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PM 'to create 100,000 new jobs'
Prime Minister Gordon Brown outlines a job creation plan - including public works - to curb rising unemployment.
Obama Considers Major Expansion in Jobless Aid
The Democratic economic package may include much more government-assisted health insurance and unemployment help.
China factory output dips further
China's manufacturing output falls for a third consecutive month as the economic slowdown continued to hit its economy.
PM defends handling of downturn
Prime Minister Gordon Brown has defended the way he has handled the economic downturn and outlined a job creation plan.
Investor warning on Bellway bonus
Housebuilder Bellway looks set to clash with investors after a shareholder watchdog raised concerns over bonuses.
Government mulls help for banks
The government says it is mulling further plans to encourage UK banks to raise lending to firms and households.
It's a new year. Is the worst over?
Reuters - Investors begin the first full week of 2009 trading on Monday with one question in mind: Is the worst over?
Yellen says economy risks "grim outcome"
Reuters - A top Federal Reserve official on Sunday urged 'pulling out all the stops' by implementing a big fiscal stimulus program to turn around a possible long period of economic stagnation in the United States.
Stimulus hopes versus bad data
Reuters - A slew of bad economic data is expected to keep emerging-market investors at bay this week, unless governments come to the rescue with additional stimulus packages to jolt the global economy out of recession.
Obama Weighs Big Increase in Jobless Aid
The Democratic economic package may include much more government-assisted health insurance and unemployment help.
Universal Sells Rogue for $150 Million
The sale of Rogue Pictures, a maker and distributor of lower-cost films, to Relativity Media signifies further reordering in Hollywood?s specialty movie business.
Yellen: Pull out all stops for grim economy
Reuters - The U.S. economy faces a potentially long period of weak growth and a rising risk of deflation, making it worth 'pulling out all the stops' with a big fiscal spending program, Janet Yellen, president of the San Francisco Federal Reserve Bank, said on Sunday.
Firms urged 'try to keep staff'
Redundancies should be a last resort when firms look to cut costs during the recession, the CIPD says.
Oil surges over 3 percent on Gaza, Russian gas row
Reuters - Oil jumped more than 3 percent on Monday after an Iranian military commander reportedly called for an oil boycott over Israel's ground offensive in the Gaza Strip and on concerns over the deepening Russian gas supply row.
As Vacant Space Grows, So Does Crisis for Lenders
Rising vacancy rates across the country could make it hard for building owners to pay their mortgages.
Auto Industry Still Coming to Grips With the Damage of 2008
Each of the six largest automakers, including foreign and domestic brands, is expected to say that its sales in the United States fell at least 30 percent in December.
CNN Gets Buzz It Wants
Resembling MTV more than a cable news network, CNN?s live New Year?s Eve coverage included eyebrow-raising performances by comedian Kathy Griffin and the band Lynyrd Skynyrd.
Russians Raise Ukraine Gas Bill
A politically tinged dispute over the price of fuel has led to a complete halt in supplies to Ukraine and disruptions to four other Eastern European countries.
Link By Link: All a-Twitter About Stars Who Tweet
It seems the whole world is Twittering, and people like Shaquille O?Neal and Natalie Gulbis are no exceptions.
In Silicon Valley, Venture Capitalists Turn Cautious and Focus on the Short Term
The search for the next big thing in technology gets a reality check.
Google Hopes to Open a Trove of Little-Seen Books
Google?s book search may allow writers to make money from titles that had been out of commercial circulation for years.
Justices? Ruling in Discrimination Case May Draw Quick Action by Obama
The president-elect is eager to sign legislation that would essentially relax the statute of limitations under various civil rights laws.
Breakingviews.com.: New Year?s Resolutions for Washington
A few resolutions Barack Obama should make for 2009.
Advertising: Prominent Magazines Lose Weight, Shedding Nearly Half Their Ads
In terms of ad pages, it was an ugly month for Condé Nast magazines.
Puttin? Off the Ritz: The New Austerity in Publishing
Amid a relentless string of layoffs and pay-freeze announcements, book publishers are clamping down on some of the business?s most glittery and cozy traditions.
Madoff Paraphernalia, of All Sorts, Landing on eBay
One way that people actually are making money from Bernard L. Madoff is by selling items on eBay.
Drilling Down: Web Passes Papers as a News Source
Almost twice as many people get most of their news online as did a year ago.
?Marley? Is Leader at Box Office
The comedy ?Marley & Me? and other Christmas films continued strongly at the box office.
The Media Equation: A Star Turn for a Sheriff on Fox TV
With his reputation for being tough on crime and his way with a good quote, Sheriff Joseph M. Arpaio of Maricopa County in Arizona would seem to be a reality show waiting to happen.
Obama Plan Includes $300 Billion in Tax Cuts
The breaks for workers and businesses are nods to critics who are worried that the economic recovery program has been too focused on government spending.
As Vacant Office Space Grows, So Does Lenders? Crisis
Rising vacancy rates across the country could make it hard for building owners to pay their mortgages.
Asian Markets Gain
Benchmarks in Tokyo and Shanghai rose more than 2 percent, as last week?s rally on Wall Street buoyed investor hopes for 2009.
Hollywood?s Superheroes Save the Day
As companies big and small trudge into January after a dismal 2008, the movie business is quietly celebrating solid if not spectacular results at the multiplex.
Resurrecting the WB as a Web Contender
When TheWB.com launched earlier this year, Warner Brothers executives knew they had something most start-up sites do not have ? a loyal audience base.
Nikkei index hits two-month high
Japan's stock market ends its first session of 2009 up 2.1% and reaches its highest level for nearly two months.
Oil above $47 on MidEast tensions, Russia gas row
Reuters - Oil prices rose nearly 2 percent on Monday after an Iranian military commander reportedly called for an oil boycott over Israel's offensive in the Gaza Strip, and on concerns over the deepening Russian gas supply row.
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