Asian stocks, currencies start new week on calmer note – Reuters
Livemint Asian stocks, currencies start new week on calmer noteReutersBy Ian Chua. SYDNEY | Sun Aug 25, 2013 11:49pm EDT. SYDNEY (Reuters) – Asian stocks rose and gold hit a…
Canada’s July inflation 1.3% as gas prices jump
Canadians are paying more for shelter and much more for gasoline than they did last year, putting the inflation rate for July at 1.3 per cent. CBC | Business News…
Ballmer’s biggest success was out of the spotlight – The Seattle Times
New York Times Ballmer's biggest success was out of the spotlightThe Seattle TimesFortunately for Microsoft and the future health of the Puget Sound economy, there are two strong contenders to…
Ballmer’s departure will follow years of missed opportunities for Microsoft – Washington Post
Wall Street Journal Ballmer's departure will follow years of missed opportunities for MicrosoftWashington PostIn the 13 years that Steve Ballmer has led Microsoft, literature has climbed out of books, songs…
Ontario aims to lower auto insurance 8% in coming year
Ontario has said it plans to reduce your car insurance rates by eight per cent in the coming year and 15 per cent in two years. CBC | Business News…
Global stocks gain; doubts arise on end to Fed purchases – Reuters
Economic Times Global stocks gain; doubts arise on end to Fed purchasesReutersNEW YORK | Fri Aug 23, 2013 4:24pm EDT. NEW YORK (Reuters) – Benchmark stock indexes around the world…
Maple Leaf shares soar after it sells rendering unit
Shares in Maple Leaf Foods Inc. soared more than eight per cent Friday after the company announced it was selling its Rothsay business unit to a Texas-based company. CBC |…
Asia’s Week: Sudden Exposure to Economic Woe – Forbes
Economic Times Asia's Week: Sudden Exposure to Economic WoeForbesNobody says emerging Asia will be destitute, but it's looking surprisingly poorer. (AFP/Getty Images via @daylife). What is that Warren Buffett saying,…
Ballmer Exit Brings Microsoft a Chance for Reinvention – New York Times
New York Times Ballmer Exit Brings Microsoft a Chance for ReinventionNew York TimesSEATTLE — Steven A. Ballmer announced on Friday that he was leaving the top job at Microsoft, paving…
Nasdaq halt steps up pressure over electronic trading
The latest high-tech disruption in the financial markets increases the pressure on Nasdaq and other electronic exchanges to take steps to avoid future breakdowns and manage them better if they…
