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2011/04/13 - 08:20PM EST
DOHA/TRIPOLI (Reuters) - A group of Western powers and Middle Eastern states called for the first time on Wednesday for Muammar Gaddafi to step aside, but NATO countries squabbled publicly over stepping up air strikes to help topple him.
2011/04/13 - 08:20PM EST
BENGHAZI, Libya (Reuters) - Libyan rebels are in talks to obtain weapons from "friendly" countries and expect they will be able to get them, a rebel spokesman said on Wednesday.
2011/04/13 - 08:12PM EST
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NEW YORK (Reuters) - JPMorgan Chase & Co said its total outstanding loans shrank for the fourth consecutive quarter, raising questions about the banking industry's ability to boost profit in coming years.
2011/04/13 - 08:05PM EST
PARIS (Reuters) - French President Nicolas Sarkozy met British Prime Minister David Cameron in Paris on Wednesday to discuss Libya as the two countries try to persuade NATO partners to step up attacks on Muammar Gaddafi's forces.
2011/04/13 - 07:35PM EST
PG IR R WMT
BENTONVILLE, Arkansas (Reuters) - It all starts with Walmart 101.
2011/04/13 - 07:23PM EST
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. fighter jets have continued to attack Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi's air defenses even after NATO took over command of Libya operations earlier this month, the Pentagon said on Wednesday.
2011/04/13 - 07:22PM EST
TYC
NEW YORK/PARIS (Reuters) - France's Schneider Electric SA is serious about buying Tyco International Ltd, but lenders needed to finance a transaction above $30 billion are skeptical a deal for the U.S. conglomerate can be pulled off.
2011/04/13 - 07:22PM EST
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(Reuters) - The past decade has seen Tyco International Ltd, once an obscure New Hampshire industrial firm, go from darling of Wall Street to symbol of corporate excess to its slimmed-down current form.
2011/04/13 - 07:20PM EST
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama on Wednesday laid out his long-term strategy to reduce the U.S. budget deficit by $4 trillion over 12 years.
2011/04/13 - 07:15PM EST
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama on Wednesday set a goal of cutting the U.S. budget deficit by $4 trillion, plunging into the debate over the nation's fiscal woes after accusations he has failed to lead on the issue.
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Market News
2011/04/13 - 08:17PM EST
APR 13 APR 12 APR 13 APR 12U.S. 1.59824 1.59586 IRANIAN 16624.90 16616.10EURO 1.10277 1.10288 KUWAIT 0.44136 0.44110U.K. 0.98226 0.98135 NORWEGIAN 8.66994 N/AAUSTRALIA 1.52533 1.52890 S. AFRICAN 10.7322 10.6710JAPANESE 134.172 133.893 SWEDISH 9.9890 10.0459CANADIAN 1.54070 1.53602 SWISS 1.43522 1.43931DANISH 8.22483 8.22571 SAUDI 5.99341 5.98448CLICK ON
2011/04/13 - 08:16PM EST
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NEW YORK, April 13 (Reuters) - Power producer Dynegy Inc, which warned last month it faced a default on its debtcovenants, said on Wednesday it had hired advisers to guide itthrough a possible restructuring of its debt or asset sale.
2011/04/13 - 08:15PM EST
WASHINGTON, April 13 (Reuters) - A client of HSBC HoldingsPlc's India unit pleaded guilty to tax evasion onWednesday, the latest case to potentially enmesh the U.K. bankin the expanding U.S. probe of banks that lure tax dodgers.
2011/04/13 - 08:14PM EST
JPM
* Oil rebounds on big gasoline stock decline; gold rises
2011/04/13 - 08:12PM EST
NEW YORK, April 13 (Reuters) - A Malaysian man accused ofhacking into a Federal Reserve computer server pleaded guiltyto possessing stolen credit and debit card numbers that thegovernment said he intended to sell.
