G-20 leaders emerge from summit - call for tougher rules for banks, series of measures in early '09 to stabilize global markets.

Date: Sat, 15 Nov 2008 14:17:08 -0500

G-20 leaders emerge from summit - call for tougher rules for banks,
series of measures in early '09 to stabilize global markets.

Markets Friday, 11/14/2008

Date: Fri, 14 Nov 2008 17:31:07 -0500

| Dow : 8497.31 down 337.94 | S & P : 873.29 down 38.00
|NASDAQ: 1516.85 down 79.85 | Bond (10Y): 3.72%, 100.16
MARKETS:
Stocks tumble to a close
Volatile markets end lower, with Dow down 338, as investors abandon
recovery attempt. Bleak retail sales report exacerbates fears of a
long recession.

U.S. stocks tally another week of losses on ailing economy

Date: Fri, 14 Nov 2008 17:01:43 -0500
U.S. stocks tally another week of losses on ailing economy

U.S. stocks on Friday fall sharply to tally a second straight week of
losses as a record decline in retail sales and a warning of falling
mobile-phone sales hammered home the ongoing fallout of the ailing
economy.

TELECOM REPORT: VISE TIGHTENS AS TELECOM SUPPLIERS FACE MORE BAD TIMES

Vendors that make telecommunications equipment used by consumers or
large phone carriers are bracing for a difficult 2009 as customers
pare back on their spending to cope with what's unfolding as an
economic downturn on a global
scale. It appears some suppliers could be headed for bankruptcy.

Dow falls more than 300 points. Losses accelerate - one day after a strong rally - as the global economy darkens.

Date: Fri, 14 Nov 2008 12:08:02 -0500

Dow falls more than 300 points. Losses accelerate - one day after a
strong rally - as the global economy darkens.

Stocks drop as weak retail sales signal economic trauma

Date: Fri, 14 Nov 2008 12:01:09 -0500
Stocks drop as weak retail sales signal economic trauma

ECONOMIC REPORT: RETAIL SALES PLUNGE RECORD 2.8% IN OCTOBER

Falling for a fourth straight month, U.S. retail sales plunge a record
2.8% in October as sales of autos and gasoline plummet.

THE FED: BERNANKE, IN EUROPE, SAYS CENTRAL BANKS REMAIN ON POINT

Central banks around the world stand ready to take additional actions
as needed to restore financial market stability and ease the global
credit crunch, Federal Reserve Board Chairman Ben Bernanke tells a
European audience.

IT'S OFFICIAL BUT NOT UNEXPECTED: EURO ZONE'S IN RECESSION

A global economic slowdown, financial turmoil and home-grown problems
combine to push the 15-nation euro zone into recession, data show.

NOKIA WARNS MOBILE-DEVICE INDUSTRY SALES WILL FALL IN 2009

Nokia, the world's top maker of mobile phones, warns industry sales of
wireless handsets will fall next year as consumers pull back in the
face of the economic slump and limited credit availability.

European Union says the 15 countries that use the euro are in recession.

Date: Fri, 14 Nov 2008 05:11:03 -0500

European Union says the 15 countries that use the euro are in recession.

Germany, Italy drag euro area into recession during third quarter

Date: Fri, 14 Nov 2008 05:03:14 -0500

Germany, Italy drag euro area into recession during third quarter
11/14/2008 5:01:20 AM EDT

Nokia sees steeper industry slowdown in demand for mobile devices

Date: Fri, 14 Nov 2008 08:06:42 -0500

Nokia sees steeper industry slowdown in demand for mobile devices
11/14/2008 8:04:51 AM EDT

Sun Microsystems says it will slash up to 6,000 jobs - 18% of global workforce.

Date: Fri, 14 Nov 2008 08:12:04 -0500

Sun Microsystems says it will slash up to 6,000 jobs - 18% of global workforce.

Breaking News: Retail sales take record dive

Date: Fri, 14 Nov 2008 07:59:44 -0600

Retail sales slumped 2.8% last month to a seasonally adjusted $363.7
billion, the largest decline since the data series began in 1992.

