Nasdaq vaults to 11-year high on surge in jobs
on February 4, 2012 by Jude Emantsal in Breaking News, Comments (0)
NEW YORK (Reuters) – A surge in hiring in the world’s largest economy last month drove the Nasdaq to an 11-year high on Friday as optimism grew that the labor […]
Chris Huhne vows to prove his innocence
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Chris Huhne’s divorce spiralled into political crisis after claims by his former wife that she took speeding points on his behalf The acrimonious divorce of Chris Huhne and Vicky […]
Strong jobs report pushes Nasdaq to 11-year high
on February 3, 2012 by Jude Emantsal in Breaking News, Comments (0)
NEW YORK (Reuters) – Stocks rose on Friday, propelling the Nasdaq index to an 11-year high, after January’s U.S. employment report sailed past expectations, boosting hopes the world’s largest economy […]
Huhne resigns over charge in speeding case
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Former energy secretary faces prosecution over claims his ex-wife took his speeding points on her licence in 2003 Chris Huhne has resigned as energy secretary after the director of […]
Fed still divided as Fisher sees no need for QE3
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AUSTIN, Texas (Reuters) – A third round of large-scale asset purchases by the Federal Reserve is not needed and would compound the difficulties of tightening monetary policy when the time […]
CPS to announce Huhne speeding decision
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Chris Huhne will learn on Friday morning whether he is to face charges of speeding and perverting the course of justice The director of public prosecutions will announce on […]
Wall Street edges up ahead of January payrolls report
on February 2, 2012 by Jude Emantsal in Breaking News, Comments (0)
NEW YORK (Reuters) – Stocks edged higher on Thursday after weekly jobless claims fell in the latest week, but gains were limited as investors were reluctant to make big bets […]
Tax row over top civil servants pay
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Hélène Mulholland takes us through today’s key events, including the growing row over tax arrangements for top civil servants, and David Miliband’s seven-point plan for Labour 5.05pm: Just last […]
Watchdog calls for safeguards on police spies
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Inspector criticises ‘intrusion’ into activists’ lives by undercover officer Mark Kennedy A clandestine operation that secretly deployed police spies in political groups for 40 years is severely criticised today […]
Facebook, and Zuckerberg, embark on mega-IPO
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SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) – Facebook unveiled what is expected to be Silicon Valley’s largest ever initial public offering, but made it clear to outside investors that they will have little […]