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Lindsey Vonn Celebrates Win With 'Tebowing' (PHOTOS)

U.S. skier Lindsey Vonn celebrated her first World Cup win in the United States by Tebowing at the podium, an homage to Denver Broncos quarterback Tim Tebow.

Europe's Markets Rally Friday at Mid-Day on EU Agreement to Tighten Budget Rules

European stocks were up around mid-day on Friday in a roller coaster session, with a key index bouncing between major technical levels following an agreement by European leaders for tighter Eurozone budget rules.

Exclusive: China eyes $300 billion forex investment vehicle

China's central bank plans to create a new vehicle to manage investment funds worth a total of $300 billion to improve returns on the world's largest stockpile of foreign exchange reserves, a source with knowledge of the matter told Reuters.

Nikkei, Asia Markets Close Lower Friday On EU Rescue Plan Doubts

Southeast Asian stock markets fell on Friday on growing doubts that European leaders will be able to forge a credible scheme to contain the euro zone's debt crisis at a summit in Brussels.

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Unemployment Claims Drop to 9-Month Low, Sign U.S. Recovery Gaining Steam

The government report released Thursday reveals notable declines in initial and continued employment claims, and the news was joined by a report that wholesale inventories in October jumped the highest in five months, signaling that businesses are also in a recovery mode with higher consumer demand.

The Top 10 Music Albums for 2011

This year has been a good one for the music industry, with digital music sales witnessing a steady growth.

Panasonic eyes fresh tilt at global phone market

Panasonic Corp, which has warned it will post a $5.5 billion annual loss, will launch a smartphone in Europe next year, the latest Japanese maker to tiptoe late into a fiercely competitive market dominated by Samsung and Apple.

30 Major U.S. Corporations Paid More to Lobby Congress Than Income Taxes, 2008-2010

Of the 30 companies analyzed in the report, all of them aside from FedEx didn't pay any federal income taxes from 2008 to 2010.

Gold Edges up After Euro-Summit Appears to Succeed

Gold prices edged higher Friday after Eurozone leaders, in their eighth sovereign debt crisis summit this year, agreed to craft a treaty that will limit the ability of members to run-up unsustainable government debts.

A trader works on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange in New York

U.S. Futures Signal Gains for Equities

Stock index futures pointed to a slightly higher open for equities on Wall Street on Friday, with futures for the S&P 500, for the Dow Jones and for the Nasdaq 100 up 0.1 to 0.4 percent.

Nuance, not initiative, likely in China 2012 economic plan

Top Chinese leaders will likely resist pressure to declare an outright easing in monetary policy when they meet next week to decide economic priorities for 2012, the last full year of President Hu Jintao's tenure ahead of a critical leadership succession.

U.S. Household Wealth Falls for Second Straight Quarter, but Analysts See Stronger Q4

Analysts are hoping for a better fourth quarter for the household net worth as the U.S. stocks have performed well at the end of the third quarter.

Mulberry Hires Bruno Guillon from Rival Hermes as Chief Executive

Mulberry Posts Strong First Half Sales Due to Robust Asian Demand

Luxury fashion house, Mulberry has posted a 44 percent increase in its first-half sales owing to the rapid growth of its Asian market.

Prosecutors Recommend 15-Month Prison Term for Barry Bonds

U.S. federal prosecutors, on Thursday, recommended a 15-month prison sentence for former Major League Baseball outfielder Barry Bonds.

Coca-Cola's Secret Formula Put on 'Display' in Box

The Coca-Cola company has exhibited its secret formula at its World of Coca-Cola corporate museum in Atlanta for the first time, much to the joy of its signature drink fans.

Transparency key to EU debt, China growth: Paulson

Improved transparency is Europe's quickest route to debt resolution and China's best defense against external economic shocks, former U.S. Treasury Secretary Hank Paulson says.

Banana Republic Unveils French Flagship Store with Gala Party

American clothing brand, Banana Republic, celebrated the arrival of their first store in France with a launch party attended by the crème-de-la-crème of the industry.

Manmohan Singh with Sonia and Rahul Gandhi

FDI in Retail: Cracks in UPA Govt?

UPA government led by Prime Minister Manmohan Singh seems to be in trouble after failing to implement its retail reform.

Panasonic plots fresh attempt on global phone market

Panasonic Corp will launch a smartphone in Europe next year, the latest Japanese maker to tiptoe late into a fiercely competitive market dominated by Samsung Electronics and Apple.

$99 Tablet Computer NOVO7: Will MIPS Technologies Revolutionize Industry?

MIPS Technologies Inc. has announced NOVO7, the world's first tablet with the Ice Cream Sandwich version of Android.

Samsung wins round in long legal fight with Apple

Samsung Electronics Co won a round of its bruising global patent fight with Apple Inc on Friday when an Australian court lifted a ban on the sale of its Galaxy tablet computer in time for the busy Christmas shopping season.

Stocks, Commodities and Euro Sink on EU Summit Letdown

Asian shares, commodities and the euro fell Friday on growing doubts that European leaders could forge a credible plan to solve the euro zone's debt crisis at a summit later in the day.

Pakistani General Calls NATO Attack Deliberate

A senior Pakistani military officer said a NATO air strike that killed 24 Pakistani troops on the border with Afghanistan last month was pre-planned, newspapers reported Friday, comments likely to fuel tension with the United States.

Former chief judge of the United States District Court Vaughn R. Walker speaks at a news conference about his past and future at the Phillip Burton Federal Building in San Francisco, California

Federal Appeals Court Skeptical of California Anti-Gay Marriage Case

A U.S. appeals court appeared skeptical on Thursday toward attempts by California gay marriage opponents to overturn a landmark court decision because the judge overseeing the case did not disclose his own long-term homosexual relationship.

Alibaba.com Shares Hit 2-Month Low on Talk Parent's Seeking Loan

Shares of Alibaba.com Ltd fell nearly 8 percent to a two-month low early on Friday morning after sources said parent Alibaba Group is seeking up to $4 billion in debt financing, expected to help it buy back a 40 percent stake from Yahoo Inc.

Alibaba.com shares hit 2-month low on talk parent seeking loan

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