Bullion Rates Tue, 16 Mar 2010

Exchange Rates Tue, 16 Mar 2010

Reliance, IMG form sports venture Tue, 16 Mar 2010

Kiri Dyes and Chemicals completes DyStar acquisition Tue, 16 Mar 2010

IKF Technologies ties up with Wapmerr-India Tue, 16 Mar 2010

Sensex recovers from early losses Tue, 16 Mar 2010

Facebook to set up office in Hyderabad Tue, 16 Mar 2010

BIG Cinemas now in Manhattan Tue, 16 Mar 2010

List of default activities in SEZs expanded Tue, 16 Mar 2010

HCC to buy controlling stake in Swiss co Tue, 16 Mar 2010

RIL, MRPL to buy OVL's Venezuelan oil Tue, 16 Mar 2010

Inflation moving fast towards the double-digit mark Tue, 16 Mar 2010

US bank regulation bill unveiled Mon, 15 Mar 2010

Democrat senators have unveiled proposed new laws that will give the US Federal Reserve more regulatory powers over US banks.

Eurogroup agrees rescue mechanism for Greece (Reuters) Mon, 15 Mar 2010

Reuters - Euro zone finance ministers agreed on Monday on a mechanism that would allow them to help Greece financially if needed, but revealed no details except that it would be without loan guarantees.

Pay czar limits exec pay at still-struggling GMAC (AP) Mon, 15 Mar 2010

AP - The Obama administration's pay czar is limiting 2010 compensation for top executives at GMAC Inc. because the auto finance giant continues to lose money and has no strategy for repaying its $16.3 billion taxpayer bailout, according to people familiar with the negotiations.

Toyota says no evidence "runaway" Prius happened (Reuters) Mon, 15 Mar 2010

Reuters - Toyota Motor Corp said on Monday it had found no evidence to support the driver's version of a widely publicized "runaway" Prius episode a week ago, suggesting that authorities examine whether the incident happened as reported to police.

Limited Brands to pay $1 dividend, start buyback (AP) Mon, 15 Mar 2010

AP - Retailer Limited Brands Inc., owner of Victoria's Secret, said Monday that its board of directors has declared a special dividend of $1 per share and authorized a share repurchase program of $200 million.

Former InfoGroup CEO paying $7.3M (AP) Mon, 15 Mar 2010

AP - The founder and former CEO of database provider InfoGroup Inc. has agreed to pay more than $7.3 million to settle federal regulators' charges of siphoning off nearly $9.5 million from the company to finance his lavish lifestyle.

Movado to post 4Q loss, industry woes continue (AP) Mon, 15 Mar 2010

AP - Luxury watch maker Movado Group Inc. on Monday said it expects to report a fourth-quarter loss, hurt by several charges in the quarter related to the downturn in the jewelry industry.

Boston Scientific Stops Defibrillator Sales Mon, 15 Mar 2010

The company withdraws the heart devices, saying it failed to warn the Food and Drug Administration about manufacturing changes.

Continental Is Latest Airline to End Free Meals Mon, 15 Mar 2010

Continental said that it expected about $35 million a year in cost savings and added revenue by doing what most other airlines have already done.

Dodd Lays Out Details of Financial Overhaul Bill Mon, 15 Mar 2010

Senator Christopher J. Dodd called on Republicans to back a bill meant to deter reckless lending, ensure financial stability and protect consumers.

Phillips-Van Heusen Acquires Hilfiger for $3 Billion Mon, 15 Mar 2010

The deal means yet another owner for Tommy Hilfiger, once a leading purveyor of colorful preppy clothing that has weathered a series of ups and downs.

Dow Manages to Turn Higher at the Close Mon, 15 Mar 2010

Fuel costs declined and investors grew nervous that lawmakers were moving closer to restricting speculative trading.

Millions Spent to Sway Democrats on Health Care Mon, 15 Mar 2010

Advertising that rivals the ferocity of a presidential campaign is taking aim at about 40 House Democrats.

The Recovery Is Gaining Momentum, but Government Is in the Way (The Motley Fool) Mon, 15 Mar 2010

The Motley Fool - It's been a long row to hoe since the economy entered the Great Recession. Even though the recovery seems to be under way, there's still a way to go until the economy returns to normal. Take a peek at the latest economic activity: On the plus side, February's retail sales rose by a better-than-expected 0.3%, despite the major snowstorms that blanketed parts of the nation and kept people off the roads. Aeropostale (NYSE: ARO - News), J.Crew (NYSE: JCG - News), and Nordstrom (NYSE: JWN - News) all posted good-looking quarters recently. ...

