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Wall Street shed 2,000 jobs in December (Reuters)

January 19, 2012 in Asia Pacific Business News, Syndicated Posts by rushabh

, Jan. 19, 2012 (Reuters) -- Wall Street axed 2,000 workers in December as poor profits led companies to slice expenses, the biggest reduction since last summer when the industry released its summer interns, James Brown, a labor market analyst with the New York Department of Labor, said on Thursday. ... > read full story

The Carpetbagger: Sundance, Brought to You by (Your Brand Here)

January 19, 2012 in Asia Pacific Business News, Syndicated Posts by rushabh

Corporate sponsors are back en mass at Sundance, where companies have long lingered around the edges of the film festival in the hopes some cool will rub off on their brands.

Hedge Funds May Sue Greece if It Tries to Force Loss

January 19, 2012 in Asia Pacific Business News, Syndicated Posts by rushabh

Several funds plan to go to the European Court of Human Rights if Greece doesn’t make good on its bond payments.

Is the U.S. Market Rally For Real?

January 19, 2012 in Asia Pacific Business News, Syndicated Posts by rushabh

Does the current U.S. markets rally have legs, amid unsettled news continuing to stream out of Europe? Paul Vigna stops by Mean Street to explain with host Evan Newmark. Photo: AP.

Group Proposes NHTSA Add Expertise in Electronics

January 19, 2012 in Asia Pacific Business News, Syndicated Posts by rushabh

In its study, a branch of the National Academy of Sciences called on the N.H.T.S.A. to refine its investigative techniques and push for “black boxes” that record data in car crashes.

China’s Urban Sprawl Is at a Crawl

January 19, 2012 in Asia Pacific Business News, Syndicated Posts by rushabh

China's population growth in cities has ground to a crawl, and WSJ 'Heard on the Street' columnist Tom Orlik (visiting Mean Street from China) points out which industries benefit and which suffer as a result. Photo: STR/AFP/Getty Images

S&P’s New Chief Defends the Downgrades

January 19, 2012 in Asia Pacific Business News, Syndicated Posts by rushabh

Doug Peterson, new president of Standard & Poor's Rating Services, is defending the firm's downgrades of U.S. And European sovereign bonds. WSJ's Jeannette Neumann makes a stop on Mean Street to discuss with Evan Newmark. Photo: AP.

Risk: Romney, Bain Capital and You

January 19, 2012 in Asia Pacific Business News, Syndicated Posts by rushabh

When it comes to risk, MarketWatch columnist David Weidner says Mitt Romney and Bain Capital might not take on significantly more risk than the average person. He stops by Mean Street to explain. Photo: Boston Globe/Getty Images.

DealBook: Swiss Re Appoints New Chief Executive

January 19, 2012 in Asia Pacific Business News, Syndicated Posts by rushabh

The world’s second largest reinsurer said on Thursday that Michel M. Lies will take over as the company’s chief executive on Feb. 1.

Investors look for tech to rise as behemoth earnings loom (Reuters)

January 19, 2012 in Asia Pacific Business News, Syndicated Posts by rushabh

NEW YORK/CHICAGO, Jan. 19, 2012 (Reuters) -- As four big tech bellwethers ready their earnings reports after the bell on Thursday, the big question is whether their results will further fuel a solid rally in the tech sector. ... > read full story

Reactions to Perry’s Decision to End His Campaign

January 19, 2012 in Asia Pacific Business News, Syndicated Posts by rushabh

Following Rick Perry's decision to drop his presidential bid and endorse Newt Gingrich, WSJ's Andy Jordan hears from supporters of both Gov. Perry and frontrunner Mitt Romney on Thursday in South Carolina.

Is an Ebay Turnaround on the Way?

January 19, 2012 in Asia Pacific Business News, Syndicated Posts by rushabh

On Wednesday, eBay reported its biggest revenue increase in six years as sales rose 35%, John Letzing reports on digits. Photo: AP.

