Markets
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Stocks sink as Bernanke voices caution on economyJun 21, 2011 11:00 pm - NEW YORK — Stocks faded to a weak close Wednesday after Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke said the drags on the U.S. economy may be worse than previously thought. Ma...
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Florida woos Chicago Mercantile Exchange GroupJun 21, 2011 12:00 am - TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Gov. Rick Scott is trying to lure the Chicago Mercantile Exchange Group to Florida with a promise of lower taxes. Scott on Tuesday released a letter ...
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Stocks rise for fourth straight day on Greek hopesJun 20, 2011 11:00 pm - NEW YORK — Stocks are closing higher for the fourth day running on hopes that a vote of confidence in the Greek government will help the country avoid a default. The S&P...
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Oil slightly higher as markets await Greece voteJun 20, 2011 11:00 pm - NEW YORK — Oil settled slightly higher on Tuesday ahead of a key vote in Greece on its financial crisis. Benchmark West Texas Intermediate for July delivery rose 14 cent...
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Europe debt crisis shadows Fed meeting on economyJun 19, 2011 11:00 pm - WASHINGTON — If the U.S. economic slowdown weren't enough to deal with, the Federal Reserve this week must consider a new threat: a resurgent European debt crisis that c...
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Stocks on track for third straight day of gainsJun 19, 2011 11:00 pm - NEW YORK — Stocks are closing broadly higher following signs that the European financial crisis may be contained. European Union officials said Monday that the EU would ...
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Oil steady as worries about Europe continueJun 19, 2011 11:00 pm - NEW YORK — Oil leveled off Monday with investors still concerned about the European financial crisis. Benchmark crude for July delivery gained 25 cents to settle at $93....
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Hopes for Greece debt deal lifts stocksJun 16, 2011 11:00 pm - Stocks gave up some ground Friday afternoon but could still have their first week of gains since April. The Dow Jones industrial average had been up as many as 111 point...
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Oil falls to near $93 amid stronger U.S. dollarJun 16, 2011 11:00 pm - SINGAPORE — Oil prices tumbled to below $93 a barrel Friday in Asia amid a stronger dollar and mixed signs about the U.S. economy. Benchmark oil for July delivery was do...
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Oil climbs above $95 amid Greece debt fearsJun 15, 2011 11:00 pm - Oil prices inched above $95 a barrel Thursday, recovering slightly as investors bought back into the market after big losses sparked by Europe's deepening debt crisis an...