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Royal Bank raises some fees

April 13, 2012

As debt-heavy Canadians become more cautious about borrowing, the banks are looking to higher fees to make up the shortfall.
Canada

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Nokia shares plummet after warning of big losses

April 11, 2012

HELSINKI

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Strikes halt Greek ferries before Orthodox Easter

April 10, 2012

Ferry services to Greek islands and nearby Italy were halted Tuesday by a 48-hour strike that is expected to hit the start of the country’s […]

Banks, technology - Comments closed

U.S. Local Governments Cut Payrolls to Lowest Level Since 2006 - Bloomberg

April 8, 2012

U.S. local-government payrolls fell to the lowest level in more than six years in a sign that municipalities still face fiscal strains almost three years […]

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Euro Set for Biggest Weekly Drop in 7 Months on Debt Woes - Bloomberg

April 7, 2012

The euro headed for the biggest weekly drop against the yen in seven months as Spain

Mortgage, news - Comments closed

US nominee for World Bank job to visit 7 countries

March 28, 2012

Jim Yong Kim, the Obama administration’s nominee to head the World Bank, is starting a global tour to promote his candidacy with stops in Africa, […]

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Gas prices still climbing, top $4 in 6 states

March 16, 2012

Gasoline prices rose again Friday and are now averaging more than $4 in six states plus Washington, D.C.
Retail gasoline prices were up a penny on […]

USA, management - Comments closed

Man accused of embezzlement from Chesterfield company is taken into custody

March 13, 2012

The chief executive of Metropolitan Urological Specialists PC was taken into custody today by U.S. Marshals after appearing in federal court in St. Louis and […]

Lenders, online - Comments closed

Canada Says It Expects Free-Trade Agreement With Europe by End of the Year - Bloomberg

March 12, 2012

Canada said it expects to have a free trade deal with Europe completed by the end of this year.

UK, money - Comments closed

Carnival slashes outlook on Concordia incident

March 10, 2012

Carnival says its earnings this year could be trimmed by as much as 82 percent due to the sinking of the Costa Concordia off of […]

Personal Finance, USA - Comments closed