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Japan posts 9.1-billion-dollar trade surplus in October

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 01:02:00 GMT

AFP - TOKYO (AFP) - Japan on Wednesday posted a trade surplus for the ninth straight month in October, as the world's number two economy gradually emerges from deep stagnation, thanks to recovery in the rest of Asia.

Disappointments on U.S. economic growth, consumer sentiment send stocks lower

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 00:56:00 GMT

The Canadian Press - TORONTO - The Toronto stock market closed lower Tuesday following a disappointing revision to recent U.S. economic growth figures and a tepid reading on consumer sentiment just before the start of the holiday shopping season.

Tepid US economic reports and a stronger dollar send oil prices downward

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 21:41:00 GMT

The Canadian Press - NEW YORK - Oil prices fell to around US$76 a barrel Tuesday with new data showing a slow U.S. economic recovery and consumer confidence that remains lukewarm at best.

Canadian dollar ends weaker, stung by commodity price fall

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 21:40:00 GMT

Reuters - TORONTO (Reuters) - Canada's dollar fell versus the greenback on Tuesday, hurt by lower commodity prices, with upbeat overseas data and signs the U.S. Federal Reserve is confident in a recovery providing some support.

Dollar General Corporation to Webcast Third Quarter 2009 Financial Results on December 10

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 21:03:26 GMT

Business Wire - Dollar General Corporation (NYSE:DG) plans to report its financial results for the quarter ended October 30, 2009, before the market opens on Thursday, December 10, 2009.

Tepid economic reports and a stronger U.S. dollar send oil prices downward

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 19:48:00 GMT

The Canadian Press - Oil prices fell below US$76 a barrel Tuesday with new data showing a slow U.S. economic recovery and consumer confidence that remains lukewarm at best.

TSX lower on U.S. growth, consumer data; BMO earns boost financial sector

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 19:45:00 GMT

The Canadian Press - TORONTO - The Toronto stock market was negative Tuesday afternoon with buyers discouraged by data showing weaker than expected U.S. economic growth and tepid consumer sentiment just before the start of the holiday shopping season.

Sometrics Solutions Help ijji.com Boost Offer-Based Virtual Currency Revenue by More Than 30 Percent

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 19:09:30 GMT

Business Wire - Sometrics (http://www.sometrics.com) has helped online hardcore gaming portal ijji.com (http://www.ijji.com) increase offer-based revenue by more than 30 percent by optimizing the way the website presents advertiser-based offers to its members.

Stocks fall amid U.S. consumer confidence, GDP data; BMO earns beat street

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 16:56:00 GMT

The Canadian Press - TORONTO - The Toronto stock market was slightly lower late Tuesday morning as data showed slower than forecast U.S. economic growth while another report reminded investors that consumers are gloomy heading into the holiday shopping season.

Research and Markets: The Mobile Advertising and Marketing Market Will Be Worth euro 8.7 Billion in 2014 Corresponding To 11.7 Percent of the Total D

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 16:47:23 GMT

Business Wire - Research and Markets(http://www.researchandmarkets.co m/research/a6dff5/mobile_advertising) has announced the addition of Berg Insight AB's new report "Mobile Advertising and Marketing - 3rd Edition" to their offering.

Hard To Treat Diseases (HTDS) Exploration Of A 25 Billion Dollar Industry Regenerative Medicine and Stem Cell Bank Targeted Merger

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 16:30:15 GMT

PRNewswire - Hard to Treat Diseases (HTDS; http: //www.htdsmedical.com/) and its operating subsidiary Slavica Bio Chem, is providing this brief update to its followers and shareholders.

Stocks fall, U.S. Q3 economic growth revised downward; BMO earns beat street

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 16:27:00 GMT

The Canadian Press - TORONTO - The Toronto stock market moved lower Tuesday morning despite a solid earnings report from Bank of Montreal after fresh data showed the U.S. economy grew at a slower pace than expected during the third quarter.

