Business Stories from December 19, 2011 (Change date)
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U.S. stock-index futures advance before housing-starts reportDec 19, 2011 11:00 pm - U.S. stock-index futures rose before a report that may show builders began work on more homes in November, a sign that the housing market may be stabilizing heading into...
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Super Bowl to be streamed onlineDec 19, 2011 11:00 pm - NEW YORK — The biggest draw in television is going mobile. The Super Bowl will be streamed online and to phones in the U.S. for the first time, the NFL said Tuesday. NBC...
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Spanish borrowing costs plunge in debt auctionDec 19, 2011 11:00 pm - MADRID — Spain’s borrowing costs have plummeted in a short-term debt auction, indicating market confidence in the country’s ability to handle its debt is recovering. The...
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Japan to buy US F-35 fighters for air forceDec 19, 2011 11:00 pm - TOKYO) — Japan selected the Lockheed Martin F-35 stealth fighter on Tuesday to replace aging jets in its air force and bolster its defense capability amid regional uncer...
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Nike profit up 3 percent in quarterDec 19, 2011 11:00 pm - PORTLAND, Ore. — Nike Inc.’s second-quarter profit rose 3 percent as strong demand and higher prices for its shoes, clothes and gear offset increased costs. Nike and ot...
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World stocks rise as trading volume dwindlesDec 19, 2011 11:00 pm - PARIS — European markets advanced amid thin holiday season trading volumes on Tuesday, as encouraging signs from Europe’s largest economy gave some relief from overhangi...
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German businesses, consumers upbeat despite crisisDec 19, 2011 11:00 pm - BERLIN — German business and consumer confidence ended 2011 on a high note despite ongoing fears about the European economy, two closely watched surveys showed Tuesday. ...
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MF chief warns Nigeria over Europe debt crisisDec 19, 2011 11:00 pm - LAGOS, Nigeria — The head of the International Monetary Fund is warning that Nigeria could be affected by Europe’s escalating debt crisis. IMF Managing Director Christin...
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European Parliament eyes boosting carbon pricesDec 19, 2011 11:00 pm - BRUSSELS — A European Parliament committee voted Tuesday to lower the number of carbon emission allowances from 2013 onward in an effort to save Europe’s cap-and-trade s...
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Asian stock markets join US, European rallyDec 19, 2011 11:00 pm - BEIJING — Asian stock markets rose Wednesday, joining a U.S. and European rally on positive economic data from the United States and Germany and shaking off jitters over...