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Portugal raises 1.039 billion euros through government debt bonds
LISBON: Portugal successfully placed government debt bonds to raise a total of 1.039 billion euros (1.32 billion dollars) on Wednesday, but revealed it had to pay sharply increased rates even though the offers were oversubscribed.

Portugal, on the Medical Map
A huge private donation for a cancer center could lure talent to an overlooked nation.

NewsWatch: BP says multiple companies to blame for oil spill
The U.K. energy giant says decisions made by multiple companies, including Halliburton and Transocean, led to the environmental disaster in the Gulf of Mexico.

Stock futures turn higher after Portugal auction
FRANKFURT (MarketWatch) -- U.S. stock futures reversed early losses to trade higher on Wednesday, as Portugal successfully conducted a bond auction, easing short-term concerns over euro-zone sovereign debt. Futures on the Dow Jones Industrial Average were recently up 22 points to 10,360 after trading down 25 points earlier. "Given that the markets are focused so much on fear at the moment, every ...

US gains, Portugal bond sale help European stocks
Gains on Wall Street and a relatively successful Portuguese government debt sale helped Europe's stocks recover early losses Wednesday, though fears of a flare-up in the region's debt crisis lingered amid news that Greece's recession deepened in the second quarter.

European stocks up on US gains, Portugal bond sale
A solid showing on Wall Street and a relatively successful Portuguese government debt sale helped Europe's stocks recover early losses Wednesday to close higher, though fears of a flare-up in the region's debt crisis lingered amid news that Greece's recession deepened in the second quarter.

Market Gains on Portugal, Awaits Beige Book
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U.S. stocks end higher as Europe concerns ease
NEW YORK (MarketWatch) -- U.S. stocks ended higher on Wednesday, as a successful sovereign debt auction in Portugal helped ease concerns about Europe, but with gains capped after the Federal Reserve confirmed the U.S. economy is slowing. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 46.32 points, or 0.5%, to 10,387.01, with 24 of its 30 components ending higher, led by a 2% gain in shares of Alcoa Inc ...

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------ TOKYO -- Japan's machinery orders, a key gauge of future business investment, rose the most in seven months, a sign that companies are more confident in the economic recovery.

Before the Bell: BP, Ciena, Smithfield in the spotlight
Stock-index futures point to a higher open for Wall Street, reversing earlier weakness after Portugalâ€™s successful bond auction eases short-term worries about euro-zone sovereign debt.

Oil higher as stocks rise, Europe worries ease
Oil prices followed stocks higher on Wednesday, as worries about European debt problems eased and buyers returned to the market.

Sept 9: Singtel, China Hongxing, Pacific Healthcare, Meiban
Singapore shares may rise on Thursday, reacting to gains on Wall Street, as fears about risky European debt eased after successful debt auctions in Portugal and Poland. Singapore's benchmark Straits Times Index <.FTSTI> fell 0.81% to on Wednesday to 3,011.42 points. Southeast Asia's largest telcom firm Singapore Telecommunications (STEL.SI) may be in focus after its Australian unit SingTel Optus ...

European stocks up on US gains, Portugal bond sale
Portuguese bond auction helps European stock markets despite deepening Greek recession

Dollar sinks to 15-year low against Japanese yen
The U.S. dollar remained near a 15-year low against the yen on Wednesday as investors continued to buy into the Japanese currency as a safe haven for their money.

Japan's Government Bonds May Retreat as Yen Relief Curbs Demand for Safety
Japanâ€™s bonds may fall for the first time in three days on speculation domestic stocks will gain after the yen retreated from a 15-year high versus the dollar.

Treasuries Hold Declines as Global Growth Concerns Ease, Stocks Advance
Treasuries held declines from yesterday as easing concern the global recovery is faltering sapped demand for the relative safety of government debt.

U.S. stocks end higher, recouping some of previous day's losses; Dow rises 46 points
U.S. stocks end higher, recouping some of previous day's losses; Dow rises 46 points

Energy Bonds Outperform as BP Loses Junk Stigma: Credit Markets
Energy-company bonds are beating the broader market this quarter as BP Plc shrugs off its junk-debt stigma on speculation its losses from the Gulf oil spill are contained.

U.S. stocks recover much of prior day's drop
U.S. stocks recoup the bulk of the prior day's slide after the Federal Reserve reports continued but decelerated economic growth across the country and President Barack Obama rules out extending Bush-era tax cuts for the wealthiest Americans.

PROINSO Becomes PV CYCLE Point for the Collection and Recycling of Modules in Europe
â€¢ The 892 companies in its network of qualified installers and other companies working with the Spanish multinational, can send all types of photovoltaic modules, whether crystalline or Thin Film for recycling to PROINSO stores in Spain, Italy and Greece. â€¢ Solar module recycling benefits the environment by reducing the volume of waste and also helps reduce the amount of energy needed to provide ...

U.S. Corporate Credit Risk Index Falls as Bets Ease on Europe Debt Crisis
A gauge of corporate credit risk in the U.S. fell, tracking a rally in stocks amid diminished bets that Europeâ€™s debt crisis will worsen.

Should bullfighting be banned?
Catalonia has voted to outlaw the traditional sport. What will this mean?

