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Europe to urge exit from stimulus schemes at G20: Merkel

Europe will push for a swift exit from fiscal stimulus programs and a focus on budget consolidation at the G20 meeting next week, German Chancellor Angela Merkel said on Saturday.

BP CEO the ghost at the feast as Russia fetes big oil

The leaders of the global oil industry gathered as usual at Russia's top annual business forum this week but there was one ghost at the party.

Geithner eyes implementation of China yuan move

Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner said on Saturday he welcomed China's decision to make its yuan exchange rate more flexible, and called for vigorous implementation of the change.

Gold set to make new records

It was a week of rise and rise for gold as the precious metal scaled new heights by gaining strength from the safe haven buying. And, it seems there is no end to the gold rally as the metal is expected to cross new barriers in the coming week.

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U.S., China face off over currency ahead of G20

The United States pressed China on Friday to move toward a market-based exchange rate, but Beijing said not to meddle with its management of the yuan, setting the stage for a clash at next week's G20 summit.

U.S. obesity rates could fall if soda pop prices rise

Raising the price of sugary soft drinks will likely prompt thirsty consumers to seek out cheaper, healthier beverages, U.S. researchers said on Thursday.

Market flat; energy shares edge higher

U.S. stocks were little changed on Friday as energy shares gained modestly and investors took a breather from the financial crisis in Europe.

Traders go World Cup crazy as markets languish

With the U.S. team playing in the World Cup tournament, Wall Street traders are taking advantage of mediocre volume to focus on the games, with trading floor atmosphere anything but dull.

Ford aims to reinvent Explorer, recapture sales

Ford Motor Co is counting on a leaner and greener makeover of its Explorer to find new buyers for a once hot-selling sport utility vehicle that powered the automaker's profits a decade ago.

Borders CFO takes chief operating officer job

Borders Group Inc Chief Financial Officer Mark Bierley is taking on the additional role of chief operating officer, the latest change to the U.S. bookseller's upper management ranks.

Stocks flat as options expiration eyed

Stocks were little changed on Friday as energy shares gained modestly and investors took a breather from the financial crisis in Europe.

Borders CFO takes on COO role in latest shakeup

Borders Group Inc Chief Financial Officer Mark Bierley is taking on the role of chief operating officer, the latest change to the U.S. bookseller's upper management ranks.

Cuba reports little Internet and telecom progress

Cubans' ability to communicate with one another and the world remained well below the norm for the Caribbean and Latin America in 2009, according to a government report released this week.

China says hands off yuan but Obama talks tough

The United States pressed China on Friday to move toward a market-based exchange rate but Beijing said not to meddle with its management of the yuan, setting the stage for a clash at next week's G20 summit.

CEO safe for now, heat on chairman: BP investors

BP CEO Tony Hayward may cling on after Thursday's mauling by U.S. lawmakers over the Gulf of Mexico oil spill, investors and analysts said, while chairman Carl-Henric Svanberg looked less secure.

Walgreen and CVS settle drug plan fight

CVS Caremark Corp and Walgreen Co ended an 11-day standoff over reimbursements for drug prescriptions, saving a relationship worth billions of dollars and lifting shares of the two biggest U.S. drugstore chains.

Euro steadies, heads for best week since May 2009

The euro held near a three-week high against the dollar on Friday, heading for its biggest weekly gain in more than a year as investors debated the single currency's outlook while awaiting results of European bank stress tests.

Gold hits record on safe-haven demand

Gold rallied to a record high above $1,260 an ounce on Friday as momentum triggered by buying of the metal as a haven from sovereign and financial risk pushed prices through technical resistance.

Regulators take step toward broadband rules

Communications authorities on Thursday took a small but significant step toward regulating high-speed Internet in a bid to reclaim oversight, setting the stage for an eventual legal showdown with industry heavyweights.

Wall Street rises in tight range as options set to expire

U.S. stocks rose on Friday and were set for back-to-back weekly gains as investors braced for volatility ahead of the expiration of stock options.

Investor mood lifts as BP survives spill grilling

BP shares gained in London on Friday after its boss survived a bruising encounter with U.S. lawmakers and as hopes rose its $20 billion oil spill compensation and clean-up fund will cap public anger.

Walgreen, CVS settle drug plan fight

CVS Caremark Corp and Walgreen Co ended a fight over reimbursements for drug prescriptions, saving a relationship worth billions of dollars and lifting shares of the two biggest U.S. drugstore chains.

Euro holds near 3-week high versus dollar

The euro held near a three-week high against the U.S. dollar on Friday, heading for its biggest weekly gain in more than a year as results of Spain's bond auctions eased worries about the European debt crisis.

China says hands off yuan

China told the rest of the world on Friday not to meddle with the way it manages the yuan, setting the stage for a clash with its biggest trading partners at next week's G20 summit.

Obama prods China on currency rates in G20 letter

President Barack Obama raised the prospect of a clash with China at a summit next week by calling for market-determined exchange rates, shortly after Beijing told the world not to criticize its currency policy.

Wall Street to edge lower as options and futures expire

Stocks were set to edge lower at the open on Friday, following a late Wall Street rally, as investors positioned for the expiration of futures and options contracts.

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