YOUR FRIENDS' ACTIVITY

    PrevNext
    PrevNext

    Recommended Articles

    • Traders work on the floor at the New York Stock Exchange
      Wall St. drops after Bernanke hints at slowing stimulus

      By Ryan Vlastelica NEW YORK (Reuters) - Stocks fell more than 1 percent on Wednesday after Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke said the central bank would start to reduce its stimulus measures later … More »Wall St. drops after Bernanke hints at slowing stimulus

      Traders work on the floor at the New York Stock Exchange

      By Ryan Vlastelica NEW YORK (Reuters) - Stocks fell more than 1 percent on Wednesday after Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke said the central bank would start to reduce its stimulus measures later this year if the economy is strong enough. Equities have been closely tethered to ultra-loose monetary policy, which has …

    • Swiss Finance Minister Widmer-Schlumpf speaks during a debate on the Swiss - US tax agreement in Bern
      Switzerland buries U.S. tax law, banks seen at risk

      By Ruben Sprich BERNE (Reuters) - Swiss lawmakers dealt a death blow on Wednesday to a draft law which aimed to protect the country's banks from criminal charges in the United States for helping wealthy … More »Switzerland buries U.S. tax law, banks seen at risk

      Swiss Finance Minister Widmer-Schlumpf speaks during a debate on the Swiss - US tax agreement in Bern

      By Ruben Sprich BERNE (Reuters) - Swiss lawmakers dealt a death blow on Wednesday to a draft law which aimed to protect the country's banks from criminal charges in the United States for helping wealthy Americans evade tax. The Swiss government has warned that the bill's failure could prompt impatient U.S. prosecutors to …

    • Men's Wearhouse ousts founder Zimmer

      (Reuters) - Apparel retailer Men's Wearhouse ousted Executive Chairman George Zimmer, the face of the company founded 40 years ago, sending its shares down as much as 6 percent. The company, which gave … More »Men's Wearhouse ousts founder Zimmer

      (Reuters) - Apparel retailer Men's Wearhouse ousted Executive Chairman George Zimmer, the face of the company founded 40 years ago, sending its shares down as much as 6 percent. The company, which gave no reason for the dismissal, also postponed its annual shareholder meeting scheduled for later on Wednesday in order to …

    • President and CEO of Boeing Commercial Airplanes Conner and Ryanair Chief Executive O'Leary pose during a signing ceremony at the 50th Paris Air Show near Paris
      Orders top $100 billion as Ryanair gives Boeing a boost

      By Alwyn Scott and Maria Sheahan PARIS (Reuters) - Orders at the Paris Airshow surpassed $100 billion on Wednesday, as planemakers Boeing and Airbus cashed in on demand for fuel-efficient jets and growth … More »Orders top $100 billion as Ryanair gives Boeing a boost

      President and CEO of Boeing Commercial Airplanes Conner and Ryanair Chief Executive O'Leary pose during a signing ceremony at the 50th Paris Air Show near Paris

      By Alwyn Scott and Maria Sheahan PARIS (Reuters) - Orders at the Paris Airshow surpassed $100 billion on Wednesday, as planemakers Boeing and Airbus cashed in on demand for fuel-efficient jets and growth in both budget carriers and emerging markets. Ryanair, Europe's biggest low-cost airline, finalized an order for 175 …

    • A vacant home for sale is pictured in Yonkers
      Mortgage applications tumble as rates rise further: MBA

      NEW YORK (Reuters) - Interest rates on home mortgages rose last week to hit their highest level in over a year, sapping demand from potential homeowners, data from an industry group showed on Wednesday. … More »Mortgage applications tumble as rates rise further: MBA

      A vacant home for sale is pictured in Yonkers

      NEW YORK (Reuters) - Interest rates on home mortgages rose last week to hit their highest level in over a year, sapping demand from potential homeowners, data from an industry group showed on Wednesday. Rates climbed 2 basis points to average 4.17 in the week ended June 14, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association. …

    • Italian designers Dolce & Gabbana acknowledge audience at the end of their Spring/Summer 2013 collection at Milan Fashion Week
      Italian designers Dolce and Gabbana convicted of tax evasion

