Obama wins South Carolina primary

Date: Sat, 26 Jan 2008 16:09:50 -0800 (PST)

Obama wins South Carolina in racially charged primary

Barack Obama routed Hillary Clinton in the racially-charged South
Carolina primary Saturday night, regaining campaign momentum in the
prelude to a Feb. 5 coast-to-coast competition for more than 1,600
Democratic National Convention delegates.

Markets Friday, 01/25/2008

Date: Fri, 25 Jan 2008 17:38:17 -0500

| Dow : 12207.17 down 171.44

| S & P : 1330.61 down 21.46

| NASDAQ: 2326.20 down 34.72

| Bond (10Y): 3.56%, 105.63

MARKETS:
Bulls throw in the towel
Stocks retreat as investors plead exhaustion after two-day rally capping
a volatile week.

U.S. stocks end lower; Dow still scores weekly gain of 0.9%

Date: Fri, 25 Jan 2008 22:01:04 (GMT)

U.S. stocks end lower; Dow still scores weekly gain of 0.9%

U.S. stocks falter, with the nerves of investors frayed and their
expectations reduced for next week's Federal Reserve meeting, which
already weighed in with an emergency rate cut earlier this week.

Hedge Funds: Hedge fund concerns weigh on markets; Numeric denies
problems

SAN FRANCISCO
Concerns about poor hedge fund performance in January weighed on the
U.S. stock market on Friday, with experts particularly worried about
so-called quant funds.

Democrats head for decision in South Carolina

WASHINGTON
South Carolina's Democrats go to the polls to choose their White House
nominee on Saturday with surveys showing Illinois Sen. Barack Obama
comfortably ahead of rival Hillary Clinton in the Palmetto State.

Speculation mounts over bid for weakened Societe Generale

Societe Generale's shock $7.1 billion fraud loss has reignited
speculation that it will be bought, with the likes of BNP Paribas and
Barclays touted as potential bidders, though finding the cash for a deal
could be tough.

Caterpillar's CEO rejects pervasive gloom at Davos forum

DAVOS, Switzerland
Citing strong growth in emerging economies and expectations for no worse
than a mild U.S. downturn, the CEO of Caterpillar Inc. says he's escaped
the economic gloom enveloping the annual meeting of the World Economic
Forum.

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Blacks Stung By Bill Clinton's Remarks

Breaking News
January 25, 2008

Blacks Stung By Bill Clinton's Remarks

On blogs, Web chats and talk radio across black America, Bill Clinton is
being attacked as never before, reports the Washington Post. 
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World

Blast Kills Lebanese Terror Investigator

An explosion targeted a U.S. Embassy vehicle today in northern Beirut,
reportedly killing four Lebanese and injuring a local embassy employee
just ahead of a farewell reception for the American ambassador,
officials said.
--------------------
Politics

Clyburn: Obama Is Exciting Black Voters

In an interview with CBSNews.com, South Carolina Rep. James Clyburn says
Bill Clinton should watch his tone when discussing Barack Obama. 
__________________
Health

Study Says Job Stress Strains The Heart

In a British study, stressed workers were up to 68% more likely to get
heart disease than other workers; unhealthy lifestyles were a factor.

U.S. stocks turn mixed; Goldman report triggers sell-off

Date: Fri, 25 Jan 2008 17:06:04 (GMT)

U.S. stocks turn mixed; Goldman report triggers sell-off

NEW YORK
U.S. stocks faltered on Friday after amid reports that Goldman Sachs
might trim its workforce in making annual reviews, dimming earlier
optimism that came with a slew of bright profit reports.

Overseas growth boosts Caterpillar profit

Caterpillar posts an 11% rise in fourth-quarter profit as booming
overseas demand for the company's construction and mining equipment
more than makes up for weakness in its home market.

Speculation mounts over bid for weakened Societe Generale

Societe Generale's shock $7.1 billion fraud loss has reignited
speculation that it will be bought, with the likes of BNP Paribas and
Barclays touted as potential bidders, though finding the cash for a deal
could be tough.