Google Investors Eye CEO Larry Page

January 19, 2012 in Asia Pacific Business News, Syndicated Posts by rushabh

In his first year as Google's chief executive, Larry Page has scored points for ambition. Whether that will pay off for shareholders remains to be seen, Rolfe Winkler argues on digits. Photo: Getty Images.

Why a $15 Apple eBook Equals a $75 Paper Book

January 19, 2012 in Asia Pacific Business News, Syndicated Posts by rushabh

Apple introduced tools designed to spur the development of textbooks and other classroom materials for the iPad, Peter Kafka reports on digits.

Demand strong, margins better in 2012: Nike CEO (Reuters)

January 19, 2012 in Asia Pacific Business News, Syndicated Posts by rushabh

NEW YORK, Jan. 19, 2012 (Reuters) -- Nike Inc <NKE.N> is seeing no slowdown in demand in its biggest markets, even as Europe struggles economically and shoppers in the United States remain skittish, Chief Executive Mark Parker said. ... > read full story

Italy crime groups control big food business: probe (Reuters)

January 19, 2012 in Asia Pacific Business News, Syndicated Posts by rushabh

MILAN, Jan. 19, 2012 (Reuters) -- Organized crime in Italy controls agricultural and food businesses worth 12.5 billion euros ($16 billion) a year, or 5.6 percent of all criminal operations in the country, according to a parliamentary investigation presented on Thursday. ... > read full story

DealBook: Morgan Stanley Reports Loss as Settlement Weighs on Results

January 19, 2012 in Asia Pacific Business News, Syndicated Posts by rushabh

The one main bright spot in the fourth quarter was the Wall Street firm's global wealth management division.

You’re the Boss Blog: Do Men Treat Female Business Owners Differently?

January 19, 2012 in Asia Pacific Business News, Syndicated Posts by rushabh

Some female business owners say that in male-dominated industries, men tend to bully women to try to get what they want.

Momentum to drain from world economy in 2012: poll (Reuters)

January 19, 2012 in Asia Pacific Business News, Syndicated Posts by rushabh

LONDON, Jan. 19, 2012 (Reuters) -- The world economy will lose momentum in 2012 but it will keep moving in the right direction, according to Reuters polls of around 600 economists who said crisis-hit Europe would drag on global growth. ... > read full story

Ford to pay bonuses, raises for salaried workers (Reuters)

January 19, 2012 in Asia Pacific Business News, Syndicated Posts by rushabh

, Jan. 19, 2012 (Reuters) -- Ford Motor Co <F.N> will give bonuses and merit-based raises to salaried workers in the United States and Canada this spring, the first time the No. 2 U.S. automaker has paid out both since the onset of the financial crisis. ... > read full story

BofA Swings to Black

January 19, 2012 in Asia Pacific Business News, Syndicated Posts by rushabh

Bank of America closed out a turbulent 2011 with better-than-expected revenue in the final three months of the year, as mortgage woes eased, David Benoit reports on Markets Hub. (Photo: AP)

UK’s Cameron says bank bonuses "out of control" (Reuters)

January 19, 2012 in Asia Pacific Business News, Syndicated Posts by rushabh

LONDON, Jan. 19, 2012 (Reuters) -- Bonuses in Britain's financial services sector have been "out of control" in recent years, Prime Minister David Cameron said on Thursday, unveiling plans to cap cash rewards again at state-backed banks. ... > read full story

J&J to pay $158 million to settle Texas Risperdal case (Reuters)

January 19, 2012 in Asia Pacific Business News, Syndicated Posts by rushabh

AUSTIN, Texas, Jan. 19, 2012 (Reuters) -- Johnson & Johnson said on Thursday it will pay $158 million to settle a Texas lawsuit accusing the drugmaker of improperly marketing its Risperdal anti-psychotic drug to state residents on the Medicaid health program for the poor. ... > read full story

S&P hits back at Italian investigators (Reuters)

January 19, 2012 in Asia Pacific Business News, Syndicated Posts by rushabh

MILAN, Jan. 19, 2012 (Reuters) -- Ratings agency Standard & Poors hit back at Italian prosecutors on Thursday after sources said its offices in Milan were visited by tax police pursuing a probe into the impact of S&P's reports on Italian share prices. ... > read full story

Bucks Blog: Why You’re Waiting Too Long to Fix Money Mistakes

January 19, 2012 in Asia Pacific Business News, Syndicated Posts by rushabh

Big mistakes almost always start as small mistakes, and then people delay doing something about them.

