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For more headlines on Breaking, National, Business, Finance, Sports and World News, visit our home page Birmingham Star.com http://www.birminghamstar.com/index.php/ct/10/id/3a8a80d6f705f8cc/ en-us Thu, 29 Jul 2010 10:56:44 -0400 Thu, 29 Jul 2010 10:56:44 -0400 30 Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger of California has given an executive order for some state workers to take three unpaid days off per month starting in August. http://story.birminghamstar.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/3a8a80d6f705f8cc/id/665811/cs/1/ Thu, 29 Jul 2010 07:47:14 -0400 Birmingham Star.com http://story.birminghamstar.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/3a8a80d6f705f8cc/id/665811/cs/1/ The Greek government, using a rare law, has ordered truck drivers back to work. http://story.birminghamstar.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/3a8a80d6f705f8cc/id/665812/cs/1/ Thu, 29 Jul 2010 07:54:08 -0400 Birmingham Star.com http://story.birminghamstar.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/3a8a80d6f705f8cc/id/665812/cs/1/ Fiat car workers in Italy have been running protests over the company’s future in its home country. http://story.birminghamstar.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/3a8a80d6f705f8cc/id/665844/cs/1/ Thu, 29 Jul 2010 08:04:30 -0400 Birmingham Star.com http://story.birminghamstar.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/3a8a80d6f705f8cc/id/665844/cs/1/ A power failure contributed to a 4,500-barrel oil spill in the US in May. http://story.birminghamstar.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/3a8a80d6f705f8cc/id/665810/cs/1/ Thu, 29 Jul 2010 07:39:07 -0400 Birmingham Star.com http://story.birminghamstar.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/3a8a80d6f705f8cc/id/665810/cs/1/ Aircraft giant Boeing its net profit for the April through June quarter was down due to a fall in plane deliveries. http://story.birminghamstar.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/3a8a80d6f705f8cc/id/665570/cs/1/ Wed, 28 Jul 2010 21:16:04 -0400 Birmingham Star.com http://story.birminghamstar.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/3a8a80d6f705f8cc/id/665570/cs/1/ Cadbury has seen the departure of many senior staff from its UK office since it was taken over by Kraft earlier this year. http://story.birminghamstar.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/3a8a80d6f705f8cc/id/665571/cs/1/ Wed, 28 Jul 2010 21:26:10 -0400 Birmingham Star.com http://story.birminghamstar.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/3a8a80d6f705f8cc/id/665571/cs/1/ Panasonic has developed a camcorder that will record birthdays, weddings and family events in 3D. http://story.birminghamstar.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/3a8a80d6f705f8cc/id/665568/cs/1/ Wed, 28 Jul 2010 21:09:26 -0400 Birmingham Star.com http://story.birminghamstar.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/3a8a80d6f705f8cc/id/665568/cs/1/ Some airline passengers may be feeling more comfortable in their seats, with dozens of airlines opting to install wider seats with more leg room. http://story.birminghamstar.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/3a8a80d6f705f8cc/id/665567/cs/1/ Wed, 28 Jul 2010 21:01:39 -0400 Birmingham Star.com http://story.birminghamstar.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/3a8a80d6f705f8cc/id/665567/cs/1/ Continental Airlines in the US is testing a controversial self-boarding method. http://story.birminghamstar.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/3a8a80d6f705f8cc/id/665566/cs/1/ Wed, 28 Jul 2010 20:47:49 -0400 Birmingham Star.com http://story.birminghamstar.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/3a8a80d6f705f8cc/id/665566/cs/1/ Palestinians have invested $20 million or more in new tourist infrastructure in Gaza. http://story.birminghamstar.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/3a8a80d6f705f8cc/id/665550/cs/1/ Wed, 28 Jul 2010 19:38:01 -0400 Birmingham Star.com http://story.birminghamstar.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/3a8a80d6f705f8cc/id/665550/cs/1/ U.S, stocks were easier on Wednesday following the release of data on durable goods orders. http://story.birminghamstar.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/3a8a80d6f705f8cc/id/665548/cs/1/ Wed, 28 Jul 2010 15:51:40 -0400 Birmingham Star.com http://story.birminghamstar.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/3a8a80d6f705f8cc/id/665548/cs/1/ The BBC has reported that the UK government plans to restrict pension tax relief for higher paid individuals. http://story.birminghamstar.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/3a8a80d6f705f8cc/id/665278/cs/1/ Wed, 28 Jul 2010 05:00:59 -0400 Birmingham Star.com http://story.birminghamstar.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/3a8a80d6f705f8cc/id/665278/cs/1/ NEW YORK — Motorola is reporting a sharply higher profit for the second quarter that beats Wall Street expectations on revenue that was almost the same as a year ago, signaling the end of a long... http://story.birminghamstar.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/3a8a80d6f705f8cc/id/37327504/ Thu, 29 Jul 2010 08:56:53 -0400 Sign on San Diego http://story.birminghamstar.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/3a8a80d6f705f8cc/id/37327504/ NEW YORK — Exxon Mobil Corp. said Thursday its second quarter income nearly doubled to $7.56 billion as oil prices increased from last year. It's Exxon's highest quarterly profit since the ... http://story.birminghamstar.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/3a8a80d6f705f8cc/id/37327502/ Thu, 29 Jul 2010 08:56:51 -0400 Sign on San Diego http://story.birminghamstar.