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Japan stocks rise on weaker yen, US stimulus plan
AP - Japanese stocks rose Tuesday as investors turned upbeat on President-elect Barack Obama's proposed economic stimulus package, and exporters got a boost from a weaker yen.
Japan stocks hope for best in ill-fated, "Ox" year
Reuters - If you thought things couldn't get worse for Japanese stocks after their poorest performance ever in 2008, a tongue-in-cheek research report forecast this year to be grim as well because of its Chinese zodiac animal.
World markets extend gains, Nikkei up 0.4 percent
AP - Asian stock markets were mostly higher Tuesday, shrugging off lackluster trade overnight in the U.S. and Europe amid growing optimism the world economy would start to recover later this year.
Global stocks hold gains amid oil price jitters
AFP - Global stock markets held onto New Year optimism Tuesday even as the euro suffered fresh losses amid signs of Europe's deepening recession and a looming energy standoff with Russia drove up oil prices.
European stocks lifted by retailers, automakers
AP - European stock markets rose modestly Tuesday despite Wall Street's setback from the day before as some relatively positive corporate news helped offset concerns about the global economy.
FTSE-100 up 48.30 points at 4,627.94
AP - Share prices on the London Stock Exchange were up at midday Tuesday.
Brazil stocks up in early trading
AP - Brazil's stocks rose in early trading, with the Ibovespa stock index up 1.1 percent at 41,956 an hour into the session.
World stocks rally on some rare corporate cheer
AP - World stock markets rose strongly Tuesday ahead of expected gains on Wall Street and amid some relatively positive corporate news, particularly from the struggling British retailing sector.
World stocks advance as oil pushes back above $50
AP - World stock markets rose Tuesday amid relatively positive corporate news, particularly from the struggling British retailing sector, but very weak U.S. factory orders data capped investors' optimism.
World stocks advance as oil rises to near $50
AP - World stock markets rose Tuesday as the New Year optimism continued amid relatively positive corporate news, particularly from the struggling British retailing sector, and despite some dismal U.S. economic data.
FTSE-100 up 59.28 points at 4,638.92
AP - Share prices on the London Stock Exchange closed up Tuesday.
Stocks up moderately after Federal Reserve minutes
AP - Wall Street advanced moderately Tuesday, as fresh details from the Federal Reserve on its efforts to combat the recession helped offset disappointing economic reports.
SEC names James Kroeker acting chief accountant
AP - James Kroeker has been promoted to acting chief accountant at the Securities and Exchange Commission to replace the retiring incumbent, the agency announced Tuesday.
Stocks end higher on hopes for economic rebound
AP - Wall Street brushed off more bad economic news Tuesday to finish with a moderate advance that left broad stock indexes at their highest levels in two months.
Gridiron grandeur: SEC makes its case for No. 1
AP - Let the rest of the country brag about its ivy-covered traditions and its cultural superiority. Down in Dixie, they're satisfied trotting out the top college football teams anywhere on any given Saturday.
Top municipal-bond mutual funds at a glance
AP - A look at some top-rated municipal-bond funds as screened by Morningstar. All are national intermediate-term funds (average bond maturity between five and 12 years) with expenses lower than the category average, a minimum initial investment of $3,000 or less, and no front or deferred load:
Latin American stocks rise on commodity, US surge
AP - Latin American stocks rose Tuesday as prices for most of the region's commodity exports climbed and U.S. stocks rallied to a two-month peak.
Lenovo shares suspended amid restructuring talk
Reuters - Shares of Lenovo (0992.HK) were suspended on Wednesday, as market talk swirled that the world's No. 4 PC seller was set to announce a major restructuring amid flagging sales in the global downturn.
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