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2008: The Year In Agriculture Tuesday, January 6, 2009 @ 1:44AMOne year ago, I wrote a feature on free trade and the agricultural climate in our globalized economy. It was written in January — pre-$8 corn; pre-$17 soybeans; pre-$20 wheat. It was before crude oil slipped past $100 a barrel.
How Dish TV is striving to stay ahead Tuesday, January 6, 2009 @ 1:38AMBereft of conventional first-mover advantages, Dish TV is striving to stay ahead with depth and width. It is time to monetise both, and then some. There is a new mirth, laced with a hint of snigger, pervading the Dish TV office in Film City, the one in Noida, on the outskirts of Delhi.
Discounts fail to drive car sales Tuesday, January 6, 2009 @ 1:36AMLack of consumer confidence is keeping buyers away. RELATED » Business news DAILY BREEZE BLOG » South Bay Biz Waves
GLOBAL MARKETS-Asia stocks edge up for 7th day on recovery hopes Tuesday, January 6, 2009 @ 1:32AM* Exporters, technology stocks help regional equities
Dishing it out Monday, January 5, 2009 @ 8:50PMBereft of conventional first-mover advantages, Dish TV is striving to stay ahead with depth and width. It is time to monetise both, and then some. There is a new mirth, laced with a hint of snigger, pervading the Dish TV office in Film City, the one in Noida, on the outskirts of Delhi.
Thai Stocks May Add To Gains On Tuesday Monday, January 5, 2009 @ 8:44PM(RTTNews) - The winning streak has reached five sessions for the Thai stock market, which has gathered nearly 40 points or 9 percent along the way. Off since December 30 on holiday, the Stock Exchange of Thailand on Monday broke through resistance at 450 points and also at 475 points.
Super Micro Computer Inc. Provides Second Quarter Financial Update and Schedules Conference Call to Announce Final ... Monday, January 5, 2009 @ 8:30PM SAN JOSE, Calif.----Super Micro Computer, Inc. , a leader in application optimized, high performance server solutions, today provided preliminary information regarding its financial results for the second fiscal quarter ended December 31, 2008.
SNAPSHOT - Financial Crisis - 0230 GMT Monday, January 5, 2009 @ 8:29PMNEWS
Stimulus May Boost Indonesian Stocks Monday, January 5, 2009 @ 8:23PM(RTTNews) - The Indonesian stock market has finished higher now in three straight sessions, adding more than 100 points or 8 percent along the way.
HK shares to open up 0.3 pct led by property stocks Monday, January 5, 2009 @ 8:23PMHONG KONG, Jan 6 (Reuters) - Hong Kong shares will open slightly higher on Tuesday led by gains in local property counters after the land registration data for December 2008 showed a significant improvement over the previous month.
Hong Kong Stocks May See Mild Correction Monday, January 5, 2009 @ 7:58PM(RTTNews) - The Hong Kong stock market has stretched its winning streak to three sessions now, jumping more than 1,300 points or 8.5 percent along the way.
Asian Shares End Higher On Hopes For Obama Stimulus Plan Monday, January 5, 2009 @ 2:23AMSINGAPORE (Dow Jones)--Asian markets shot higher Monday, with Japanese stocks in the lead, as exporters such as Toyota Motor Corp. rallied on the back of gains on Wall Street and hopes for strong action by the incoming U.S. government.
Citing investigation, Richardson withdraws as Cabinet nominee Monday, January 5, 2009 @ 2:22AMNew Mexico Gov. Bill Richardson withdrew his name from nomination as commerce secretary Sunday, saying a federal probe that has reached into his office could last months and was certain to bog down his confirmation.
Strategists See 17% S&P 500 Rise on Fed Cuts After Saying ‘Buy’ Monday, January 5, 2009 @ 2:20AMJan. 5 (Bloomberg) -- The same Wall Street strategists who told investors to buy stocks in the worst year since 1937 are even more bullish than a year ago, predicting the Standard & Poor’s 500 Index will rise 17 percent.
Wall Street woes spur rush on gold Monday, January 5, 2009 @ 2:17AM DENVER – Investors who have forsaken shaky financial markets for the safety of gold must feel a little bit like prospectors. Photo caption: As the worst recession in at least a generation spreads, so too does the clamor for gold coins. Photo by Associated Press
(AFX UK Focus) 2009-01-05 07:50 China B-shares close sharply higher on Wall St; properties lead - UPDATE Monday, January 5, 2009 @ 2:15AMBEIJING (XFN-ASIA) - China B-shares closed sharply higher led by property developers, responding to strong gains on Wall Street on Friday, dealers said.