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/3a8a80d6f705f8cc/id/37327502/ In this July 28, 2010 photo, trader Richard Scardino works on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange. Stock futures rose Thursday, July 29, following further signs that Europe's economy is bounc... http://story.birminghamstar.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/3a8a80d6f705f8cc/id/37327505/ Thu, 29 Jul 2010 08:56:37 -0400 Sign on San Diego http://story.birminghamstar.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/3a8a80d6f705f8cc/id/37327505/ NEW YORK - Motorola Inc. on Thursday reported a sharply higher profit for the second quarter and stabilized its long revenue decline as it strategy of focusing on smart phones like the Droid bore fru... http://story.birminghamstar.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/3a8a80d6f705f8cc/id/37327461/ Thu, 29 Jul 2010 08:47:42 -0400 Star Tribune http://story.birminghamstar.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/3a8a80d6f705f8cc/id/37327461/ NEW YORK - It's a maxim of technology: Invent the newest gadget and the porn industry will find a way to cash in. So when Apple Inc. launched the iPhone 4 and its FaceTime videoconference feature, it... http://story.birminghamstar.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/3a8a80d6f705f8cc/id/37327458/ Thu, 29 Jul 2010 08:47:30 -0400 Star Tribune http://story.birminghamstar.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/3a8a80d6f705f8cc/id/37327458/ WASHINGTON - New jobless claims fell last week for the third time in four weeks but remain elevated. The Labor Department says first-time claims for unemployment insurance dropped by 11,000 to a sea... http://story.birminghamstar.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/3a8a80d6f705f8cc/id/37327460/ Thu, 29 Jul 2010 08:47:28 -0400 Star Tribune http://story.birminghamstar.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/3a8a80d6f705f8cc/id/37327460/ BATTLE CREEK, Mich. - Fallout from a massive cereal recall dragged down Kellogg Co's second-quarter net income, which fell 15 percent. The results were below analyst expectations and prompted the fo... http://story.birminghamstar.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/3a8a80d6f705f8cc/id/37327459/ Thu, 29 Jul 2010 08:47:25 -0400 Star Tribune http://story.birminghamstar.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/3a8a80d6f705f8cc/id/37327459/ Softchoice Corporation (TSX:SO), a leading North American provider of IT solutions and services, will host its 2010 second-quarter earnings call on Tuesday August 10 http://story.birminghamstar.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/3a8a80d6f705f8cc/id/37327450/ Thu, 29 Jul 2010 08:38:51 -0400 Market Wire http://story.birminghamstar.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/3a8a80d6f705f8cc/id/37327450/ The Kratos Exchange Monitor is a free downloadable utility that tracks the elements critical to Microsoft Exchange health -- including support services, mail queue, and Outlook Web Access (OWA) perfor... http://story.birminghamstar.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/3a8a80d6f705f8cc/id/37327451/ Thu, 29 Jul 2010 08:38:11 -0400 Market Wire http://story.birminghamstar.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/3a8a80d6f705f8cc/id/37327451/ SAIA ), a leading multi-regional less-than-truckload (LTL) carrier, today reported improved second quarter 2010 results on stronger revenue, improved pricing fundamentals and solid cost performance. ... http://story.birminghamstar.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/3a8a80d6f705f8cc/id/37327452/ Thu, 29 Jul 2010 08:37:53 -0400 Market Wire http://story.birminghamstar.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/3a8a80d6f705f8cc/id/37327452/ NEW YORK -- Exxon Mobil Corp. said Thursday its second quarter income nearly doubled to $7.56 billion as oil prices increased from last year.It's Exxon's highest quarterly profit since the $7.82 bill... http://story.birminghamstar.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/3a8a80d6f705f8cc/id/37327473/ Thu, 29 Jul 2010 08:37:33 -0400 Miami Herald http://story.birminghamstar.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/3a8a80d6f705f8cc/id/37327473/ multiple sclerosis (MS) has found a substantial impact on workplace productivity and earnings. Almost three quarters (72%) of those surveyed said their mobility problems had a significant impact on th... http://story.birminghamstar.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/3a8a80d6f705f8cc/id/37327462/ Thu, 29 Jul 2010 08:36:20 -0400 Medical News Today http://story.birminghamstar.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/3a8a80d6f705f8cc/id/37327462/ Greece intensified today hours after the government issued an emergency order to force protesters back to work.With fuel shortages stranding thousands of tourists and disrupting supplies of food and m... http://story.birminghamstar.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/3a8a80d6f705f8cc/id/37327453/ Thu, 29 Jul 2010 08:28:02 -0400 Guardian http://story.birminghamstar.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/3a8a80d6f705f8cc/id/37327453/ Metro bank at its branch in Holborn, central London. And the reason he's quitting Barclays? Because he hates football."They seem to spend all their money on sponsoring things I'm not in the slightest ... http://story.birminghamstar.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/3a8a80d6f705f8cc/id/37327454/ Thu, 29 Jul 2010 08:27:59 -0400 Guardian http://story.birminghamstar.