2011/04/13 - 08:10PM EST
GS JPM
* Shares close down 0.8 pct at $46.25 (Adds details on investment bank compensation)
2011/04/13 - 08:09PM EST
JPM
NEW YORK, April 13 (Reuters) - U.S. stocks rose in achoppy session on Wednesday as investors bet on strongtechnology earnings even as JPMorgan Chase's numbers weighedon other market sectors.
2011/04/13 - 08:07PM EST
TORONTO, April 13 (Reuters) - Toronto's main stock indexeked out a modest gain on Wednesday, following two days ofheavy losses, as energy and financial issues advanced, butcontinued uncertainty over commodities and global growth keptinvestors cautious.
2011/04/13 - 08:06PM EST
WHAT: Labor Department Initial Jobless Claims, weeklyWHEN: Thursday 0830 EDT (1230 GMT)FORECASTS Reuters IFR Previousinitial Claims (thousands) 380 370 382Continued Claims (mlns) 3.700 3.680 3.723IFR COMMENTARY: "IFR expects initial jobless claims in theApril 9 week to fall by 12k to 370k, marking a third straightweekly improvement. A series of severe storms that battered theSoutheast have the potential to suppress the benefit from a
2011/04/13 - 07:59PM EST
KKR
April 13 (Reuters) - The following bids, mergers,acquisitions and disposals involving European, U.S. and Asiancompanies were reported by 2000 GMT on Wednesday.
Business News
2011/04/13 - 08:12PM EST
GS JPM
NEW YORK (Reuters) - JPMorgan Chase & Co said its total outstanding loans shrank for the fourth consecutive quarter, raising questions about the banking industry's ability to boost profit in coming years.
2011/04/13 - 08:10PM EST
JPM
NEW YORK (Reuters) - U.S. stocks rose in a choppy session on Wednesday as investors bet on strong technology earnings even as JPMorgan Chase's numbers weighed on other market sectors.
2011/04/13 - 08:07PM EST
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. economy continued to improve over the past month on gains in manufacturing but firms are feeling the effects of higher energy and raw material costs, the Federal Reserve said on Wednesday.
2011/04/13 - 07:35PM EST
PG IR R WMT
BENTONVILLE, Arkansas (Reuters) - It all starts with Walmart 101.
2011/04/13 - 07:22PM EST
TYC
NEW YORK/PARIS (Reuters) - France's Schneider Electric SA is serious about buying Tyco International Ltd, but lenders needed to finance a transaction above $30 billion are skeptical a deal for the U.S. conglomerate can be pulled off.
2011/04/13 - 07:22PM EST
TYC TEL GE COV
(Reuters) - The past decade has seen Tyco International Ltd, once an obscure New Hampshire industrial firm, go from darling of Wall Street to symbol of corporate excess to its slimmed-down current form.
2011/04/13 - 07:21PM EST
GS MS
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Lehman Brothers Holdings Inc on Wednesday agreed to put creditors' competing restructuring plans on the same timeline for court approval as its own plan, but reserved the right to raise future objections.
2011/04/13 - 07:04PM EST
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The world's banks face a $3.6 trillion "wall of maturing debt" in the next two years and must compete with debt-laden governments to secure financing, the IMF warned on Wednesday.
2011/04/13 - 07:04PM EST
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Risks to Japan's economy are firmly to the downside with very high uncertainty about the nuclear crisis and power shortages, a senior IMF official said, suggesting further cuts to the country's growth forecast.
2011/04/13 - 07:00PM EST
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WASHINGTON/CHARLOTTE, North Carolina (Reuters) - U.S. bank regulators announced pacts with the largest home lenders over allegations of shoddy foreclosure practices, jumping ahead of a states-led probe and leaving the amount of fines until later.
Economic News
2011/04/13 - 08:06PM EST
WHAT: Labor Department Initial Jobless Claims, weeklyWHEN: Thursday 0830 EDT (1230 GMT)FORECASTS Reuters IFR Previousinitial Claims (thousands) 380 370 382Continued Claims (mlns) 3.700 3.680 3.723IFR COMMENTARY: "IFR expects initial jobless claims in theApril 9 week to fall by 12k to 370k, marking a third straightweekly improvement. A series of severe storms that battered theSoutheast have the potential to suppress the benefit from a
2011/04/13 - 07:48PM EST
MEXICO CITY, April 13 (Reuters) - Mexico's same-storesales, or those recorded at stores that have been open for atleast 12 months, rose 0.7 percent in March, retailers'association ANTAD said on Wednesday.