White House, House agree on economic stimulus

Moving quickly as fears about a recession mushroom, the White House and
House leaders reach an agreement to juice the economy with nearly $150
billion in tax relief.

Metals Stocks: Gold sets new record as South African miners halt
operations

Gold futures soared to a new record high on Friday following reports
that several major gold miners in South Africa, the world's
second-largest gold producer, halted their mining operations because of
troubles with power supplies.

Clinton, Economy At Center Of GOP Debate

Breaking News
January 25, 2008

Clashes As Egypt Tries To Seal Gaza Border

Witnesses say Egyptian police appear to be making an effort to reseal
the nation's border with the Gaza Strip, forming a human chain across
the site of the largest barrier breach, only allowing Gazans to return
home to their choked-off territory. 
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U.S.

U.S. Teen Arrested For Plane Hijack Plot

A teenage passenger from California was arrested in Nashville for
plotting to hijack a plane from Los Angeles to Nashville, the FBI said.
The teen had handcuffs, rope and duct tape in his bag and was believed
to be traveling alone, the FBI said. 
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World

Deadly Blast Kills Lebanese Official

An explosion targeted a U.S. Embassy vehicle today in northern Beirut,
reportedly killing four Lebanese and injuring a local embassy employee
just ahead of a farewell reception for the American ambassador,
officials said.
--------------------
Politics

Clinton, Economy At Center Of GOP Debate

Republican presidential contenders depicted Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton
as weak on Iraq and certain to raise taxes Thursday night, setting aside
their own campaign debate squabbles long enough to agree that she is
unworthy of the White House.
--------------------
Health

Study Says Job Stress Strains The Heart

In a British study, stressed workers were up to 68% more likely to get
heart disease than other workers; unhealthy lifestyles were a factor. 

Markets Thursday, 01/24/2008

Thursday, 1/24/2008

| Dow : 12378.61 up 108.44

| S & P : 1352.07 up 13.47

| NASDAQ: 2360.92 up 44.51

| Bond (10Y): 3.71%, 104.31

MARKETS:
Stocks step-up day two
Wall Street extends advance to a second session as investors mull
details of tax rebate and stimulus plan, scoop up shares hammered in
recent decline.

U.S. stocks bolstered some by tentative stimulus plan

Date: Thu, 24 Jan 2008 22:01:04 (GMT)

U.S. stocks bolstered some by tentative stimulus plan

U.S. stocks on Thursday reclaimed higher ground for a second day after
the White House and the House leadership unveiled a tentative economic
stimulus package, lifting an equities market recently battered by
worries about an economic recession.

Goldman analysts question benefits of a bond insurer bailout

SAN FRANCISCO
Goldman Sachs analysts questioned the potential benefits of any bailout
of the bond insurance industry on Thursday and said companies like Ambac
Financial and MBIA Inc. are more likely to go into "run-off."

Economic Report: December drop caps worst housing year in decades

Resales of U.S. homes fall 2.2% in December to a seasonally adjusted
annual rate of 4.89 million, the lowest in nine years.

SocGen takes $7.1 billion loss on rogue trades

French banking group Societe Generale said Thursday it has uncovered a
massive 4.9 billion-euro ($7.1 billion) fraud linked to a single rogue
futures trader.

December drop caps worst housing year in decades

Date: Thu, 24 Jan 2008 17:06:04 (GMT)

December drop caps worst housing year in decades

Resales of U.S. homes fall 2.2% in December to a seasonally adjusted
annual rate of 4.89 million, the lowest in nine years.

SocGen takes $7.1 billion loss on rogue trades

French banking group Societe Generale said Thursday it has uncovered a
massive 4.9 billion-euro ($7.1 billion) fraud linked to a single rogue
futures trader.