Ryan Seacrest Buys a Piece of Mark Cuban’s HDNet

January 19, 2012 in Asia Pacific Business News, Syndicated Posts by rushabh

WSJ's Christopher Stewart has details of Ryan Seacrest's newest venture: purchasing a minority stake in Mark Cuban's HDNet TV network. Photo: Photo by Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images)

DealBook: U.S. Charges 7 for Insider Trading of Dell Stock

January 19, 2012 in Asia Pacific Business News, Syndicated Posts by rushabh

Federal prosecutors depicted a "circle of friends," including Anthony Chiasson of Level Global, who together earned about $62 million in illegal gains in Dell stock.

Apple rolls out digital textbook service iBooks 2 (Reuters)

January 19, 2012 in Asia Pacific Business News, Syndicated Posts by rushabh

, Jan. 19, 2012 (Reuters) -- Apple Inc unveiled a new digital textbook service called iBooks 2 on Thursday, as the iPad maker aims to revitalize the education market. ... > read full story

State of the Art: Finding Headphones to Shut Out the World – State of the Art

January 19, 2012 in Asia Pacific Business News, Syndicated Posts by rushabh

What do you look for in noise-canceling headphones? Music fidelity? Reasonable price? Bose has dominated the market, but here’s a look at the latest models from 10 other companies.

Warm Winter Is Bad News for Retailers

January 19, 2012 in Asia Pacific Business News, Syndicated Posts by rushabh

Above-average temperatures across the United States thus far are hurting retail sales, and retailers are running out of time to sell their winter inventory.

Trial Set for Stanford, Financier Accused in Ponzi Scheme

January 19, 2012 in Asia Pacific Business News, Syndicated Posts by rushabh

A federal judge ruled that R. Allen Stanford, accused of defrauding thousands of investors in a $7 billion Ponzi scheme, will go on trial next week.

In Piracy Bill Fight, New Economy Rises Against Old

January 19, 2012 in Asia Pacific Business News, Syndicated Posts by rushabh

The legislative battle over two once-obscure measures to combat the looting of online content may prove to be a turning point for how Washington does business.

Settlements in News Corp. Phone Hacking Cases

January 19, 2012 in Asia Pacific Business News, Syndicated Posts by rushabh

WSJ London Bureau Chief Bruce Orwall has details of settlements reached in phone-hacking lawsuits brought against News Corporation. AP Photo.

Kodak’s Bankruptcy Details

January 19, 2012 in Asia Pacific Business News, Syndicated Posts by rushabh

WSJ's Mike Spector has details of Kodak's bankruptcy declaration and the next likely moves for the 131-year-old company. Photo by Chris Hondros/Getty Images

Wichita Clings to Airplane Capital Identity

January 19, 2012 in Asia Pacific Business News, Syndicated Posts by rushabh

There is a growing fear that Wichita, Kan., is at risk of losing its identity as one of those American places where people make things and are paid well for it.

Philly Fed factory activity ticks up in January (Reuters)

January 19, 2012 in Asia Pacific Business News, Syndicated Posts by rushabh

NEW YORK, Jan. 19, 2012 (Reuters) -- The pace of factory activity in the U.S. Mid-Atlantic region ticked up in January, though it was not as strong as expected as new orders slipped, a survey showed on Thursday. ... > read full story

Morgan Stanley Reports Q4 Loss

January 19, 2012 in Asia Pacific Business News, Syndicated Posts by rushabh

Michael Casey joins the News Hub with earnings reports from Morgan and Bank of America. Also, a significant drop in weekly jobless claims highlighted items that will influence markets on Thursday. Photo: REUTERS/Shannon Stapleton

More cracks found in Airbus A380 wings (Reuters)

