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Asian markets retreat after rally
Wed, 15 Oct 2008 06:01:59 -0000
After dramatic rises earlier in the week, Asian stock markets lose ground despite a regional plan to ease the crisis.
Bank crisis to dominate EU talks
Wed, 15 Oct 2008 07:09:45 -0000
EU leaders are to discuss multi-billion-euro rescue plans for Europe's ailing banks at a two-day summit in Brussels.
Intel sees quarterly profits rise
Tue, 14 Oct 2008 23:13:47 -0000
Intel, the world's biggest computer chipmaker, reports a 12% rise in quarterly earnings.

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Bleak Numbers Stoke Fears of Recession in Europe
Wed, 15 Oct 2008 05:12:57 -0000
With the financial sector’s problems weighing directly on the broader economy, many economists say Europe is already in recession and will be lucky to get out of it by summer.
Despite Big Rally, Grim Outlook on Profits and Jobs
Wed, 15 Oct 2008 05:38:04 -0000
A day after the stock market staged one of its biggest rallies in history, investors retreated once again.
Lehman’s ‘Certificates’ Proved Risky in Germany
Wed, 15 Oct 2008 05:11:45 -0000
To tens of thousands of German residents with modest investments, the Lehman collapse hit close to home.

 

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