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/3a8a80d6f705f8cc/id/37327454/ shares have jumped by around a quarter after it confirmed its long expected merger with Austrian rival Bwin to create the world's biggest listed online gaming business.The two companies have been in t... http://story.birminghamstar.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/3a8a80d6f705f8cc/id/37327455/ Thu, 29 Jul 2010 08:27:54 -0400 Guardian http://story.birminghamstar.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/3a8a80d6f705f8cc/id/37327455/ Computerworld - Even Microsoft can't move software makers to patch their products. According to data released Wednesday by the company, third-party developers patched just 45% of the vulnerabilities ... http://story.birminghamstar.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/3a8a80d6f705f8cc/id/37327463/ Thu, 29 Jul 2010 08:21:10 -0400 Computerworld http://story.birminghamstar.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/3a8a80d6f705f8cc/id/37327463/ NEW YORK, N.Y. - Motorola is reporting a sharply higher profit for the second quarter that beats Wall Street expectations on revenue that was almost the same as a year ago, signalling the end of a lon... http://story.birminghamstar.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/3a8a80d6f705f8cc/id/37327478/ Thu, 29 Jul 2010 08:18:48 -0400 Canadian Business http://story.birminghamstar.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/3a8a80d6f705f8cc/id/37327478/ Analysts will be looking for clues about the future of Microsoft Corp.'s mobile and online businesses and its strategy for Windows-based tablet computers at an annual meeting with the software maker o... http://story.birminghamstar.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/3a8a80d6f705f8cc/id/37327444/ Thu, 29 Jul 2010 08:18:33 -0400 The Seattle Times http://story.birminghamstar.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/3a8a80d6f705f8cc/id/37327444/ MUMBAI: The Bombay Stock Exchange benchmark index, Sensex, on Thursday gained 35 points in range-bound trading, amid food inflation falling to single digit and mixed trends in Asia. The 30-share ... http://story.birminghamstar.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/3a8a80d6f705f8cc/id/37327446/ Thu, 29 Jul 2010 08:12:43 -0400 Times Of India http://story.birminghamstar.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/3a8a80d6f705f8cc/id/37327446/ TOKYO: Sony bounced back to profit last quarter and raised its full-year earnings forecast, fueled by stronger demand for its PlayStation 3 gaming consoles, personal computers and televisions. T... http://story.birminghamstar.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/3a8a80d6f705f8cc/id/37327445/ Thu, 29 Jul 2010 08:12:40 -0400 Times Of India http://story.birminghamstar.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/3a8a80d6f705f8cc/id/37327445/ After welcome signs of growth in housing earlier this year, home sales — and prices — appear to be wilting again in the summer heat. Like the economic recovery in general, the housing recovery ... http://story.birminghamstar.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/3a8a80d6f705f8cc/id/37327467/ Thu, 29 Jul 2010 08:09:24 -0400 MSNBC http://story.birminghamstar.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/3a8a80d6f705f8cc/id/37327467/ LOS ANGELES — Households across a majority of large U.S. cities received more foreclosure warnings in the first six months of this year than in the first half of 2009, new data shows. The tre... http://story.birminghamstar.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/3a8a80d6f705f8cc/id/37327468/ Thu, 29 Jul 2010 08:09:22 -0400 MSNBC http://story.birminghamstar.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/3a8a80d6f705f8cc/id/37327468/ TOKYO — Toyota is recalling 412,000 passenger cars, mostly the Avalon model, in the U.S. for steering problems in which three accidents have been reported, the automaker said Thursday. The 37... http://story.birminghamstar.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/3a8a80d6f705f8cc/id/37327469/ Thu, 29 Jul 2010 08:09:20 -0400 MSNBC http://story.birminghamstar.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/3a8a80d6f705f8cc/id/37327469/ July 29 (Bloomberg) -- European stocks rose as improving earnings from Telefonica SA to Cap Gemini SA outweighed a Federal Reserve report that showed growth slowed in some areas of the economy. U.S. i... http://story.birminghamstar.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/3a8a80d6f705f8cc/id/37327449/ Thu, 29 Jul 2010 07:59:54 -0400 Business Week http://story.birminghamstar.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/3a8a80d6f705f8cc/id/37327449/ Economists have issued a fresh warning over the fragile state of the housing market as Bank of England figures showed falling mortgage approvals in June. http://story.birminghamstar.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/3a8a80d6f705f8cc/id/37327457/ Thu, 29 Jul 2010 07:56:50 -0400 Sky News http://story.birminghamstar.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/3a8a80d6f705f8cc/id/37327457/ -0.08% said Thursday its second-quarter earnings dropped to $208 million, or 56 cents a share, from $489 million, or $1.24 a share, in the year-ago period. The 55% drop reflects income lost with the... http://story.birminghamstar.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/3a8a80d6f705f8cc/id/37327437/ Thu, 29 Jul 2010 07:43:40 -0400 Market Watch http://story.birminghamstar.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/3a8a80d6f705f8cc/id/37327437/ SAN FRANCISCO (MarketWatch) -- Three of the largest videogame publishers begin reporting results for the June quarter next week, and all are expected to post declines in sales for what was a relativel... http://story.birminghamstar.