Breaking News Fri., November 14, 2008

Date: Fri, 14 Nov 2008 06:14:52 -0800 (PST)

Retail Sales Drop 2.8 Percent in October, Exceeding Previous Record
Set in November, 2001 [9:04 a.m. ET]

Stocks tumble out of the gate after Fannie Mae reports a mammoth loss and companies across a wide swath of the economy slash jobs.

Date: Fri, 14 Nov 2008 09:31:05 -0500

Stocks tumble out of the gate after Fannie Mae reports a mammoth loss
and companies across a wide swath of the economy slash jobs.

Freddie Mac reports $25 billion quarterly loss - says government will pump $13.8 billion into troubled mortgage-insurance giant.

Date: Fri, 14 Nov 2008 07:47:19 -0500

Freddie Mac reports $25 billion quarterly loss - says government will
pump $13.8 billion into troubled mortgage-insurance giant.

Tech: Big gains lead sector up at market close

Date: Thu, 13 Nov 2008 18:00:29 -0500
Tech Stocks: Big gains lead sector up at market close

Technology stocks come to life in late trading as the sector turns its
back on a sales warning from semiconductor giant Intel and as the
broader market weighs seven-year-high jobless claims.

Applied Materials shares climb despite weak earnings report
11/13/2008 5:17 PM ET

Applied Materials Inc. shares climb more than 14% even after the
semiconductor-equipment maker reported a 45% drop in fourth-quarter earnings.

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Dell, H-P feel impact from Intel sales warning

Fears of a recession, reports of lower-than-expected sales at major
electronic retailers and a revenue warning from Intel combine to lead
several analysts to cut their forecasts for the entire computer
industry, along with their earnings and sales expectations on the PC
sector's two largest players.

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After a delay, Microsoft makes big moves in China
11/13/2008 3:39 PM ET

More than a year after the surprise resignation of Microsoft's chief
executive of greater China, the software giant names former
Motorola.executive Simon Leung to oversee a key market that is fraught
with both great commercial promise and potential political hazard.

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Telecom Stocks: Sprint, Nortel gain; most telecoms fall
11/13/2008 1:28 PM ET

After several days of heavy losses, Sprint Nextel
Corp. and Nortel Networks Corp. sprung back with sizable gains to lead
telecommunications stocks in Thursday trades.

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London Markets: Bank shares drag London lower; BT soars after job cut plan
11/13/2008 12:04 PM ET

BT Group shares climb in London on Thursday, after the company reports
higher profit for its fiscal second quarter and says that it will cut
10,000 jobs to lower costs.

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Intel warning draws mixed view from Wall Street
11/13/2008 11:00 AM ET

Intel draws a mixed reaction from Wall Street after slashing its
revenue forecast for the fourth quarter due to a drop in PC demand
caused by the slowing economy.

Markets Thursday, 11/13/2008

Date: Thu, 13 Nov 2008 17:31:03 -0500

| Dow : 8835.25 up 552.59 | S & P : 911.29 up 58.99 |
|NASDAQ: 1596.70 up 97.49 | Bond (10Y): 3.88%, 99.03 |

MARKETS:
Swinggng stocks end with surge
Dow rallies 552 points, an 870-point rebound from lows. Nasdaq and S&P
500 bounce as well.

U.S. stocks close crazed session with large surge higher

Date: Thu, 13 Nov 2008 17:01:38 -0500
U.S. stocks close crazed session with large surge higher

U.S. stocks shift up and down in volatile trade as the market, down
for three straight days, tries to absorb rising unemployment claims
and reduced outlooks from Intel Corp. and Wal-Mart Stores Inc.

DELL, H-P FEEL IMPACT FROM INTEL SALES WARNING

Fears of a recession, reports of lower-than-expected sales at major
electronics retailers and a revenue warning from Intel combine to lead
several analysts to cut their forecasts for the entire computer
industry, along with their earnings and sales expectations on the PC
sector's two largest players.

METALS STOCKS: GOLD FUTURES DIP BELOW $700, THEN RALLY IN ELECTRONIC TRADING

Gold futures drop below $700 an ounce for the first time in three
weeks, ready to extend their losing streak to three sessions.

GE SHARES FALL TO 12-YEAR LOW ON FINANCING-COST CONCERNS

General Electric reaffirms its 2009 dividend as its stock price falls
by as much as 11% on renewed speculation that the industrial
conglomerate may have to
raise additional cash to cover higher debt costs.

