Xerox shares increases as profits gain
Xerox Corp. shares on Thursday gained eight percent after its report about an increase in profits boosted by color unit sales and ac acquisition.
Morgan Stanley, Credit Suisse, Lehman Cut 1,640Jobs: Report
Morgan Stanley, Lehman Brothers Holdings, Inc. and Credit Suisse Group are cutting over 1,640 jobs, according to people familiar with the matter, Bloomberg reported.
Nokia 2007 net sales of 51.1 bln euros
Finnish telecoms giant Nokia has reported net sales of 15.7 billion euros in the fourth quarter of 2007, an increase of 34 per cent on the same period in 2006.
Mortgage approvals reach all time low in December
The British Bankers Association (BBA) has released figures showing that mortgage approvals dropped to a new low in December, indicating further that the housing market is slowing down.
ICAP profits to be above expectations due to market volatility
ICAP Plc, the world's leading interdealer broker, said on Thursday that it expected pre-tax profit to exceed market expectations thanks to increased volatility in financial markets.
Heath Funeral Details Confirmed As Family Arrives
Heath Ledger's funeral arrangements were confirmed on Thursday and his relatives and friends are expected to arrive in New York by Friday, according to news reports.
Starbucks test $1 coffee scheme
Starbucks has begun selling cups of coffee for $1 (51 pence) in selected stores in Seattle as part of a new trial.
News Corp. CEO Backtracks on Free WSJ.com Plan
Online readers will not be able to access all content for free on WSJ.com, The Wall Street Journal's website , News Corp chairman Rupert Murdoch confirmed on Thursday at the World Economic Forum.
Treasuries Fall on Improved Economic Outlook
Treasuries fell on Thursday as speculation rose that economy may improve following positive economic figures and a government announcement of a U.S. tax rebate package to drive investment and consumer spending.
Stocks Continue Two-Day Rally
U.S. stocks rose on Thursday in their biggest two-day rally since November after government leaders agreed on a plan to pay tax rebates to stimulate the U.S. economy and after shares of cell- phone chip maker Qualcomm and Xerox Corp surged, pushing up the Nasdaq.
Gates calls for creative capitalism
Microsoft Corp Chairman Bill Gates called on Thursday for a new creative capitalism to help the world's 1 billion poorest who live on less than $1 a day.
Microsoft Profits Jump 70pct
Microsoft said on Thursday that its second-quarter profits jumped 79 percent on strong sales of its flash-ship Windows operating-system.
Euro Rises as EU Central Bank Official Dismisses Rate Cut Speculation
The Euro rose on Wednesday against the dollar, reaching its highest level in eight days after a top official at Europe's Central Bank played down the possibility that the bank will lower interest rates.
Gold Futures Hit $900 on Weak Dollar, Platinum Spikes
U.S. gold futures spiked over $900 an ounce in New York on Thursday after the dollar dropped against the euro and boosted trader's appetite for the precious metal, also causing platinum futures to hit a new record.
MySpaceTV Buddies Up With BBC
The online community MySpace sealed a deal BBC to display some of its programs on MySpaceTV in move to increase completion with major online video rival, YouTube.
Oil rises as Global Stock Markets Recover, U.S. Inventories Rise
Crude gained near $1 on Thursday after a rally in European, Asian and U.S. stock markets.
Societe Generale Blames, Names Trader in Huge Loss
Societe Generale, France's second largest bank, said on Thursday that alleged fraud by one of its junior traders led to a $7.2 billion (4.9 million euro) loss.
Bank of France head reassures after SocGen fraud
France's central bank sought to reassure depositors and investors that a 4.9 billion euro ($7.1 billion) fraud at Societe Generale was no threat either to the country's largest bank or to the broader financial system.
Web offers indie film 2nd chance
Director Robert Rodriguez came to the Sundance Film Festival in 1992 with his $7,000 movie El Mariachi, walked away with the Audience Award and entered Hollywood.
Bank Hit by $7.1 Billion Trader Fraud
A massive fraud by a junior rogue trader has punched a $7 billion hole in the finances of French bank Societe Generale, leaving its credibility in tatters and forcing it to get emergency cash. France's central bank and government scrambled to shore up confidence in the banking system after Societe Generale, France's second-biggest bank, said on Thursday it had been the victim of massive and exceptional fraud resulting in losses of 4.9 billion euros.
BHP Billiton report record production levels
Miner BHP Billiton has reported record levels of half year production, with output for oil, natural gas, iron ore, alumina and copper all reaching new highs.
UK economy grew in 4Q 2007
The Office of National Statistics (ONS) has released figures showing that UK GDP went up by 0.6 per cent in the last quarter of 2007.
Bank voted 8 to 1 to hold rates in January
The Bank of England has released the minutes of the monthly meeting of the rate setting Monetary Policy Committee (MPC), showing the committee voted to keep interest rates constant in January by 8 to 1.
Microsoft, Dell partnership to help fight AIDS in Africa
Microsoft and Dell on Wednesday said they will team up to release a Product Red computer and donate $80, for every computer sold, to Global Fund for AIDS medication in Africa.
Microsoft offers $234 million for education in poor countries
Microsoft on Wednesday unveiled its plan to invest $235 million in its partners in learning program over the next five years.
Hollywood's MGM strengthen HD channel with Verizon FiOS TV
Metro Goldwyn Mayer Studios Inc. (MGM) on Wednesday revealed that it acquired a carriage for its MGM HD Channel on Verizon's FiOS TV service enabling it to transfer feature film hits from the MGM library to Verizon FiOS TV subscriber households in full high definition.
Bond Insurers May Get Bail Out; Shares Jump
Shares of bond insurance firms rose on Wednesday on the chance that New York regulators may bail out the struggling firms.
U.S. Stocks Bounce Back, Erasing Earlier Losses
U.S. stocks bounced back on Wednesday after suffering a six-session long losing streak, after the Dow Jones Industrial Average advanced from more than 323 points in earlier trading to just under 300 points.
Wheat, Corn and Soybean Futures Fall on Recession Forecast
Wheat fell in U.S. along with corn and soybean futures on Wednesday as fears of an economic recession in 2008 rise.
ECB Chief Outlines Lessons in Crisis Management
The head of Europe's Central Bank spoke on Wednesday about crisis management in light of the ongoing financial markets and economic turmoil, remarking on areas for improvement to avoid such major turbulent episodes.