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A factory building of German car manufacturer Opel is pictured at the headquarters in Ruesselsheim

Analysis: GM's Opel Facing Uncertain Future

Near the peak of General Motors Co's financial crisis, Opel workers laid a coffin at the feet of the brand's founder Adam Opel to mark what they considered the death of the brand.

Global Stocks Slide, Dollar Gains on Euro Zone Woes

A chart showing the blue chip Hang Seng Index is displayed at a brokerage in Hong Kong

European index futures tumbled on Monday, following a slide in Asian equities, and the euro slumped to a 10-year low against the yen after the resignation of a top European Central Bank official cast further doubt on the region's ability to tackle its worsening sovereign debt crisis.

Euro Slumps to 10-Year Low vs. Yen as Greece Worries Mount

An employee checks an Euro note at the Bank of Taiwan head office in Taipei

The euro hit a six-month low against the dollar and a 10-year trough versus the yen, falling below key technical levels and option barriers on worries that the euro zone's support for Greece is wobbling and the country may be forced to default on its debt.

One-hundred Yuan notes are seen in this picture illustration in Beijing

China August Lending Strong, no Policy Relaxation Seen

China's bank lending quickened to 548.5 billion yuan ($86 billion)in August, topping market expectations of 500 billion yuan and rebounding from July'sseven-month low, pointing to a slight relaxation in credit conditions for the nation's businesses.

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Commodity imports shows China economy resilient

China's key commodity imports, including crude oil, copper and iron ore, all climbed in August from the previous month, adding to evidence that demand in world's second-largest economy was still going strong despite the economic turmoil in the West.

China August trade surplus dips as exports off peak

China's trade surplus fell sharply in August as exports pulled back from a record high and imports jumped, indicating the world's second-largest economy is feeling the pinch from weaker global growth while domestic demand remains resilient.

Photos: Miss Universe 2011 Swimsuit Competition

The Miss Universe 2011 swimsuit presentation took place on Thursday night, as the international beauties showed their stuff in Sao Paulo, Brazil.

Global chip sales up 4.5 percent in May versus April: SIA

Tech Gloom: If Prospects are So Bad, Does that Signal the Sky is Falling?

No sector appears immune, including technology, which is supposed to be the source of future prosperity

Locke Calls for Open Trade, Investment in China-U.S. Relations

China and the United States should reduce trade and investment barriers to create jobs, U.S. Ambassador to China Gary Locke said on Friday, striking a broadly cooperative tone in his first official public address since assuming the position in August.

Scotiabank buys into Guangzhou Bank for C$719 million

Bank of Nova Scotia (BNS.TO) said on Friday it will buy a near 20 percent stake in Bank of Guangzhou for about C$719 million ($722 million) to expand its footprint in China, becoming the latest foreign bank to invest in a Chinese bank before the bank does an IPO.

5 Mistakes Carol Bartz Made as Yahoo CEO

Now that Yahoo is searching for a new CEO and activist investor Daniel Loeb’s Third Point is trying to stir the pot, here are some things that former CEO Carol Bartz could have done to keep her job:

Car makers fight European gloom in Frankfurt

The global car industry descends on Frankfurt next week to show off the latest models it hopes will fend off an economic slowdown in some of its biggest markets, as government spending cuts chip away at consumer confidence in Europe.

Futures down in wake of Obama jobs speech

Stock index futures fell on Friday as investors remained skeptical about how much of President Barack Obama's $447 billion proposal to generate U.S. jobs would make it through Congress.

Futures down after Obama speech as investors uneasy

Stock index futures fell on Friday as a jobs proposal by President Barack Obama did little to reassure investors concerned about weak economic growth.

Futures point to lower open in wake of Obama speech

Stock index futures pointed to a lower open on Friday as investors remained skeptical about how much of President Barack Obama's $447 billion proposal to generate U.S. jobs would make it through Congress.

Analysis: Euro risks fall to $1.30 as Europe struggles on debt

A darkening euro zone economic outlook, a shrinking interest rate advantage and skepticism over European authorities' ability to resolve the sovereign debt crisis have raised the risk the euro will fall toward $1.30 before year-end.

Alibaba to Release English Mobile OS This Month

Alibaba Cloud Computing, a unit of Alibaba Group, will release an English version of its mobile operating system this month and launch its tablet in the next two months, a top company executive said on Friday.

Gold Demand to Rise Later This Year - World Gold Council

Gold demand which dropped in the second quarter of this year is expected to strengthen by the end of 2011, driven by robust jewelry consumption in India and China and recovery in investment demand, senior World Gold Council (WGC) officials said on Friday.

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