Asian markets tense before Fed; Nikkei outperforms – Reuters
Wall Street Journal Asian markets tense before Fed; Nikkei outperformsReutersBy Richard Hubbard. LONDON | Wed Jun 19, 2013 3:23am EDT. LONDON (Reuters) – European shares edged higher and major currencies…
Tim Hortons being circled by Wall Street hedge funds
At least two groups of American hedge funds have bought large chunks of Tim Hortons shares recently, a sign the activist investors want to push the company to make major…
Google challenges US gag order, citing First Amendment – Washington Post
New York Times Google challenges US gag order, citing First AmendmentWashington PostGoogle asked the secretive Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court on Tuesday to ease long-standing gag orders over data requests the…
Pipeline uncertainty threatens oil and gas firms
The Conference Board of Canada says uncertainty over new pipeline projects poses a threat to Canadian companies that provide services to oil and gas producers. CBC | Business News…
Stock futures tick up, all eyes on Fed – Reuters
AFP Stock futures tick up, all eyes on FedReutersBy Rodrigo Campos. NEW YORK | Tue Jun 18, 2013 8:17am EDT. NEW YORK (Reuters) – U.S. stock index futures edged higher…
Shares wobble on uncertainty over US stimulus – Businessweek
Economic Times Shares wobble on uncertainty over US stimulusBusinessweekTOKYO (AP) — Shares were mixed in Asia on Tuesday as investors watched for signs of a possible change in U.S. stimulus…
F-35 maker signs training deal with Canada’s CAE
The U.S. manufacturer of the oft-maligned F-35 has signed a deal with a leading Canadian maker of flight simulators in anticipation of the Harper government choosing to stick with the…
Yen Holds Decline Versus Dollar on Stock Gains, Fed Prospects – Bloomberg
San Francisco Chronicle Yen Holds Decline Versus Dollar on Stock Gains, Fed ProspectsBloombergThe yen remained lower against the dollar on prospects Asian stocks will extend a global rally, sapping demand…
Boston woman pays $560,000 for 2 parking spots
Parking is such a precious commodity in Boston that one woman was willing to pay $ 560,000 for two off-street spaces near her home. CBC | Business News…
Dollar firms as Fed meeting nears, shares bound higher – Reuters
Economic Times Dollar firms as Fed meeting nears, shares bound higherReutersBy Marc Jones. LONDON | Mon Jun 17, 2013 5:58am EDT. LONDON (Reuters) – The dollar edged up against the…