Gold retreats below $1,165/oz as dollar recovers

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 15:25:00 GMT

Reuters - LONDON (Reuters) - Gold prices retreated below $1,165 an ounce on Tuesday as the dollar recovered after a short-lived move lower in the wake of U.S. GDP data, curbing interest in the precious metal as an alternative asset.

Stocks open weak as U.S. third quarter GDP growth revised downward

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 14:59:00 GMT

The Canadian Press - TORONTO - North American stock markets got off to a weak start Tuesday after data showed weaker than expected economic growth in the U.S. during the third quarter.

Dollar softer as oil dips, bounces from overnight low

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 14:54:00 GMT

Reuters - TORONTO (Reuters) - The Canadian dollar was lower versus the U.S. currency on Tuesday, hurt by a weaker oil price and soft equity markets, but some upbeat overseas data helped it bounce off an overnight low.

Stocks head to flat open as U.S. third quarter GDP growth revised downward

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 13:56:00 GMT

The Canadian Press - TORONTO - North American markets looked to open little changed Tuesday after data showed the U.S. economy grew at an annual rate of 2.8 per cent during the third quarter.

Dollar Tree, Inc. Reports Record Third Quarter Results

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 13:17:35 GMT

Business Wire - Dollar Tree, Inc. (NASDAQ:DLTR), the nation’s leading operator of discount variety stores selling everything for $1 or less, reported earnings per diluted share of $0.76, for the quarter ended October 31, 2009 (“third quarter”), an increase of 61.7% compared to the $0.47 earnings per diluted share reported for the quarter ended November 1, 2008.

Global stocks weak, dollar flat

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 13:00:00 GMT

Reuters - LONDON (Reuters) - World stocks cut some of their losses on Tuesday as Wall Street looked set to open higher, while the dollar gave up early gains and pushed gold to near a record high.

Gold holds near $1,170/oz but dollar caps gains

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 12:44:00 GMT

Reuters - LONDON (Reuters) - Gold inched up on Tuesday as investors favored it as a hedge against medium-term dollar weakness and possible inflation, but remained below the previous session's record peak as the U.S. currency edged higher.

Dollar claws back ground against euro

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 11:28:00 GMT

AFP - LONDON (AFP) - The dollar firmed on Tuesday after recent sharp losses as investors largely stayed on the sidelines ahead of the US Thanksgiving holiday later in the week, dealers said.

Oil slips to near $77 in Asia as investors eye US dollar, crude demand

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 09:42:00 GMT

The Canadian Press - SINGAPORE - Oil slipped to near US$77 a barrel Tuesday in Asia amid mixed signs about the global economy and crude demand.

Dollar ticks up, Asia shares slip as risk shunned

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 07:25:00 GMT

Reuters - HONG KONG (Reuters) - The dollar recouped some of its overnight losses on Tuesday, while Asian shares slipped as investors shrugged off upbeat U.S. home sale data and took light profits on recent rallies.

AEGON Announces Offering of USD 500 Million of 4.625% Senior Notes

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 07:00:23 GMT

PRNewswire - AEGON announces the offering of USD 500 million senior unsecured notes due December 1, 2015. The senior...

Dollar stabilizes, Asia shares slip

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 06:17:00 GMT

Reuters - HONG KONG (Reuters) - The dollar stabilized in early trade on Tuesday after losing ground in New York, while Asian shares slipped as investors shrugged off upbeat U.S. home sale data and took a breather after recent gains.

Sliding dollar drives gold to record high

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 22:26:00 GMT

AFP - NEW YORK (AFP) - The dollar came under fresh pressure Monday after comments suggesting US authorities may extend emergency stimulus measures, encouraging traders to move into riskier assets including gold.

TSX closes up, gold at another record high; housing data helps take N.Y. ahead

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 21:47:00 GMT

The Canadian Press - TORONTO - The Toronto stock market closed in positive territory Monday as gold hit a new record high and investors took in favourable housing and retail news.

