Chinese to shop more than Americans on Cyber Monday
More consumers in China will shop online on Cyber Monday than in the U.S., UK, Germany and Japan, according to a survey by eCoupons.com/Ipsos.
US skeptical about Turkey's reliability as a partner
The U.S. has many doubts about its long-term ally Turkey's dependability as a partner, according to diplomatic cables that were leaked by WikiLeaks on Sunday evening.
PRECIOUS ROUNDUP- Silver set to be best performer in November
The week to November 24 was marked by tensions in Korean peninsula that prompted investors to flee from risky assets to safer avenues like US dollar and gold, helping the yellow metal outshine its colleagues in the precious group. However, silver and palladium remained strong in the month, mainly helped by demand for cheaper alternatives in jewelry and industrial applications.
WikiLeak's ugly exposures: S.Arabia wants Iran bombed, Russian govt. has mafia links, US keeps tab on UN officials
The documents leaked by WikiLeaks late on Sunday showed the state department ordered a surveillance of the activities of the United Nations personnel including the secretary general and asked its agencies to collect exhaustive information on the U.N staff, including personal details.
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US stocks decline on Europe debt concerns
US stocks declined in early trade on Friday as fresh concerns over European debt crisis weighed on sentiment.
U.S. House will decide Rangel's fate next week
Rep. Charles Rangel (D-N.Y.), who has been found guilty of ethics violations, could become the congressman to be censured since 1983 if the full House of Representatives approves the punishment recommended by the congressional ethics committee.
Will WikiLeaks unravel the American 'secret government'?
The U.S. Department of State is working overtime sending messages to ally capitals warning the impending release of classified documents by WikiLeaks could harm relations in what is seen as a pre-emptive move of unprecedented scale to neutralize the impact of the unveiling of embarrassing and compromising details about the inner workings of the government apparatus.
Campaigns politicians launch cannot run without Facebok, Twitter
It was called the “Facebook Election” when Obama won nearly 70 percent of the vote among Americans under age 25 reaching them through Facebook. Essentially, Obama won on the wave of youth support, using Facebook.
Soyuz Spacecraft Lands Safely in Kazakhstan
Two Americans and a Russian have landed safely in Kazakhstan in a Russian Soyuz spacecraft after ending their 5-1/2 month stay at the International Space Station.
Ford opens 40 new dealerships in China, plans 26 more
Ford Motors, the second-biggest U.S. automaker, opened 40 dealerships in China on Thursday and plans to add another 26 by year's end.
US could scrap color-coded terror alerts
The United States is considering abandoning the 8-year-old color coded terror alert system amid criticism from U.S. lawmakers and public protests, according to media reports.
Heads roll in South Korea; Defense minister, presidential aide resign
South Korea's defense minister Kim Tae-young resigned late on Thursday as criticism mounted over the government's response to the North Korean shelling on a dispute island which killed four people.
Federal spending cuts to hit services in Philadelphia: City controller
As a new crop of freshmen legislators in the US Congress brace for spending cuts, a reduction in federal funding will significantly impact the services in the City of Philadelphia, says a report.
Russia gets closer to joining WTO after 17 years
After nearly a 17-year long wait, Russia could finally be a member of the World Trade Organization by 2011, as it finally reached a deal with European Union, the last opposing member, on Wednesday.
Facebook plans to get patent for the word 'face' to protect, build brand
Social networking site Facebook is planning to trademark the word 'face' as it wants to stop other companies from using the term in a way which damages its own brand.
OIL OUTLOOK: How long will it stay ranged? Will it rise above $100?
Dollar, Korea, Ireland, Asian demand, inventories and technicals - a lot of things are weighing on oil now. But market participants find the question if the commodity has reached its bottom technically and on robust demand in some regions, or will a dollar rally or geopolitical developments force it break below the current range, tough to answer.
US core durable goods orders fall unexpectedly
US core durable goods demand fell unexpectedly in October, recording the largest decline since March 2009.
Focus shifts to China to gauge impact of North Korean attacks
A day after North Korea's artillery attack on the South Korean island, the U.S. decided to send the aircraft carrier George Washington and a number of accompanying ships into the region for joint exercises besides sounding China, the sole ally of Pyongyang, to restrain Pyongyang from further attacks.
Improving US consumption outlook bodes well for GDP growth
Personal spending in the U.S. rose 0.4 percent in October, marking a slight uptick in households' appetite for purchases even as a holiday season is kicking in.
US futures extend gains after jobs data
Futures on major U.S. stock indices extended earlier gains on Wednesday after the Department of Labor reported that weekly jobless claims fell sharply last week to the lowest level since July 2008.
US weekly mortgage demand hits two-year high
U.S. home loan demand rose sharply in the week ended Nov. 19, reaching a two-year high, the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) said on Wednesday.
US futures edge higher, economic data eyed
Futures on major U.S. stock indices point to a higher opening on Wednesday ahead of a wave of economic data including durable goods orders and new home sales.
Attacks show North's urgency to return to six-nation talks
North Korea's attack on South Korean island on Wednesday is aimed at pressurizing Seoul to resume stalled nuclear talks.
US existing home sales fell in October
Existing home sales in the U.S. dropped in October after two months of strong increases, the National Association of Realtors said in a statement.
S&P 500 index to trade in 1,100 to 1,300 range: analyst
Credit Suisse expects the S&P 500 index to trade in the 1,100 to 1,300 range, saying that most important potential source of turbulence in equity markets may be the actions of monetary policymakers.
US stocks open lower as Korean crisis weighs
US stocks declined in early trade on Tuesday as a fresh exchange of fire between North Korea and South Korea overshadowed better-than-expected reading on economic activity.
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