ECONOMIC REPORT: FEDERAL DEFICIT BALLOONS ON BAILOUT COSTS

The U.S. federal government deficit soars in October to a record
$237.2 billion, as the government invested more than $136 billion in
various bank bailout programs, the Treasury reports.

Stock rally intensifies, with the Dow surging 500 points, bouncing back from earlier losses. Nasdaq up 5%, S&P500 up 6%.

Date: Thu, 13 Nov 2008 15:57:03 -0500

Stock rally intensifies, with the Dow surging 500 points, bouncing
back from earlier losses. Nasdaq up 5%, S&P500 up 6%.

Energy: Energy analysts eye tight credit, slack gasoline demand

Date: 13 NOV 2008 20:14:37 GMT

The energy sector faces growing natural-gas supplies, lower oil
production, capital spending cuts and tight capital markets from the
global economic slowdown in what promises to be a challenging 2009,
analysts say.

Dow falls 300 points in midday trading as economic fear intensifies.

Date: Thu, 13 Nov 2008 13:08:03 -0500

Dow falls 300 points in midday trading as economic fear intensifies.

Initial jobless claims top 500,000, highest in over seven years

Date: Thu, 13 Nov 2008 12:01:10 -0500
Initial jobless claims top 500,000, highest in over seven years

First-time filings for state unemployment benefits hit their highest
level since September 2001 in the latest week, rising to 516,000 in
another sign of a struggling labor market, U.S. data show.

MORTGAGE APPLICATIONS UP 11.9% LAST WEEK AS RATES FALL: MBA

With consumers taking advantage of lower mortgage rates, mortgage
applications filed last week rise a seasonally adjusted 11.9% from the
prior week, Mortgage Bankers Association data show.

INTEL WARNING DRAWS MIXED VIEW FROM WALL STREET

Intel draws a mixed reaction from Wall Street after slashing its
revenue forecast for the fourth quarter due to a drop in PC demand
caused by the slowing economy.

WAL-MART'S NET RISES 10% ON INVENTORY CONTROL, VALUE MESSAGE

Wal-Mart's third-quarter profit rises 10%, helped by inventory control
and a value message that's won new and repeat shoppers worried about
the economy, financial results show. The blue-chip retailer also
tightens its projected range for full-year profit.

CHINA'S OCT. INDUSTRIAL GROWTH FALLS TO 2001-LOWS

China's industrial production growth decelerated
more than expected in October, raising concerns the nation's
export-driven boom could be running out of steam, and highlighting the
need for Beijing to step up measures to bolster domestic consumption.

U.S. reports number of people making first-time unemployment claims rose to 516,000 last week - most since September 2001.

Date: Thu, 13 Nov 2008 08:34:03 -0500

U.S. reports number of people making first-time unemployment claims
rose to 516,000 last week - most since September 2001.

Shares turn lower after an early pop.

Date: Thu, 13 Nov 2008 09:53:04 -0500

Shares turn lower after an early pop.

Breaking News: Jobless claims rocket to 7-year high

Date: Thu, 13 Nov 2008 07:58:48 -0600

WASHINGTON - The number of newly laid-off individuals seeking
unemployment benefits unexpectedly jumped last week to its highest
level since after the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks. Analysts had
foreseen just a slight increase.

Stocks rise at the open despite a flurry of troubling economic news and heightened recession talk.

Date: Thu, 13 Nov 2008 09:31:03 -0500

Stocks rise at the open despite a flurry of troubling economic news
and heightened recession talk.

Initial U.S, jobless claims at highest level since September 2001

Date: Thu, 13 Nov 2008 08:41:04 -0500

Initial U.S, jobless claims at highest level since September 2001
11/13/2008 8:39:07 AM EDT

Markets Wednesday, 11/12/2008

Date: Wed, 12 Nov 2008 17:31:04 -0500

| Dow : 8282.66 down 411.30 | S & P : 852.30 down 46.65
| NASDAQ: 1499.21 down 81.69 | Bond (10Y): 3.65%, 102.81

MARKETS:
Dow sinks 660 points in 3 days
The blue-chip index sheds 400 points Wednesday as recession fears take
center stage. Paulson gives update on revamped $700B bailout.

