Result Page 4437 for United States news & latest pictures from ibtimes.com

Obama enacts new U.S. stem cell research rules

U.S. President Barack Obama directed federal agencies on Thursday to enact new rules governing federally funded research on human embryonic stem cells.

Breastfeeding could save 1.3 million child lives: WHO

Teaching new mothers how to breastfeed could save 1.3 million children's lives every year, but many women get no help and give up trying, the World Health Organization said on Friday.

Daily Commentary - 31/07/2009

The Aussie experienced a stunning turnaround in Asia yesterday rallying consistently throughout the day from 0.8140 to enter offshore exchange back above 82 cents. The local housing market continues to prove resilient as building approvals and housing finance data both came in higher than expected.

U.S. government and UBS have agreement in principle on tax case

The United States government and Swiss bank UBS AG have reached an agreement in principle on the major issues in their tax evasion dispute, a U.S. Justice Department attorney said on Friday.

More news

Obama more bartender than mediator at beer summit

President Barack Obama played bartender-in-chief on Thursday at a beer summit of the main players in a racially charged case that he hoped would be a positive lesson in a national dialogue on race.

Futures up before GDP figures, but Disney slips

Stock index futures edged higher on Friday as investors bet that key economic data will show the economic slump is ebbing.

Futures edge up before GDP data, but Disney off

Stock index futures edged higher on Friday as investors bet that key economic data will show the economic slump is ebbing.

Contractors wait for U.S. stimulus to create jobs

Conditions in the U.S. construction industry have improved since President Barack Obama signed the economic stimulus plan into law in February, but employment in the battered sector needs more help, an industry trade group said on Thursday.

World stocks power to 9-1/2 month highs

World stocks rallied to fresh 9-1/2 month peaks on Friday as favorable corporate earnings fueled recovery hopes, while European government bonds also rose as investors grew cautious ahead of key U.S. growth data.

Stock index futures point to higher open

Stock index futures pointed to a higher open for U.S. shares on Friday as investors awaited U.S. GDP figures and earnings from companies such as Chevron and Allergan.

Asia stocks hit 11-month high on recovery hopes

Asian stocks pushed higher on Friday and were poised to score double-digit gains in July as investors keep pouring funds on bets the region's growth engine will lead the global economy out of recession.

Some U.S. bank pay unmoored from performance: Cuomo

Bonuses paid to executives at nine banks that received U.S. government bailout money in 2008 were greater than net income at some of the banks, the office of New York Attorney General Andrew Cuomo said on Thursday.

More U.S. banks put on probation: report

U.S. federal regulators have raised the number of struggling banks which they have essentially put on probation, forcing them to fix their problems to avoid potential failures, the Wall Street Journal said.

Oil rises above $67 on renewed econ recovery hopes

Oil extended gains well above $67 a barrel on Friday, after a 5.7 percent jump in the previous session on U.S. data and earnings which renewed hopes of an economic recovery and drove up equity and commodities markets.

Ford slows down Volvo bidding process: report

Eyeing a better price, U.S. auto maker Ford Motor Co is slowing down the bidding process for its Volvo car unit, the Wall Street Journal said, citing a person close to the company.

Asia stocks hit 11-mth high as earnings cheered

U.S. auto clunker program reaches limit

The U.S. government's $1 billion cash for clunkers auto sales incentive program reached its funding limit unexpectedly after an avalanche of business exhausted its funds, an Obama administration official said late Thursday.

U.S. won't suspend auto clunkers program: official

The U.S. government will not suspend its $1 billion cash for clunkers auto sales incentive even though confirmed sales and pending transactions neared the limit of 250,000 vehicles much sooner than expected, an Obama administration official said on Thursday night.

UNITED STATES

Pages