Sovereign wealth funds inspire fear, gratitude at Davos

It's hard to find anyone unhappy with the decision of sovereign wealth
funds to provide tens of billions of dollars to shore up U.S. and
European banks ravaged by the subprime mortgage crisis.

U.S. stocks retain gains as jobless claims fall

U.S. stocks hold onto early gains, bolstered by a decline in weekly
jobless claims and positive earnings from AT&T Inc., Nokia Corp. and
Lockheed Martin Corp.

Ford narrows quarterly loss, prepares further cost reductions

SAN FRANCISCO
Ford Motor Co. said Thursday that further progress in its restructuring
efforts led to a narrower fourth-quarter loss, but the car maker said
more cuts are needed to help it reach its target profitability goal amid
the slowing U.S. economy.

Oil prices ease after higher-than-expected crude and gasoline inventories reported.

Date: Thu, 24 Jan 2008 10:32:08 -0500

Oil prices ease after higher-than-expected crude and gasoline
inventories reported.

Breaking News: Home sales plunge 13% in 2007

Date: Thu, 24 Jan 2008 09:16:49 -0600

WASHINGTON - Sales of existing homes fell 2.2% in December, closing out
a horrible year for housing in which sales of single-family homes
plunged by the largest amount in 25 years. The median home price dropped
1.8% for the year, first time that has occurred in four decades.

Breaking News: Tentative deal reached on economic stimulus package

Date: Thu, 24 Jan 2008 09:09:50 -0600

WASHINGTON (AP) - Democrats running Congress and the Bush administration
reached a tentative deal Thursday on $300-$1,200 tax rebates and
business tax cuts to jolt the slumping economy.

White House, Congressional Democrats reach stimulus deal, AP reports; Existing home sales down 2.2%, below forecasts, DJ reports.

Date: Thu, 24 Jan 2008 10:02:23 -0500

White House, Congressional Democrats reach stimulus deal, AP reports;
Existing home sales down 2.2%, below forecasts, DJ reports.

Surging McCain Faces Conservative Skeptics

Breaking News
January 24, 2008

Wide-Open Gaza-Egypt Border Angers Israel

Gaza's border with Egypt is still wide open, in spite of Egyptian
promises to reseal it. As thousands of Gazans stock up on supplies,
Israel says, as the residents are getting what they need from Egypt, it
will sever all ties with the territory. 
--------------------
World

Kenya's President, Opposition To Meet

Kenya's president and its main opposition leader were to meet for the
first time since their dispute over a presidential election set off
nationwide violence, and former U.N. Secretary-General Kofi Annan said
he would be there as a mediator. 
--------------------
Politics

Surging McCain Faces Conservative Skeptics

Despite a voting record that suggests he should be in conservatives'
good graces, John McCain has strident critics within the conservative
establishment, reports Brian Montopoli. 
--------------------
Health

Bypass Better Than Stents, New Study Says

Bypass surgery remains the best option for heart patients with more than
one clogged artery, according to the first big study to compare bypass
with drug-coated stents. 
____________________
Business

Trader Defrauds French Bank Of $7.14B

France's second largest bank, Societe Generale, has uncovered an
"exceptional" $7.14 billion fraud, all down to one futures trader who
has shaken a financial institution that was already reeling from losses
in the subprime crisis. 
--------------------
Entertainment

Britney Spears A Hot Topic For Shrinks

Britney Spears was a hot topic of conversation at a American
Psychoanalytic Association conference last week. Many object to their
colleagues who give arm chair diagnoses of the pop star to the media.