2011/04/13 - 07:43PM EST
WHAT: Argentina economic activity in February
2011/04/13 - 06:56PM EST
* Business inventories rise 0.5 pct, less than expected
2011/04/13 - 02:43PM EST
* Mexico March auto output up 26.3 pct at 240,080 units
2011/04/13 - 02:17PM EST
SANYA, China, April 13 (Reuters) - India and China haveagreed to restore defence ties and will exchange visits by theirtop leaders as well as take steps to enhance their balance oftrade, India's National Security Adviser Shiv Shankar Menon saidon Wednesday.
2011/04/13 - 02:00PM EST
WASHINGTON, April 13 (Reuters) - U.S. business inventories increased less than expected in February and sales recorded their smallest gain in eight months, a government report showed on Wedn5368709141702061153
2011/04/13 - 01:53PM EST
LONDON, April 13 (Reuters) - Narrowing market price rangessuggest now may be a good time for consumers and producers totake advantage of the cheaper cost of hedging their exposure tocopper and aluminium, analysts said.
2011/04/13 - 01:29PM EST
WASHINGTON - Federal Reserve issues the Beige Book, asummary of economic conditions in the 12 Federal Reservedistricts.
2011/04/13 - 12:30PM EST
WASHINGTON, April 13 (Reuters) - Sales at U.S. retailers rose slightly less than expected in March as rising gasoline prices pulled spending away from other segments and receipts from auto1684365676
Funds News
2011/04/13 - 08:10PM EST
GS JPM
* Shares close down 0.8 pct at $46.25 (Adds details on investment bank compensation)
2011/04/13 - 08:09PM EST
JPM
NEW YORK, April 13 (Reuters) - U.S. stocks rose in achoppy session on Wednesday as investors bet on strongtechnology earnings even as JPMorgan Chase's numbers weighedon other market sectors.
2011/04/13 - 07:59PM EST
KKR
April 13 (Reuters) - The following bids, mergers,acquisitions and disposals involving European, U.S. and Asiancompanies were reported by 2000 GMT on Wednesday.
2011/04/13 - 07:43PM EST
NEW YORK, April 13 (Reuters) - Taxable bond funds had theirbest week of inflows in six months, taking in an estimated net$6 billion while domestic-focused equity fund flows turnednegative again, data from the Investment Company Instituteshowed on Wednesday.
2011/04/13 - 07:41PM EST
April 13 (Reuters) - The following financial servicesindustry appointments were announced on Wednesday. To inform usof other job changes, email to moves@thomsonreuters.com
2011/04/13 - 07:29PM EST
* Nickel to set record 60,000T surplus this year - INSG
2011/04/13 - 07:17PM EST
JPM
* JPMorgan shares slip after CEO's comments on dividend
2011/04/13 - 07:09PM EST
GS MS
* Ad hoc creditor group led by Paulson & Co, Calpers
2011/04/13 - 06:49PM EST
JPM
* Analysts' valuations vary from 10 to 13 times EBITDA (Releads with Ferragamo saying it has filed for IPO)
2011/04/13 - 06:47PM EST
MS
* Case tied to government charges against French doctor (Adds details on SEC settlement, prosecutor's comment,lawyer's comment)
Private Equity
2011/04/13 - 06:20PM EST
BLL GRM S BMS BX CCK
* Graham shareholders to get $4.75/shr and 0.402 shr ofSilgan stock
2011/04/13 - 05:15PM EST
* There are concerns about a tie-up with Granarolo - union
2011/04/13 - 03:35PM EST
KKR
WARSAW/LONDON, April 13 (Reuters) - KKR has dropped out ofthe race for Poland's No.2 mobile operator Polkomtel [PTL.UL],people close to the transaction said, the third private equityfirm to leave the process ahead of binding bids next month. Vodafone alongside Polish state-controlled firmsKGHM , PKN Orlen , PGE and Weglokoksare selling Polkomtel in an auction expected to value theoperator at up to 18 billion zlotys ($6.6 billio
2011/04/13 - 03:31PM EST
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BRUSSELS, April 13 (Reuters) - The following are mergersunder review by the European Commission and a brief guide to theEU merger process:
2011/04/13 - 03:00PM EST
* Central bank to approve or reject capital-raising plans
2011/04/13 - 01:20PM EST
KKR
WARSAW, April 13 (Reuters) - Private equity giant KohlbergKravis Roberts (KKR) has backed out of the race forPoland's No.2 mobile operator Polkomtel [PTL.UL], a source closeto the transaction told Reuters on Wednesday. KKR declined to comment.