Stocks gain, gold hits new high as dollar eases

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 21:45:00 GMT

Reuters - NEW YORK (Reuters) - Gold scaled a record high on a weak dollar and global stocks jumped on Monday after better-than-expected U.S. home sales data and rosy economic news in the euro zone bolstered appetite for riskier assets.

Oil prices power higher as dollar weakens

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 21:07:00 GMT

AFP - LONDON (AFP) - Oil prices rose sharply on Monday as a weaker dollar helped boost demand for commodities, analysts said.

Oil prices higher amid weak dollar

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 21:07:00 GMT

AFP - NEW YORK (AFP) - Oil prices rose Monday as a weaker dollar helped boost demand for commodities.

Oil prices jump as dollar weakens

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 20:53:00 GMT

AFP - LONDON (AFP) - Oil prices rose sharply on Monday as a weaker dollar helped boost demand for the commodity.

Gold hits record above $1,170/oz as dollar slides

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 19:53:00 GMT

Reuters - NEW YORK/LONDON (Reuters) - Gold scaled a record high at $1,173.50 an ounce on Monday as a weaker dollar boosted buying in gold as a hedge against depreciation of paper currencies.

Toronto stocks higher as oil, metals rise; N.Y. ahead on positive housing data

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 19:49:00 GMT

The Canadian Press - TORONTO - The Toronto stock market advanced Monday afternoon but was off early highs as gains in energy and gold stocks moderated.

Dollar slides, sending gold to record high

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 18:33:00 GMT

AFP - LONDON (AFP) - The dollar slid against the euro on Monday on concerns that the Federal Reserve may keep emergency stimulus measures in place for a while longer, helping push gold prices to a record high level.

Fitch Downgrades Mexico's Foreign Currency Rating to 'BBB'; Outlook Stable

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 17:39:57 GMT

Business Wire - Fitch Ratings today downgraded Mexico's foreign currency Issuer Default Rating (IDR) to 'BBB' from 'BBB+' and local currency IDR to 'BBB+' from 'A-'.

Oil rises above US$79 amid Iran war games, weakening dollar

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 17:36:00 GMT

The Canadian Press - NEW YORK - Oil prices rose above US$79 a barrel Monday on a weakening dollar and as Iran's war games, aimed at protecting its nuclear plants, deepened tensions in the oil-rich region.

Solid Canadian retail sales, U.S. house resale data helps boost stock markets

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 17:00:00 GMT

The Canadian Press - TORONTO - The Toronto stock market racked up solid gains late Monday morning as a weaker U.S. dollar boosted commodity prices while investors were also encouraged by the latest U.S. housing data.

FINRA Fines Terra Nova Financial $400,000; Firm Made over $1 Million in Improper Soft Dollar Payments

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 16:23:52 GMT

Business Wire - The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) today announced that it has fined Terra Nova Financial, LLC, of Chicago, $400,000 for making more than $1 million in improper soft dollar payments to or on behalf of five hedge fund managers, without following its own policies to ensure the payments were proper.

Sliding U.S. dollar pushes TSX higher

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 16:21:12 GMT

CBC - The U.S. dollar continued its slide Monday and gold touched another record high.

Stocks surge amid strong retail, housing data; weak US$ boosts commodities

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 16:18:00 GMT

The Canadian Press - TORONTO - The Toronto stock market posted a solid advance mid-morning Monday amid much better than expected Canadian retail news, American housing data and higher commodity prices.

CADD Edge Expands SolidWorks® CAD Support with New Philadelphia Office

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 15:05:05 GMT

Business Wire - CADD Edge, Inc. today announced the opening of a new office in Fort Washington, PA. To support...

Stock up, US$ weakens, commodities surge; Canadian retail sales post solid gain

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 14:57:00 GMT

The Canadian Press - TORONTO - The Toronto stock market moved sharply higher Monday morning amid a solid retail sales report, higher commodity prices and a weakening American dollar.