Median price of U.S. single-family homes falls in '07 -- first time in 40 years

Date: 24 JAN 2008 15:05:15 GMT

BULLETIN »
Median price of U.S. single-family homes falls in '07 -- first time in
40 years
1/24/2008 10:03:33 AM

U.S. unemployment claims decline for a fourth straight week

Date: 24 JAN 2008 13:34:29 GMT

BULLETIN
U.S. unemployment claims decline for a fourth straight week
1/24/2008 8:31:55 AM

Markets Wednesday, 01/23/2008

Wednesday, 1/23/2008

| Dow : 12270.17 up 298.98

| S & P : 1338.60 up 28.10

| NASDAQ: 2316.41 up 24.14

| Bond (10Y): 3.60%, 105.25

MARKETS:
Strong rally takes out earlier losses
Stocks bounce back as investors jump back in after steep selloff that
left the Nasdaq in bear market territory.

After The Bell Report: U.S. stocks bounce back in late-session surge led by financials

Date: Wed, 23 Jan 2008 22:01:04 (GMT)

U.S. stocks bounce back in late-session surge led by financials

U.S. stocks traded sharply lower after the European Central Bank spoke
of inflationary worries, dashing hopes it would follow the Federal
Reserve's interest-rate cut, and Apple Inc.'s outlook weighed on
technology.

EBay earnings jump 53%; Whitman to retire from CEO post

SAN FRANCISCO
EBay Inc. said late Wednesday that fourth-quarter earnings jumped 53%
thanks to strong holiday sales, but the online auctioneer also issued a
forecast for the current year that fell below Wall Street's
expectations.

Ambac, banks fire up financial sector

Financial stocks close sharply higher, led by a 72% gain in shares of
bond insurer Ambac after investors anticipate a financial rescue of the
troubled firm and rivals.

Wall Street still warm to Apple in spite of sell-off

While many investors may now think Apple is rotten to the core, Wall
Street is trying to rally support for the once high-flying stock.

Breaking News Wed., January 23, 2008

Date: Wed, 23 Jan 2008 13:20:54 -0800 (PST)

Breaking News

WALL STREET REBOUNDS AFTER FIVE-DAY LOSING STREAK, CLOSING UP 299 POINTS
AFTER DROPPING MORE THAN 320 POINTS EARLIER IN THE DAY

Dow industrials erase steep decline, fueled by Citi, J.P. Morgan, GM, Intel

Date: 23 JAN 2008 19:32:55 GMT

BULLETIN:
Dow industrials erase steep decline, fueled by Citi, J.P. Morgan, GM,
Intel
1/23/2008 2:30:53 PM

Crude falls below $88 on recession fears

Date: Wed, 23 Jan 2008 17:06:04 (GMT)
Crude falls below $88 on recession fears

Crude-oil futures declined sharply on Wednesday, as continuing fears
that an economic recession will slash demand for oil prompted traders to
sell energy futures.

Market Snapshot: U.S. stocks back under water in the face of recession
worries

U.S. stocks opened sharply lower after the European Central Bank spoke
of inflationary worries, dashing hopes it would follow the Federal
Reserve's interest-rate cut, and Apple Inc.'s outlook weighed on
technology.

Bond Report: Treasurys rally as stocks continue to slump

Treasury bonds rallied Wednesday, sending yields sharply lower, as
traders once again sought safety in government debt amid continuing
recession fears and expectations for another pullback on Wall Street.

Apple's earnings rise 58%, but outlook disappoints

Apple reports a first-quarter profit that rose 58% from a year ago, but
the shares tumble in after-hours trading as the consumer-electronics
maker gave an earnings outlook that fell short of analysts'
forecasts.

Motorola's quarterly profit declines 84% on mobile woes

Motorola reported an 84% decline in fourth-quarter profit, as it shipped
fewer wireless phones and suffered a steep loss in its struggling
handset division.

More employers look to recruit workers 50 and older

SAN FRANCISCO
AARP is adding three federal government agencies and six private
companies to its list of employers looking to hire people 50 and older
for a variety of full-time, part-time and seasonal jobs, the group
announced Thursday.

Obama Distances Self From Indicted Donor

Breaking News
January 23, 2008

Heath Ledger Autopsy Inconclusive

The cause of Heath Ledger's death is still unknown. An autopsy on the
actor was inconclusive, and more tests are needed, the medical
examiner's office said, a day after the 28-year-old actor was found dead
in a Manhattan apartment. 
______________
U.S.

