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Monthly Archive August, 2011

Asian stocks rise as selloffs create bargains

August 31, 2011

Asian shares were mostly higher Wednesday as investors put aside concerns over flagging consumer and business confidence in developed economies to hunt for bargains after […]

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Greek banks to merge, form nation’s biggest lender

August 29, 2011

Greece’s second and third largest lenders, Eurobank and Alpha Bank, have announced plans to merge in order to better withstand the country’s acute financial crisis.
The […]

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Stocks gain broadly after Bernanke speech

August 27, 2011

Stocks are closing higher after Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke said the U.S. is headed for long-term economic growth.
Bernanke did not announce any new economic […]

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Harman Moseley enjoys playing lead with his movie chain

August 25, 2011

If Harman Moseley’s life were to be made into a movie, it almost certainly would be an adventure flick.
Moseley owns St. Louis Cinemas, a chain […]

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Europe, US stocks rise on upbeat economic report

August 24, 2011

Stocks in Europe and the U.S. rose Wednesday after data showing a surge in demand for cars and planes in July offered an unexpectedly upbeat […]

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Wild swings in stock market knock out IPOs

August 22, 2011

Companies have withdrawn initial public offerings this month at a pace not seen since December 2008. Only four have dared go public during three weeks […]

economics, news - Comments closed

Weakening Tropical Storm Harvey brings heavy rains

August 20, 2011

Tropical Storm Harvey is bringing heavy rains to parts of Guatemala and eastern Mexico as it continues to weaken.
The U.S. National Hurricane Center in Miami […]

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Stocks lower but selling pressure eases

August 19, 2011

Global stocks fell again Friday as fears of a possible U.S. recession combined with ongoing worries over Europe’s debt crisis, which is stoking acute fears […]

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Stocks rise slightly on earnings reports

August 17, 2011

Stocks rose modestly Wednesday after companies reported higher earnings but gave mixed forecasts about how the fragile economy and rising costs will affect their growth.
Target […]

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Russia’s air power displayed at international show

August 16, 2011

Lines of sleek combat jets and gleaming airliners filled an air base outside Moscow on Tuesday for Russia’s top air show, as the country aimed […]

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