Stocks See Initial Weakness On Disappointing Economic, Earnings News – U.S. Commentary

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Stocks See Initial Weakness On Disappointing Economic, Earnings News – U.S. Commentary
(RTTNews) – Stocks moved sharply lower at the start of trading on Thursday, with the major averages moving back to the downside after posting strong gains in the previous session. The initial weaknes…

London shares finish down off earlier highs (AFP)

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London shares finish down off earlier highs (AFP)

London stocks finished down slightly on Thursday as heavy losses for British Telecom wiped out earlier highs.(AFP/File/Ben Stansall)AFP – London stocks finished down slightly on Thursday as heavy losses for British Telecom and Barclays wiped out earlier highs.


U.S. stocks bounce back after Obama inauguration

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U.S. stocks bounce back after Obama inauguration
It was back to work Wednesday after inauguration day on Tuesday.

SEC looking into Apple over Jobs health disclosures: WSJ (AFP)

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SEC looking into Apple over Jobs health disclosures: WSJ (AFP)

Apple CEO Steve Jobs jokes about his health during a special announcement event at Apple Headquarters in Cupertino, California, in October 2008. The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has opened an inquiry into Apple's disclosures about the health of Jobs, The Wall Street Journal reported Wednesday.(AFP/Getty Images/File/Justin Sullivan)AFP – The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has opened an inquiry into Apple’s disclosures about the health of chief executive Steve Jobs, The Wall Street Journal reported Wednesday.


Market closes mildly higher

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Market closes mildly higher
SYDNEY- The Australian share market closed mildly higher with gains in the resources sector despite a sell off in metal prices after it was reported the Chinese economy grew by nine per cent in 2008.A…

Financial fears weigh on Asian stocks (AFP)

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Financial fears weigh on Asian stocks (AFP)

A paedestrian passes before a share prices board which has news pictures of new US President Barack Obama in Tokyo on January 21. Asian stocks fell Wednesday after a plunge on Wall Street, where financial fears eclipsed hope that US President Barack Obama will move quickly to resuscitate the stricken economy.(AFP/Yoshikazu Tsuno)AFP – Asian stocks fell Wednesday after a plunge on Wall Street, where financial fears eclipsed hope that US President Barack Obama will move quickly to resuscitate the stricken economy.


Energy, Financial Stocks Lead Bay Street To 3% Rally – Canadian Commentary

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Energy, Financial Stocks Lead Bay Street To 3% Rally – Canadian Commentary
(RTTNews) – Toronto stocks surged at the end of Wednesday's session and closed nearly 3% to the upside. The heavily-weighted energy and financial sectors led the gainers. The S&P/TSX Composi…

U.S. charges missing Florida fund manager with fraud (Reuters)

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U.S. charges missing Florida fund manager with fraud (Reuters)

The home of Arthur Nadel, president of Scoop Management Inc, is seen in Sarasota, Florida, January 20, 2008. Florida investment manager Nadel, who disappeared with what could be hundreds of millions of dollars of other people's money remained missing on Sunday, as the investigation into his dealings widened. (Steve Nesius/Reuters)Reuters – The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission charged missing Florida money manager Arthur Nadel with fraud on Wednesday and accused him of recently transferring more than $1 million to secret accounts he held.


Stocks Posting Strong Gains As Traders Go Bargain Hunting – U.S. Commentary

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Stocks Posting Strong Gains As Traders Go Bargain Hunting – U.S. Commentary
(RTTNews) – Stocks are seeing considerable strength during Wednesday's mid-morning trading, as investors take some positive corporate news as a good indication to go bargain hunting after the s…

Apple faces SEC review over Jobs health disclosure: report (Reuters)

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Apple faces SEC review over Jobs health disclosure: report (Reuters)

Apple's Chief Executive Officer Steve Jobs in a combination of file photographs. (Files/Reuters)Reuters – Regulators are examining Apple Inc’s disclosures about Chief Executive Officer Steve Jobs’ health problems to ensure investors were not misled, Bloomberg said, citing a person familiar with the matter.