(AFX UK Focus) 2009-01-05 07:54 Czech Republic - Factors To Watch on Jan 5 Monday, January 5, 2009 @ 2:15AMPRAGUE, Jan 5 (Reuters) - Here are news stories, press reports and events to watch which may affect Czech financial markets on Monday:
How to Succeed in Tech in a Downturn Sunday, January 4, 2009 @ 5:41PMThe technology jobs market overall is still doing better than the market for other types of jobs -- but you still need a plan.
Stocks rise in early trade Sunday, January 4, 2009 @ 5:37PMThe Australian sharemarket has opened higher today after Wall Street made a positive start to 2009. The Aussie dollar is also gaining.
AP Year in Review Sunday, January 4, 2009 @ 5:36PMJANUARY Jan. 1 Revelers celebrate the new year around the world; ball drops for 100th year in New York’s Times Square.
(AFX UK Focus) 2009-01-02 07:49 Slovakia - Factors To Watch on Jan 2 Friday, January 2, 2009 @ 2:15AMBRATISLAVA, Jan 2 (Reuters) - Here are news stories, press reports and events to watch which may affect Slovak financial markets on Friday.
(AFX UK Focus) 2009-01-02 07:40 GREECE - Factors to Watch on Jan 2 Friday, January 2, 2009 @ 2:15AMATHENS, Jan 2 (Reuters) - Here are news stories, press reports and events which may affect Greek financial markets on Friday:
(AFX UK Focus) 2009-01-02 07:54 Italian Stocks - Factors to watch on Jan 2 Friday, January 2, 2009 @ 2:14AMMILAN, Jan 2 (Reuters) - The following factors could affect Italian markets on Friday.
Factories slash output and jobs in big emerging markets Friday, January 2, 2009 @ 2:14AMFri 02 Jan, 2009 07:43
A city without a soul? Friday, January 2, 2009 @ 2:13AMIf you walk down Armenian Street today you will find a mixed community of residents and retailers, living working, worshipping and using the street and the city as an organic entity, where neighbours are known and space and lives are respected.
HK shares climb over 4 pct led by China Mobile Friday, January 2, 2009 @ 2:08AMHONG KONG, Jan 2 (Reuters) - Hong Kong shares extended gains to rally more than 4 percent on Friday as stocks across the board jumped, rebounding from a string of losses in the last ten sessions in December.
Makkah and Madinah real estate sector buoyant amid global financial crisis - Alpha1Estates Friday, January 2, 2009 @ 2:06AM02 January 2009 London, UK, 1 January 2009/ 4 Muharram 1430: Global Islamic real estate consultancy Alpha1Estates International said on January 1 and in the new Islamic new year of 1430 that property investment in the Holy Cities of Makkah and Madinah next year will continue to boom, despite the global financial crisis hitting most real estate markets around the world.
Bomb blasts in India kill five: police Thursday, January 1, 2009 @ 4:06PMAt least five people were killed on Thursday in separate bombings in the Indian city of Guwahati, police said, blaming a dominant insurgent group active in the north-east of the country.
News Thursday, January 1, 2009 @ 3:50PMAt least five people were killed on Thursday in separate bombings in the Indian city of Guwahati, police said, blaming a well-known insurgent group active in the northeast of the country.
(AFX UK Focus) 2009-01-01 21:13 SNAPSHOT - Financial Crisis - 2100 GMT Thursday, January 1, 2009 @ 3:44PMBusiness finance and city news online from Interactive Investor, a leading financial news service. Information on currency market news and financial headlines
Russia Suspends Gas to Ukraine Thursday, January 1, 2009 @ 3:29PMFormer Soviet republic demands that Russia pay more to ship fuel through its pipelines to Europe.
More economic pain seen in 2009, but some hope too Thursday, January 1, 2009 @ 3:20PM Full-year losses on world stock indexes ranged from 31% in London to 65% in Shanghai. Gainers: BSE ( A , B ) | NSE | Losers: BSE ( A , B ) | NSE
Financial Crisis - 0045 GMT Wednesday, December 31, 2008 @ 8:40PMNEWS: More economic pain seen in 2009, but some hope too; US jobless claims drop by more than expected; seasonal factors seen influencing decline
Top Stories in Canada 2008 Wednesday, December 31, 2008 @ 8:30PMThe Epoch Times recaps the top stories from the year just past.