2011/04/13 - 12:54PM EST
KKR
WARSAW, April 13 (Reuters) - Private equity giant KohlbergKravis Roberts has backed out of the race for Poland'sNo.2 mobile operator Polkomtel [PTL.UL], a source close to dealtold Reuters on Wednesday. KKR declined to comment.
2011/04/13 - 09:56AM EST
KKR AIG
* KKR says communications with regulator "smooth"; sees dealclosed in Q3
2011/04/13 - 08:02AM EST
BX
BANGALORE, April 13 (Reuters) - The following corporatefinance-related stories were reported by media on Wednesday:
2011/04/13 - 07:22AM EST
BX
April 13 (Reuters) - Blackstone Group LP , the world'slargest private-equity firm, has bought about $600 million debton a group of industrial properties to expand in the warehousesector, Bloomberg reported, citing three people with knowledgeof the deal.
Bonds News
2011/04/13 - 08:16PM EST
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NEW YORK, April 13 (Reuters) - Power producer Dynegy Inc, which warned last month it faced a default on its debtcovenants, said on Wednesday it had hired advisers to guide itthrough a possible restructuring of its debt or asset sale.
2011/04/13 - 08:14PM EST
JPM
* Oil rebounds on big gasoline stock decline; gold rises
2011/04/13 - 08:12PM EST
NEW YORK, April 13 (Reuters) - A Malaysian man accused ofhacking into a Federal Reserve computer server pleaded guiltyto possessing stolen credit and debit card numbers that thegovernment said he intended to sell.
2011/04/13 - 07:59PM EST
April 13 (Reuters) - The following are lists of upcoming high-grade andhigh-yield corporate bond offerings in the United States. The information wasgathered from Thomson Reuters U.S. new issues team, and other market sources:*Denotes 144a private placement debt offering.HIGH-GRADE BOND SALES EXPECTED FOR WEEK OF 4/11/2011 COMPANY AMT MAT/DEBT RTGS MGRS PRICEDAlcoa $1.25 bln 10-yr Baa3/BBB-/BBB- CITI/JPM/MS
2011/04/13 - 07:57PM EST
AIG
NEW YORK, April 13 (Reuters) - The Federal Reserve Bank ofNew York on Wednesday sold 37 out of 42 risky residentialmortgage bonds offered from its Maiden Lane II portfolio, theNY Fed's website indicated on Wednesday.
2011/04/13 - 07:50PM EST
* House passage now seen likely on Thursday
2011/04/13 - 07:48PM EST
* Three-month Libor falls to lowest level since March 2010 (Adds details, updates prices, recasts throughout)
2011/04/13 - 07:43PM EST
NEW YORK, April 13 (Reuters) - Taxable bond funds had theirbest week of inflows in six months, taking in an estimated net$6 billion while domestic-focused equity fund flows turnednegative again, data from the Investment Company Instituteshowed on Wednesday.