January 19, 2012 in Asia Pacific Business News, Syndicated Posts by rushabh

PARIS, Jan. 19, 2012 (Reuters) -- Airbus <EAD.PA> said on Thursday it had discovered more cracks in the wings of two A380 superjumbo aircraft but insisted the world's largest jetliner remained safe to fly. ... > read full story

Relief in Spain, tension in Greece for euro zone (Reuters)

January 19, 2012 in Asia Pacific Business News, Syndicated Posts by rushabh

MADRID/ATHENS, Jan. 19, 2012 (Reuters) -- The embattled euro zone cleared a major funding test on Thursday when Spain romped through a key bond sale, while signs pointed to only a mild recession for the 17-nation bloc. ... > read full story

DealBook: U.S. Debt? Bain Might Leverage It

January 19, 2012 in Asia Pacific Business News, Syndicated Posts by rushabh

As Mitt Romney defends his tenure at Bain Capital on the presidential campaign trail, some on Wall Street wonder how running a private equity firm compares to running the country.

Japan’s Nippon Life to buy 26% stake in Ambani’s firm

January 19, 2012 in Asia Pacific Business News, Syndicated Posts by rushabh

MUMBAI: Japan's Nippon Life Insurance said Thursday it had agreed to buy a 26 percent stake in billionaire Anil Ambani's Reliance Capital in the largest foreign investment in India's mutual fund sector.

US jobless claims tumble to 2008 low

January 19, 2012 in Asia Pacific Business News, Syndicated Posts by rushabh

WASHINGTON: New claims for US unemployment benefits fell sharply last week to the lowest level since April 2008, the government reported Thursday.

Handbag maker Mulberry’s sales surge on Asian demand

January 19, 2012 in Asia Pacific Business News, Syndicated Posts by rushabh

LONDON: British luxury handbag maker Mulberry posted surging Christmas sales and raised its annual profits forecast Thursday, in a further sign that the high-end fashion sector is bypassing the economic gloom.

Housing starts drop more than expected in December (Reuters)

January 19, 2012 in Asia Pacific Business News, Syndicated Posts by rushabh

WASHINGTON, Jan. 19, 2012 (Reuters) -- Housing starts fell in December as groundbreaking on rental property posted a big decline, splashing some cold water on hopes the still-weak housing sector could boost economic growth this year. ... > read full story

Kodak Lost Its Focus

January 19, 2012 in Asia Pacific Business News, Syndicated Posts by rushabh

Kodak may become a fading memory as it files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. Dow Jones's Steve McGrath explains where it went wrong and reminds us of previous corporations undone by technological disruption.

Starbucks closing in on retail deal with Tata Coffee (Reuters)

January 19, 2012 in Asia Pacific Business News, Syndicated Posts by rushabh

MUMBAI, Jan. 19, 2012 (Reuters) -- Starbucks Corp <SBUX.O>, the world's largest coffee company, is finalizing its retail partnership with India's Tata Coffee Ltd <TACO.NS> and hopes to announce the deal by the end of this month, a senior official of the Indian company said on Thursday. ... > read full story

Sony Ericsson ends 2011 in red after Q4 loss

January 19, 2012 in Asia Pacific Business News, Syndicated Posts by rushabh

STOCKHOLM: Mobile phone manufacturer Sony Ericsson said Thursday that intense competition slammed fourth quarter sales and forced it to post a loss of 247 million euros ($318 million) for the year, compared with a 90-million-euro net profit in 2010.

Morgan Stanley posts fourth-quarter loss due to settlement (Reuters)

January 19, 2012 in Asia Pacific Business News, Syndicated Posts by rushabh

, Jan. 19, 2012 (Reuters) -- Morgan Stanley <MS.N> lost money in the fourth quarter due to a big charge related to a legal settlement, and said revenue declined across all of its trading, banking and brokerage operations. ... > read full story

Bank of America reports fourth-quarter profit (Reuters)

January 19, 2012 in Asia Pacific Business News, Syndicated Posts by rushabh

, Jan. 19, 2012 (Reuters) -- Bank of America Corp reported a fourth-quarter profit, reversing a year-earlier loss, boosted by one-time items and lower expenses for bad loans. ... > read full story

