Monday's biggest gaining and declining stocks

Date: Mon, 11 Aug 2008 12:03:13 -0400

Monday's biggest gaining and declining stocks

Among the companies whose shares are seeing active trade in Monday's
session are Republic Services, Qwest and Calpine.

Currencies: Dollar holds the line in wake of last week's rally

The dollar holds the line on last week's robust gains, and analysts say
the greenback may catch renewed strength if the price of crude oil can
continue to hold below $120 a barrel.

Paulson vows not to serve in next administration

Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson rules out serving in the next U.S.
administration, regardless of who wins the election, and says he has no
plans to give Freddie or Fannie any funds for now.

Verizon reaches deal with unions to avert strikes

Verizon Communications Inc said it's reached a deal with labor unions
representing 65,000 employees, averting a strike that could have
disrupted its operations in several states.

Europe Markets: European shares higher again as euro hovers around
$1.50

European shares rise again on Monday, with auto makers and aerospace
companies getting a lift as the euro hovers around the $1.50 mark.