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China February New Lending Falls,Easin... China February New Lending Falls,Easing Risk of Asset Bubbles 11.03.2010 - 03:31 China’s lending fell in February after the government told banks to limit credit growth and raised reserve requirements.
China Inflation,Industrial Production ... China Inflation,Industrial Production Accelerate (Update1) 11.03.2010 - 03:27 China’s inflation reached a 16- month high, industrial output climbed and new loans exceeded forecasts, adding to the case for the government to pare back stimulus measures.
Shinsei Said to Mull Canceling Merger,... Shinsei Said to Mull Canceling Merger,Selling Shares (Update1) 11.03.2010 - 03:25 Shinsei Bank Ltd., the Japanese lender backed by U.S. investor Christopher Flowers, may abandon its merger with Aozora Bank Ltd. and instead raise 75 billion yen ($830 million) selling shares, said a person with direct knowledge of the matter.
Bank of Korea"s Lee Keeps Rate Unchang... Bank of Korea"s Lee Keeps Rate Unchanged at His Final Meeting 11.03.2010 - 02:18 Bank of Korea Governor Lee Seong Tae kept the benchmark interest rate unchanged at his final meeting as the government pressed for low borrowing costs to spur investment and cut unemployment.
Australian Employment Rose Less-Than-E... Australian Employment Rose Less-Than-Expected 400 (Update1) 11.03.2010 - 01:53 Australian employers added fewer workers in February than economists forecast, giving central bank Governor Glenn Stevens scope to slow the pace of future interest-rate increases.
Japan"s Economy Grows 3.8%,Less Than F... Japan"s Economy Grows 3.8%,Less Than First Estimated (Update1) 11.03.2010 - 01:03 Japan’s economy expanded less than initially estimated in the fourth quarter as companies slashed spending on plant and equipment and a measure of prices declined.
Slim Overtakes Gates,Buffett to Become... Slim Overtakes Gates,Buffett to Become Forbes Richest Person 11.03.2010 - 00:15 Mexico’s Carlos Slim beat Bill Gates and Warren Buffett for the top spot on Forbes magazine’s annual list of billionaires, becoming the first person from outside the U.S. to lead the rankings in 16 years.
MetLife Expands Beyond ‘Slow Gro... MetLife Expands Beyond ‘Slow Growth" U.S.,CEO Says (Update2) 10.03.2010 - 22:25 MetLife Inc., the insurer spending $15.5 billion to buy an overseas unit from American International Group Inc., said lower growth in the U.S. market is prompting expansion abroad.
Zions Shares Advance on More Profitabl... Zions Shares Advance on More Profitable Lending (Update1) 10.03.2010 - 22:07 Zions Bancorporation, the best- performing stock on the KBW Bank Index this year, rose 6.4 percent in New York trading after telling investors it would make more money lending this quarter.
Bollard Says N.Z. to Keep Rate Steady ... Bollard Says N.Z. to Keep Rate Steady Until Mid Year (Update1) 10.03.2010 - 21:28 New Zealand’s central bank said it will wait until the middle of the year before raising interest rates as falling house prices and weak consumer spending are contributing to a slow economic recovery.
Goldman Sachs Got $55.7 Million From B... Goldman Sachs Got $55.7 Million From Build America (Update1) 10.03.2010 - 21:16 Goldman Sachs Group Inc., the bank that got $10 billion in taxpayer bailout money, has made $55.7 million on the sale of $36.4 billion of Build America Bonds, about a third of the fees it earned from municipal business, it said in response to queries from Iowa Senator Charles Grassley.
Treasuries Fall as Global Stock Gains ... Treasuries Fall as Global Stock Gains Diminish Refuge Appeal 10.03.2010 - 19:45 Treasuries declined, led by losses in shorter-maturity debt, as gains in global stocks lessened the refuge appeal of U.S. government securities.
U.S. Posts Record Budget Deficit of $2... U.S. Posts Record Budget Deficit of $221 Billion in February 10.03.2010 - 20:45 The U.S. posted its largest budget deficit on record in February as the government boosted spending to help revive the economy.