IMF sees euro zone GDP down 0.5 percent in 2012: ANSA (Reuters)

January 19, 2012 in Asia Pacific Business News, Syndicated Posts by rushabh

MILAN, Jan. 19, 2012 (Reuters) -- The International Monetary Fund expects the euro zone economy to contract by 0.5 percent this year and warns that tensions arising from the bloc's debt crisis threaten global growth, Italian news agency ANSA reported on Thursday quoting a draft of the World Economic Outlook (WEO). ... > read full story

Spanish and French Bond Sales Draw Strong Demand

January 19, 2012 in Asia Pacific Business News, Syndicated Posts by rushabh

Spain has easily sold shorter-dated debt in recent weeks, but finding buyers for 10-year paper was considered a sterner test.

UnitedHealth fourth-quarter profit tops views (Reuters)

January 19, 2012 in Asia Pacific Business News, Syndicated Posts by rushabh

, Jan. 19, 2012 (Reuters) -- UnitedHealth Group Inc <UNH.N> posted a higher-than-expected fourth-quarter profit, helped by greater membership across its array of health plans. ... > read full story

Spain passes key bond test, France also in demand (Reuters)

January 19, 2012 in Asia Pacific Business News, Syndicated Posts by rushabh

MADRID, Jan. 19, 2012 (Reuters) -- Spain passed its biggest test of market sentiment so far this year on Thursday, selling far more longer-term debt than expected as the government pressed ahead with efforts to tackle its problems with the help of a European Central Bank backstop. ... > read full story

India eyes foreign investment in ailing airlines

January 19, 2012 in Asia Pacific Business News, Syndicated Posts by rushabh

NEW DELHI: India's aviation and finance ministers urged Tuesday that foreign airlines be allowed to buy stakes of up to 49 percent in local carriers to provide vital cash injections for the struggling industry.

Economix Blog: Simon Johnson: Should We Trust Paid Experts on the Volcker Rule?

January 19, 2012 in Asia Pacific Business News, Syndicated Posts by rushabh

A report commissioned by a lobbying group for the securities industry should not be taken as objective analysis of the impact of a rule to restrict risky trading activities by large banks, an economist writes.

Euro-yen intervention an option for Japan, but not now (Reuters)

January 19, 2012 in Asia Pacific Business News, Syndicated Posts by rushabh

TOKYO, Jan. 19, 2012 (Reuters) -- Japanese authorities, while reluctant to act now, may consider engaging in a rare intervention to stem yen rises against the euro if the moves appear to be driven by speculators and sharp enough to severely hurt business sentiment. ... > read full story

Asian stocks rise on IMF crisis-fighting plan

January 19, 2012 in Asia Pacific Business News, Syndicated Posts by rushabh

HONG KONG - Asian markets mostly rose Thursday, tracking gains on Wall Street amid positive US economic data and International Monetary Fund plans to boost its coffers for crisis fighting.

Sumitomo invests in Wall Street’s Moelis & Company

January 19, 2012 in Asia Pacific Business News, Syndicated Posts by rushabh

For the second day in a row, Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group announces an investment in a business that builds its advisory capabilities.

Petron block puts Philippine oil refiner on international radar

January 19, 2012 in Asia Pacific Business News, Syndicated Posts by rushabh

Petron's pension fund sells $175 million worth of shares at a fixed discount of 17.3% one day before a Temasek entity was aiming to reduce its stake in Thailand's Shin Corp by selling up to $260 million worth of shares.

Year of the Dragon suggests stock market gains in 2012

January 19, 2012 in Asia Pacific Business News, Syndicated Posts by rushabh

Viewed as a major game-changer, the dragon should support the market once it emerges from the water in August, according to CLSA's tongue-in-cheek feng shui index.

Indonesia’s foreign direct investment hits record

January 19, 2012 in Asia Pacific Business News, Syndicated Posts by rushabh

JAKARTA - Indonesia's foreign direct investment hit a record US$20 billion last year, with Singapore, Japan and the United States among the Southeast Asian nation's top investors, the trade minister said Thursday.

