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Economy forecast weak, despite future growth (The Nashua Telegraph)
WASHINGTON -- First the good news: The worst of the painful housing slump and the credit crunch might come to an end this year. Now the bad: The economy will weaken further and unemployment will rise. ... - By JEANNINE AVERSA The Associated Press
2008-05-20 03:47:34 -
Ask Anything: 10 questions with Realtor Parker Creech (WRAL.com Raleigh)
Parker Creech, a North Carolina native who has been active in real estate since 1977, answers your questions about foreclosure, selling a house, the real estate market and much more.
2008-05-20 03:48:45 -
Bank of Japan keeps interest rates steady (The Globe and Mail)
Central bank has lingering worries about a global slowdown
2008-05-20 03:51:01 -
U.S. dollar weakens on outlook (The Globe and Mail)
Euro advances as German producer prices hit a 20-month high
2008-05-20 03:51:11 -
Asian stocks fall on inflation fears; shanghai tumbles 4.5% (INO News)
(RTTNews) - Stock markets across the Asia-Pacific region closed lower on inflation fears, as crude prices hovered around near a record peak above $127 a barrel. Shanghai shares plunged 4.5%, as last week's earthquake in Sichuan continued to dampen sentiment.
2008-05-20 03:51:48 -
Mitsubishi UFJ's Fourth-Quarter Profit Beats Forecast (Update1) (Bloomberg.com)
May 20 (Bloomberg) -- Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group Inc. , Japan's largest bank by market value, posted an unexpected gain in fourth-quarter profit as reserves for bad loans declined and trading income rose.
2008-05-20 03:52:05 -
ICAP profit surges 31 percent (Reuters.co.uk)
LONDON (Reuters) - ICAP , the world's biggest interdealer broker, posted an above-consensus 31 percent rise in annual pretax profit on Tuesday thanks to greater market volatility and said its was eyeing acquisitions.
2008-05-20 03:56:38 -
Top 10 ways to cut car costs (Bankrate.com)
If you are in the market for a new car, you could learn a lot from our readers who've been there. Every month, Bankrate.com gets hundreds of money-saving tips from our readers. We've sorted through the best of the best to share with you the most useful tips on buying and maintaining a new car.
2008-05-20 03:57:44 -
BBC may face fraud probe after keeping over £10,000 meant for charity (Evening Standard)
The BBC may face an investigation by the Serious Fraud Office after keeping more than £100,000 which should have been given to charity. The broadcaster has admitted that staff knowingly withheld money meant for causes including Children in Need and Comic Relief.
2008-05-20 03:57:47 -
Words from the (Investment) Wise for the Week That Was (May 12 - 18 ... - Safe Haven
Equity bulls experienced another good week based on the viewpoint that the worst of the credit crisis might be behind us. A further improvement in investor sentiment and increased risk appetite caused market participants to cast aside a mixed bag of ...
2008-05-18 07:25:00 -
May 2008 - New York Daily News
Almost three weeks after a drunk driving arrest in Virginia sparked a downward spiral of scandal and revelations that have derailed his once-promising political career, Staten Island Republican Rep. Vito Fossella is confirming he will not seek re ...
2008-05-18 05:55:00 -
I enjoy Turnbull's full support: Nelson - Australian Broadcasting Corp.
Opposition Leader Brendan Nelson says there is strong unity within the Coalition, despite a leaked email exposing deep divisions between him and treasury spokesman Malcolm Turnbull. Mr Turnbull has denied leaking the email, which he sent to Dr Nelson ...
2008-05-19 04:35:00 -
House Hunting? Start on the Web? - Barron's Online
SPRING HAS SPRUNG, THE traditional start of the home-buying season. But more than nine months of inventory is backed up in the sales pipeline, and it's moving about 20% slower than it moved last spring. Home prices, too, have fallen -- by double ...
2008-05-19 12:24:00 -
The New Grad's Guide to Personal Finance - WTVF
Finals are over, you have packed up the dorm room and said good-bye to friends -- hopefully even landed that first job to put your foot on the career ladder. Now, while you have a clean slate, is the perfect time to get your personal financial life ...
2008-05-19 09:00:00 -
Personal loan rates up 1% - MyFinances.co.uk
Interest rates on personal loans of £5,000 to £7,500 have increased by one per cent in the last six months, despite the Bank of England cutting its base rate three times. Research by moneyexpert.com reveals the average rate for a £5,000 loan is ...
2008-05-19 03:49:00