2008: For stock investors, a year to forget Wednesday, December 31, 2008 @ 8:28PMThe markets suffered their worst year since the Great Depression, as nearly $7 trillion in investor wealth evaporated. Few have much hope for 2009.
Turbulent 2008 Is Finally Over For Airlines Wednesday, December 31, 2008 @ 8:07PMThe meteoric rise and fall of the price of oil was the story for the airline industry for much of 2008, but as the year that brought big losses and hefty stock declines for many carriers drew to a close the erosion of demand for seats due to the recession was the main headline.
Airlines close the books on bumpy 2008, look for brighter skies in 2009 Wednesday, December 31, 2008 @ 7:46PMThe meteoric rise and fall of the price of oil was the story for the airline industry for much of 2008, but as the year that brought big losses
EDITORIAL: Bailout black hole Wednesday, December 31, 2008 @ 8:10AM
World markets closing out grim 2008, bruised and confused after year of turmoil Wednesday, December 31, 2008 @ 8:09AMLONDON - World stock markets were seeing out 2008 in a bruised and confused state after a year of dizzying turmoil, with stocks in Europe and Asia little changed Wednesday in light trading.
Stocks May Show A Lack Of Direction In Early Trading - U.S. Commentary Wednesday, December 31, 2008 @ 8:09AM(RTTNews) - After showing a strong upward move in the previous session, stocks may show a lack of direction in early trading on Wednesday. The major index futures are currently indicating a mixed open for the markets on the last trading day of the year.
Choppy Trading Likely To Characterize Last Day Of The Year - RTTNews Daily Market Analysis Wednesday, December 31, 2008 @ 8:08AM(RTTNews) - The major U.S. index futures are pointing to a narrowly mixed opening on Wednesday, with stocks likely to show a lack of direction on the last trading day of the year.
UPDATE: Euro Down Sharply To Session Lows In Last 2008 Day Wednesday, December 31, 2008 @ 8:06AM(Updates with fresh euro lows and U.S. data with market response.) NEW YORK (Dow Jones)--After gaining all week, the euro fell sharply to intraday lows versus the dollar, yen and U.K. pound early in New York.
TREASURIES-Losses briefly widen on jobless claims drop Wednesday, December 31, 2008 @ 8:05AMNEW YORK, Dec 31 (Reuters) - U.S. Treasuries briefly extended their early losses on Wednesday after the U.S. Labor Department reported an unexpectedly sharp drop in new weekly jobless claims.
(AFX UK Focus) 2008-12-31 13:42 Glance-FTSE ends up but still registers worst annual loss Wednesday, December 31, 2008 @ 8:03AMBy Dominic Lau
(AFX UK Focus) 2008-12-31 13:43 TOPWRAP 3-More economic pain seen in 2009, but some hope too Wednesday, December 31, 2008 @ 8:03AMBy Kim Coghill
(AFX UK Focus) 2008-12-31 13:44 Turkish markets head lower, tracking global moves Wednesday, December 31, 2008 @ 8:03AMISTANBUL, Dec 31 (Reuters) - The Turkish lira weakened on Wednesday, having lost a quarter of its value against the dollar in 2008, while shares drifted sideways having halved in value this year as the global financial crisis battered sentiment. The lira stood at 1.5365 against the dollar on the interbank market, weakening from 1.5250 on Tuesday. It ended last year at 1.1675 to the U.S. ...
BEFORE THE BELL: US Stock Futures Mixed In Final 2008 Session Wednesday, December 31, 2008 @ 8:02AMNEW YORK (Dow Jones)--Stock market futures were mixed Wednesday ahead of economic data and the final trading session of 2008 as investors took stock of a terrible year for global markets.
Oil prices post first rise in week Friday, December 26, 2008 @ 3:36PMNEW YORK: World oil prices rose on Friday for the first time this week amid reports the United Arab Emirates will cut production in line with an OPEC output cutback decision.
Wal-Mart Will Offer Apple’s IPhone Starting Dec. 28 (Update3) Friday, December 26, 2008 @ 3:26PMDec. 26 (Bloomberg) -- Wal-Mart Stores Inc. , the world’s largest retailer, said it will start selling Apple Inc.’s iPhone on Dec. 28 at almost 2,500 U.S. stores to bolster its offering of consumer electronics.
Webster man nabbed in stock scheme Friday, December 26, 2008 @ 2:42PM “To borrow a line from ‘Animal House,’ ‘The rules lost.’” — U.S. Attorney Laurie Magid