U.S. households have recovered only 45% of wealth lost in recession
Americans have recovered only 45 per cent of the household wealth they lost since the onset of the economic downturn in 2007, a new report by the Federal Reserve Bank…
Eurozone unemployment hits record 12.2% – CNNMoney
Livemint Eurozone unemployment hits record 12.2%CNNMoneyUnemployment in the eurozone hit a record high of 12.2% in April, up from 12.1% in March. LONDON (CNNMoney). Unemployment in the troubled eurozone region…
Nikkei rebounds after dramatic drop – CNNMoney
The Nation Nikkei rebounds after dramatic dropCNNMoneyThe Nikkei advanced 2% in early trading Friday as the index rebounded from yesterday's steep decline brought on by mounting concerns over the country's…
Microsoft hits restart button on Windows 8
Microsoft unveils an update to its latest operating system, responding to underwhelming consumer response with a slew of changes designed to make Windows 8 more familiar. CBC | Business News…
Weather disasters increasing, insurance industry warns
The Insurance Bureau of Canada says the frequency, severity and cost of extreme weather in Canada are increasing, with Alberta leading the way. CBC | Business News…
Stock futures on sidelines as Fed fears weigh on markets – USA TODAY
Economic Times Stock futures on sidelines as Fed fears weigh on marketsUSA TODAYWall Street stock futures traded narrowly Thursday morning amid growing concerns that the Federal Reserve will scale back…
China, in Need of Pork, to Buy a US Supplier – New York Times
Los Angeles Times China, in Need of Pork, to Buy a US SupplierNew York TimesDemand for pork in China reflects its booming economy and rising middle class. But that rapidly…
Nasdaq to pay $10M US for disrupting Facebook IPO
Nasdaq has agreed to pay a $ 10-million US penalty to settle federal civil charges after regulators said design flaws in its systems and bad decisions by its officials disrupted…
Berkshire Hathaway unit to buy NV Energy – MarketWatch
CBS News Berkshire Hathaway unit to buy NV EnergyMarketWatchA unit of Berkshire Hathaway Inc. (BRKA, BRKB) has agreed to buy NV Energy Inc. (NYSE:NVE) in a deal that values the…
‘We don’t sell junk food’: McDonald’s CEO’s comment sparks backlash against 9 … – Christian Science Monitor
Christian Science Monitor 'We don't sell junk food': McDonald's CEO's comment sparks backlash against 9 …Christian Science MonitorThe mother of a nine-year-old girl who addressed McDonald's CEO Don Thompson at…
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