Stocks Sink Again In Early Trading

Stocks tumble after another rocky opening with investors uneasy about
the health of the economy and corporate earnings. Top House leaders will
continue talks with Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson on a plan to try to
jolt the economy.

--------------------
World

Thousands Break Through Gaza Border

Palestinian gunmen have destroyed most of the Gaza-Egypt border wall,
allowing thousands of Gazans trapped in their territory by a tight
blockade to pour into Egypt to buy food, fuel and other supplies that
have become scarce. 
--------------------
Politics

Obama Distances Self From Indicted Donor

Barack Obama sought to distance himself from a real estate developer
facing federal corruption charges, saying he had no indication of any
problems when he accepted thousands of dollars in campaign contributions
from Antoin "Tony" Rezko. 
__________
Health

Heart Disease Killing Fewer Americans

Heart disease: It's the No. 1 killer of Americans, but Americans are
getting a lot better at fighting it according to a new study. There have
also been fewer deaths from strokes, Dr. Jon LaPook reports. 
--------------------
Business

Asia Markets Rebound On Fed's Rate Cut

Shares surged in Asian stock markets Wednesday, rebounding on the news
of a rate hike by the U.S. Federal Reserve. Investors from Hong Kong to
Tokyo have begun snapping up bargain-priced stock.
--------------------
Opinion

Are McCain's Border Blues Over?

John McCain is still a long way from securing the GOP nomination, but
the results in South Carolina suggest that his immigration record is not
the insurmountable obstacle it appeared to be last year, the Weekly
Standard writes. 

Breaking News Wed., January 23, 2008

Date: Wed, 23 Jan 2008 06:55:11 -0800 (PST)
Breaking News

MARKETS STILL SHAKY AS INVESTORS WORRY OVER HEALTH OF THE ECONOMY; DOW
DOWN 225 POINTS IN FIRST 10 MINUTES OF TRADING

Nasdaq down 2.8% early Wednesday; Apple falls as much as $22

Date: 23 JAN 2008 14:35:59 GMT

BULLETIN:
Nasdaq down 2.8% early Wednesday; Apple falls as much as $22
1/23/2008 9:33:19 AM

Pfizer beats quarterly revenue. earnings estimates, raises 2008 revenue forecast.

Date: Wed, 23 Jan 2008 08:08:05 -0500

Pfizer beats quarterly revenue. earnings estimates, raises 2008 revenue
forecast.

U.S. budget deficit to climb to $250 billion this year, according to the Congressional Budget Office, AP reports.

Date: Wed, 23 Jan 2008 09:09:03 -0500

U.S. budget deficit to climb to $250 billion this year, according to the
Congressional Budget Office, AP reports.

U.S. stock futures point toward steep losses at the open

Date: 23 JAN 2008 13:21:08 GMT
BULLETIN:
U.S. stock futures point toward steep losses at the open
1/23/2008 8:19:16 AM

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After The Bell Report: Apple's earnings rise 58%, but outlook disappoints

Date: Tue, 22 Jan 2008 22:01:05 (GMT)

Apple's earnings rise 58%, but outlook disappoints

SAN FRANCISCO
Apple Inc. on Tuesday reported a first-quarter profit that rose 58% from
a year ago thanks to strong sales of Mac computers and iPods during the
busy holiday shopping season.

Market Snapshot: U.S. stocks recoup losses after dramatic plunge

U.S. stocks declined for the fifth straight session Tuesday but mostly
recovered from an opening rout sparked by a global sell-off, with
equities investors drawing some reassurance from the Federal Reserve's
emergency interest-rate cut.

The Fed: Fed isn't finished on rate cuts by a long shot, economists
agree

WASHINGTON
Tuesday's surprise interest-rate reduction by the Federal Open Market
Committee doesn't mark the end of U.S. rate cuts by any means, Federal
Reserve watchers say.

