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News Corp says reports of talks with LA Times, Tribune are false
Reuters - 20 Oct 2012 23:52
(Reuters) - News Corp said on Saturday reports that it is in discussions with Tribune Co or the Los Angeles Times are "wholly inaccurate."
Analysis : Canada takes hard line on natural resources, no matter the cost
Reuters - 20 Oct 2012 23:45
OTTAWA (Reuters) - Canada signaled a tough line on control of its natural resources with its surprise rejection of a Malaysian bid for gas company Progress Energy Resources Corp., putting concerns about state-owned firms...
Monti expects to see Italy recovery signs within months
Reuters - 20 Oct 2012 22:14
CERNOBBIO, Italy (Reuters) - Prime Minister Mario Monti said on Saturday he expected it would be only a few more months before signs of recovery start to emerge in the recession-hit Italian economy.
Analysis: U.S. companies take aim at pension risk with lump-sum offers
Reuters - 20 Oct 2012 17:30
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Corporate America is finally ready to deal with a monkey on its back: massive pension obligations.
Lorenzo takes pole in Malaysia
CNN - 20 Oct 2012 16:26
Championship leader grabs pole for Sunday's Malaysian MotoGP with a record-breaking lap in qualifying at the Sepang International Circuit.
With 2 Big Deals Approaching, Rosneft Stands to Become a Global Oil Power
The New York Times - 20 Oct 2012 15:37Recap Of The Major Mines Impacted By The South African Mine Strikes
Forbes - 20 Oct 2012 15:32
By Alex Létourneau of Kitco News
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SEC Receives Nearly 3,000 Whistleblower Tips in Year
ABC News - 20 Oct 2012 13:02
It’s only been a little over a year since the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) launched its Office of the Whistleblower, but it has already received almost 3,000 securities law violation tips. In a speech ...
Forbes Markets Rewind: Pandit's Ouster, Google's Blunder And More Rocky Earnings
Forbes - 20 Oct 2012 13:00Financial Times in the digital age
CNN - 20 Oct 2012 12:11
CNN continues following the Financial Times as it prints and distributes the newspaper.
U.S feels bite of austerity Europe
CNN - 20 Oct 2012 12:07
We have reached San Francisco, the end of our almost 4,000 km journey from Chicago. Here, I am meeting the former mayor Willie Brown. He ran the city for eight years from 1996 to 2004, and before that was the speaker of ...
Beer Man: Pumpkin sings in Samuel Adams' Fat Jack
USA Today - 20 Oct 2012 11:37
Limited-edition Fat Jack Double Pumpkin Ale has a flavor profile that is purer than similar pumpkin ales
Test Drive: Low-tech Chevy Spark gets high mpg
USA Today - 20 Oct 2012 09:54
Chevrolet's 2013 Spark minicar is aimed at urbanites who don't need much room and don't want to pay much.
Enduring Euro Or Currency Collapse
Forbes - 20 Oct 2012 09:14Crunch time nears for booking best holiday airfares
USA Today - 20 Oct 2012 08:59
There's no magic formula for when to buy tickets for holiday travel, but crunch time is rapidly approaching.
Full Metal Jacket: A Melbourne Home With a Modern Shell
Wall Street Journal - 20 Oct 2012 08:39
An Australian Internet entrepreneur and his wife build a dramatic home wrapped in bronze and aluminum on a leafy suburban street; mixed reactions from the neighbors.
Wealth Matters: Determining if Disability Insurance Is Necessary
The New York Times - 20 Oct 2012 06:43
Disability insurance can help if you get hurt or become sick and are unable to work for several months, but it often doesn’t come cheap. Is it worth it?
Revenue Weak at G.E., but Profit Rises 8%
The New York Times - 20 Oct 2012 06:43
The maker of jet engines and turbines expects the tough economy to continue, cutting its sales.
Profit at Honeywell Rises 10%, Exceeding Analysts’ Forecasts
The New York Times - 20 Oct 2012 06:43
The company said that new products and growth in emerging markets offset weakness in Europe.