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Barrick bids for Equinox, tops Minmetals

Barrick Gold Corp has agreed to buy Equinox Minerals for about C$7.3 billion ($7.68 billion), topping a bid from China's Minmetals Resources <1208.HK> in a big bet on soaring copper demand.

China unveils new wanted, not-wanted industry list

China's economic planning agency on Monday published a new list of industries that it would encourage, restrict or ban, a blueprint that could have a far-reaching impact on investment activity China over the coming years.

China to punish Baidu for illegal music downloads

China's ministry of culture is to punish search engine company Baidu for providing illegal music downloads, a move that may hit its soaring share price.

Pre-Market NASDAQ Movers (PLCM, OVTI, CYOU, SOHU, AVNR, OREX, SNDK, MU, HBAN)

The top pre-market NASDAQ Stock Market gainers are: Polycom, OmniVision Technologies, Changyou.com, Sohu.com, and Avanir Pharmaceuticals. The top pre-market NASDAQ Stock Market losers are: Orexigen Therapeutics, SanDisk, Micron Technology, and Huntington Bancshares.

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At Europe’s doorstep, Turkey’s role in Middle East changes and evolves

International Business Times spoke to Dilshod Achilov, a professor of political science at East Tennessee State University, in Johnson City, Tenn., to discuss Turkey’s evolving role in the Middle East, how it is handling the revolutions in the Arab world and its chances for accession into the EU.

Chinese inflation to ease: government

China's inflation will fall slightly in the second half of 2011, but it will be tough to keep the full-year rise in consumer prices below the government's 4 percent ceiling, an official said in remarks reported on Sunday.

Chinese inflation to ease in second half of 2011: government

China arrests Christian worshippers at Easter service

The Chinese crackdown on perceived dissent took another familiar turn when 20 Christians of a protestant sect were arrested even as they prepared to hold an Easter service in Beijing.

China, S. Korea rebuff Japan on import restrictions after quake

China and South Korea rebuffed on Sunday Japan's calls for more reasonable restrictions on imports of food and other products that could be contaminated with radiation after last month's nuclear disaster, showing the difficulty Japan will face in restoring trust in its products.

Is gold rising because America is broke?

Gold prices shot up to a new record of $1,512.50 an ounce in New York late on Friday, posting a record weekly gain and maintaining a six-week winning streak. What the gold rally means to the dollar and the American people is obvious from the rush pawn shops see across the United States.

Shanghai offers fee cuts to defuse drivers' strike at port

The government of the Chinese city of Shanghai is cutting some fees to defuse striking truck drivers' anger over high fuel prices, an official spokesman said Saturday, after days of confrontation earlier this week disrupted the world's busiest port.

Rio says reaches accord with Guinea over Simandou

Mining giant Rio Tinto said on Friday it would pay the government of Guinea $700 million after reaching an agreement to resolve all outstanding disputes over blocks 3 and 4 of its Simandou iron ore project.

Nissan LEAF - Why it is the Car Of The Year 2011

The Nissan LEAF is the first of four 100% electric vehicles Nissan has announced, part of our worldwide commitment to becoming a leader in the effort to build a sustainable, low-carbon society.

US dollar in a phase of accelerated depreciation: Faros

The US dollar is in a new phase of depreciation, said Douglas Borthwick of Connecticut-based Faros Trading.

POSCO outlook cautious, Q1 misses forecast on higher

POSCO's <005490.KS> annual earnings may remain under pressure due to fragile demand and high raw materials costs after the world's No. 3 steelmaker missed expectations with a 36 percent fall in quarterly profit.

Yuan continues climb to end at record; revaluation seen unlikely

The yuan ended at a fresh record high on Friday as the central bank continued to allow the currency to rise to help fight imported inflation, but onshore traders remained convinced it would not resort to any one-off revaluation despite rumors overseas.

Yum! Brands Shares Hit New Life-Time High on Q1 Results

Shares of Yum! Brands, Inc. (NYSE: YUM) touched a new life-time high of $54.98 on Thursday. The company's first quarter revenue exceeded Street view boosted by growth in China, which helped offset weakness in its U.S. operations.

POSCO outlook seen muted, Q1 misses forecast on higher costs

POSCO's <005490.KS> earnings might remain under pressure due to fragile demand and a jump in coking coal and iron ore prices after the world's No. 3 steelmaker missed expectations with a 36 percent fall in quarterly profit.

Third day of Shanghai strike threatens China exports

Striking truck drivers protested for a third day on Friday in Shanghai's main harbor district amid heavy police presence and signs the action has already started to curb exports from the world's busiest container port.

POSCO quarterly profit misses forecast as higher costs hurt

POSCO <005490.KS>, the world's No. 3 steelmaker, reported a 36 percent fall in quarterly operating profit, missing forecasts, hit by high raw materials costs and low demand.

U.S. dollar frail, Tokyo stocks slip, gold shines

The dollar hovered around three-year lows on Friday and looked set to come under further pressure next week, while a stronger yen weighed on Tokyo stocks in holiday-thinned Good Friday trade.

Post-Market NASDAQ Movers (PLCM, MENT, ZSTN, EZPW, SMRT, ROIAK, AERL, POOL, PENN, PANL, CYMI, RMBS)

The top after-market NASDAQ Stock Market gainers are: Polycom, Mentor Graphics, ZST Digital Networks, EZCORP, and Stein Mart. The top after-market NASDAQ Stock Market losers are: Radio One, Asia Entertainment & Resources, Pool Corp., Penn National Gaming, Universal Display, Cymer, and Rambus.

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