US stocks move back up, erasing early losses
April 5, 2012
Stocks are inching back up Thursday, erasing earlier losses.
The Dow Jones industrial average was down 6 points at 13,067 as of 11:30 a.m. The Standard […]
Dozens of flights grounded, as Air Canada wildcat strike at Pearson spreads to Montreal
March 23, 2012
Air Canada ground workers disciplined for heckling the federal labour minister has set off a spreading wildcat strike at airports in Toronto and Montreal.
The solidarity […]
Brazil to file charges against Chevron executives
March 18, 2012
Brazilian prosecutors said Saturday they will file criminal charges against 17 Brazil-based executives of Chevron Corp. for a new oil leak near the offshore well […]
Centrue Financial posts modest profit in fourth quarter
March 16, 2012
Centrue Financial posted a $58,000 profit in the fourth quarter and narrowed its loss in 2011.
The Clayton-based holding company for Centrue Bank reported a profit […]
Fed holds steady course, offers few clues on future
March 13, 2012
The Federal Reserve on Tuesday provided few clues on the prospects for further monetary easing, offering just a slight upgrade to its economic outlook […]
Iran Suffers
February 29, 2012
The cascade of U.S. and European sanctions imposed on Iran is crippling its ability to export oil and conduct trade, hitting the Gulf state
Italian court ends corruption case vs Berlusconi
February 26, 2012
A Milan court ended a corruption trial against Silvio Berlusconi on Saturday, ruling that the statute of limitations had run out on the case and […]
Honda recalls 46,000 Odyssey minivans
February 23, 2012
Honda is recalling 46,000 Odyssey minivans because their power tailgates, when open, can drop unexpectedly, potentially injuring anyone standing underneath.
Due to a manufacturing error […]
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Greek Bailout Deal Nearer After Germany Signals Backing at Feb. 20 Meeting - Bloomberg
February 19, 2012
Euro-area governments closed in on a deal to unlock a 130 billion-euro ($171 billion) aid package for Greece, seeking to avert the region
Compressed natural gas gets new life as alternative fuel
February 10, 2012
Compressed natural gas is seeing signs of life in St. Louis, more than a decade after the alternative fuel for cars, trucks and buses made […]