U.S. stocks end lower for third day as Best Buy adds to gloom

Date: Wed, 12 Nov 2008 17:01:49 -0500
U.S. stocks end lower for third day as Best Buy adds to gloom

U.S. stocks close sharply lower as Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson
shifts the focus of the government's bailout plan from troubled
mortgage assets to consumer credit and Best Buy Co. Inc. cuts its
outlook.

GOOGLE STOCK BELOW $300 MARK FOR FIRST TIME SINCE 2005

Analysts who follow Google Inc. cut their estimates for the Internet
giant's fourth-quarter financial results, as the company's shares dip
below the $300 mark for the first time in more than three years.

FUTURES MOVERS: CRUDE FUTURES DROP 5% TO CLOSE AT A NEARLY 22-MONTH LOW

Crude futures fall below $57 per barrel, extending declines during a
second session as concerns about a sharp slowdown in demand push
prices to a fresh 21-month low.

PAULSON FLIPS THE SCRIPT ON FINANCIAL-RESCUE PLAN

The Treasury secretary lays out details for the next stage of the
government's financial-market rescue package, announcing that he has
shelved the original plan to buy troubled mortgage assets while
turning his attention to nonbank financial institutions and consumer
finance.

BEST BUY FLAGS UNEXPECTED PROFIT DROP AS CONSUMERS CUT BACK

Best Buy Co. cuts its fiscal 2009 outlook because of a fast-paced
meltdown in consumer spending since the end of summer.

Dow ends with 400-point loss, pushing the 3-day drop to about 650, on concerns about retail and banking sectors.

11/12/2008 4:11:35 PM EDT

Dow ends with 400-point loss, pushing the 3-day drop to about 650, on concerns about retail and banking sectors.

Nasdaq falls below 1,500 level for the first time since 2003

Oil settles at a 21-month low, down $3.17 to $56.16 a barrel, on worries about global demand.

Date: Wed, Nov 12, 2008 at 11:49 AM

Oil settles at a 21-month low, down $3.17 to $56.16 a barrel, on worries about global demand.

House to consider new $25 billion loan for auto industry: Rep. Frank

Date: Wed, Nov 12, 2008 at 12:17 PM

House to consider new $25 billion loan for auto industry: Rep. Frank[3:15:11 PM EDT]

Google shares trade below $300 for first time since 2005

Date: Wed, Nov 12, 2008 at 11:28 AM

Google shares trade below $300 for first time since 2005.[2:26:42 PM EDT]

Paulson lays out rescue-plan shift to consumers

Date: Wed, 12 Nov 2008 12:01:13 -0500
Paulson lays out rescue-plan shift to consumers

Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson offers his plans for the next stage
of the financial market rescue package, announcing he has shelved a
plan to buy troubled mortgage assets and is moving his attention to
non-banks and consumer finance.

STOCKS DROP IN EARLY TRADING AS BEST BUY ADDS TO GLOOM

U.S. stocks extend losses into a third day, as investors fret about
ailing financial and auto sectors and Best Buy Co. Inc. lowers its
outlook, offering further evidence of weak consumer spending.

BEST BUY FLAGS UNEXPECTED PROFIT DROP AS CONSUMERS CUT BACK

Best Buy Co. cuts its fiscal 2009 outlook because of a fast-paced
meltdown in consumer spending since the end of summer.

MACY'S SWINGS TO LOSS, CUTS CAPITAL SPENDING

Hurt by consumers curtailing their discretionary spending, Macy's
posts a third-quarter loss as the department-store operator also says
it plans to slas hcapital spending. But shares gain as management
stands by its projection for

AMEX ASKS U.S. FOR $3.5 BILLION: WSJ

American Express Co. is the latest company to seek U.S. government
help to steer it through the financial crisis, according to a story
Wednesday in The Wall Street Journal.

Paulson: Bailout priorities now include investments in non-bank financial firms and a push for private capital to match U.S. funds.

Date: Wed, 12 Nov 2008 10:46:02 -0500

Paulson: Bailout priorities now include investments in non-bank
financial firms and a push for private capital to match U.S. funds.

Energy: Sector under pressure as oil drops to $57 a barrel

Date: 12 NOV 2008 14:58:19 GMT

Energy stocks move lower with both the broad market and with falling
oil prices on as the economic slowdown continued to fuel concerns
about weak demand.