      By Manuela D'Alessandro MILAN (Reuters) - Fashion designers Domenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana were handed a 20-month suspended prison sentence and a heavy fine on Wednesday for hiding hundreds of millions … More »Italian designers Dolce and Gabbana convicted of tax evasion

      Italian designers Dolce & Gabbana acknowledge audience at the end of their Spring/Summer 2013 collection at Milan Fashion Week

      By Manuela D'Alessandro MILAN (Reuters) - Fashion designers Domenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana were handed a 20-month suspended prison sentence and a heavy fine on Wednesday for hiding hundreds of millions of euros from the Italian tax authorities. The design duo, who are nearly as famous as the stars they dress, were not …

    • Workers build a booth for Dish, a satellite TV provider, as they prepare for the International CES show at the Las Vegas Convention Center in Las Vegas
      Softbank closer to acquiring Sprint after Dish abandons bid for now

      By Sophie Knight and Sinead Carew TOKYO/NEW YORK (Reuters) - Japan's SoftBank Corp cleared a major hurdle in its attempt to buy U.S. wireless provider Sprint Nextel Corp, as rival bidder Dish Network Corp … More »Softbank closer to acquiring Sprint after Dish abandons bid for now

      Workers build a booth for Dish, a satellite TV provider, as they prepare for the International CES show at the Las Vegas Convention Center in Las Vegas

      By Sophie Knight and Sinead Carew TOKYO/NEW YORK (Reuters) - Japan's SoftBank Corp cleared a major hurdle in its attempt to buy U.S. wireless provider Sprint Nextel Corp, as rival bidder Dish Network Corp declined to make a new offer after SoftBank sweetened its own bid last week. SoftBank Chief Executive Masayoshi Son …

    • U.S. Federal Reserve Chairman Bernanke speaks during a news conference in Washington
      Bernanke says Fed likely to reduce bond buying this year

      By Alister Bull and Pedro da Costa WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke said on Wednesday the U.S. economy is expanding strongly enough for the central bank to begin slowing the … More »Bernanke says Fed likely to reduce bond buying this year

      U.S. Federal Reserve Chairman Bernanke speaks during a news conference in Washington

      By Alister Bull and Pedro da Costa WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke said on Wednesday the U.S. economy is expanding strongly enough for the central bank to begin slowing the pace of its bond-buying stimulus later this year. Bernanke's confirmation that the Fed is getting closer to pulling back …

    • Bank of Canada Governor Poloz prepares to speak before a parliamentary committee on Parliament Hill in Ottawa
      Bank of Canada in uncharted territory, says new chief Poloz

      By Euan Rocha and Peter Henderson BURLINGTON, Ontario (Reuters) - The Bank of Canada cannot rely on its usual models to assess the economy because of unexpectedly high levels of uncertainty, with the biggest … More »Bank of Canada in uncharted territory, says new chief Poloz

      Bank of Canada Governor Poloz prepares to speak before a parliamentary committee on Parliament Hill in Ottawa

      By Euan Rocha and Peter Henderson BURLINGTON, Ontario (Reuters) - The Bank of Canada cannot rely on its usual models to assess the economy because of unexpectedly high levels of uncertainty, with the biggest risks coming from abroad, the new central bank chief, Stephen Poloz, said on Wednesday. Answering audience questions …

    • The logo of the Bank of America is pictured atop the Bank of America building in downtown Los Angeles
      U.S. banks failed to follow mortgage standards: monitor

      By Margaret Chadbourn and Emily Stephenson WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Four of the largest U.S. mortgage servicers failed to adhere to some of the new standards set out in a landmark settlement meant to help … More »U.S. banks failed to follow mortgage standards: monitor

      The logo of the Bank of America is pictured atop the Bank of America building in downtown Los Angeles

      By Margaret Chadbourn and Emily Stephenson WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Four of the largest U.S. mortgage servicers failed to adhere to some of the new standards set out in a landmark settlement meant to help consumers facing foreclosure, a court-appointed monitor said on Wednesday. Bank of America, Citigroup, JPMorgan Chase …

