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A diabetes drug developed in Communist Cuba is poised to be marketed in Europe next year, an event that would complicate the United States’ embargo against the Caribbean nation.

Cuba Embargo Stance Seen Complicated By Recent Pharmaceutical Breakthrough

The U.S. embargo against Cuba may be strained by that nation's discovery of a diabetes drug that may be marketed in Europe next year.

Central Bank Gold Demand Still On Track To Hit Highest Level Since 1964; Despite Q3 Dip

Diversification of reserve assets remains the driving force behind gold demand by central banks.

China To Replace India As Biggest Gold Consumer For First Time

For now, India is still the largest buyer of gold by a small margin.

Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange

Pre-Market Movers (Toyota, Deutsche Bank, NVIDIA, Nokia, HSBC, Delhaize, Bank Of America, Safe Bulkers)

Toyota Motor Corporation, Deutsche Bank AG, NVIDIA Corporation, Nokia Corporation, HSBC Holdings Plc, Delhaize Group, Bank of America Corp and Safe Bulkers Inc are among the companies whose shares are moving in pre-market trading Thursday.

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Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange January 5, 2012.

Top After-Market NYSE Movers (Synovus Financial, McEwen Mining, Trina Solar, First Majestic Silver, Safe Bulkers, Blackrock MuniHoldings Fund, Vector Group, Heckmann Corporation, Rockwood Holdings)

The top after-market NYSE gainers Wednesday were Synovus Financial Corp, McEwen Mining Inc, Trina Solar Limited and First Majestic Silver Corp. The top after-market NYSE losers Wednesday were Safe Bulkers Inc, Blackrock MuniHoldings Fund Inc, Vector Group Ltd, Heckmann Corporation and Rockwood Holdings Inc.

Lower Manhattan: A Week After Hurricane Sandy

Lower Manhattan Still A Mess 2 Weeks After Hurricane Sandy [PHOTOS]

As storm-ravaged homeowners living on the coasts of New Jersey and New York City continue to pick up the shattered, waterlogged pieces of their lives, pumping out the basement of the world’s financial capital was only starting to be completed.

The End Of Twinkies? Hostess Says Strike May Make It Liquidate

Twinkies may be able to survive an atomic bomb but it may not survive bankruptcy. Hostess has given the striking bakers an ultimatum; come back to work or Hostess will be forced to liquidate.

The Winklevoss Twins Now Own $134 Million In Facebook Stock

While “The Social Network” portrayed Mark Zuckerberg’s classmates the Winklevoss Twins as the losers over a battle for the control of Facebook, Cameron and Tyler Winklevoss may be the ones laughing now — their share in Facebook is now worth roughly $134 million.

Is The Auto Industry Churning Out More Lemons, Or More Recalls?

Toyota's massive worldwide recalls to fix minor pumps and steering problems could be a sign automakers are just being more proactive.

Spanish Strikers Fight Strike-Breakers In Worrying Turn For Anti-Austerity Protests

Protesters across Spain Wednesday seemed as focused on demonstrating against the government as on harassing strike-breakers.

Shopper in California (Consumer spending)

October US Consumer Spending: Americans Cut Back

It was the first contraction in three months. But don't blame the weather, unless you mean the climate in Washington.

Euro Zone Headed For 2nd Recession In 3 Years

The euro zone is in its worst downturn since the early days of 2009.

Could Apple's Scott Forstall Replace Steven Sinofsky As Microsoft's New Windows Chief?

Here's an idea: If Apple doesn't want Forstall's expertise on its mobile software anymore, Microsoft is looking for a new head for Windows.

Papa John's Lawsuit: Pizza Chain Served With $250 Million Lawsuit For Mass Texting Customers

Papa John's got slapped with a $250 million class action lawsuit for sending spammy text messages to its customers without their permission.

Toyota Recall 2012 List: Prius Hybrid, Corolla, Wish And Other Models Called Back For Steering Defect And Water Pump Problem

Toyota Motor Corp. is recalling about 2.77 million vehicles worldwide, including the Prius hybrid car, due to problems with the steering mechanism and the hybrid system water pump.

Who's Next For Beleaguered Long Island Power Authority? Gerstner? Suozzi? Zarb? Petraeus?