2011/04/13 - 07:32PM EST
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(The following statement was released by the rating agency)
2011/04/13 - 07:29PM EST
WASHINGTON, April 13 (Reuters) - President Barack Obamawould need to forgo some military capabilities and scale backU.S. forces in order to carry out further deep defense cuts,the Pentagon said on Wednesday.
New Issues News
2011/04/13 - 06:49PM EST
JPM
* Analysts' valuations vary from 10 to 13 times EBITDA (Releads with Ferragamo saying it has filed for IPO)
2011/04/13 - 08:20PM EST
MGM
* MGM shares rise 8.6 percent (Adds closing stock price)
2011/04/13 - 11:42AM EST
TLLP TSO
* Gets approval to list under the symbol "TLLP" on New YorkStock Exchange
2011/04/12 - 11:18PM EST
BA LMT
* Company looks to have role in Air Force program (Adds comments on U.S. program)
2011/04/12 - 11:22AM EST
* Co to list on Nasdaq under "CHEF" (Follows alerts)
2011/04/12 - 10:28AM EST
* Co intends to list on NYSE as "PMOC" (Follows alerts)
2011/04/12 - 06:25AM EST
JPM
* Ausco seen leveraged to mining boom with possible A$500mln float
2011/04/12 - 06:18AM EST
QIHU DG YOKU
SHANGHAI, April 12 (Reuters) - The head of China's largestsearch engine Baidu Inc cautioned Chinese Internetcompanies on Tuesday against listing overseas in haste,describing the market as "hot".
2011/04/11 - 07:31PM EST
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NEW YORK/BOSTON, April 11 (Reuters) - Billionaire hedgefund investor Philip Falcone may have found a way out of hisrisky wireless telecom bet through a possible initial publicoffering, three sources said.
2011/04/11 - 04:20PM EST
NEW YORK, April 11 (Reuters) - U.S. venture capital fundsraised 76 percent more in the first quarter than they did ayear earlier, according to Thomson Reuters and the NationalVenture Capital Association.
Forex News
2011/04/13 - 07:59PM EST
KKR
April 13 (Reuters) - The following bids, mergers,acquisitions and disposals involving European, U.S. and Asiancompanies were reported by 2000 GMT on Wednesday.
2011/04/13 - 07:51PM EST
WFC SF
NEW YORK, April 13 (Reuters) - An arbitration panel hasordered Stifel, Nicolaus & Co to pay Wells Fargo Advisors$167,000 for improperly recruiting former AG Edwards financialadvisers.
2011/04/13 - 07:18PM EST
MOSCOW, April 13 (Reuters) - Russian Prime Minister VladimirPutin said on Wednesday it was too early to name a favouredcandidate for the 2012 presidential election.
2011/04/13 - 07:17PM EST
JPM
* JPMorgan shares slip after CEO's comments on dividend
2011/04/13 - 07:09PM EST
GS MS
* Ad hoc creditor group led by Paulson & Co, Calpers
2011/04/13 - 06:59PM EST
WFC C MET JPM C BAC
* Banks still face state AGs probe (Adds FDIC statement, analyst comment)
2011/04/13 - 06:49PM EST
JPM
* Analysts' valuations vary from 10 to 13 times EBITDA (Releads with Ferragamo saying it has filed for IPO)
2011/04/13 - 06:47PM EST
MS
* Case tied to government charges against French doctor (Adds details on SEC settlement, prosecutor's comment,lawyer's comment)
2011/04/13 - 06:39PM EST
* U.S. President Obama's deficit cut deemed dollar positive * Euro drops from 15-month high on technical selling * Dollar/yen gains ground after sell-off (Adds quotes, updates prices, changes byline)
2011/04/13 - 06:29PM EST
* Currently holds a 20 pct stake (Adds background, details, further quotes, byline)
ETF News
2011/04/13 - 08:22PM EST
AMP
* Securities America parent reserved $40 mln in 4th qtr
2011/04/13 - 08:10PM EST
GS JPM
* Shares close down 0.8 pct at $46.25 (Adds details on investment bank compensation)
2011/04/13 - 08:09PM EST
JPM
NEW YORK, April 13 (Reuters) - U.S. stocks rose in achoppy session on Wednesday as investors bet on strongtechnology earnings even as JPMorgan Chase's numbers weighedon other market sectors.