    • Doug Parker and Gary Kennedy testify before the U.S. Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Aviation Operations, Safety and Security Subcommittee hearing in Washington
      US Airways chief warns lawmakers of potential service cuts

      By Diane Bartz WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Forcing a combined American Airlines and US Airways Group to surrender slots at Reagan National Airport would risk fewer flights to small and medium-sized cities, … More »US Airways chief warns lawmakers of potential service cuts

      Doug Parker and Gary Kennedy testify before the U.S. Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Aviation Operations, Safety and Security Subcommittee hearing in Washington

      By Diane Bartz WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Forcing a combined American Airlines and US Airways Group to surrender slots at Reagan National Airport would risk fewer flights to small and medium-sized cities, US Airways CEO Doug Parker told lawmakers on Wednesday. Parker was testifying to a Senate subcommittee on the impact of …

    • Europe braces for competition from low-cost U.S. satellite launcher

      By Irene Klotz PARIS (Reuters) - Space Exploration Technologies is not among the 2,200 companies exhibiting at the Paris Airshow, but its cut-rate Falcon rocket, which has already shaken up the U.S. satellite … More »Europe braces for competition from low-cost U.S. satellite launcher

      By Irene Klotz PARIS (Reuters) - Space Exploration Technologies is not among the 2,200 companies exhibiting at the Paris Airshow, but its cut-rate Falcon rocket, which has already shaken up the U.S. satellite launch industry, is raising eyebrows in Europe. The privately owned, California-based firm, known as SpaceX, is …

    • Handlers scan and affix a courier route label onto packages moving down the belt at the Marina Del Rey, California FedEx station
      FedEx posts higher-than expected profit, will cut more capacity

      By Nivedita Bhattacharjee (Reuters) - FedEx Corp reported a higher-than-expected quarterly profit on Wednesday, sending its shares higher, but the world's biggest air-freight company said it was cutting … More »FedEx posts higher-than expected profit, will cut more capacity

      Handlers scan and affix a courier route label onto packages moving down the belt at the Marina Del Rey, California FedEx station

      By Nivedita Bhattacharjee (Reuters) - FedEx Corp reported a higher-than-expected quarterly profit on Wednesday, sending its shares higher, but the world's biggest air-freight company said it was cutting more capacity between the United States and Asia. The company, considered an economic bellwether because of the massive …

    • The logo of Kabel Deutschland is written on a door bell at the Kabel Deutschland playout center in Frankfurt
      Vodafone raises Kabel Deutschland offer after rival bid: report

      (Reuters) - Britain's Vodafone Group Plc has raised its preliminary offer to buy Germany's largest cable operator, Kabel Deutschland Holding AG, a day after U.S. media group Liberty Global Plc made a rival … More »Vodafone raises Kabel Deutschland offer after rival bid: report

      The logo of Kabel Deutschland is written on a door bell at the Kabel Deutschland playout center in Frankfurt

      (Reuters) - Britain's Vodafone Group Plc has raised its preliminary offer to buy Germany's largest cable operator, Kabel Deutschland Holding AG, a day after U.S. media group Liberty Global Plc made a rival bid, Bloomberg reported on Tuesday, citing people familiar with the bid. Bloomberg reported that Vodafone told Kabel …

    • Wang Jianlin, chairman of Dalian Wanda Group, poses for a photo during an interview at his office in the company's headquarters in Beijing
      China's Wanda aims to launch $1 billion NY hotel project this year: chairman

      BEIJING (Reuters) - Wanda Group, China's largest commercial real estate developer, aims to invest about $1 billion to build a five-star hotel in New York as its third major investment outside its home … More »China's Wanda aims to launch $1 billion NY hotel project this year: chairman

      Wang Jianlin, chairman of Dalian Wanda Group, poses for a photo during an interview at his office in the company's headquarters in Beijing

      BEIJING (Reuters) - Wanda Group, China's largest commercial real estate developer, aims to invest about $1 billion to build a five-star hotel in New York as its third major investment outside its home market, Chairman Wang Jianlin said on Tuesday. The company is now in talks with potential partners for construction of a …

     

    Popular Articles »

     

    Friend's Activity

    YAHOO! SMALL BUSINESS SERVICES »

    SMALL BUSINESS TOOL KIT »