Tech Stocks: Techs close lower alongside broader market

Technology stocks took a sharp turn south Tuesday as the Nasdaq
Composite Index touched a 52-week low - giving up all of its gains from
last year - while the broader market slid in the wake of an emergency
interest rate cut from the Federal Reserve.

Markets Tuesday, 01/22/2008

Tuesday, 1/22/2008

| Dow : 11971.19 down 128.11

| S & P : 1310.50 down 14.69

| NASDAQ: 2292.27 down 47.75

| Bond (10Y): 3.44%, 106.66

MARKETS:
Stocks down at end of rocky ride
Wall Street cuts losses, but still ends lower as investors worry about
the global economy. Emergency interest rate cut provides little support.

Breaking News Tue., January 22, 2008

Date: Tue, 22 Jan 2008 11:42:23 -0800 (PST)

Breaking News

REPUBLICAN FRED THOMPSON WITHDRAWS HIS CANDIDACY FOR PRESIDENT OF THE
UNITED STATES

Midday Report: Fed cuts rates 75 basis points in emergency move

Date: Tue, 22 Jan 2008 17:06:04 (GMT)

Fed cuts rates 75 basis points in emergency move

Hoping to prevent a market meltdown and recession, the Federal Reserve
lowered its overnight lending rate by 75 basis points to 3.50% on
Tuesday in a rare move between formal meetings.

Bank of America profit falls 95% on writeoff, trading loss

Bank of America said Tuesday its fourth-quarter profit tumbled 95% after
the company said writeoffs for subprime credit problems, big trading
losses and a weakening consumer hit the firm.

Europe Markets: Stocks in Europe close higher as banking stocks rally

European shares moved off lows Tuesday morning as speculation grew that
central banks would cut interest rates to shore up markets that have
been hard hit by worries about slowing growth and asset write-downs.

Asia Markets: Sell-off unabated; Tokyo falls 6%, Hong Kong drops 9%

Asian stocks came under relentless selling pressure for the second
straight session on Tuesday, a day after fears the U.S. economy could
slip into a recession triggered a sell-off that spread to Europe and
Latin America.

Breaking News Tue., January 22, 2008

Date: Tue, 22 Jan 2008 06:44:36 -0800 (PST)

Breaking News

DOW DOWN 440 POINTS, ONE OF THE WORST OPENS ON RECORD FOR U.S. MARKETS

Daily Briefing: Rising health care costs put focus on illegal immigrants

Date: Tue, 22 Jan 2008 06:12:46 -0600
NEWS

Rising health care costs put focus on illegal immigrants
---------------------------------------------
As the debate over the residency status of the nation's estimated 12
million illegal immigrants boils, another battle is simmering over what
- if any - benefits they deserve while they're here. Some of the most
heated arguments on the issue focus on health care.

U.S. GI first to die in MRAP attack
---------------------------------------------
A soldier killed over the weekend south of Baghdad was the first
American casualty in a roadside bomb attack on a newly introduced,
heavily armored vehicle, a military spokeswoman said Tuesday. Meanwhile,
a suicide bomber blew wounded 21 people near a high school.

Canada stiffens border checks, lawyers say
---------------------------------------------
Americans are finding it increasingly difficult to get into Canada, as
border agents with better access to American criminal databases are
turning people back for offenses ranging from assault to drunken driving
to shoplifting.

MONEY

Markets this morning: Nikkei nose-dives 5.7%
---------------------------------------------
Hong Kong shares plunged Tuesday, with the benchmark index tumbling as
investors dumped shares on fears a U.S. recession will spark a global
slowdown.

Ford to unveil upgraded '09 hybrid Escape
---------------------------------------------
Ford's 2009 Escape gas-electric hybrid will show improvements in power
and performance, the automaker said Tuesday.