Goldman Sachs Earned $55.7 Million in ... Goldman Sachs Earned $55.7 Million in Build America Bond Sales 10.03.2010 - 20:54 Goldman Sachs Group Inc. made $55.7 million underwriting and advising on the sale of $36.4 billion of Build America Bonds, about a third of the fees it earned in its municipal business, the New York-based bank said in response to queries from Iowa Senator Charles Grassley.
Unemployment Fell in Nine U.S. States ... Unemployment Fell in Nine U.S. States as Michigan Made Headway 10.03.2010 - 20:09 Unemployment decreased in nine U.S. states in January, led by an improvement in Michigan that demonstrates factories are driving the economic rebound.

The Street
Nasdaq Leads Market Higher Nasdaq Leads Market Higher 10.03.2010 - 22:46 Stocks traded in a tight range late Wednesday as the Treasury saw strong demand for its 10-year note auction.
Stocks Mixed After Healthy Note Auction Stocks Mixed After Healthy Note Auction 10.03.2010 - 20:05 Stocks were mixed and trading in a tight range Tuesday as the Treasury sees strong demand for its 10-year note auction.
Stocks Mixed; Inventory Data Weighs Stocks Mixed; Inventory Data Weighs 10.03.2010 - 18:33 Stocks seek direction following news that wholesale inventories unexpectedly declined in January.
Stocks Rise,Shrugging Off Lower Invent... Stocks Rise,Shrugging Off Lower Inventories 10.03.2010 - 17:06 Stocks rise despite news that wholesale inventories unexpectedly declined in January.
Stocks Higher Despite Inventories Dip Stocks Higher Despite Inventories Dip 10.03.2010 - 16:11 Stocks rise despite news that wholesale inventories unexpectedly declined in January.
Futures Mixed Ahead of Inventory Data Futures Mixed Ahead of Inventory Data 10.03.2010 - 15:21 Wall Street prepares for the Commerce Department's report on January wholesale inventories as well as the Energy Information Administration's weekly read on inventory levels.
Futures Rise Ahead of Inventory Data Futures Rise Ahead of Inventory Data 10.03.2010 - 13:51 Wall Street anticipates the Department of Commerce's report on January wholesale inventories as well as the Energy Information Administration's weekly read on inventory levels.
Stocks Close Modestly Higher Stocks Close Modestly Higher 09.03.2010 - 22:41 Stocks rose modestly Tuesday, but the S&P 500 index is now up roughly 68% a year to the day after the markets hit their financial-crisis lows and began to rebound.
Stocks Rise a Year After Depths Stocks Rise a Year After Depths 09.03.2010 - 19:00 Stocks were up modestly Tuesday, but the S&P is up roughly 68% a year after markets hit their 2008 lows and began to rebound.
Stocks Rise Modestly a Year After Lows Stocks Rise Modestly a Year After Lows 09.03.2010 - 17:57 Stocks were up modestly Tuesday, but the S&P is up roughly 68% a year after markets hit their 2008 lows and began to rebound.
Stocks Lower; Euro Monetary Fund Takes... Stocks Lower; Euro Monetary Fund Takes Shape 09.03.2010 - 15:44 Crude oil and gold prices are also lower.
Stock Futures Slide Ahead of Retail Data Stock Futures Slide Ahead of Retail Data 09.03.2010 - 13:46 Crude oil and gold are also lower.
Stocks Close Mixed Despite M&A Stocks Close Mixed Despite M&A 08.03.2010 - 22:32 Stocks close mixed Monday as investors absorb a surge of corporate deals, including AIG's asset sale to MetLife.
Stocks Tick Up as Deals,Job Outlook We... Stocks Tick Up as Deals,Job Outlook Weighed 08.03.2010 - 19:53 Stocks strengthen Monday as investors absorb a surge of corporate deals, including AIG's asset sale to MetLife.
Stocks Mixed as Eurozone Watched Stocks Mixed as Eurozone Watched 08.03.2010 - 18:16 Stocks are mixed Monday, as investors absorb a surge of corporate deals, including AIG's asset sale to MetLife.