Dollar extends gain after strong retail sales data

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 14:47:00 GMT

Reuters - TORONTO (Reuters) - The Canadian dollar rose against the U.S. currency on Monday amid the backdrop of stronger equity and commodity prices, including a record level for gold, with support also coming from solid domestic retail sales data.

Dollar General Celebrates Thanksgiving Weekend with Special Deals

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 14:35:46 GMT

Business Wire - Dollar General (NYSE:DG) is offering customers a chance to break away from their turkeys on Thanksgiving Day and get a head-start on holiday bargains.

NIA's 'The Dollar Bubble' Coming This Week

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 14:00:57 GMT

PRNewswire - The National Inflation Association's new 30 minute documentary, 'The Dollar Bubble,' is almost complete and expected to be released this holiday week.

Dollar rises on gold as retail sales data awaited

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 13:14:00 GMT

Reuters - TORONTO (Reuters) - The Canadian dollar was firmer on Monday ahead of key Canadian retail sales data, helped by stronger equity and commodity prices, including a record level for gold, and broad-based U.S. dollar weakness.

Futures up after Bullard comment, weak dollar

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 12:44:00 GMT

Reuters - NEW YORK (Reuters) - U.S. stock index futures rose about 1 percent on Monday, looking to snap a three-session losing streak as commodity and natural resource stocks gained on a falling U.S. dollar.

Gold at new high as dollar slides, stocks gain

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 12:34:00 GMT

Reuters - LONDON (Reuters) - Gold powered to another record high on Monday as expectations that U.S. interest rates will remain low weighed on the dollar, while higher commodity prices lifted world equities.

Cranes and a half-million-dollar lowboy the highlights of Ritchie Bros. Houston and Moncofa, Spain auctions

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 12:00:59 GMT

PRNewswire - Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers (NYSE and TSX: RBA), the world's largest industrial auctioneer, conducted...

World stocks rally as dollar falters

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 11:48:00 GMT

AFP - LONDON (AFP) - Global stock markets rose sharply on Monday as the dollar weakened, mirroring surging commodities, while signs of a possible international battle for British confectioner Cadbury focused traders' minds.

Gold hits record above $1,167/oz as dollar slips

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 10:35:00 GMT

Reuters - LONDON (Reuters) - Gold hit a record high at $1,167.45 an ounce on Monday as dollar weakness pushed the metal through key technical resistance levels, fuelling momentum buying after the metal's sharp run higher earlier this month.

Investors to get updated look at banks' financial health starting next week

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 18:02:00 GMT

The Canadian Press - TORONTO - The Toronto stock market is entering the last full week of November trading amid another wave of worry about the strength of an economic rebound, while investors will get a look at the health of the big Canadian banks.

Oil edges down toward US$76 amid economic uncertainty, rising U.S. dollar

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 22:19:00 GMT

The Canadian Press - NEW YORK - Oil prices fell below US$77 a barrel on Friday on a stronger U.S. dollar and amid concern about the strength of the global economic recovery.

Economic concerns, rising U.S. currency push stock markets, crude oil lower

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 22:17:00 GMT

The Canadian Press - TORONTO - The Toronto stock market closed slightly lower Friday, pressured by falling energy stocks as demand concerns and a rising U.S. dollar pushed crude prices down.

Global stocks slip, dollar gains on economy fears

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:44:00 GMT

Reuters - NEW YORK (Reuters) - Global stocks slid and the U.S. dollar rose on Friday as investors cut their exposure to risky assets amid signs of an anemic U.S. economic recovery.

Stock markets lower as Dell earns disappoint, U.S. dollar weakens

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:34:00 GMT

The Canadian Press - TORONTO - The Toronto stock market was slightly lower Friday afternoon, led by energy sector declines as demand concerns and a rising U.S. dollar pushed crude prices lower.