Modest China slowdown as exports, housing drag: Reuters poll (Reuters)

January 19, 2012 in Asia Pacific Business News, Syndicated Posts by rushabh

BEIJING, Jan. 19, 2012 (Reuters) -- China's 2012 economic outlook has dimmed because of weakening export demand and a faltering housing market, and its central bank will probably try to spur more bank lending to prevent a steeper slump, a Reuters poll showed on Thursday. ... > read full story

U.S. Charges Programmer With Stealing Code

January 19, 2012 in Asia Pacific Business News, Syndicated Posts by rushabh

A contract programmer was charged with copying software code valued at nearly $10 million to an external hard drive.

Japan ready to help Europe through IMF

January 19, 2012 in Asia Pacific Business News, Syndicated Posts by rushabh

TOKYO: Japan said on Thursday it was ready to answer an International Monetary Fund call for extra cash to help Europe steer a course through its sovereign debt crisis, a report said.

Emerging markets help SABMiller match Q3 forecasts (Reuters)

January 19, 2012 in Asia Pacific Business News, Syndicated Posts by rushabh

LONDON, Jan. 19, 2012 (Reuters) -- Global brewer SABMiller <SAB.L> <SABJ.J> reported a 3 percent rise in beer volumes in the last three months of 2011, matching forecasts, led by the emerging markets of Africa and Latin America which helped offset falls in North America and Europe. ... > read full story

US camera pioneer Kodak files for bankruptcy

January 19, 2012 in Asia Pacific Business News, Syndicated Posts by rushabh

NEW YORK: The century-old US camera pioneer Eastman Kodak, which brought photography to the masses, filed for bankruptcy early Thursday after years of failing to keep pace with the digital age.

Analysis: China as lender of last resort…more than just a loan (Reuters)

January 19, 2012 in Asia Pacific Business News, Syndicated Posts by rushabh

HONG KONG, Jan. 19, 2012 (Reuters) -- China is filling a lending vacuum in Asia as European banks limp home to preserve capital, and is making sure loans have spin-off benefits for Chinese manufacturers and exporters, even at the expense of the rates they offer. ... > read full story

Photos: 3rd Annual RMB Rising conference

January 19, 2012 in Asia Pacific Business News, Syndicated Posts by rushabh

AsianInvestor and FinanceAsia hosted our third forum in Hong Kong on the internationalisation of the renminbi. Here we present a gallery of photos from the event.

App Smart: Mobile Apps Help With Home Improvement Projects

January 19, 2012 in Asia Pacific Business News, Syndicated Posts by rushabh

With home improvement apps for mobile devices, a user can get cost estimates and how-to videos, as well as a 3-D picture of the final results before work even begins.

Stiglitz is the Wizard of Oz

January 19, 2012 in Asia Pacific Business News, Syndicated Posts by rushabh

A rainbow coalition of single-issue agendas seem to make up the world view of Professor Joseph Stiglitz, preached on the conference circuit.

Michael Mussa, Adviser to Reagan on Economy, Dies at 67

January 19, 2012 in Asia Pacific Business News, Syndicated Posts by rushabh

The former chief economist for the International Monetary Fund was known for his blunt and often witty economic assessments.

S.E.C. Charges Alan Levan with Misleading Investors

January 19, 2012 in Asia Pacific Business News, Syndicated Posts by rushabh

Alan B. Levan, chief executive of BankAtlantic Bancorp, was accused of accounting fraud and of hiding losses in the bank’s real estate portfolio.

Factory Production Is Fueling Increased Growth in U.S.

January 19, 2012 in Asia Pacific Business News, Syndicated Posts by rushabh

Wholesale prices fell last month as companies paid less for food and energy, the Labor Department said, providing evidence that inflation remains tame.

TD Bank Is Ordered to Pay $67 Million to Fraud Victims

January 19, 2012 in Asia Pacific Business News, Syndicated Posts by rushabh

A jury ruled that TD Bank must pay millions for its role in a $1.2 billion Ponzi scheme to Coquina Investments of Texas.