Close to Home: Low-ball offers common in Lincoln, Neb.
---------------------------------------------
The real estate market in Lincoln, Neb., is usually as good or as bad as
the annual harvests of soybean, corn and other crops, which are big
drivers of the local economy. Not last year, says Marcia Weddle, an
agent at Century 21 Home & Farm Realty.

Bank of America's quarterly net income plunges 95% to $268 million, or 5 cents a share, far below estimates.

Date: Tue, 22 Jan 2008 07:10:03 -0500

Bank of America's quarterly net income plunges 95% to $268 million, or 5
cents a share, far below estimates.

Before the Bell: January 22, 2008

Date: Tue, 22 Jan 2008 13:41:04 (GMT)
TUESDAY MORNING'S TOP STORIES

Pre-open moves
The Federal Reserve cut its overnight lending rate by 75 basis points to
3.50% after a rout on global share markets, but stock futures still
signaled sizable declines for U.S. shares.

Breaking News: Stocks dive after Fed's surprise rate cut

Date: Tue, 22 Jan 2008 08:39:59 -0600

NEW YORK (AP) - Wall Street plunged at the opening of trading Tuesday,
propelling the Dow Jones industrials down more than 400 points after an
interest rate cut by the Federal Reserve failed to assuage investors
fearing a recession in the United States.

The Fed, confronted with recession fears, cut a key interest rate by three-quarters of a percentage point today.

Date: Tue, 22 Jan 2008 08:27:03 -0500

The Fed, confronted with recession fears, cut a key interest rate by
three-quarters of a percentage point today.

Dow industrials down more than 300 points; Nasdaq surrenders 5% at the open

Date: 22 JAN 2008 14:35:20 GMT
BULLETIN
Dow industrials down more than 300 points; Nasdaq surrenders 5% at the
open
1/22/2008 9:33:04 AM

Stocks in Europe drop heavily for second straight session

Date: 22 JAN 2008 08:09:12 GMT
BULLETIN:
Stocks in Europe drop heavily for second straight session
1/22/2008 3:07:13 AM

India's Sensex plunges 11.5% to 15,576.30 at open; trade halted

Date: 22 JAN 2008 04:40:35 GMT

BULLETIN:
India's Sensex plunges 11.5% to 15,576.30 at open; trade halted
1/21/2008 11:38:49 PM

Hong Kong's H-shares index down 10.4% to 12,119.80

Date: 22 JAN 2008 04:08:34 GMT

BULLETIN:
Hong Kong's H-shares index down 10.4% to 12,119.80
1/21/2008 11:06:43 PM

Markets Monday, 01/21/2008

Monday, 01/21/2008

| Dow : 12099.30 down 59.91

| S & P : 1325.19 down 8.06

| NASDAQ: 2340.02 down 6.88

| Bond (10Y): 3.62%, 105.09

MARKETS:
Global markets plunge on U.S. recession fears
Doubts grow over the White House's plan to shore up the U.S. economy.
Wall Street primed for miserable Tuesday open.

Martin Luther King Jr.'s Legacy Celebrated

Breaking NewsJanuary 21, 2008
Martin Luther King Jr.'s Legacy Celebrated

Hundreds crowded Ebenezer Baptist Church in Columbia, S.C., for the U.S.
holiday that celebrates the slain civil rights leader and his legacy of
battling intolerance, bigotry and war.
--------------------
U.S.

On King Drive, A Dream Deferred

At least 770 roads, boulevards and avenues bear his name, with most
running through minority communities. Faced with the stigma of poverty,
these areas challenge King's dream of economic and racial equality. 
--------------------
World

Gaza City Awakes To No Food, No Gas

Gaza City awoke Monday to shuttered bread shops and gas stations,
prompting officials to warn of a possible humanitarian crisis as Israel
refused to reopen crossings, in its effort to stop Palestinian rocket
fire. 
--------------------
Politics

Early Voters Key To Victory In Florida

Florida's presidential primaries could almost be decided by the time
most polling places open next week. That's because early voting started
Jan. 14 and absentee ballots started hitting the mail last month. 
-------------------
Health

The Complex Face Of Abortion

For many Americans, the face of abortion is a frightened teenager,
nervously choosing to terminate an unexpected pregnancy. The numbers
tell a far more complex story in which financial stress often plays a
pivotal role.
--------------------
SciTech

SSDs, The Death Knell Of Hard Drives?

