Archive for the ‘Stock Market’ Category

Starved girl’s death could have been prevented

Wednesday, July 28th, 2010

LONDON (Reuters) - The case of a 7-year-old girl who starved to death at her home in Birmingham was preventable, and there were a series of opportunities for officials to intervene, a review into the case concluded on Tuesday.

London bus operator refutes "veil row"

Wednesday, July 28th, 2010

LONDON (Reuters) - The bus company at the centre of a row over claims that it denied two Muslim women entry to a bus because one of them was wearing a face veil has rejected allegations of discrimination.

Afghanistan questions U.S. silence over Pakistan’s role

Wednesday, July 28th, 2010

KABUL (Reuters) - The United States has pursued a contradictory policy with regard to the Afghan war by ignoring Pakistan’s role in the insurgency, the Afghan government said on Tuesday, following the leak of U.S. military documents.

Cameron to fight for Turkey to join EU

Wednesday, July 28th, 2010

ANKARA (Reuters) - Prime Minister David Cameron promised on Tuesday to fight for Turkey to join the European Union and criticised opponents of Turkish membership as prejudiced.

Lib Dems see support slump in coalition - poll

Wednesday, July 28th, 2010

LONDON (Reuters) - Support for the Liberal Democrats has slumped after they joined a coalition government while the Labour Party is enjoying a revival in its ratings, an Ipsos MORI poll for Reuters showed on Tuesday.

Yoko Ono opposes parole for John Lennon’s killer

Wednesday, July 28th, 2010

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Yoko Ono will again oppose the release of the man who nearly 30 years ago killed her husband, former Beatle John Lennon, and who comes up for parole next month, her lawyer said.

Confidence Data Sting Stocks (Market Update)

Wednesday, July 28th, 2010

Stocks gave up gains Tuesday morning after disappointing consumer-confidence data…


Stock Futures Jump on Housing Data (Market Update)

Wednesday, July 28th, 2010

Stock futures climbed Tuesday morning after data from S&P/Case-Shiller showed U.S….


Stock Futures Point to Higher Open (Market Update)

Tuesday, July 27th, 2010

Stock futures pointed Tuesday to another day of gains on Wall Street, as strong…


The Toll the Gulf Spill Has Taken on BP (Early Bird)

Tuesday, July 27th, 2010

WHAT’S HAPPENING NOW: The company replaces its CEO; earnings are decimated by the spill.