Alibaba worried about Facebook IPO as considered Nasdaq versus NYSE
Alibaba Group Holding Ltd could have sold nearly $2 billion worth of stock without lifting a finger. All it had to do was list its shares on Nasdaq.
Sep 15, 2014 11:05 AM EDT
PM Cameron to appeal to keep Britain intact on last Scotland visit before vote
British Prime Minister David Cameron is expected to appeal to Scots' emotions on his last visit to Scotland before this week's historic referendum by warning them on Monday that a vote to leave the United Kingdom would be irreversible.
Microsoft to buy Minecraft maker Mojang for $2.5 billion
Microsoft Corp (MSFT.O) said on Monday it has agreed to acquire Stockholm-based games developer Mojang and the company's wildly popular Minecraft video game franchise for $2.5 billion.
Washington wins diplomatic support for campaign in Iraq; Syria trickier
World powers backed military measures on Monday to help defeat Islamic State fighters in Iraq, boosting Washington's efforts to set up a coalition, but made no mention of the tougher diplomatic challenge next door in Syria.
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Retirement insecurity: Two studies underline housing and income challenges
Monday marks the sixth anniversary of the bankruptcy filing of Lehman Brothers, a key event in the Wall Street meltdown that led to the Great Recession. The recession wreaked havoc on the retirement plans of millions of Americans, and two studies released last week suggest that most of us haven't recovered well.
Sep 12, 2014 12:41 PM EDT
Want to save big money? Consider the no-booze budget
Would you give up alcohol to help balance the family budget? Would you give up alcohol to help balance the family budget? I posed that very question on social media recently.
Sep 12, 2014 12:39 PM EDT
As Ebola grows out of control, WHO pleads for more health workers
The number of new Ebola cases in West Africa is growing faster than authorities can manage them, the World Health Organization (WHO) said on Friday, renewing a call for health workers from around the world to go to the region to help.
Sep 12, 2014 12:33 PM EDT
Dollar index on track for best run in 17 years
The dollar was steady on Friday at six-year highs against the yen, and the dollar index was headed for a ninth consecutive week of gains after strong retail sales data added to expectations that U.S. growth is gaining steam.
Sep 12, 2014 12:26 PM EDT
Hard-hitting trio of films tackle homelessness at Toronto festival
The scourge of homelessness has emerged as a major theme at this year's Toronto film festival, driven by performances from an unlikely trio: an Oscar-winning actress, a well-known male sex symbol and a recently recovered heroin addict.
Sep 12, 2014 12:19 PM EDT
Pistorius found guilty of culpable homicide
Olympic and Paralympic track star Oscar Pistorius was convicted of culpable homicide on Friday, escaping the more serious charge of murder for the killing of his girlfriend, and will now battle to avoid going to prison.
Sep 12, 2014 12:17 PM EDT
Tennis-Captain's choice pays off as France lead Czech 2-0
Richard Gasquet justified France captain Arnaud Clement's faith with a crushing defeat of Czech Tomas Berdych as the hosts made a flying start in their bid to reach the Davis Cup final for the first time since 2010 on Friday.
Sep 12, 2014 12:13 PM EDT
EBay shares backtrack after it dismisses talk of Google stake
Shares of eBay Inc (EBAY.O) lost much of their Friday gains after the online retailer dismissed market speculation that Google Inc (GOOG.O) may be preparing to buy a slice of the company.
Sep 12, 2014 12:09 PM EDT
Turkish reluctance shows difficulty building U.S. alliance against Islamic State
Secretary of State John Kerry met Turkish leaders on Friday to try to win support for U.S.-led military action against Islamic State, but Ankara's reluctance to play a frontline role showed the difficulty of building a coalition for a regional war.
Sep 12, 2014 12:03 PM EDT
Special Report: Moscow stifles dissent as soldiers return in coffins
Late last month Yelena Tumanova was handed the body of her son in a coffin at her home in Russia's Western Volga region. Anton Tumanov was 20 and a soldier serving in the Russian army in the North Caucasus region of Chechnya.
Sep 12, 2014 11:59 AM EDT
U.S. jobless claims rise, but firming labor market trend intact
The number of Americans filing new claims for unemployment benefits unexpectedly rose last week, but that probably does not signal a material shift in labor market conditions as claims remain near their pre-recession levels.
Sep 11, 2014 10:18 AM EDT
Shares sag but sterling gains as Scotland poll eases nerves
Sterling rose off multi-month lows on Thursday as a poll showing that most Scots intend to vote against independence next week alleviated concerns over the future of the UK, but equities slipped on an unexpected rise in U.S. jobless claims.
Sep 11, 2014 10:16 AM EDT
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