US stocks mixed, NFP rally short-lived
US stocks are mixed on Monday as optimism over last Friday’s non-farm payrolls (NFP) report proved short-lived and grim global realities set in.
Why the US dollar fell in Q1 2011
The US dollar continued to fall in Q1 2011. It lost 2.4 percent against G10 currencies, similar to the pace of decline in Q4 2010 but more moderate compared to the 8.4 percent QE2-induced drop in Q3 2010.
Bats worth up to $53 bln to U.S. economy: study
A professor from the University of Tennessee analyzed the economic impact of the loss of bats in North America in agriculture and found it to be roughly $22.9 billion a year, with the extremes ranging as low as $3.7 and $53 billion a year.
World Market Overview 4/4/2011
U.S. stocks ended higher on Friday on strong jobs data. The Dow Jones industrial average gained 56.99 points, or 0.46 percent, to 12,376.72. The Standard & Poor's 500 advanced 6.58 points, or 0.50 percent, to 1,332.41. The Nasdaq Composite rose 8.53 points, or 0.31 percent, to 2,789.60.
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US Stocks in Focus (IRE, ALEX, NYX, SRA, LOGI, ODP, ASTI, OMER)
The companies whose shares are actively trading in Friday's morning session include Bank of Ireland, Alexander & Baldwin, NYSE Euronext, SRA International, Logitech International, Office Depot, Ascent Solar and Omeros.
US jobs market sees best 2-month gain since early ‘06
Payroll gains in the US private sector for February and March 2011 is the largest since early 2006.
US stocks open higher after jobs data
U.S. stocks advanced in early trade on Friday following better-than-expected monthly non-farm payrolls and unemployment data.
Spot Gold Drops 1.4% from New Record High as Dollar Rallies on US Jobs Data, Raises Spectre of Rate Hikes
Spot Gold slumped 1.4% lunchtime Friday in London, falling back from its highest-ever monthly close as the Dollar jumped on news of stronger-than-expected US jobs hiring in March.
US nonfarm payrolls gain more than expected, unemployment rate dips
The number of people employed in the non-farming businesses in the US rose more than expected in March, showing that economic recovery in the nation is on track.
World Market Update 01/04/2011
U.S. stocks ended mixed on Thursday as investors awaited Friday’s Bureau of Labor Statistics jobs report, while slightly weaker-than-expected economic reports on jobless claims and Chicago Purchasing Managers index weighed on the sentiment.
US Department of Energy releases Japan's radiological assessment results
As the world keep a close eye on the earthquake-crippled Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant in Japan, US Department of Energy has released Japan's radiological assessment results.
Lawmakers seethe over US plan to pull out from air attacks in Libya
Prominent U.S. lawmakers tore into the plan of the administration to withdraw from air attacks in Libya, saying the decision was “odd”, “troubling” and “unnerving”, according to reports.
US stocks end mixed ahead of payrolls data
US stocks ended mixed on Thursday as investors awaited Friday’s Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) jobs report and slightly weaker than expected economic reports on jobless claims even as Chicago Purchasing Managers index weighed on the sentiment.
US stocks end mixed ahead of BLS jobs report
US stocks ended mixed in light volume as traders wait for Friday’s all-important Bureau of Labor Statistics obs report.
US military chiefs warn Gaddafi’s army remains powerful despite air strikes
American military bosses have warned that Moammar Gaddafi’s army remains very strong, despite hundreds of allied strikes on Libyan targets by western coalition forces.
US Stocks in Focus (AMIE, TSLA, RBY, VRUS, MTOR, KMX, LVS)
The companies whose shares are actively trading in Thursday's morning session include Ambassadors International, Tesla Motors, Rubicon Minerals, Meritor and CarMax.
US stocks slightly higher after jobless claims data
U.S. stocks slightly advanced in early trade on Thursday after official data showed that applications for jobless benefits fell last week.
Fed's Delay on Debit-Card Rules Could Benefit Major Banks (BAC, WFC, JPM, USB)
The delay by the Federal Reserve Board in adopting final rules to limit debit-card interchange fees could benefit the largest banks.
US stocks advance after ADP jobs data
U.S. stocks advanced in early trade on Wednesday after ADP National Employment report showed that the private sector employment rose in March.
US private sector employment rose by 201,000 in March: ADP
Private sector employment in the US rose in March, indicating improved labor conditions. U.S. nonfarm employment increased by 201,000 in March compared with downwardly revised figure of 208,000 jobs in February, ADP report showed on Wednesday.
US mortgage applications fell last week
Mortgage applications in the U.S. fell in the week ended March. 25, following an sharp increase in mortgage interest rates.
World Market Overview 30/03/2011
US stocks edged modestly higher in Tuesday’s session as traders eyed Friday’s non-farm payrolls (NFP) report.
DoE launches 'America’s Next Top Energy Innovator' challenge at MIT forum
The new program drastically reduces the cost of licensing any of the roughly 15,000 patents held by the federal government's National Laboratories.
Virginia Tech faces maximum fine for response to 2007 massacre
The US Department of Education has imposed a fine of $55000 on Virginia Tech for its failure to issue timely warnings after the initial shootings at a residence hall in 2007, which escalated into one of the deadliest campus massacres ever.
US stocks trickle higher in light volume ahead of Friday's jobs report
US stocks trickled modestly higher in Tuesday’s session, in light volume, as traders eye Friday’s non-farm payrolls report.
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This may sound cruel, but the family tragedy of Mao Zedong was the best thing that could have happened to China.
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