Financial Stocks: Financials head south on European bank woes
U.S. financial stocks on Tuesday were the worst-performing sector in the S&P 500 Index, closing down 2.4% as worries over European banks and sovereign debt moved back into the foreground. feeds.marketwatch.com |
FTSE 100 extends losses, hit by Barclays, weak German exports, declines in Asia
Blue chip index extends losses, hit by jitters over management changes at Barclays, weak German exports, declines in Asian and on Wall Street. telegraph.co.uk |
Car leasing cheaper than buying
Business owners who regularly trade in their cars could lease a premium car for a lower monthly fee than borrowing to buy a standard one telegraph.co.uk |
Housing slump hammers local government tax revenue
By CHRISTOPHER S. RUGABER 2010-10-06T18:20:52ZWASHINGTON (AP) -- City tax revenues dropped this year by the most in 25 years, hit hard by falling home prices that could crimp local budgets for years to come.... hosted.ap.org |
Questor shares tips: Northern Foods not yet past its sell-by date
Concerns about growth and pension have hit Northern Foods, but Questor believe they remain a hold. telegraph.co.uk |