U.S. stocks decline at opening bell Wednesday; blue chips fall 200 points

Date: Wed, 12 Nov 2008 09:38:09 -0500

U.S. stocks decline at opening bell Wednesday; blue chips fall 200 points
9:36:11 AM EDT

Tech: Sector loses ground amid broader market retreat

Date: Tue, 11 Nov 2008 18:00:09 -0500

Tech Stocks: Sector loses ground amid broader market retreat

Technology stocks lose more ground as most bellwether issues close
lower amid fears about the economy and weak earnings from the broader
market.

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Stocks to Watch: Stocks in focus for Wednesday

Among the companies whose shares are expected to see active trade in
Wednesday's session are Applied Materials Inc., Macy's Inc. and NetApp
Inc.

Energy: Stocks in focus for Wednesday

Date: 11 NOV 2008 22:49:24 GMT

Among the companies whose shares are expected to see active trade in
Wednesday's session are Applied Materials Inc., Macy's Inc. and NetApp
Inc.

Markets Tuesday, 11/11/2008

Date: Tue, 11 Nov 2008 17:31:05 -0500

| Dow : 8693.96 down 176.58 | S & P : 898.95 down 20.26

| NASDAQ: 1580.90 down 35.84 | Bond (10Y): 3.75%, 101.97
MARKETS:
Stocks drop on recession jitters
Worries about the global economic slowdown remain in focus, sending
Wall Street tumbling.

Stocks end lower on signs of weakening consumer spending

Date: Tue, 11 Nov 2008 17:01:35 -0500
Stocks end lower on signs of weakening consumer spending

U.S. stocks fall for a second day after quarterly results and outlooks
from luxury home builder Toll Brothers Inc. and coffee retailer
Starbucks Corp. illustrate softening consumer spending.

U.S. UNWRAPS LATEST PLAN TO STEM FORECLOSURES

In their most aggressive move yet to stem a tide of home foreclosures,
the government and the mortgage industry say they'll try to modify
hundreds of thousands of mortgages to make them affordable.

FUTURES MOVERS: OIL FUTURES END BELOW $60 A BARREL AS ECONOMIC CONCERNS DOMINATE

Crude-oil futures close below $60 per barrel after briefly touching
their lowest level in 21 months, as concerns about the health of the
global economy and its impact on energy demand sparked fresh selling
among traders.

OBAMA'S FIRST PRIORITY REMAINS ECONOMY: PODESTA

The first priority for Barack Obama remains the economy, a co-chairman
of his transition team says, but the president-elect won't meet any of
the leaders coming to Washington this weekend for a global economic
summit.

Oil closes at a 19-month low, down $3.08 to $59.33 a barrel as demand evaporates.

Date: Tue, 11 Nov 2008 14:53:04 -0500

Oil closes at a 19-month low, down $3.08 to $59.33 a barrel as demand
evaporates.

Shares of troubled automaker General Motors close below $3 for first time since 1946 as calls for government bailout grow.

Date: Tue, 11 Nov 2008 16:09:05 -0500

Shares of troubled automaker General Motors close below $3 for first
time since 1946 as calls for government bailout grow.

Stocks close down, with the Dow off 178, on intensifying fears about a deepening recession.

Date: Tue, 11 Nov 2008 16:02:08 -0500

Stocks close down, with the Dow off 178, on intensifying fears about a
deepening recession.

U.S. unveils plan to use Fannie and Freddie to help at-risk homeowners – streamlining process for offering affordable mortgages.

Date: Tue, 11 Nov 2008 14:12:04 -0500

U.S. unveils plan to use Fannie and Freddie to help at-risk homeowners
– streamlining process for offering affordable mortgages.

Crude futures fall to 21-month low; gold closes $14 lower

Date: Tue, 11 Nov 2008

Crude futures fall to 21-month low; gold closes $14 lower
1:59:17 PM EDT

Dow falls 300 points as investors' recession fears intensify.

Date: Tue, 11 Nov 2008 12:28:04 -0500

Dow falls 300 points as investors' recession fears intensify.

Energy: Russian equities fall sharply, as ruble drops 1% vs. basket

Date: 11 NOV 2008 17:10:36 GMT

Equities in Moscow fall sharply, forcing trading suspensions on local
stock exchanges, as the Russian central bank allows the ruble to
weaken about 1% against its dual currency basket.

