Archive for the Category ‘Business’

Japanese Stocks Gain Slightly on Weaker Yen

Japanese Stocks Gain Slightly on Weaker Yen

The Nikkei 225 stock average in Tokyo rose 0.4 percent, but elsewhere in Asia stocks were mixed.

High & Low Finance: Dealing With Financial Fraud by Denying It

High & Low Finance: Dealing With Financial Fraud by Denying It

Investors in CMKM Diamonds are suing the S.E.C. for $3.87 trillion for knowing about a fraud at the tiny firm but not stopping it.

The E.U. and U.S. Quarrel Over Hedge Funds

The E.U. and U.S. Quarrel Over Hedge Funds

The European Union rebutted criticism by the U.S. of its plans to tighten the rules on hedge funds.

Patchwork Retirement Plan Adds to Greece’s Debt Woes

Patchwork Retirement Plan Adds to Greece’s Debt Woes

Greece’s retirement plan, which lets 40 percent of its work force retire early, has emerged as a divisive topic within Europe.

Dodd to Offer Financial Regulation Bill Without G.O.P.

Dodd to Offer Financial Regulation Bill Without G.O.P.

A Republican on the Senate Banking Committee called Senator Christopher J. Dodd’s plan to proceed without more negotiations “very disappointing.”

Copper Thefts On The Rise (ABC 36 Lexington)

Copper Thefts On The Rise (ABC 36  Lexington)

Winchester police said copper thieves have hit several businesses and residences in the last few weeks. They robbed two residences Thursday, according to police

Safety Regulator Plans Closer Look at Electronics in Cars

Safety Regulator Plans Closer Look at Electronics in Cars

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration will also explore whether data recorders should be mandatory in all cars.

Pink Floyd Wins Court Battle With EMI Over Downloads

Pink Floyd Wins Court Battle With EMI Over Downloads

The court ruling prevents the record company from selling single downloads on the Internet from the group’s concept albums.

Jobless Filings Fall, but Not as Much as Expected

Jobless Filings Fall, but Not as Much as Expected

A new report on weekly filings for first-time jobless claims was the latest indication of a slow recovery in the labor market.

Obama to Create Export Promotion Cabinet to Promote Trade

Obama to Create Export Promotion Cabinet to Promote Trade

The administration’s announcement comes as America’s trade deficit narrowed in January, largely because of a drop in spending on oil and cars and a decrease in exports like airplanes.

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