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As economy weakens, Fed keeps money spigot wide open
With the U.S. economy slowing down again, this is no time for Federal Reserve policy makers to tighten the central bank’s $85-billion-a-month money hose Continue reading
Apple’s iPhone 5S: Innovation on the Tip of Your Finger (Update 2)
Updated from 112:31 p.m. EDT to provide analysts’ comments regarding larger iPhone in the 12th paragraph. Continue reading
Nasdaq in settlement talks with SEC over Facebook IPO: WSJ
REUTERS – Nasdaq OMX Group Inc is in preliminary talks with U.S. securities regulators over a possible settlement for the glitch-ridden stock market debut of social networking site Facebook Inc , the Wall Street Journal reported on Tuesday, citing people with knowledge of the discussions Continue reading
Detroit’s Big Three off to fast sales start in 2013
he New Year is off to a fast and promising start based on the first sales numbers to come in for January. Continue reading
TECH STOCKS: Microsoft, Netflix Rise, But Apple Falls Again
The technology sector turned mostly higher on Friday, buoyed by solid gains from shares of Microsoft Corp., Netflix Inc. and chip makers, but shares of Apple Inc Continue reading
Detroit auto show to highlight cool design, high tech
While design changes are still eye-catchers, more and more of what makers talk about at a car show like Detroit focuses on technology. Continue reading
Drug makers’ settlements get Supreme Court review
The Supreme Court will take a close look at payments from brand-name drug makers. Continue reading
Analysis: Arms makers’ margins solid despite some strain
Weapons makers reported surprisingly strong profit margins this week, even as budget cuts are starting to weigh on revenues. Continue reading
MARKET EYE WEEKAHEAD – Inflation, earnings key for Indian stocks
REUTERS – Stock investors are looking forward to inflation data, which is shaping as a key indicator ahead of the RBI policy review on October 30. * A Reuters poll shows wholesale price inflation likely rose to 7.70 percent in September, the highest this year. Continue reading
Here’s what’s really holding back the jobs market
At a time when policy-makers are groping for ways to reduce the nation’s persistently high unemployment rate, companies with specialized needs are struggling to find workers. Continue reading