U.S. stocks extend slump amid lowered earnings and outlooks

Date: Tue, 11 Nov 2008 12:01:10 -0500
U.S. stocks extend slump amid lowered earnings and outlooks

U.S. stocks slip at start after Toll Brothers Inc. and
InterContinental Hotels Group noted downturns in the last month and as
American Express Co. converted into a bank to get speedier access to
U.S. government cash.

CITI UNVEILS HOUSING RELIEF PLAN

Citigroup Inc. releases details of a plan that it says will help
mortgage borrowers remain in their homes.

STARBUCKS' SHARES FALL ON DISAPPOINTING RESULTS

Shares of coffee giant Starbucks are under pressure early Tuesday on
the heels of a disappointing quarterly profit report.

FUTURES MOVERS: OIL FALLS MORE THAN 5% AS ECONOMIC CONCERNS DOMINATE

Crude-oil futures fall more than 5%, as concerns about the health of
the global economy and its impact on energy demand spark fresh selling
among traders.

U.K.'S BROWN PUSHES GLOBAL TAX CUTS AS LEADERS PREPARE FOR G20

British Prime Minister Gordon Brown urges a worldwide round of tax
cuts in order to stave off a deep global recession.

Stocks edge lower at the open as investors continue to keep an eye on the economy.

Date: Tue, 11 Nov 2008 09:32:09 -0500

Stocks edge lower at the open as investors continue to keep an eye on
the economy.

American Express gets Fed approval to become bank-holding company

Date: Mon, 10 Nov 2008 18:32:51 -0500

American Express gets Fed approval to become bank-holding company
6:30:47 PM EDT

Tech Daily: Broad losses send sector down at the close

Date: Mon, 10 Nov 2008 18:00:10 -0500
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Tech Stocks: Broad losses send sector down at the close
11/10/2008 4:31 PM ET

Technology stocks turn south as the broader market gives up early
gains that were fueled by upbeat reaction to the Chinese government's
nearly $600 billion
economic stimulus plan.

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Applied Materials falls on downgrade
11/10/2008 4:21 PM ET
Shares of Applied Materials Inc. fall after an analyst downgrades the
company to perform citing that the much-anticipated boost from its
solar power business might not materialize given the slowing economy.

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Telecom Stocks: Nortel, Sprint sink; AT&T, Verizon rise
11/10/2008 3:50 PM ET
Nortel Networks Corp. sank 20% and Sprint Nextel
Corp. fell 8% as most telecommunications stocks retreated in Monday trades.

Nortel swings to $3.4 billion quarterly loss, plans lay-offs
11/10/2008 10:55 AM ET

Telecom-equipment vendor Nortel swings to a third-quarter net loss of
$3.4 billion and says it will cut spending and lay off workers amid
the economic downturn.

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Israel Stocks: Tel Aviv trades higher; Cellcom reports, Nice results on deck

11/10/2008 9:33 AM ET
Israeli shares trade higher, gaining for a second straight session,
with IsraelChemicals and its parent, the banks and Teva Pharmaceutical
Industries all taking part in a broad move to the upside.

Markets Monday, 11/10/2008

Date: Mon, 10 Nov 2008 17:31:05 -0500

| Dow : 8870.54 down 73.27 | S & P : 919.21 down 11.78 |
| NASDAQ: 1616.74 down 30.66 | Bond (10Y): 3.75%, 101.97
MARKETS:
Recession fear batters Wall Street
Stocks retreat on worries about corporate health amid the global
economic slowdown.

U.S. stocks end lower as financials falter; GM battered

Date: Mon, 10 Nov 2008 17:01:38 -0500
U.S. stocks end lower as financials falter; GM battered

U.S. stocks finished lower Monday, sending the Dow Jones Industrial
Average back below 9,000, after early enthusiasm over China's economic
stimulus fading in favor of ongoing worries about U.S. companies,
including General Motors Corp.

THE RATINGS GAME: DEUTSCHE BANK CUTS GM TO SELL; SHARES SEEN LIKELY WORTHLESS

General Motors gets downgraded to sell from hold by Deutsche Bank,
which sees U.S. government intervention as inevitable. GM shares come
under renewed selling pressure.