2011/04/13 - 07:59PM EST
KKR
April 13 (Reuters) - The following bids, mergers,acquisitions and disposals involving European, U.S. and Asiancompanies were reported by 2000 GMT on Wednesday.
2011/04/13 - 07:43PM EST
NEW YORK, April 13 (Reuters) - Taxable bond funds had theirbest week of inflows in six months, taking in an estimated net$6 billion while domestic-focused equity fund flows turnednegative again, data from the Investment Company Instituteshowed on Wednesday.
2011/04/13 - 07:41PM EST
April 13 (Reuters) - The following financial servicesindustry appointments were announced on Wednesday. To inform usof other job changes, email to moves@thomsonreuters.com
2011/04/13 - 07:29PM EST
* Nickel to set record 60,000T surplus this year - INSG
2011/04/13 - 07:17PM EST
JPM
* JPMorgan shares slip after CEO's comments on dividend
2011/04/13 - 07:09PM EST
GS MS
* Ad hoc creditor group led by Paulson & Co, Calpers
2011/04/13 - 06:49PM EST
JPM
* Analysts' valuations vary from 10 to 13 times EBITDA (Releads with Ferragamo saying it has filed for IPO)
Financial Services and Real Estate
2011/04/13 - 08:22PM EST
AMP
* Securities America parent reserved $40 mln in 4th qtr
2011/04/13 - 08:15PM EST
WASHINGTON, April 13 (Reuters) - A client of HSBC HoldingsPlc's India unit pleaded guilty to tax evasion onWednesday, the latest case to potentially enmesh the U.K. bankin the expanding U.S. probe of banks that lure tax dodgers.
2011/04/13 - 08:10PM EST
GS JPM
* Shares close down 0.8 pct at $46.25 (Adds details on investment bank compensation)
2011/04/13 - 08:09PM EST
JPM
NEW YORK, April 13 (Reuters) - U.S. stocks rose in achoppy session on Wednesday as investors bet on strongtechnology earnings even as JPMorgan Chase's numbers weighedon other market sectors.
2011/04/13 - 08:04PM EST
* Bogota pushing through range of fiscal, economic reforms
2011/04/13 - 07:59PM EST
KKR
April 13 (Reuters) - The following bids, mergers,acquisitions and disposals involving European, U.S. and Asiancompanies were reported by 2000 GMT on Wednesday.
2011/04/13 - 07:57PM EST
AIG
NEW YORK, April 13 (Reuters) - The Federal Reserve Bank ofNew York on Wednesday sold 37 out of 42 risky residentialmortgage bonds offered from its Maiden Lane II portfolio, theNY Fed's website indicated on Wednesday.
2011/04/13 - 07:56PM EST
WELLINGTON, April 14 (Reuters) - Following are some of thelead stories from New Zealand metropolitan newspapers onThursday.
2011/04/13 - 07:55PM EST
LMT GE UTX
WASHINGTON, April 13 (Reuters) - The top U.S. arms buyersaid he was dissatisfied with cost overruns in the UnitedTechnologies Corp Pratt & Whitney engine powering themultinational F-35 fighter jet.
2011/04/13 - 07:51PM EST
WFC SF
NEW YORK, April 13 (Reuters) - An arbitration panel hasordered Stifel, Nicolaus & Co to pay Wells Fargo Advisors$167,000 for improperly recruiting former AG Edwards financialadvisers.
Consumer Goods And Retail News
2011/04/13 - 07:59PM EST
KKR
April 13 (Reuters) - The following bids, mergers,acquisitions and disposals involving European, U.S. and Asiancompanies were reported by 2000 GMT on Wednesday.
2011/04/13 - 07:56PM EST
WELLINGTON, April 14 (Reuters) - Following are some of thelead stories from New Zealand metropolitan newspapers onThursday.