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/3a8a80d6f705f8cc/id/37327471/ Thu, 29 Jul 2010 07:42:52 -0400 Market Watch http://story.birminghamstar.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/3a8a80d6f705f8cc/id/37327471/ July 29, 2010 * Euro hits 11-wk high $1.3085, $1.3050 barriers broken * Dollar index hits three-month low 81.577 * Investors watching whether euro can climb above $1.3125 * Investors buy euros... http://story.birminghamstar.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/3a8a80d6f705f8cc/id/37327484/ Thu, 29 Jul 2010 07:40:21 -0400 Fox Business http://story.birminghamstar.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/3a8a80d6f705f8cc/id/37327484/ LONDON -(Dow Jones)- Metro Bank PLC, the brainchild of U.S. entrepreneur Vernon Hill, opened its first branch Thursday in a bid to become a major player in the U.K., but banking experts said its succe... http://story.birminghamstar.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/3a8a80d6f705f8cc/id/37327488/ Thu, 29 Jul 2010 07:40:19 -0400 Fox Business http://story.birminghamstar.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/3a8a80d6f705f8cc/id/37327488/ PRAGUE -(Dow Jones)- Czech car maker Skoda Auto AS reported a 74% rise in first-half after-tax profit on a 15% rise in cars sold with most growth in China, and said it expects a dramatic improvement i... http://story.birminghamstar.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/3a8a80d6f705f8cc/id/37327487/ Thu, 29 Jul 2010 07:40:18 -0400 Fox Business http://story.birminghamstar.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/3a8a80d6f705f8cc/id/37327487/ STO ) aims to be a part of the joint strike force that will be set up to staunch oil spills in the deep waters of the U.S. Gulf of Mexico in a billion-dollar bid to restore confidence after BP PLC's ( http://story.birminghamstar.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/3a8a80d6f705f8cc/id/37327486/ Thu, 29 Jul 2010 07:40:15 -0400 Fox Business http://story.birminghamstar.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/3a8a80d6f705f8cc/id/37327486/ NEW YORK (Reuters) - RadioShack Corp reported a higher quarterly profit, in line with expectations, as the consumer electronics chain benefited from higher postpaid wireless sales and the launch of... http://story.birminghamstar.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/3a8a80d6f705f8cc/id/37327489/ Thu, 29 Jul 2010 07:40:13 -0400 Fox Business http://story.birminghamstar.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/3a8a80d6f705f8cc/id/37327489/ July 29, 2010 * Russia grain exports seen nearly half previous year * Front-month wheat up 33 percent, best since August 1973 * Paris wheat opens at fresh contract high * IGC to release monthl... http://story.birminghamstar.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/3a8a80d6f705f8cc/id/37327490/ Thu, 29 Jul 2010 07:40:11 -0400 Fox Business http://story.birminghamstar.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/3a8a80d6f705f8cc/id/37327490/ BERLIN -(Dow Jones)- The bailout of German banks hit by the financial crisis is likely to cost between EUR34 billion and EUR52 billion, according to a study conducted for the Initiative New Social Mar... http://story.birminghamstar.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/3a8a80d6f705f8cc/id/37327493/ Thu, 29 Jul 2010 07:40:08 -0400 Fox Business http://story.birminghamstar.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/3a8a80d6f705f8cc/id/37327493/ LONDON -(Dow Jones)- Camper & Nicholsons Marina Investments Ltd (CNMI.LN), a yachting business, said Thursday it has contracted with TUI Marine for the TUI-owned luxury charter operator, The Moori... http://story.birminghamstar.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/3a8a80d6f705f8cc/id/37327492/ Thu, 29 Jul 2010 07:40:05 -0400 Fox Business http://story.birminghamstar.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/3a8a80d6f705f8cc/id/37327492/ July 29, 2010 TOKYO, July 29 (Reuters) - Japan's trade ministry said it has ordered Apple Inc's Japanese unit to explain incidents of overheating in some models of its first generation iPod nano ... http://story.birminghamstar.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/3a8a80d6f705f8cc/id/37327497/ Thu, 29 Jul 2010 07:39:58 -0400 Fox Business http://story.birminghamstar.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/3a8a80d6f705f8cc/id/37327497/ (Combines results of Softbank and NTT DoCoMo, adds background.) TOKYO -(Dow Jones)- Japan telecom operators Softbank Corp. (9984.TO) and NTT DoCoMo Inc. (9437.TO) Thursday reported a decline in net pr... http://story.birminghamstar.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/3a8a80d6f705f8cc/id/37327496/ Thu, 29 Jul 2010 07:39:55 -0400 Fox Business http://story.birminghamstar.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/3a8a80d6f705f8cc/id/37327496/ FTE ) doesn't have plans for a large merger or acquisition, Chief Executive Stephane Richard reiterated Thursday. "We are not planning a transformational deal," he said. France Telecom continues to lo... http://story.birminghamstar.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/3a8a80d6f705f8cc/id/37327495/ Thu, 29 Jul 2010 07:39:52 -0400 Fox Business http://story.birminghamstar.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/3a8a80d6f705f8cc/id/37327495/ RDSB ) said Thursday its flagship deep water field in the Gulf of Mexico, Perdido, has been shut down since April because of the U.S. drilling moratorium and will only resume production at a slower th... http://story.birminghamstar.