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Bernanke to defend Fed role on smaller bank supervision - WSJ - Reuters
March 17, 2010 The Hindu | Bernanke to defend Fed role on smaller bank supervision - WSJ Reuters March 17 (Reuters) - Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke will defend the central bank's supervision of smaller banks in a hearing before the House Financial Services Committee on Wednesday, the Wall Street Journal said. Bernanke is set to take on a ... Fed Unconvinced Recovery Strong Enough to Warrant Higher Rates Mortgage rates could go up as Fed program expires Bernanke: Oversight Of Smaller Banks Aids Monetary Policy |
World Bank tells China to tighten policy - Reuters
March 17, 2010 The Hindu | World Bank tells China to tighten policy Reuters BEIJING (Reuters) - The World Bank raised its 2010 growth and inflation forecasts for China and recommended a tighter monetary policy as well as a stronger exchange rate to restrain inflation expectations and asset bubbles. ... World Bank Upgrades 2010 China Growth Forecasts World Bank says China faces twin-risk problem World Bank Urges China to Cool Its Economy |
Google Partners Call for Clarity on China Plans - New York Times
March 17, 2010 Washington Post | Google Partners Call for Clarity on China Plans New York Times By REUTERS BEIJING, March 17 (Reuters) - Chinese firms selling advertising space on Google's search pages have demanded clarity about the Internet company's plans in China, warning they will demand compensation if it shuts its Chinese portal. ... Google partners in China issue plea to Web giant FACTBOX-Twists and turns in Google's China saga China partners to Google: Decide now |
JGBs flat; BOJ eases, but split vote clouds outlook - Reuters
March 17, 2010 AFP | JGBs flat; BOJ eases, but split vote clouds outlook Reuters By Shinichi Saoshiro TOKYO, March 17 (Reuters) - Japanese government bonds barely budged on Wednesday after the Bank of Japan loosened monetary policy in a split vote that left traders guessing over whether it will continue easing in months ahead. ... BOJ Doubles Lending Program to Combat Deflation Asian Shares Mostly Up After Fed; BOJ Move Aids Tokyo Bank of Japan expands lending to fight deflation |
Thieves grab up to $75 million in Eli Lilly drugs - Reuters
March 17, 2010 Boston Globe | Thieves grab up to $75 million in Eli Lilly drugs Reuters NEW YORK, March 17 (Reuters) - As much as $75 million in popular Eli Lilly & Co (LLY.N) prescription medicines such as Prozac were stolen during a raging storm from a Connecticut warehouse over the weekend, police said on Tuesday. ... Lilly Drugs Stolen in Warehouse Heist Lilly Has $75 Million in Drugs Stolen From Warehouse Brazen Conn. warehouse heist nets $75M in pills |
Oil rises above $82 ahead of OPEC meet, inventory data - Reuters
March 17, 2010 Times LIVE | Oil rises above $82 ahead of OPEC meet, inventory data Reuters PERTH (Reuters) - Oil prices extended overnight gains and rose above $82 a barrel on Wednesday, supported by a weaker dollar and expectations that producer group OPEC will keep oil output cuts in place at a meeting later in the day. ... Oil above $82 as traders eye US supplies, OPEC OPEC to keep output quota unchanged: reports OIL FUTURES: Oil Up On Improved Economic View, Fed Decision |
Honda recalls 410000 vehicles - Bizjournals.com
March 17, 2010 Washington Post | Honda recalls 410000 vehicles Bizjournals.com Honda Motor Co. is the latest automaker to hit a bumpy road when it comes to a large vehicle recall, joining Toyota Motor Corp. and Ford Motor Co. The Japanese automaker will recall more than 410000 Odyssey minivans and Elements because of braking ... Honda shares slip on Odyssey, Element recall Honda to recall 412000 vehicles in US for brakes Honda to recall 410000 vehicles for brake problem |
Simon Readies New Bid for GGP - Wall Street Journal
March 17, 2010 Reuters | Simon Readies New Bid for GGP Wall Street Journal Mall giant Simon Property Group Inc. is readying a sweetened takeover bid for bankrupt rival General Growth Properties Inc. that would top an offer on the table from several General Growth investors. ... Simon Said to Be Preparing a Revised Offer for General Growth Simon Is Expected to Raise Bid for Mall Operator * Simon may make new offer for General Growth |
VirnetX Wins Patent Case Against Microsoft - Wall Street Journal
March 17, 2010 Indian Express | VirnetX Wins Patent Case Against Microsoft Wall Street Journal SAN FRANCISCO--VirnetX Holding Corp. prevailed on Tuesday in a patent infringement lawsuit against Microsoft Corp., convincing a Texas jury the software giant had violated two of its patents. The jury recommended the Redmond, Wash. ... Jury awards VirnetX $106M in Microsoft dispute Buckle Up : Jury Verdict On VirnetX Is In Microsoft Loses Yet Another Patent Lawsuit |
Hong Kong, China stocks gain on US Fed stance - Reuters
March 17, 2010Hong Kong, China stocks gain on US Fed stance Reuters HONG KONG/SHANGHAI, March 17 (Reuters) - Shares in Hong Kong and China were higher by mid-session Wednesday, joining the rise in other Asian markets as investors cheered the Federal Reserve's pledge to keep interest rates at ... Hong Kong Stocks Advance as Low US Rates Boost Developers NSE Allows China, Hong Kong Trading From Mar 18 Hong Kong stocks up, led by Cnooc, coal producers |
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