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Payrolls rise in September, jobless rate steady

Employers hired more workers than expected in September and job gains for the prior months were revised higher, according to a report on Friday that eased fears the economy was heading into recession.

Freeport McMoRan's Indonesian Mine Raising Output, Despite Strike

Freeport McMoran Copper & Gold Inc is scaling up mining and milling output and concentrate sales at its giant Indonesian mine as more employees report for work, it said on Friday, even as the union extended a pay strike by a month.

Big East Expansion: UCF, ECU Possible Targets?

The Big East suffered another blow on Thursday when the Big 12 officially extended an invite to TCU, which the Texas school is expected to accept.

Exclusive: Gold to stay strong, top performing funds say

Gold will stay strong due to a lack of alternative havens for investors operating in a slowing global economy, top performing commodity fund managers told Reuters after taking a defensive approach and going into cash during September's gold sell off.

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Apple's Siri Vs. Android's Voice Actions

By now, unless you live under a very large Nexus Prime-shaped rock, you've probably heard about Apple's new darling, the Siri Personal Assistant - a voice-controlled application that understands voice commands by people who speak like people and not like elocution robots.

Employment rises more than expected in September

Employment grew more than expected in September and job gains for the prior months were revised higher, according to a government report on Friday that could ease fears the economy was heading into recession.

Gold Prices Edge Higher after Unemployment Rate Remains Unchanged

Gold prices edged higher Thursday after the government reported surprisingly strong September hiring, but not strong enough to lower the nation's nominal unemployment rate.

Employment rises in September, jobless rate steady

Stock futures lower ahead of payrolls data

Stock index futures eased on Friday after a three-day Wall Street rally and ahead of a closely watched monthly jobs report, which is expected to show moderate gains after last month's flat reading.

Insight: Investors take AIM in choppy markets

In a large, high-ceilinged office adorned with dark damask wallpaper, 59-year-old Chris Gilbert sits below two opulent chandeliers, talking with enthusiasm about the marble producing company he set up at the start of the year.

Stock futures ease ahead of payrolls data

Stock index futures eased on Friday after a three-day Wall Street rally as investors awaited a closely watched monthly report on employment, which is expected to show moderate gains after last month's flat reading.

Gold Headed for Biggest Weekly Gain in a Month

Gold headed up Friday for its biggest weekly gain in a month as equities regained strength after fresh European efforts to resolve the debt crisis eased worries about a global recession, while purchases from jewelers offered additional support.

Wall St futures signal steady open

Equities were expected to steady on Friday after sharp gains in the previous session, with futures for the S&P 500 staying flat, for the Dow Jones gaining 0.08 percent and for the Nasdaq 100 falling 0.07 percent.

Moody's cuts credit ratings on UK banks RBS and Lloyds

Credit rating agency Moody's downgraded Britain's part-nationalized banks Lloyds and Royal Bank of Scotland on Friday, although Britain's finance minister said UK banks were well-placed to cope with a European debt crisis.

Gold Set for Big Weekly Gain

Gold headed for its biggest weekly gain in a month Friday as equities regained strength after fresh European efforts to resolve the debt crisis eased worries about a global recession, while purchases from jewelers offered additional support.

European stocks rise ahead of U.S. jobs data

European stocks rose on Friday and the euro clung to gains from a 2-cent rally after euro zone policymakers moved to shore up struggling banks and fend off a financial crisis, while markets positioned for U.S. employment data due later.

Asian stocks rise on Europe bank moves

European stock index futures rose on Friday, following a bounce in Asian shares, and the euro clung to gains from a 2-cent rally after euro zone policymakers moved to shore up struggling banks and fend off a financial crisis.

Asian stocks rise, euro steady on Europe bank

Asian stocks rose on Friday and the euro clung to gains from a 2-cent rally after euro zone policymakers moved to shore up struggling banks and fend off a financial crisis.

Insight: Deflating China's housing bubble

As housing bubbles go, China's looks relatively benign.

Asian stocks up on Europe bank moves

Asian stocks rose Friday and the euro clung to gains from a 2-cent rally after euro zone policymakers moved to shore up struggling banks and fend off a new financial crisis.

S&P cuts core Dexia banks by one notch, on watch

Standard and Poor's on Friday downgraded the core banks of Franco-Belgian financial group Dexia by one notch, citing difficulties in securing wholesale funding and the need for increased collateral.

Yahoo likely to shed Yahoo Japan stake: report

Yahoo Inc is likely to sell its 35 percent stake in Yahoo Japan ahead of the conclusion of its broader strategic review, possibly within weeks, the Financial Times reported.

Oracle to pay $199.5 million to resolve false claims case

Oracle Corp has agreed to pay $199.5 million plus interest to settle allegations that the software giant failed to give promised discounts to the federal government, the U.S. Justice Department said on Thursday.

Goldman unit sued for canceling Lehman sale deal

A unit of Lehman Brothers Holdings Inc sued an affiliate of Goldman Sachs Group Inc , saying it used pretextual excuses to avoid closing on a real estate purchase worth at least $385 million.

Greece bailout talks not ended yet: troika official

Greece said on Thursday it concluded talks with the IMF on a vital tranche of aid but inspectors said negotiations on the bailout were continuing and that there was no final conclusion with any party.

Rambus asked about shredded records in Nvidia case

Chip technology company Rambus Inc was quizzed in court about destroyed documents and its own use of its patents as graphics chip maker Nvidia Corp sought relief from expensive licensing fees.

Wall St rises for 3rd day on ECB liquidity move

Stocks rose on Thursday after the European Central Bank launched fresh liquidity measures to help banks weather the euro zone's debt crisis, easing one of the major concerns overhanging markets.

Del Monte, Barclays to pay $89.4 million in settlement

Del Monte Corp and Barclays Capital agreed on Thursday to pay $89.4 million to settle a lawsuit that claimed they had not acted in investors' best interests in the food company's $4 billion takeover.

Jobless claims data points to labor improvement

New claims for unemployment benefits rose modestly last week but hovered near levels normally associated with improving labor market conditions, in a hopeful sign for the struggling economy.

Hewlett-Packard News: Is HPQ Undervalued and Headed to $35 in 2012? - Stock Review

Hewlett-Packard (HPQ) has produced its share of headlines in the past two months, and not all of them have been pleasant. Where is Hewlett's stock headed from here?

Del Monte, Barclays in $89.4 million settlement

Del Monte Corp and Barclays Capital have agreed to pay $89.4 million to Del Monte shareholders in one of the largest cash settlements on record in Delaware Chancery Court, lawyers for the plaintiffs said on Thursday.

Euro QE and a Gann 1/8 Line

While fear fosters headlines, cash is what creates stories. And cash is the route the European Central Bank has chosen to go.

Europe lifts Wall Street for third day, payrolls awaited

Stocks rose for a third day in a row on Thursday as developing euro zone plans to backstop European banks gave investors hope the threat of a financial crisis was waning.

Highlights: Geithner testifies on financial stability to House

The following are highlights from a House Financial Services Committee hearing on Thursday with U.S. Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner testifying on the Financial Stability Oversight Council Annual Report to Congress.

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