THE FED: U.S. GOVERNMENT DRAMATICALLY ALTERS TERMS OF AIG'S BAILOUT

The Federal Reserve and the Treasury have restructured the
government's support for AIG, the insurance giant taken over on Sept.
16, in a sweeping manner. Investors in AIG applaud.

CHINA LIFTS WRAPS ON STIMULUS PACKAGE

China unveiled on Sunday what it described as a "massive" economic
stimulus package worth over half a trillion dollars in an effort to
reverse slowing economic growth in the world's most populous country.

Stocks falter, closing lower on concerns about automakers and retailers. The Dow loses 0.7%, while the Nasdaq drops 1.9%.

Date: Mon, 10 Nov 2008 16:02:09 -0500

Stocks falter, closing lower on concerns about automakers and
retailers. The Dow loses 0.7%, while the Nasdaq drops 1.9%.

Midday Report: U.S. stocks losing some lift from China stimulus package

Date: Mon, 10 Nov 2008 12:01:18 -0500

U.S. stocks losing some lift from China stimulus package

Stocks scale back gains, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average
flirting with the 9,000 level, as enthusiasm over China's economic
stimulus package was partially offset by ongoing worries about U.S.
companies.

CHINA LIFTS WRAPS ON STIMULUS PACKAGE

China unveiled on Sunday what it described as a "massive" economic
stimulus package worth over half a trillion dollars in an effort to
reverse slowing economic growth in the world's most populous country.

THE FED: FED, TREASURY REVAMP SUPPORT FOR INSURER AIG

The Federal Reserve and the Treasury have restructured the
government's support for AIG, the insurance giant taken over on Sept.
16.

CIRCUIT CITY FILES FOR CHAPTER 11 BANKRUPTCY

Circuit City Stores Inc. says it filed for protection from its
creditors under Chapter 11 of the U.S. bankruptcy code.

U.S. stocks advance early Monday; Dow industrials gain as much as 215 points

Date: Mon, 10 Nov 2008 09:44:08 -0500

BULLETIN: U.S. stocks advance early Monday; Dow industrials gain as
much as 215 points
9:42:20 AM EDT

Energy: Miners, oil producers pace gains for London shares

Date: 10 NOV 2008 09:56:32 GMT

London shares advance on Monday, with commodity-sector shares
performing well after China unveiled measures to stimulate its
economy.

Energy: China stimulus lifts Europe stocks; HSBC, Santander fall

Date: 10 NOV 2008 08:54:06 GMT

European shares advanced on Monday, with commodity producers in the
lead after China unveiled a massive economic stimulus package over the
weekend.

In new AIG deal, U.S. will buy $40B in preferred shares, loan $60B and set up two lending programs to ease 'liquidity pressures.'

Date: Mon, 10 Nov 2008 06:08:03 -0500

In new AIG deal, U.S. will buy $40B in preferred shares, loan $60B and
set up two lending programs to ease 'liquidity pressures.'

McDonald's shrugs off economic concerns; U.S. comp-store sales up 5.3% for October

Date: Mon, 10 Nov 2008 08:07:18 -0500

McDonald's shrugs off economic concerns; U.S. comp-store sales up 5.3%
for October
8:05:27 AM EDT

Circuit City, the nation's second-largest electronics retailer, files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy.

Date: Mon, 10 Nov 2008 07:55:06 -0500

Circuit City, the nation's second-largest electronics retailer, files
for Chapter 11 bankruptcy.

U.S. rewrites AIG bailout - offering better terms and taking a more significant role in troubled insurer.

Date: Mon, 10 Nov 2008 06:04:03 -0500

U.S. rewrites AIG bailout - offering better terms and taking a more
significant role in troubled insurer.

Hong Kong's Hang Seng jumps 6.1% in early trading

Date: Sun, 09 Nov 2008 21:08:15 -0500

BULLETIN: Hong Kong's Hang Seng jumps 6.1% in early trading
11/9/2008 9:06:16 PM EDT

Energy: China lifts wraps on stimulus package

Date: 9 NOV 2008 16:36:06 GMT

China unveils an economic stimulus package worth over half a trillion
dollars in an effort to reverse slowing economic growth in the world's
most populous country.