IRS agent-new UBS-style bank prosecution "shortly" (Reuters) Mon, 15 Mar 2010

Reuters - U.S. tax authorities are expected to "very shortly" launch another prosecution against a foreign bank similar to the tax evasion case they pressed against Switzerland's UBS AG, an Internal Revenue Service (IRS) agent said on Monday.

Itineraries: At the Rental Car Counter, the Final Bill Can Be a Surprise Mon, 15 Mar 2010

Add-ons like roadside assistance and insurance packages are getting a harder sell in the auto rental industry, travelers say.

BA hopes to fly 60% during strike Mon, 15 Mar 2010

British Airways has announced contingency plans to fly 60% of its customers during the first planned strike by cabin crew.

U.S. Industrial Production Rises; Manufacturing Lags Mon, 15 Mar 2010

Industrial production edged up 0.1 percent in February, topping expectations and marking the eighth monthly increase.

Calvin Klein owner buys Hilfiger Mon, 15 Mar 2010

Private equity firm Apax partners sells Tommy Hilfiger to the owner of Calvin Klein, Philips-Van Heusen, in a deal worth 2.2bn euros.

The Media Equation: Talking Back to Your TV Set, Endlessly Mon, 15 Mar 2010

With social media, a traditionally passive form of entertainment could someday become a conglomeration of professional production and multiple conversations.

Consol Energy Acquires Natural Gas Holdings From Dominion Mon, 15 Mar 2010

Expecting stricter coal rules, the energy supplier pays $3.5 billion for supplies in a rock bed stretching from Ohio to New York.

Tories 'preparing to unveil cuts' Mon, 15 Mar 2010

The Conservatives are preparing to outline spending cuts they would make this year if they are elected, the BBC understands.

Volunteers Duplicate Federal Videos for an Online Archive Mon, 15 Mar 2010

The International Amateur Scanning League has taken it upon itself to copy as much federal video as it can and put it online.

New credit card protection agreed Mon, 15 Mar 2010

Credit card holders will be offered more protection from spiralling debts, but changes are watered down from original plans.

Airbus plans sales of A400M to US Mon, 15 Mar 2010

Europe's leading aircraft manufacturer Airbus says it plans to sell around 210 of its A400M military planes to the US.

US industrial output rises again Mon, 15 Mar 2010

US factory output has gone up for the eighth month in a row, despite winter storms that affected industry in the north east.

Mobile Fees Under Pressure With Network Rollout Mon, 15 Mar 2010

The introduction of faster Long-Term Evolution networks could lower costs for operators and potentially unleash a new price war in the industry in Europe.

French Connection narrows losses Mon, 15 Mar 2010

Struggling fashion retailer French Connection is selling its Nicole Farhi subsidiary as it reports a narrowing of its annual losses.

Second scam sucker list is seized Mon, 15 Mar 2010

A second master list containing the names of 1,000 people targeted by fraudsters selling worthless shares is seized.

New gloss put on inflation basket Mon, 15 Mar 2010

Lip gloss and hair straighteners replace lipstick and hair dryers in the typical basket of goods used to calculate inflation.

Caution: Stats May Be Slippery (BusinessWeek) Mon, 15 Mar 2010

BusinessWeek - Peril permeates a steel mill. Molten metal explodes when exposed to water. Overhead cranes hoist steel coils weighing up to 80,000 pounds. Heavy vehicles roll within feet of high-voltage wires. "We have a work environment that presents every hazard known to man," says Alan H. McCoy, vice-president and spokesman at AK Steel in West Chester, Ohio.

Deutsche Telekom sets sex quotas Mon, 15 Mar 2010

Germany's Deutsche Telekom introduces gender quotas to fill 30% of senior jobs with women by the end of 2015.

UK credit rating viewed as safe Mon, 15 Mar 2010

The credit ratings of major AAA governments including the US and the UK are well positioned, says Moody's Investors Services.

Green Inc.: Taking a Risk With Nuclear Technology Mon, 15 Mar 2010

This may be a risky time to sell more nuclear technology to the developing world, yet furthering nuclear exports is what several governments are seeking for their industries.

Record decline in UK air travel Mon, 15 Mar 2010

The UK's airports handled 7.4% fewer passengers last year, the biggest annual decline since records began 65 years ago, figures show.

China buying Argentine oil stake Mon, 15 Mar 2010

China National Offshore Oil Corporation is paying $3.1bn for a 50% stake in Argentine oil and gas group Bridas Corporation.

Toxic Waters: Saving U.S. Water and Sewer Systems Would Be Costly Mon, 15 Mar 2010

Ruptures in aging water systems cause pollutants to seep into water supplies, but in many cities residents have protested rate increases to fix pipes.

China Uses Global Trade Rules to Its Advantage Mon, 15 Mar 2010

Beijing uses inconsistencies in international trade rules to spur its own economy at the expense of others.