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| Increase in tourism to Latvia third-highest in EU in 2007 The number of tourists visiting Latvia increased by 9 percent in 2007 compared to 2006, the third-highest increase in the European Union (EU), the Latvian news agency on Monday quoted Eurostat, the EU statistics bureau, as saying. A ... english.people.com.cn |
Standard Life profit beats forecasts, shares leap LONDON (Reuters) - UK insurer Standard Life beat forecasts with a 43 percent rise in 2007 profit and surpassed its own key efficiency target, as charges including a hit from customers leaving early were offset by surprise annuity gains. feeds.reuters.com |
Dollar off session lows after slipping vs. most rivals The dollar slips against most major rivals, despite an initial small bounce after the slightly better-than-expected Chicago Purchasing Managers Index, losing ground to the euro after a strong surge in inflation in the euro zone. feeds.marketwatch.com |
U.S. stocks spike on better-than-expected profit reports U.S. stocks spiked Wednesday, with the Dow rising more than 250 points, as better-than-expected profit reports from Intel, JP Morgan Chase and Coca-Cola reassured investors who are worried about the quarterly earnings reporting period. ... english.people.com.cn |
TPG considers bid for RBS insurance arm LONDON (Reuters) - Private equity firm Texas Pacific Group is considering a bid for Royal Bank of Scotland's 8 billion pound insurance arm, a source familiar with the matter said on Friday. feeds.reuters.com |