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/3a8a80d6f705f8cc/id/37327494/ Thu, 29 Jul 2010 07:39:50 -0400 Fox Business http://story.birminghamstar.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/3a8a80d6f705f8cc/id/37327494/ July 29, 2010 * Performed when Internet bubble burst, Lehman collapsed * Performance poor this year, but investors undeterred By Maytaal Angel LONDON, July 29 (Reuters) - Black-box funds based... http://story.birminghamstar.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/3a8a80d6f705f8cc/id/37327498/ Thu, 29 Jul 2010 07:39:47 -0400 Fox Business http://story.birminghamstar.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/3a8a80d6f705f8cc/id/37327498/ July 29, 2010 * Siemens Q3 oper profit 2.3 bln eur vs poll avg 2.1 bln * Sales and new orders grow y/y, first time since Jul-Sep 08 * Sees FY09/10 oper profit clearly over 7.5 bln eur * Shares... http://story.birminghamstar.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/3a8a80d6f705f8cc/id/37327499/ Thu, 29 Jul 2010 07:39:39 -0400 Fox Business http://story.birminghamstar.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/3a8a80d6f705f8cc/id/37327499/ July 29, 2010 * Equities rise in Asia, Europe * Worries over U.S. recovery overshadowed in background * Coming up: Weekly U.S. jobless claims at 1230 GMT (Adds fresh comment/details, changes ... http://story.birminghamstar.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/3a8a80d6f705f8cc/id/37327500/ Thu, 29 Jul 2010 07:39:36 -0400 Fox Business http://story.birminghamstar.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/3a8a80d6f705f8cc/id/37327500/ July 29, 2010 * U.S. crude stockpiles jump most since October 2008 * Coming Up: U.S. weekly jobless claims; 1230 GMT * For a technical view, click: (Updates prices) By David Turner LONDO... http://story.birminghamstar.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/3a8a80d6f705f8cc/id/37327501/ Thu, 29 Jul 2010 07:39:32 -0400 Fox Business http://story.birminghamstar.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/3a8a80d6f705f8cc/id/37327501/ PARIS (Reuters) - A string of Europe's largest firms issued surprisingly upbeat profit reports on Thursday, bolstering an abrupt renewal of investor confidence in the region after months of debt turmo... http://story.birminghamstar.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/3a8a80d6f705f8cc/id/37327440/ Thu, 29 Jul 2010 07:37:26 -0400 Reuters http://story.birminghamstar.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/3a8a80d6f705f8cc/id/37327440/ Gulf Visibly Cleaner, Oil Rare On day 100 of the devastating oil spill, Mark Strassmann reports from Gulfport, Miss. that with the well capped and the spill breaking up it's tough to find any oil on t... http://story.birminghamstar.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/3a8a80d6f705f8cc/id/37327429/ Thu, 29 Jul 2010 07:33:47 -0400 CBS News http://story.birminghamstar.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/3a8a80d6f705f8cc/id/37327429/ (AP) Massey Energy plans to resume extracting coal by constructing a new entrance to its Upper Big Branch mine within months, despite continuing investigations of the explosion that killed 29 men ther... http://story.birminghamstar.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/3a8a80d6f705f8cc/id/37327428/ Thu, 29 Jul 2010 07:33:43 -0400 CBS News http://story.birminghamstar.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/3a8a80d6f705f8cc/id/37327428/ Katie Couric reports how the second largest insurance giant in the country has been making a profit on the insurance money given to the mother of a soldier killed in Afghanistan. http://story.birminghamstar.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/3a8a80d6f705f8cc/id/37327430/ Thu, 29 Jul 2010 07:33:39 -0400 CBS News http://story.birminghamstar.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/3a8a80d6f705f8cc/id/37327430/ The new Boeing 787 Dreamliner arrives for the Farnborough Airshow in Hampshire, England, July 18, 2010. Airfares in the first three months of the year have risen 5 percent from a year earlier. http://story.birminghamstar.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/3a8a80d6f705f8cc/id/37327433/ Thu, 29 Jul 2010 07:33:30 -0400 CBS News http://story.birminghamstar.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/3a8a80d6f705f8cc/id/37327433/ French labor minister Eric Woerth leaves the Elysee Palace following the weekly cabinet meeting in Paris, Wednesday July 28, 2010. Eric Woerth is next to be questioned by police in connexion with the ... http://story.birminghamstar.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/3a8a80d6f705f8cc/id/37327423/ Thu, 29 Jul 2010 07:30:06 -0400 ABCNews http://story.birminghamstar.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/3a8a80d6f705f8cc/id/37327423/ Royal Dutch Shell, Europe's largest oil company, reported a 15 percent rise in net profit for the second quarter thanks to higher oil and gas prices and the early completion of a cost-cutting program.... http://story.birminghamstar.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/3a8a80d6f705f8cc/id/37327425/ Thu, 29 Jul 2010 07:30:03 -0400 ABCNews http://story.birminghamstar.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/3a8a80d6f705f8cc/id/37327425/ Economic sentiment in the 16 countries that use the euro is at its highest level for over two years, the European Commission said Thursday. In its monthly survey, the Commission said its sentiment ... http://story.birminghamstar.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/3a8a80d6f705f8cc/id/37327424/ Thu, 29 Jul 2010 07:29:59 -0400 ABCNews http://story.birminghamstar.