Nine Things You Didn’t Know About Twitter

January 19, 2012 in Asia Pacific Business News, Syndicated Posts by rushabh

The social media service already seems simple, but it has many features and widgets to make it even easier to use.

EBay Reports Stronger Earnings, Fueled by PayPal

January 19, 2012 in Asia Pacific Business News, Syndicated Posts by rushabh

The results exceeded expectations, and revenue projections for the year are on course.

Advertising: For Super Bowl XLVI, a Bigger Batch of First-Time Advertisers

January 19, 2012 in Asia Pacific Business News, Syndicated Posts by rushabh

The new sponsors include two luxury car brands, Acura and Lexus; Century 21, the real estate firm; Dannon; and the H&M retail chain.

I.M.F. Seeks Additional $500 Billion

January 19, 2012 in Asia Pacific Business News, Syndicated Posts by rushabh

The International Monetary Fund estimated that countries will need about $1 trillion in loans in coming years.

Wikipedia Protest Noticed, but Some Yawn

January 19, 2012 in Asia Pacific Business News, Syndicated Posts by rushabh

The site said millions of users followed protest suggestions, but others said they did not give Internet regulation much thought.

S&P 500, financials targeted less in lawsuits (Reuters)

January 19, 2012 in Asia Pacific Business News, Syndicated Posts by rushabh

, Jan. 19, 2012 (Reuters) -- Large U.S. companies are facing fewer shareholder securities fraud lawsuits than at any other time in the last decade, a trend that may persist as fallout from the 2008 financial crisis recedes. ... > read full story

Glencore executive in first key departure since IPO: report (Reuters)

January 19, 2012 in Asia Pacific Business News, Syndicated Posts by rushabh

, Jan. 18, 2012 (Reuters) -- Glencore, the world's largest commodities trader, will lose Steven Blumgart, one of its most senior executives, in the first significant departure since the company went public last year, the Financial Times newspaper reported on Thursday. ... > read full story

Anne Sinclair to Edit Huffington Post in France

January 19, 2012 in Asia Pacific Business News, Syndicated Posts by rushabh

The Huffington Post has named Anne Sinclair, the wife of Dominique Strauss-Kahn, the former managing director of the International Monetary Fund, as editor of its French edition.

Kodak preparing to name restructuring officer: report (Reuters)

January 19, 2012 in Asia Pacific Business News, Syndicated Posts by rushabh

, Jan. 18, 2012 (Reuters) -- Eastman Kodak Co <EK.N> is preparing to name a chief restructuring officer as it looks for ways to raise financing to keep the company in business during bankruptcy proceedings, the Wall Street Journal reported, citing people familiar with the matter. ... > read full story

Oil prices higher in Asian trade

January 19, 2012 in Asia Pacific Business News, Syndicated Posts by rushabh

SINGAPORE: Oil prices were higher in Asian trade Thursday, supported by news that the International Monetary Fund seeking to boost its coffers to aid in crisis intervention, analysts said.

Analysis: China has multiple choices to avoid hard landing risk (Reuters)

January 19, 2012 in Asia Pacific Business News, Syndicated Posts by rushabh

BEIJING, Jan. 18, 2012 (Reuters) -- China faces what could be its worst year of growth in a decade with policy firepower that developed nations can only dream of. ... > read full story

Asian markets rise on IMF crisis-fighting plan

January 19, 2012 in Asia Pacific Business News, Syndicated Posts by rushabh

HONG KONG: Asian markets mostly rose Thursday, tracking gains on Wall Street amid positive US economic data and International Monetary Fund plans to boost its coffers for crisis fighting.

Cruise Lines Use Law and Contracts to Limit Liability

January 19, 2012 in Asia Pacific Business News, Syndicated Posts by rushabh

Cruise lines are protected by international law and by a carefully worded contract that passengers accept when they buy tickets.

Australian jobless rate steady at 5.2%

January 19, 2012 in Asia Pacific Business News, Syndicated Posts by rushabh

SYDNEY: Australia's unemployment rate remained steady at 5.2 percent in December, latest data showed, beating economist expectations.

