TOP 100 FINANCIAL SITES
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| Volvo, Scania Post Gains in Profit Volvo's fourth-quarter earnings rose 9.8%, curbed by slow U.S. sales. Its smaller rival, Scania, with little U.S. exposure, posted a 48% rise in net. online.wsj.com |
UOB Net Drops 5.7% on Charges United Overseas Bank said its fourth-quarter net profit fell 5.7% on higher impairment charges. online.wsj.com |
Paulson: Govt Will Act to Aid Economy WASHINGTON (AP) -- The Bush administration will "do what its takes" to stabilize chaotic markets and minimize the economic damage, Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson said Sunday after a tumultuous week capped by the government rescue of a teetering investment bank.... hosted.ap.org |
Currencies: Dollar extends losses after downbeat weekly jobs data The dollar extends losses after data show first-time applications for state unemployment benefits rose last week to their highest level since mid-September 2005, boding poorly for monthly data scheduled to be released Friday. feeds.marketwatch.com |
Oil Prices Spike Amid Attacks On Industry Oil prices have spiked to a record $117.40 a barrel after a Japanese oil tanker was attacked in Middle Eastern waters, off the east coast of Yemen, and as militants claim more attacks on pipelines in Nigeria. feeds.cbsnews.com |