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/3a8a80d6f705f8cc/id/37327424/ British Prime Minister David Cameron, left, and Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh pose for photographs during a ceremonial reception at the Presidential Palace in New Delhi, India, Thursday, July 2... http://story.birminghamstar.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/3a8a80d6f705f8cc/id/37327426/ Thu, 29 Jul 2010 07:29:55 -0400 ABCNews http://story.birminghamstar.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/3a8a80d6f705f8cc/id/37327426/ * Wall St futures pointed to a firmer start for equities, after gains in Europe. The Dow closed lower in the previous session on weak durable goods data and a downbeat assessment of the economy from t... http://story.birminghamstar.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/3a8a80d6f705f8cc/id/37327482/ Thu, 29 Jul 2010 07:16:26 -0400 London South East http://story.birminghamstar.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/3a8a80d6f705f8cc/id/37327482/ Dubai Municipality and Unilever, leading manufacturers of personal care, cosmetics and household cleaning products, have agreed to have closer cooperation in future regarding product safety and testin... http://story.birminghamstar.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/3a8a80d6f705f8cc/id/37327447/ Thu, 29 Jul 2010 07:05:32 -0400 AME Info http://story.birminghamstar.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/3a8a80d6f705f8cc/id/37327447/ (MSFT) said Tuesday that a U.S. agency had confirmed the validity of its patent on a technology used in word-processing software. The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office issued a Reexamination Certific... http://story.birminghamstar.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/3a8a80d6f705f8cc/id/37327438/ Thu, 29 Jul 2010 06:59:05 -0400 Morning Star http://story.birminghamstar.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/3a8a80d6f705f8cc/id/37327438/ BERLIN — Second-quarter profits at BASF SE more than tripled as a recovering global economy boosted demand and industry restocked inventories after the recession, the chemicals company said Thur... http://story.birminghamstar.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/3a8a80d6f705f8cc/id/37324572/ Thu, 29 Jul 2010 06:41:55 -0400 Sign on San Diego http://story.birminghamstar.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/3a8a80d6f705f8cc/id/37324572/ REDMOND, Wash. - Analysts will be looking for clues about the future of Microsoft Corp.'s mobile and online businesses and its strategy for Windows-based tablet computers at an annual meeting with th... http://story.birminghamstar.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/3a8a80d6f705f8cc/id/37324532/ Thu, 29 Jul 2010 06:33:02 -0400 Star Tribune http://story.birminghamstar.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/3a8a80d6f705f8cc/id/37324532/ Samsung Galaxy S phones on Pay Monthly. From just £20 per month, including internet, customers can get one of these highly desirable phones on one of four major networks and enjoy a bonus 1000 Cl... http://story.birminghamstar.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/3a8a80d6f705f8cc/id/37324522/ Thu, 29 Jul 2010 06:22:25 -0400 Market Wire http://story.birminghamstar.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/3a8a80d6f705f8cc/id/37324522/ BERLIN -- Second-quarter profits at BASF SE more than tripled as a recovering global economy boosted demand and industry restocked inventories after the recession, the chemicals company said Thursday... http://story.birminghamstar.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/3a8a80d6f705f8cc/id/37324542/ Thu, 29 Jul 2010 06:22:22 -0400 Miami Herald http://story.birminghamstar.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/3a8a80d6f705f8cc/id/37324542/ IRISH stocks fell yesterday in a lacklustre session dominated by poor economic data from the US. The ISEQ closed down 32.31 points, or 1.1pc, at 2911.52 points as stocks fell across the continent. Nat... http://story.birminghamstar.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/3a8a80d6f705f8cc/id/37324546/ Thu, 29 Jul 2010 06:15:22 -0400 Independent.ie http://story.birminghamstar.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/3a8a80d6f705f8cc/id/37324546/ This is the last article covering the US global consumer franchise stocks, and this week we take a look at the average value on offer in a basket of these stocks, compared to what is available in non-... http://story.birminghamstar.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/3a8a80d6f705f8cc/id/37324547/ Thu, 29 Jul 2010 06:15:20 -0400 Independent.ie http://story.birminghamstar.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/3a8a80d6f705f8cc/id/37324547/ Most Asian stocks fell as U.S. Federal Reserve comments that growth slowed in some areas of the economy overshadowed signs of increased corporate earnings. Samsung Electronics Co., which gets a fifth... http://story.birminghamstar.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/3a8a80d6f705f8cc/id/37324534/ Thu, 29 Jul 2010 06:14:32 -0400 Turkish Daily News http://story.birminghamstar.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/3a8a80d6f705f8cc/id/37324534/ Earlier this week the company warned it was close to breaching the terms of its loans, but today it unveiled not only the £15m short term facility but also said interest and principle payments on its... http://story.birminghamstar.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/3a8a80d6f705f8cc/id/37324524/ Thu, 29 Jul 2010 06:12:31 -0400 Guardian http://story.birminghamstar.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/3a8a80d6f705f8cc/id/37324524/ investors have received a double dose of good news, following strong first half results and US endorsement of its blood thinning treatment Brilinta.The company said it would double its share buyback t... http://story.birminghamstar.