Media Decoder: Concerts to Be Focus in Shift From HDNet to AXS TV

January 19, 2012 in Asia Pacific Business News, Syndicated Posts by rushabh

HDNet, the cable channel owned by the billionaire sports and media mogul Mark Cuban, will become AXS TV this summer — a joint venture that includes Ryan Seacrest’s media holding company.

DealBook: Goldman’s Profit Falls but Tops Estimates

January 19, 2012 in Asia Pacific Business News, Syndicated Posts by rushabh

Goldman Sachs's chief financial officer says his firm cannot cut its way to prosperity. That may be, but Goldman has been busy slashing costs from compensation to car services to deliver a profit.

Analysis: U.S. payday lenders point fingers to blunt crackdown (Reuters)

January 19, 2012 in Asia Pacific Business News, Syndicated Posts by rushabh

WASHINGTON, Jan. 18, 2012 (Reuters) -- Payday lenders facing oversight from the new consumer protection agency are warning that tough regulations may push customers into the arms of unscrupulous online lenders, in a pitch for lighter, or at least equal, new rules. ... > read full story

Republican-led US House ‘disapproves’ debt hike

January 19, 2012 in Asia Pacific Business News, Syndicated Posts by rushabh

WASHINGTON: The Republican-led House of Representatives Wednesday passed a largely symbolic measure condemning a hike in the US debt ceiling as political battles over government finances resumed.

New Zealand inflation falls in December quarter

January 19, 2012 in Asia Pacific Business News, Syndicated Posts by rushabh

WELLINGTON: New Zealand's inflation rate fell 0.3 percentage points in the three months to December, in a surprise result analysts said would likely see interest rates remain on hold in coming months.

In MF Global, JPMorgan again at center of a financial failure (Reuters)

January 19, 2012 in Asia Pacific Business News, Syndicated Posts by rushabh

, Jan. 18, 2012 (Reuters) -- In late October, as MF Global Holdings Ltd teetered toward bankruptcy, Jon Corzine phoned his close-knit circle of Wall Street friends for help. ... > read full story

Bits Blog: Protests Against Antipiracy Bills Take to the Streets

January 19, 2012 in Asia Pacific Business News, Syndicated Posts by rushabh

In an unusual display of offline activism, members of the New York technology world on Wednesday gathered for a rally in Midtown to protest two controversial antipiracy bills in Congress.

Sony Ericsson posts big loss in Q4 (Reuters)

January 19, 2012 in Asia Pacific Business News, Syndicated Posts by rushabh

STOCKHOLM, Jan. 18, 2012 (Reuters) -- Sony Ericsson on Thursday posted a big loss for the fourth quarter of 2011, blaming tough competition, the global slowdown and restructuring for marring the final quarter before it is rolled into Japanese consumer giant Sony. ... > read full story

Analyst’s arrest puts Cohen’s SAC in spotlight again (Reuters)

January 19, 2012 in Asia Pacific Business News, Syndicated Posts by rushabh

, Jan. 18, 2012 (Reuters) -- Hedge fund titan Steven A. Cohen is once again in the spotlight over allegations of improper trading at his $14 billion SAC Capital Advisors. ... > read full story

Indebted Indian electricity boards need govt bailout

January 19, 2012 in Asia Pacific Business News, Syndicated Posts by rushabh

Debt levels at the country’s state electricity boards are so high at INR900 billion that only intervention by the central government will prevent banks suffering huge losses.

New CNH liquidity to benefit banks’ derivative-linked activities

January 19, 2012 in Asia Pacific Business News, Syndicated Posts by rushabh

Hong Kong-based banks are poised to benefit from added liquidity in the CNH market following policy changes made by the HKMA. However, the bond market may not see much of a short-term upside, analysts say.

Interview: Evergrande braces for challenging China property market

January 19, 2012 in Asia Pacific Business News, Syndicated Posts by rushabh

The Chinese developer has been trimming its land purchases and construction to prevent declining property prices from hurting its finances, says executive director and CFO Parry Tse.

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