The collapsed LIPA needs a new boss. Are former heads of IBM, Nassau County and the CIA candidates?

Luxembourg Finance Minister Juncker, Spain Finance Minister De Guindos and IMF Managing Director Lagarde on Monday.

IMF, European Union Publicly Brawl On Conditions For Greek Aid, Sowing Uncertainty

A sharp exchange between top EU and IMF officials revealed a rare public rift between their approaches to the euro zone financial crisis.

US Pledges $30-Million Additional Aid To Syria

The Unites States Wednesday pledged an additional $30 million in humanitarian aid to Syria, bringing the total U.S. aid to the strife-torn nation to $200 million.

Pre-Market Movers (Cisco, Nokia, Deutsche Bank, ArcelorMittal, Telecom Italia, Microsoft, Apple, Facebook)

Cisco Systems Inc, Nokia Corporation, Deutsche Bank AG, ArcelorMittal, Telecom Italia, Microsoft Corporation, Apple Inc and Facebook Inc are among the companies whose shares are moving in pre-market trading Wednesday.

US Stock Futures Signal Higher Open Ahead Of Retail Sales Report

The U.S. stock index futures pointed to a higher open Wednesday ahead of the Commerce Department's retail sales report.

India’s Wholesale Price Index Rises 7.45% In October

India’s wholesale price index rose at a slower rate in October than that in the previous month, showing signs of a gradual decline in price pressure to make room for monetary easing.

Brent Oil Futures Fall Below $108 On Lowered Global Demand Outlook

Brent oil prices declined to less than $108 in Asia Wednesday amid the rising concerns after the International Energy Agency cut the forecast of the global oil demand for the year due to the weakening of the economic conditions around the world.

A man takes a photo outside the Nasdaq Market site in New York's Times Square

Top After-Market NASDAQ Movers (Cisco Systems, Cumulus Media, Woodward, Aruba Networks, Cubist Pharmaceuticals, Ubiquiti Networks, Mitel Networks, Patrick Industries, Mellanox Technologies)

The top after-market NASDAQ gainers Wednesday were Cisco Systems Inc, Cumulus Media Inc, Woodward Inc and Aruba Networks Inc. The top after-market NASDAQ losers Wednesday were Cubist Pharmaceuticals Inc, Ubiquiti Networks Inc, Mitel Networks Corporation, Patrick Industries Inc and Mellanox Technologies Ltd.

Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange on May 1, 2012.

Top After-Market NYSE Movers (NRG Energy, EMC Corporation, Juniper Networks, SM Energy, HCA Holdings, EnergySolutions, Spectra Energy Partners, International Paper Company, Iamgold)

The top after-market NYSE gainers Wednesday were NRG Energy Inc, EMC Corporation, Juniper Networks Inc and SM Energy Company. The top after-market NYSE losers Wednesday were HCA Holdings Inc, EnergySolutions Inc, Spectra Energy Partners LP, International Paper Company and Iamgold Corporation.

South Korea’s Unemployment Rate Falls In October

South Korea’s unemployment rate grew at a slower pace in October than expected, moderately raising the optimism that the economy of the country is on the path of recovery.

Papa John’s Lawsuit: Pizza Chain Faces $250 Million Claim For Illegal Spam Text Messages

Papa John's is being sued for $250 million.

'Fat-Blocking' Pepsi Now Available In Japan; Does It Work?

Move over Diet Pepsi and make way for “fat-blocking” Pepsi. The new product, named Pepsi Special, is now available for purchase in Japan, but does it work?

Home Depot Beats 3Q Expectations

Home Depot reported third-quarter net income Tuesday that beat Wall Street's expectations, sending its stock 3.6 percent higher for the day, up $2.21 to close at $63.37 per shar

Black Friday 2012 Sales Revealed; Stores Opening On Thanksgiving

A comprised list of the best bargains for Black Friday 2012.

'Call of Duty: Black Ops 2' Review Roundup: Critics Praise Fresh Multiplayer, Shrug At Game’s Story

Activision Blizzard’s (Nasdaq: ATVI) finally released “Call of Duty: Black Ops 2," its most important game of the 2012 holiday season, on Tuesday at midnight. But does the game live up to its impossible critical hype and enormous commercial expectations?

Bloomberg Launches iTunes-style App Store

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