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/3a8a80d6f705f8cc/id/37324525/ Thu, 29 Jul 2010 06:12:27 -0400 Guardian http://story.birminghamstar.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/3a8a80d6f705f8cc/id/37324525/ is leading the market higher after it beat expectations.The publishing group said first half revenues grew by just 1% while operating profit fell 3% to £758m, but both these figures were better than ... http://story.birminghamstar.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/3a8a80d6f705f8cc/id/37324527/ Thu, 29 Jul 2010 06:12:20 -0400 Guardian http://story.birminghamstar.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/3a8a80d6f705f8cc/id/37324527/ Kindle e-reader today, alongside a new UK ebook store that it claimed will send sales of the device soaring in Britain.Faced with growing competition in the e-reader market, Amazon has redesigned the ... http://story.birminghamstar.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/3a8a80d6f705f8cc/id/37324528/ Thu, 29 Jul 2010 06:12:16 -0400 Guardian http://story.birminghamstar.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/3a8a80d6f705f8cc/id/37324528/ Neil Berkett , has attacked rivals as "grossly misleading" in the way they market internet speeds to consumers.He called on the government to crack down on http://story.birminghamstar.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/3a8a80d6f705f8cc/id/37324529/ Thu, 29 Jul 2010 06:12:08 -0400 Guardian http://story.birminghamstar.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/3a8a80d6f705f8cc/id/37324529/ The fact that BPA coats many receipts isn't brand-new news. Last October John C. Warner, an organic chemist who used to work for Polaroid, got widespread coverage with his revelation that http://story.birminghamstar.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/3a8a80d6f705f8cc/id/37324523/ Thu, 29 Jul 2010 06:09:52 -0400 Forbes http://story.birminghamstar.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/3a8a80d6f705f8cc/id/37324523/ Economic Sentiment Indicator edged up in both the EU and the Eurozone in June; Eurozone Business Climate Indicator also rises By Finfacts Team Jul 29, 2010 - 10:28:52 AM > http://story.birminghamstar.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/3a8a80d6f705f8cc/id/37324537/ Thu, 29 Jul 2010 06:09:40 -0400 Finfacts Business News http://story.birminghamstar.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/3a8a80d6f705f8cc/id/37324537/ Eurozone retail sales rose at fastest rate in over two years in July as the latest retail PMI (Purchasing Managers' Index) data from Markit, signalled that sales rose for the second month running in... http://story.birminghamstar.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/3a8a80d6f705f8cc/id/37324539/ Thu, 29 Jul 2010 06:09:29 -0400 Finfacts Business News http://story.birminghamstar.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/3a8a80d6f705f8cc/id/37324539/ SINGAPORE - Asian stock markets were mixed Thursday after fresh evidence of slower U.S. growth blunted appetite for riskier assets like stocks. European shares were higher. The latest sign of sluggis... http://story.birminghamstar.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/3a8a80d6f705f8cc/id/37324544/ Thu, 29 Jul 2010 06:03:22 -0400 Canadian Business http://story.birminghamstar.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/3a8a80d6f705f8cc/id/37324544/ BERLIN - Sales at Volkswagen AG motored ahead in the second quarter thanks in part to strong demand from China, pushing the automaker's earnings sharply higher to €1.25 billion (US$1.6 billion)... http://story.birminghamstar.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/3a8a80d6f705f8cc/id/37324545/ Thu, 29 Jul 2010 06:03:19 -0400 Canadian Business http://story.birminghamstar.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/3a8a80d6f705f8cc/id/37324545/ July 29 (Bloomberg) -- Britain’s five biggest banks, including HSBC Holdings Plc and Barclays Plc, may say profit soared to 8.4 billion pounds ($13.1 billion) in the first half as falling bad lo... http://story.birminghamstar.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/3a8a80d6f705f8cc/id/37324520/ Thu, 29 Jul 2010 06:02:56 -0400 Business Week http://story.birminghamstar.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/3a8a80d6f705f8cc/id/37324520/ July 29 (Bloomberg) -- Japanese industrial production probably grew at the slowest pace in more than a year last quarter, adding pressure on the government to extend consumer incentives as export grow... http://story.birminghamstar.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/3a8a80d6f705f8cc/id/37324521/ Thu, 29 Jul 2010 06:02:55 -0400 Business Week http://story.birminghamstar.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/3a8a80d6f705f8cc/id/37324521/ Second-quarter profits at BASF SE more than tripled as a recovering global economy boosted demand and industry restocked inventories after the recession, the chemicals company said Thursday. http://story.birminghamstar.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/3a8a80d6f705f8cc/id/37324517/ Thu, 29 Jul 2010 06:02:52 -0400 The Seattle Times http://story.birminghamstar.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/3a8a80d6f705f8cc/id/37324517/ THE ASSOCIATED PRESS BERLIN -- Second-quarter profits at BASF SE more than tripled as a recovering global economy boosted demand and industry restocked inventories after the recession, the chemical... http://story.birminghamstar.