It's too early to declare the computer hard drive obsolete. But thanks
to the shrinking size of flash memory chips, it is now possible to make
full-feature laptops that store their data and programs on "solid-state
drives," or SSDs. 
--------------------
Business

Pessimism Over U.S. Sweeps World Markets

Overseas investors, gripped by fears of a U.S. recession, dumped shares
over skepticism that an economic stimulus plan President Bush announced
last week would shore up an economy battered by problems in its housing
and credit markets.
--------------------
Opinion

MLK Day: Is America Changed?

It's the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday, and people are asking if
America has changed since his tragic death in 1968?

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British stocks suffer worst one-day performance since Sept. 11 attacks

Date: 21 JAN 2008 16:55:40 GMT

BULLETIN:
British stocks suffer worst one-day performance since Sept. 11 attacks
1/21/2008 11:53:48 AM

Asian Markets Tumble, Doubt "Stimulus"

Breaking NewsJ
anuary 21, 2008

Asian Markets Tumble, Doubt "Stimulus"

Stock markets across most of Asia fell Monday following declines on Wall
Street last week amid investor pessimism over the U.S. government's
stimulus plan to prevent a recession. 
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U.S.

On King Drive, A Dream Deferred

At least 770 roads, boulevards and avenues bear his name, with most
running through minority communities. Faced with the stigma of poverty,
these areas challenge King's dream of economic and racial equality. 

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World

Gaza City Awakes To No Food, No Gas

Gaza City awoke Monday to shuttered bread shops and gas stations,
prompting officials to warn of a possible humanitarian crisis as Israel
refused to reopen crossings, in its effort to stop Palestinian rocket
fire. 

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Politics

Analysis: Campaign '08, Elementary So Far

The 2008 campaign has been full of surprises but the course of events is
really just business as usual 
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Health

The Complex Face Of Abortion

For many Americans, the face of abortion is a frightened teenager,
nervously choosing to terminate an unexpected pregnancy. The numbers
tell a far more complex story in which financial stress often plays a
pivotal role. 

Fresh Off Win, Clinton Gears Up For S.C.

Breaking News
January 20, 2008

Fresh Off Win, Clinton Gears Up For S.C.

Democrats geared up for next weekend's primary in South Carolina. As
Hillary Clinton came off her win the Nevada caucuses, Barack Obama said
the outcome of S.C. was "absolutely critical."

U.S.

Gov't Identifies Agent Killed At Border

A U.S. Border Patrol agent killed after being struck by a fleeing
vehicle along the border in southeastern California was identified as a
32-year-old husband and father of two.
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Politics

McCain Defeats Huckabee, Wins S.C. Primary

John McCain won the South Carolina Republican primary Saturday, narrowly
defeating Mike Huckabee in the state that dealt a huge blow to his
presidential hopes in 2000. 
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Health

Genes Stacked Against Weight Loss?

Thousands of genes affect weight and many keep weight on, at least in
mice, say experts studying mice at the Monell Chemical Senses Center. 

SciTech

SSDs, The Death Knell Of Hard Drives?

It's too early to declare the computer hard drive obsolete. But thanks
to the shrinking size of flash memory chips, it is now possible to make
full-feature laptops that store their data and programs on "solid-state
drives," or SSDs. More...

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Business

One More Year To Sell "01.20.09"

A Vermont pipe carver angry at President Bush has built a million-dollar
business around the digits "01.20.09" - the last day of the current
administration. Now the president's final year means one year left for
the booming business.