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Archive for December, 2009

Oil rises, eyes US stockpiles, cold weather

Wednesday, December 30, 2009 18:22

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Oil rose on Wednesday as the market weighed cold weather in the United States and government data showing drawdowns in U.S. crude and fuel stockpiles.

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Wall St flat as rising dollar tempers data boost

Wednesday, December 30, 2009 15:27

NEW YORK (Reuters) - U.S. stocks were little changed on Wednesday, as a stronger U.S. dollar outweighed data showing business activity in the U.S. Midwest expanded more than expected in December.

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Nokia’s ITC move vs Apple a risk, but may pay off

Wednesday, December 30, 2009 13:46

HELSINKI (Reuters) - Nokia's latest patent strike against Apple underscores the changing dynamics of the cellphone market, with the sector leader no longer holding the whip hand over rivals in terms of product development.

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HCL Info, Motorola get 1 bln rupees radio contract

Wednesday, December 30, 2009 13:02

MUMBAI (Reuters) - IT hardware firm HCL Infosystems said on Wednesday it got a 1 bln rupees radio network contract in partnership with Motorola from the Delhi government.

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BSE Sensex dips 0.3 pct, bullish sentiment intact

Wednesday, December 30, 2009 12:01

MUMBAI (Reuters) - The BSE Sensex fell 0.33 percent on Wednesday, ending a four-day winning streak that had lifted it to its highest close in 19 months, with losses led by cigarette-to-hotel firm ITC and Larsen & Toubro. ...

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Budget 2010 to reflect finance panel suggestions – Mukherjee

Wednesday, December 30, 2009 10:18

NEW DELHI (Reuters) - India's 2010 budget will factor in suggestions made by a panel on various fiscal measures including sharing of tax revenues between the government and states in the five-year period ending March 2015.

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Asia stocks fade at year-end, dlr up

Wednesday, December 30, 2009 7:21

TOKYO (Reuters) - Asian share markets fell on Wednesday as year-end trade dwindled, with profit-taking pulling down shares and bankruptcy worries about Japan Airlines weighing on the Nikkei, while the dollar rose broadly.

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Asia stocks fade at year-end, dlr up

Wednesday, December 30, 2009 7:21

TOKYO (Reuters) - Asian share markets fell on Wednesday as year-end trade dwindled, with profit-taking pulling down shares and bankruptcy worries about Japan Airlines weighing on the Nikkei, while the dollar rose broadly.

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Japan sets long-term economic goals, meets scepticism

Wednesday, December 30, 2009 6:47

TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan's government said it aimed for economic growth of more than 2 percent over the next decade, but its long-term plan unveiled on Wednesday lacked detail needed to convince investors the goal is realistic. ...

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Q+A – How much independence does RBI enjoy?

Wednesday, December 30, 2009 5:23

NEW DELHI (Reuters) - The Reserve Bank of India and the government now appear to be on the same page as they express concerns about inflation, which has been mainly driven by rising food prices.

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