Japanese, Australian Stock Futures Advance as Europe Debt Concerns Ease
Japanese and Australian stock futures rose after concern eased that the European deficit crisis will stall global economic growth and the yen pared its advance against the dollar and the euro.

World stocks down on Europe debt fear, yen surge
World stock markets mostly slipped Wednesday amid new concerns about European banks' exposure to risky debt and as the yen's rise to a fresh 15-year high against the dollar weighed on Asian exporters.

Oil Higher as Stocks Rise, Europe Worries Ease
Crude settles higher as stock market resumes rise, European debt concerns fade Business - Stock market - Investing - Stocks and Bonds - Equities

Dollar Just Above 15-Year Low Vs Japanese Yen
Dollar floats above 15-year low against Japanese yen, weakest point this year vs franc Japanese yen - Japan - Asia - United States dollar - Asian

US GOLD - Comex gold nears record but pulls back as European bank fears ease
New York, 08 September 2010 - Gold on the Comex division of the New York Mercantile Exchange came within touching distance of an all-time high on Wednesday but profit-taking and some brighter news concerning Portugalâ€™s and Poland's debt situation sent prices lower in choppy trade.

MARKET SNAPSHOT: Dow Shoots For 2010 Black Ink As U.S. Stocks Rise
MARKET SNAPSHOT: Dow Shoots For 2010 Black Ink As U.S. Stocks Rise

Oil higher as stocks rise, Europe worries ease
Benchmark crude for October delivery rose 58 cents to settle at $74.67 a barrel on the New York Mercantile Exchange

U.S. stocks post modest gains early Wednesday; Portuguese bond sale allays Europe concern
U.S. stocks post modest gains early Wednesday; Portuguese bond sale allays Europe concern

Dow shoots for 2010 black ink as U.S. stocks rise
U.S. stocks shift gears from the prior days decline, as investors wait for possible confirmation of improving economic conditions from the Federal Reserve.

Bank Default Swaps Rise Most in Month on Bets for More Capital
The cost of insuring against losses on bonds sold by European financial companies rose by the most in a month on concern higher capital requirements and losses from sovereign debt holdings will endanger the recovery.

Latin American Markets: Chile stocks jump; central bank raises growth view
Chilean equities reach a new record closing higher after the country's central bank raises its growth outlook for gross domestic product this year. Also, one analyst sees more pressure ahead for shares of Brazilian oil giant Petrobras.

MARKET SNAPSHOT: U.S. Stocks Recover Much Of Prior Day's Drop
MARKET SNAPSHOT: U.S. Stocks Recover Much Of Prior Day's Drop

Qi group poised to chalk up US$1b sales
THE Qi group of companies, an e-commerce conglomerate with footprints in 180 countries, is confident that sales can breach the US$1 billion (RM3.12 billion) mark this year, up from US$900 million (RM2.8 billion) currently. Its founder and executive chairman Datuk Vijay Eswaran based his optimism on Qi's network marketing, increasing sales and geographical expansion. "We are in the business of ...

Oil higher as stocks rise, Europe worries ease
Oil prices followed stocks higher on Wednesday, as worries about European debt problems eased and buyers returned to the market. Benchmark crude for October delivery rose 58 cents to settle at $74.67 a barrel on the New York Mercantile Exchange. At the pump,... New York Mercantile Exchange - Business - Benchmark - United States - Investing

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Stocks set to rise after offshore gains
The Australian stock market is expected to open firmer today, feeding on foreign gains. Plus, everything you need to know for the trading day ahead.

Treasuries Decline Before Auction as European Sovereign-Debt Concern Eases
Treasuries dropped as concern eased that Europeâ€™s sovereign-debt crisis will undermine the global economic recovery, buoying stocks and making government debt less attractive to investors.

Treasuries Remain Lower After $21 Billion Auction of 10-Year Securities
Treasuries remained lower after the government sold $21 billion in 10-year debt as concern eased that Europeâ€™s sovereign-debt crisis will undermine the global economic recovery.

Bond Report: Bonds up; U.S. sells debt at 2nd lowest yield ever
The government saw solid demand at its auction of $21 billion in 10-year notes, at the second-lowest yield on record.

BP: Multiple firms and work teams to blame for Gulf of Mexico oil spill
BP: Multiple firms and work teams to blame for Gulf of Mexico oil spill

Germany's State-Owned Sport-Betting Monopolies May Be Unlawful, Court Says
German rules that limit the offering of sports betting and lotteries to state-controlled monopolies arenâ€™t justified as long as theyâ€™re applied in an inconsistent manner, the European Unionâ€™s highest court said.

Crude back to $75 a barrel as stock market resumes rise, European debt concerns fade
NEW YORK - Oil prices followed stocks higher on Wednesday, as worries about European debt problems eased and buyers returned to the market. Benchmark crude for October delivery rose 91 cents to $75 a barrel on the New York Mercantile Exchange.

Oil higher as stocks rise, Europe worries ease
(AP:NEW YORK) Oil prices followed stocks higher on Wednesday, as worries about European debt problems eased and buyers returned to the market. Benchmark crude for October delivery rose 58 cents to settle at $74.67 a barrel on the New York Mercantile Exchange.

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