Wall Street Journal:
The economic data to be released in the holiday-shortened week ahead could provide a few more "what-were-we-thinking?" moments. All in all, though, the data shouldn't kill hopes for modest growth while we wait for the private-sector to start hiring again.
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Financial Times:
The private sector investment needed to tackle climate change will not be made without a binding international deal on carbon emissions, according to the head of a big business coalition. (Read More)
FT.com - Brussels:
The delight that most Belgians felt at seeing their prime minister elevated to the presidency of the EU last week was laced with concerns over what his departure from Belgian politics might mean for their own union. (Read More)
Wall Street Journal:
San Francisco Mayor Gavin Newsom said he is committed to remaining in politics, despite political reverses that led him to consider returning to the private sector after his term ends in two years. (Read More)
Silicon Alley Insider:
Here's another big believer in the iPhone to Verizon hype. Broadpoint AmTech analyst Brian Marshall, was on Bloomberg Friday night, talking about why Apple will join Verizon.Here's his key points:Apple's contract with AT&T is finished in June 2010.Moving to Verizon brings 14 million additional iPhone sales.Apple receives $4 (Read More)
FOXNews.com:
The first female to head the National Institutes of Health said Sunday she is advising women to ignore new recommendations by the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force, which last week changed guidelines for mammographies. (Read More)
Wall Street Journal:
Damian Paletta reports from Washington on Timothy Geithner.Two Republican lawmakers criticized the Obama administration for pushing forward with health-care legislation when the economy continues to struggle, but they both stopped short of calling for Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner’s resignation.Rep. Kevin Brady (R., T (Read More)
Wall Street Journal:
The government agency charged with overseeing the economic-stimulus program says it doesn't plan to change its position that the package directly created or saved 640,329.17 jobs through September, despite admissions that the number is not accurate. (Read More)
Wall Street Journal:
Some of the fizz has left the stock market as investors reassess hurdles facing consumers and lock in gains from an eight-month rally. That defensive posture may color trading in the upcoming week.
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www.ft.com:
The online travel company has not only weathered the global downturn but also enjoyed a surge in business as consumers have become more cost aware. (Read More)
www.ft.com:
Tory leader prepares to signal a break from his 'age of austerity' rhetoric, by telling a business audience that the first Budget of an incoming Conservative government would 'go for growth'. (Read More)
Wall Street Journal:
TOKYO (MarketWatch) -- CF Industries Holdings Inc. submitted a merger agreement to Terra Industries Inc. over the weekend containing the same economic terms as its proposal on Nov. 1, but with a 30-day "go shop" provision subject to a break-up fee and expense reimbursement, according to Terra. The board of nitrogen-produc (Read More)
FOXNews.com:
China's official news agency says at least 92 people are reported dead and 16 missing after Saturday's blast at a mine near the Russian border. (Read More)
Wall Street Journal:
At least 87 miners are dead after gas exploded Saturday at a coal mine in northern China, and rescue workers are continuing their efforts in frigid weather on Sunday, media reports say.
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FOXNews.com:
The Providence Journal reports on its Web site Sunday that Kennedy said in an interview that Bishop Thomas Tobin issued the order during discussions with the Democratic lawmaker, further escalating a simmering ideological dispute between the two men. (Read More)