2011/04/13 - 07:48PM EST
MEXICO CITY, April 13 (Reuters) - Mexico's same-storesales, or those recorded at stores that have been open for atleast 12 months, rose 0.7 percent in March, retailers'association ANTAD said on Wednesday.
2011/04/13 - 07:24PM EST
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* Says his 2010 pay is aligned with Ford's performance (Adds intent to maintain price discipline, auto executiveaward, byline)
2011/04/13 - 08:20PM EST
MGM
* MGM shares rise 8.6 percent (Adds closing stock price)
2011/04/13 - 06:32PM EST
April 14 (Reuters) - Sharp Corp and JS Group Corp have agreed to set up a joint venture as early as thisyear to develop and sell energy-saving housing equipment, theNikkei business daily said.
2011/04/13 - 06:27PM EST
* PM orders increase of food supplies in points of sale
2011/04/13 - 06:15PM EST
April 13 (Reuters) - Aeon Delight Co , which cleansand manages commercial sites and other locations, will buyhousekeeping services Provider Kajitaku Inc for about 1 billionyen ($12 million), the Nikkei business daily reported.
2011/04/13 - 06:03PM EST
* Microsoft shares little changed (Adds mention of larger update, Nokia phones)
2011/04/13 - 05:40PM EST
WASHINGTON, April 13 (Reuters) - Life is kind of crazy andunpredictable, and that doesn't stop when you retire. You couldstill win the lottery or get hit by a bus, or anything inbetween.
Energy News
2011/04/13 - 07:59PM EST
COP
HOUSTON, April 13 (Reuters) - ConocoPhillips 139,000-barrel-per-day Los Angeles refinery has startedoverhauling its coking unit, trade sources said on Wednesday.
2011/04/13 - 07:56PM EST
WELLINGTON, April 14 (Reuters) - Following are some of thelead stories from New Zealand metropolitan newspapers onThursday.
2011/04/13 - 07:08PM EST
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LOS ANGELES, April 13 (Reuters) - The chief executive ofFirst Solar Inc , the world's largest solar powercompany by market capitalization, received $13.3 million intotal compensation in 2010.
2011/04/13 - 06:38PM EST
DOHA/TRIPOLI, April 13 (Reuters) - A group of Western powersand Middle Eastern states called for the first time on Wednesdayfor Muammar Gaddafi to step aside, but NATO countries squabbledpublicly over stepping up air strikes to help topple him. In a victory for Britain and France, which are leading theair campaign in Libya and pushed for an unequivocal call forregime change, the "contact group" of some 16 European andMiddle Eastern nations, plus the United Nations, the Arab Leagueand th
2011/04/13 - 06:32PM EST
April 14 (Reuters) - Sharp Corp and JS Group Corp have agreed to set up a joint venture as early as thisyear to develop and sell energy-saving housing equipment, theNikkei business daily said.
2011/04/13 - 05:59PM EST
BRUSSELS, April 13 (Reuters) - Following are the latestavailable details of military activity in Libya. For fullReuters coverage of Libya, please see: [ID:nLDE72H00G]* A group of Western powers and Middle Eastern statesmeeting on Libya's future called for the first time on Wednesdayfor Muammar Gaddafi to step aside, but NATO countries squabbledpublicly over stepping up air strikes to help topple him.
2011/04/13 - 05:46PM EST
SU.TO CNQ.TO HSE.TO
CALGARY, Alberta, April 13 (Reuters) - Canadian cash crudedifferentials are holding steady as players step back amid wildvolatility in world crude markets, industry sources said onWednesday.
2011/04/13 - 05:37PM EST
(Updates with approval of technical scheme, background)
2011/04/13 - 04:59PM EST
* Japan's northeast region battered by larger tsunamis inthe past
2011/04/13 - 04:47PM EST
MOSCOW, April 13 (Reuters) - Gazprom , Total and Statoil , the partners in ShtokmanDevelopment, confirmed they would start pumping gas from theBarents Sea field in 2016 but delayed an investment decision.