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Dollar extends decline, Fed signals pause
Reuters - The dollar extended its decline in
Asian trading on Wednesday after minutes from the U.S. Federal
Reserve's November 1 meeting indicated that the Fed could be
close to ending its policy-tightening cycle.
Air France-KLM Profit More Than Triples
AP - Air France-KLM, Europe's largest airline, said Wednesday its net profit more than tripled in the July-September quarter, boosted by the sale of its stake in the Amadeus ticket reservation system.
Dollar hits 3-wk low vs euro
Reuters - The dollar hit a three-week low against
the euro on Wednesday after minutes from the U.S. Federal
Reserve's November 1 meeting published on Tuesday indicated
that it could be close to ending its monetary tightening cycle.
Stocks Set to Open Steady Before Holiday
AP - U.S. stock futures were steady Wednesday as markets wound down for Thanksgiving, though optimism that the Federal Reserve may end its rate-tightening cycle looked set to provide further support.
US stock futures mixed
Reuters - U.S. stock futures point to a mixed
opening on Wall Street on Wednesday as investors absorb
conflicting signals on interest rates after the previous
session's strong gains.
Charges cut Toronto-Dominion Bank profit
Reuters - Toronto-Dominion Bank said on
Wednesday its fourth-quarter profit slipped 1 percent, due to a
number of one-time items.
Patterson posts 5 pct profit increase
Reuters - Dental products distributor Patterson
Cos. Inc. on Wednesday said quarterly profit rose 5
percent, helped by sales of its main dental business.
Fortis' Profit Jumps 94 Percent in 3Q
AP - Third-quarter profit at Dutch-Belgian bank and insurer Fortis NV jumped 94 percent, due largely to strong banking operations, the company said Wednesday.
Jobs Data Sends Stocks Lower
AP - Disappointing employment figures sapped Wall Street's momentum and sent stocks modestly lower Wednesday in light pre-holiday trading.
Stock market indicators mostly positive ahead of U.S. Thanksgiving holiday
Canadian Press - TORONTO (CP) - Global indicators were mostly positive for North American stock markets Wednesday even as crude oil moved closer to $59 US a barrel ahead of the U.S. Thanksgiving holiday.
Hormel Foods Profit Up on Turkey Market
AP - Pork and turkey processor Hormel Foods Corp. on Wednesday said fiscal fourth-quarter profit climbed 17 percent on a strong turkey meat market, lower feed costs and improved production.
Hormel quarterly profit rises 17 percent
Reuters - Hormel Foods Corp. on Wednesday
posted a 17 percent jump in quarterly profit, boosted by
earnings improvement in its turkey unit, lower feed costs and
strength in its grocery products segment.
Stocks mixed on lower oil, RIM warning; Arcelor makes $4.3B bid for Dofasco
Canadian Press - TORONTO (CP) - Depressed energy and gold stocks and a warning from tech heavyweight Research In Motion Ltd. that it is cutting subscriber forecasts held back the Toronto stock market Wednesday.
Wall Street Extends Rally on Oil Dip
AP - Better-than-expected consumer confidence and a drop in oil prices helped Wall Street extend its November rally Wednesday with modest gains in light pre-holiday trading.
Air France-KLM's Quarterly Profit Triples
AP - Air France-KLM Group, the world's largest airline, said Wednesday its quarterly net profit more than tripled, aided by a one-time gain from the sale of its stake in the Amadeus booking system. Revenue also surged, suggesting the 2004 merger of Air France and KLM Royal Dutch Airlines is proving to be a success.
P&G: Gillette Units Post Lower Profits
AP - Procter & Gamble Co. said third-quarter earnings fell at two business units it acquired from Gillette, hurt by marketing expenses and flat sales at its battery business.
Hormel Foods Profit Up on Lower Costs
AP - Pork and turkey processor Hormel Foods Corp. on Wednesday said fiscal fourth-quarter profit climbed 17 percent on a strong turkey meat market, lower feed costs and improved production.
United Airlines parent posts net loss
Reuters - UAL Corp. , parent of
bankrupt United Airlines, on Wednesday reported a net loss for
October as reorganization expenses weighed on its bottom line.
Wall Street Rally Continues
AP - Stocks climbed Wednesday after better-than-expected consumer confidence numbers and a drop in oil prices extended Wall Street's November rally in light pre-holiday trading.
Hormel Foods 4Q Profit Jumps 17 Percent
AP - Pork and turkey processor Hormel Foods Corp. on Wednesday said fiscal fourth-quarter profit climbed 17 percent on a strong turkey meat market, lower feed costs and improved production.
Financials help boost TSX while consumer data, lower oil boosts NY
Canadian Press - TORONTO (CP) - The Toronto stock market closed higher for a third session Wednesday as gains in financial and materials stocks balanced losses in energy and golds - and a warning from Research In Motion Ltd. that it is cutting subscriber forecasts.
Sovereign Deal Opponents Ponder Next Move
AP - Major investors opposed to Sovereign Bancorp's plan to sell a major stake to a Spanish banking conglomerate were considering their options on Wednesday — a day after the New York Stock Exchange approved the revised deal — including trying to replace the board of directors.
Hormel falls despite jump in profit
Reuters - Hormel Foods Corp. shares
plunged more than 8 percent on Wednesday after the company said
earnings in the current quarter and year could miss analysts'
forecasts and its expectations for the second half of the year
were somewhat conservative.
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