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IMF Predicts $1 Trillion in Credit Crisis Losses

The total losses from the worldwide financial crisis affecting credit markets could reach nearly $1 trillion over the next two years, the International Monetary Fund said on Tuesday.

Wal-Mart to distribute Time Warner Cable services

Over 700 Wal-Mart locations will allow customers to purchase Time Warner cable, broadband and phone service plans, the companies said on Tuesday.

Antigenics Cancer Vaccine Approved in Russia

The Biotechnology Company Antigenics Inc, said on Tuesday that its treatment for kidney cancer was approved in Russia, making it the first cancer vaccine in the world to be in use.

BP and Conoco Partner in Alaska Gas Pipeline Deal

BP and ConocoPhillips announced plans on Tuesday to combine resources and form the Alaska Gas Pipeline, which will produce approximately 4 billion cubic feet of natural gas per day to markets and cost at least $20 billion.

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U.S. Stocks Drop on Earning Reports: WaMu, AMD Fall

U.S. stocks on Tuesday fell the most in seven days after Alcoa Inc.'s earnings fell short of forecasts and Washington Mutual Inc. was forced to slash its dividend in a $7 billion bailout. Washington Mutual led financial shares lower after the largest savings and loan cut its payout by 93 percent and projected a first-quarter loss of $1.1 billion.

Gold needs to retain its string of recent closes

By Jon Nadler Gold prices eased into a lower trading channel of from $915 to $926 during the overnight hours, as participants observed an additional rise in the US dollar (72.34 on the index...

Why people hold Gold to their hearts

From gold exchange traded funds (ETFs) to gold stocks to buying physical gold, investors now have several different options when it comes to investing in the royal metal.But what exactly is the pur...

UN Renews Iran Nuclear Talks in April

The U.N. Security Council agreed on Monday to meet in later this month to discuss incentives previously offered to Iran on its nuclear program, U.S. officials said.

There is plenty of Crude Oil available: OPEC

June crude oil closed up $2.79 at a new contract high of $108.55 with little hope that OPEC can or will do anything to help contain prices.OPEC's Secretary General continues to say that there is p...

WaMu on Verge of $5 Billion Capital Infusion

Savings and loan bank Washington Mutual, Inc is on the verge of securing a $5 billion investment from private equity buyout group TPG and other investors after suffering big losses in recent months due to the current credit crisis.

PRECIOUS METALS: Gold, Silver, Platinum Rally

Gold futures rallied in New York on Monday along with other precious-metals futures , helped by a strength in crude oil and worries over the financial stability of the U.S. economy heightened investors demand for the precious metal.

Wheat Declines as High Prices Boost Global Production

Wheat dropped on Monday amid concerns that the world's producers will plant more of the grain to benefit from the high prices.

Japan Stocks Rebounded By Weakening Concern for U.S. economy

Japanese stocks rebounded Monday as concerns perpetuated over U.S. economy and the trend of a weaker yen against U.S. dollar persisted.

Bush Sends 'Urgent' Colombia Free Trade Pact to Congress

President George Bush called on Congress Monday to pass a controversial free trade agreement with Colombia, declaring the need is urgent for US national security. The pact will give Congress a 90-day deadline to vote on the new legislation.

Dollar Up Against Euro as Investors Look Ahead to ECB, BoE Moves

The dollar rose against the euro and yen on Monday as investors disregarded last week's decline in jobs and looked ahead to interest rate decisions from central banks in Europe.

World oil prices near $ 107 in Asian trade

Commodity Online NEW YORK: World oil prices continued their upward journey from last week and are nearing $107 in Asian trade on Monday as US dollar became weaker.In morning trade, New Yo...

Bank Write-offs to hit $400 Bln

Total global write-offs at financial institutions are expected to reach $400 billion by the end of the year according to one researcher.

Oil prices above $ 106 on weak US dollar

Commodity Online NEW YORK: World oil prices surged to $ 106.23 a barrel, up by $ 2.40 or by two percent Friday on a weak US dollar and a record decline in job market.News of a fire at an ...

Soybeans Increase on Concern Strikes Will Boost U.S. Sales

Soybeans increased on Friday on concerns that strikes in South America, that disrupted exports, will increase demand for supplies from the U.S.

Crude Oil Futures Climb above $106 after Jobless Report

Crude oil futures rose as the Dollar declined on jobless data, which for many economists signaled the United States is entering into a recession.

Gold Edges Higher in NY; Posts Weekly Loss

Gold futures edged higher on Friday, as the dollar slipped after new data reported the biggest unemployment rate climb in five years, raising concerns that the U.S. economy may already be in a recession.

Japan Stocks Dropped after 3-day Rising

Japan stocks declined Friday after 3-day increase as investors sought profit and locked in shares.

U.S. Stocks Mixed as Jobless Rate Climbs

U.S. stocks were mixed on Friday after new data reported the biggest unemployment rate climb in five years, causing the market to pare its largest weekly advance since February.

Japanese Corp Bond Issuance Hit 4-Year High

While U.S. housing market was weakening and the stock and foreign currency markets destabilized, there was trend of increasing Japanese corporate bonds issuance for individual investors last year.

Gold platinum move ahead on weak dollar

Commodity Online NEW YORK: Gold continued its upward journey Thursday as oil bounced from its early low and the US dollar weakened, after an initial rally by the currency.Gold futures for...

Fed Defends Bear Deal as 'Best Option'

New York Federal Reserve Bank Chairman Timothy Geithner defended the bank's decision to assist in the JPMorgan Chase merger with Bear Stearns, saying it was the best option available under the circumstances.

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