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S&P faces 1,100, searches for catalyst
U.S. stocks could face difficulty gaining traction this week as the S&P 500 bumps against the 1,100 mark and investors become content to cool their heels rather than risk losing gains made for the year.
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Group says electric car is U.S. oil addiction cure
A coalition of energy companies, automakers and shipping firms unveiled on Monday their cure for America's oil addiction -- electric vehicles.3.
VIASPACE, Inc.’s (VSPC.OB) Focus on Developing Revenue Streams in Renewable and Alternative Energy Markets
VIASPACE Inc. is a clean energy company focused on products and technology that reduce or eliminate dependence on fossil fuels and other high-pollutant energy sources. The company is developing revenue streams in targeted segments of the renewable and alternative energy markets through two of its subsidiaries – in the renewable space, VIASPACE Green Energy and [...]4.
Clinton wants tangible Afghan progress from Karzai
Secretary of State Hillary Clinton on Sunday urged Afghan President Hamid Karzai to "do better" if he wanted U.S. support, and that included creating a major crimes tribunal and anti-corruption commission.5.
Canon buys Dutch Oce for $1.1 billion, fights Ricoh
Japan's Canon plans to buy Dutch copier and printer maker Oce for 730 million euros ($1.09 billion) as it tries to return to growth after the global downturn and fight rival Ricoh.6.
Evan Chandler: Father of Michael Jackson molestation accuser found dead
Evan Chandler, the father of the 13-year-old boy who accused the late King of Pop, Michael Jackson, of molesting him in the early 1990's was found dead in his New Jersey apartment with a bullet wound in his head, NJ.com reported. More Sections >> Nov 17, 2009
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Vancouver to tone down its "sonic gun"
Vancouver will modify powerful audio equipment that critics say could be used as a "sonic gun" against protesters at next year's Winter Olympics, and stop any chance of using the device as a weapon, Vancouver police said on Tuesday.8.
Mickey Mouse celebrates 81st birthday today
The icon of the Walt Disney Company, Mickey Mouse, celebrates 81st birthday today. More Sections >> Nov 18, 2009
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Fund manager Paulson to start new gold fund: report
Billionaire hedge fund manager John Paulson is launching a new gold fund, which will include $250 million of his own personal investment, the Wall Street Journal reported on Wednesday.10.
