Asian shares hit seven-week low, oil at six-month peak on Syria worries – Reuters
Economic Times Asian shares hit seven-week low, oil at six-month peak on Syria worriesReutersBy Dominic Lau. TOKYO | Wed Aug 28, 2013 12:44am EDT. TOKYO (Reuters) – Jitters over a…
World markets down on Syria fears
The Toronto stock market was lower Tuesday, joining other global markets in pulling back amid worries about the possible ramifications of Western countries intervening in Syria’s civil war. CBC |…
US home prices rise at slower pace in June in many cities – Washington Post
NPR US home prices rise at slower pace in June in many citiesWashington PostHome prices across the country rose at a slower pace in June, a sign that higher mortgage…
Is a spike in oil prices around the corner? – CNBC.com
Independent Online Is a spike in oil prices around the corner?CNBC.comAs oil markets start to anticipate the prospect of U.S. military intervention in Syria, just how high prices will climb…
Lifting of wireless foreign-ownership limits unlikely, experts say
The Fraser Institute’s controversial proposal to open up Canada’s wireless market by eliminating limits on foreign ownership will add a spark to the debate about competition in the sector but…
Geopolitical jitters unsettle Asia stocks; yen rises – Reuters
Economic Times Geopolitical jitters unsettle Asia stocks; yen risesReutersBy Ian Chua. SYDNEY | Mon Aug 26, 2013 11:16pm EDT. SYDNEY (Reuters) – Asian stocks slipped on Tuesday, while the Turkish…
U.S. electronic exchanges merge to create 2nd largest stock market
Securities exchange operator BATS Global Markets Inc. of Kansas City, Mo., is buying rival Direct Edge LLC, making the combined firm the No. 2 market in terms of shares traded…
Wall Street ticks up as data eases Fed concern – Reuters
MiamiHerald.com Wall Street ticks up as data eases Fed concernReutersBy Rodrigo Campos. NEW YORK | Mon Aug 26, 2013 10:33am EDT. NEW YORK (Reuters) – U.S. stocks edged higher in…
Analysis: New Microsoft CEO faces big choices post – Ballmer – Reuters
New York Times Analysis: New Microsoft CEO faces big choices post – BallmerReutersBy Bill Rigby. SEATTLE | Mon Aug 26, 2013 2:02am EDT. SEATTLE (Reuters) – The next CEO of…
Verizon already shaking up Canada’s wireless sector
Even though it has yet to confirm it is coming to Canada, Verizon is already having a major influence on the cellphone market here, as evidenced by the Bell, Telus…
