. will purchase CryoCor Inc. for $17.6 million or $1.35 a share the company said on Wednesday.
Eli Lilly & Co May Slash 500 Jobs
Eli Lilly & Co. said on Wednesday it may cut 500 jobs as the company makes more efficient manufacturing operations in Indianapolis, its home city.
New Oriental Q3 Results Top Expectations
Beijing-based New Oriental Education and Technology Group Inc., a provider of private educational services in China, reported better-than-expected quarterly results on an increase in student enrollments.
Crude Oil Surges to Record above $114 as U.S. Inventories Slump
Crude and gasoline prices rose on Wednesday after a report from the U.S. Energy Department showed declines in supplies the last week.
Bank Profits Fall but Surpass Expectations
A pair of the largest U.S. banks reported that profits in the first quarter fell due to the housing downturn but they still managed to beat Wall Street analysts' expectations sending shares higher.
Dow Gains 250 Points on Upbeat Earnings
U.S. stocks rallied on Wednesday on upbeat earnings results from Intel Corp. and financial giant J.P. Morgan Chase gave new hopes that companies are still making money while the U.S. economy takes a downturn.
This Week in Petroleum - Apr 16
Time of the Year
If winter is the Most Wonderful Time of the Year as the popular song implies, it may not be too much of a surprise that gasoline consumers find the spring and summer anything but w...
Gold, Silver Gain as Dollar Hits Record Low Against Euro
Gold futures rose to its highest level in two weeks after the U.S. dollar fell to a new low against the euro. Silver also ended with gains.
European stocks rise early on Wednesday
European stocks rose early on Wednesday, with the FTSEurofirst 300 index increasing 1.0 per cent to 1,294.42 points.
JJB profits down over 28%
JJB Sports Plc has reported a drop of 28.5 per cent in full year profits for the full year 2007. The sports retailer said that its total pre-tax profits fell from £47.2 million down to £33.8 million last year.
Sugar Advances Boosted by High Oil Prices and Disease Outbreak
Sugar posted the highest gains in more than four weeks after crude oil surged increasing demand for sugar cane as an alternative source of fuel such as ethanol.
Coffee Rallies as Brazil Exports Decline and Dollar Falls
Coffee gained for the third straight day boosted by the declining dollar that made commodities traded in New York more attractive for investors holding other currencies, coupled with low bean exports from Brazil.
China's Cathay Pacific Airways to increase 11 weekly flights to India
China's Hong Kong based Cathay Pacific Airways Ltd. is planning to increase flights to India to meet the rising throughput between Hong Kong and India, the company announced on Wednesday.
AMR Corp Posts 1Q Loss on High Fuel Costs
AMR Corp, parent of the No. 1 U.S. carrier American Airlines, reported a first-quarter loss of $328 million on Wednesday, led by record high fuel costs.
Abbot Laboratories Profit Surged 34Pct in 1Q
Abbot Laboratories Inc. reported on Wednesday its earnings in the first quarter of 2008 rose 34 percent off strong sales of its medical products abroad.