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/3a8a80d6f705f8cc/id/37324540/ Thu, 29 Jul 2010 05:55:00 -0400 Seattle Post-Intelligencer http://story.birminghamstar.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/3a8a80d6f705f8cc/id/37324540/ July 29 (Bloomberg) -- Most Asian stocks fell as U.S. Federal Reserve comments that growth slowed in some areas of the economy overshadowed signs of increased corporate earnings. http://story.birminghamstar.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/3a8a80d6f705f8cc/id/37324518/ Thu, 29 Jul 2010 05:42:52 -0400 Business Week http://story.birminghamstar.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/3a8a80d6f705f8cc/id/37324518/ download Flash from the Adobe download website. The move, which will start from April next year, will prevent older workers from being forced to retire at that age. Currently, workers must ret... http://story.birminghamstar.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/3a8a80d6f705f8cc/id/37324530/ Thu, 29 Jul 2010 05:41:11 -0400 Sky News http://story.birminghamstar.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/3a8a80d6f705f8cc/id/37324530/ VisitBritain believes. The Tower of London was the top royal attraction for international visitors in 2009 with just under 2.4 million visitors - up 11% on 2008. The National Maritime Museum in Gree... http://story.birminghamstar.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/3a8a80d6f705f8cc/id/37324531/ Thu, 29 Jul 2010 05:41:08 -0400 Sky News http://story.birminghamstar.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/3a8a80d6f705f8cc/id/37324531/ Many of us are awash in information every day through e-mail, social media, or the Web. But when it comes to home energy, the standard is a hard-to-understand monthly paper bill. The PowerCost Moni... http://story.birminghamstar.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/3a8a80d6f705f8cc/id/37324507/ Thu, 29 Jul 2010 05:36:10 -0400 CNet http://story.birminghamstar.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/3a8a80d6f705f8cc/id/37324507/ LONDON (MarketWatch) -- European shares rose on Thursday, as investors welcomed results from some of the region's biggest companies in a busy day for corporate news. Moving higher for the seventh... http://story.birminghamstar.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/3a8a80d6f705f8cc/id/37324541/ Thu, 29 Jul 2010 05:27:35 -0400 Market Watch http://story.birminghamstar.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/3a8a80d6f705f8cc/id/37324541/ AZN ) Thursday lifted its full-year financial targets and doubled its 2010 share buyback programme after reporting second-quarter profits that beat forecasts and winning backing from a U.S. advisory p... http://story.birminghamstar.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/3a8a80d6f705f8cc/id/37324552/ Thu, 29 Jul 2010 05:26:15 -0400 Fox Business http://story.birminghamstar.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/3a8a80d6f705f8cc/id/37324552/ July 29, 2010 * Q2 Net profit 47.5 million euros vs f'cast 19-21 million * Q2 sales 302.4 million euros vs forecast 235-265 million * Sees orders, revenue to increase in Q3 * Shares up 7 perce... http://story.birminghamstar.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/3a8a80d6f705f8cc/id/37324554/ Thu, 29 Jul 2010 05:26:12 -0400 Fox Business http://story.birminghamstar.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/3a8a80d6f705f8cc/id/37324554/ July 29, 2010 TOKYO, July 29 (Reuters) - Japanese Prime Minister Naoto Kan apologised on Thursday for leading his party to a stinging defeat in this month's upper house election, and promised to d... http://story.birminghamstar.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/3a8a80d6f705f8cc/id/37324553/ Thu, 29 Jul 2010 05:26:10 -0400 Fox Business http://story.birminghamstar.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/3a8a80d6f705f8cc/id/37324553/ July 29, 2010 * Eager to lose image as one of EU's most corrupt countries * Agencies expected to be operational in 2011 * New specialised court being considered By Irina Ivanova and Sam Cage ... http://story.birminghamstar.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/3a8a80d6f705f8cc/id/37324555/ Thu, 29 Jul 2010 05:26:08 -0400 Fox Business http://story.birminghamstar.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/3a8a80d6f705f8cc/id/37324555/ FTE ) Thursday said it will keep its current EUR1.4 a share dividend over the next three years, calming investor concern that it might replace part of its cash dividend with a share buyback. France Te... http://story.birminghamstar.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/3a8a80d6f705f8cc/id/37324557/ Thu, 29 Jul 2010 05:26:06 -0400 Fox Business http://story.birminghamstar.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/3a8a80d6f705f8cc/id/37324557/ July 29, 2010 * U.S. crude stockpiles jump most since October 2008 * Coming Up: U.S. weekly jobless claims; 1230 GMT * For a technical view, click: (Updates prices, adds European content) ... http://story.birminghamstar.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/3a8a80d6f705f8cc/id/37324556/ Thu, 29 Jul 2010 05:26:03 -0400 Fox Business http://story.birminghamstar.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/3a8a80d6f705f8cc/id/37324556/ July 29, 2010 * Q2 CCS net income up 94 percent at $4.53 bln * Underlying profit beats targets but lags rivals * Echoing BP, says to slim portfolio * Production up 5 percent to avg 3.11 millio... http://story.birminghamstar.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/3a8a80d6f705f8cc/id/37324559/ Thu, 29 Jul 2010 05:25:58 -0400 Fox Business http://story.birminghamstar.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/3a8a80d6f705f8cc/id/37324559/