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US STOCKS-Futures climb as Dubai worries ease

U.S. stock index futures rose on Tuesday as concerns over Dubai's debt problems eased and investors awaited a host of economic data, including pending home sales.

Stock futures climb as Dubai worries ease

U.S. stock index futures rose on Tuesday as concerns over Dubai's debt problems eased and investors awaited a host of economic data, including pending home sales.

Vivendi shares rise on hopes NBCU stake sale near

Vivendi shares rose on Tuesday as hopes mounted that Europe's largest entertainment group was close to selling its stake in U.S. media group NBCU and getting cash to fund its growth plans.

Stock futures climb as Dubai fears ease

U.S. stock index futures rose on Tuesday as concerns about Dubai's debt problems eased and investors awaited a host of economic data, including pending home sales.

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U.S. banks have recognized most credit losses: Goldman

U.S. banks have already recognized two-thirds of an estimated $2.1 trillion to $2.6 trillion in credit losses, but prime mortgage and commercial real estate would contribute more to the remaining losses, Goldman Sachs said.

Commercial property weighs on banks: Fed official

U.S. banks continue to face significant challenges, particularly from rising delinquencies in commercial real estate and commercial loans, a Federal Reserve official said on Monday.

Citigroup names Willem Buiter as chief economist

Citigroup Inc on Monday named Willem Buiter as the bank's new chief economist replacing Lewis Alexander, the bank said.

U.S. investors curb risk trades as 2009 nears end

U.S. fund managers decreased their heavy exposure to stocks in November while increasing their cash allocations ahead of 2009's close and on signs that economic recovery may be slow, a Reuters poll showed on Monday.

Dubai debt woes may hit U.S. property market

Dubai's debt woes could further unhinge an already fragile U.S. commercial real estate market, as it illustrates the importance of that tiny emirate to global investors in an increasingly interconnected world.

Honiton Energy hires M.Stanley for sale -sources

Honiton Energy Group has hired Morgan Stanley to advise the China-focused wind power developer on luring a new investor, in a deal that could value the entire company at up to $250 million, sources said on Monday.

Wall St slides on Dubai worries

U.S. stocks fell more than 1 percent in a truncated session on Friday as a possible debt default by a Dubai state-owned conglomerate led to fresh concerns about the global financial system.

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Dubai woes give China chance to buy oil, gold: report

Dubai's debt crisis could be China's opportunity to snap up gold and oil assets, a senior Chinese official said in remarks published on Monday.

Regulators list systemic risk institutions: report

Thirty global financial institutions have been selected for cross-border supervision exercises by regulators, the Financial Times reported on Monday.

Six Flags bondholders submit alternative plan

A group of noteholders of bankrupt regional theme park operator Six Flags Inc said on Sunday it submitted an alternative reorganization plan that transfers most of the equity to them.

UAE markets seen limit down on Monday open

UAE markets will face intense selling pressure when they reopen on Monday in the first post-holiday trading after Dubai shocked global markets last week by seeking a debt standstill for two flagship firms.

UBS threatens to move HQ from Switzerland: report

Swiss bank UBS is threatening to move its headquarters out of Switzerland if the authorities impose too many new regulations in the wake of the global financial crisis, Swiss weekly paper Sonntag CH said.

Goldman, ABN misled investors during IPO: court

ABN AMRO, Goldman Sachs and World Online misled investors during the 2000 initial public offering of the Dutch Internet provider, the Dutch Supreme Court ruled on Friday.

Capital markets gear up for climate change

As the world wrangles over how to fight climate change, with national leaders to meet in Copenhagen early next month, capital markets are gearing up to handle the consequences if the effort fails.

UK banks eclipse rivals on UAE loan exposure

British banks have far greater exposure to potential problem debts in the United Arab Emirates than rivals in France, the United States, Japan or anywhere else, loans data show, as worries mount about the region.

Stocks slide on Dubai worries

U.S. stocks fell more than 1 percent in a truncated session on Friday as a possible debt default by a Dubai state-owned conglomerate led to fresh concerns about the global financial system.

Stocks drop on Dubai default fears, but off lows

U.S. stocks fell more than 1 percent on Friday as a possible debt default by a Dubai state-owned conglomerate increased investors' uncertainty about the financial system's strength.

Big U.S banks may be forced to raise more capital soon

Most big U.S. banks may be forced to make public offerings soon if the Treasury demands payback of the funds it issued under the Troubled Assets Relief Program, veteran banking analyst Richard Bove said.

Big U.S banks may be forced to raise more capital soon: analyst

Stocks sharply lower on Dubai default fears

U.S. stock were sharply lower on Friday as a possible debt default at a Dubai state-owned conglomerate sparked fears of renewed financial turmoil.

French launch flags hedge funds' transparency drive

French alternative asset manager Laffitte Capital Management, which had a narrow escape from the Lehman collapse, has sought EU regulatory approval for its newest hedge fund to win broad investor appeal after the crisis.

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