» Divided by a Two-Track Economy
08/09/10 04:49 from WSJ.com: Economy
For American business, it's a two track economy, with global players getting big boosts from fast-growing foreign markets, while companies focused on the U.S. are hemmed in by recession-scarred consumers.
» Asia Falls; Yen Near 15-Year High
08/09/10 04:44 from WSJ.com: Markets
Asian stock markets were mostly lower, with financial stocks getting hit and exporter shares dragging the Tokyo market lower. The Nikkei was down 2.4%.
» Chairman's Exit Jolts HSBC
08/09/10 04:21 from WSJ.com: Markets
The sudden departure of HSBC Chairman Stephen Green for the post of U.K. trade minister has touched off a scramble to find his replacement.
» Stocks, Euro Hit by Bank Worries
08/09/10 04:01 from WSJ.com: Europe Markets News
Questions about the rigor of recently completed stress tests imposed on European banks dragged down global stock markets and drove up borrowing costs for several European nations.
» MUFG Buys a Stake In China Fund Firm
08/09/10 04:01 from WSJ.com: Asia Markets News
Mitsubishi UFJ Trust & Banking said it has signed an agreement with BNP Paribas to buy its stake in a mutual-fund venture with China's Shenyin & Wanguo Securities.
» Global-Bank Deal Targets Reserves
08/09/10 04:01 from WSJ.com: Europe Markets News
Global banking regulators appear poised to demand larger reserves, which they believe will prevent a future financial crisis, and reserves of higher quality, under so-called Basel 3.
» Ireland Extends Guarantees for Banks
08/09/10 04:01 from WSJ.com: Europe Markets News
Ireland extends certain government guarantees for its troubled banks in a bid to quash escalating concerns about the health of the nation's troubled financial sector.
» Japan Indicator Improves, Yen Eyed
08/09/10 02:55 from WSJ.com: Economy
A leading indicator of Japanese business investment rose more than expected pace in July, but the government warned the yen's sharp rise was encouraging companies to shift spending overseas.
» Stocks, Euro Hit by Bank Worries
08/09/10 02:40 from WSJ.com: Markets
Questions about the rigor of recently completed stress tests imposed on European banks dragged down global stock markets and drove up borrowing costs for several European nations.
» Facing the U.K.'s Problems with Exports
08/09/10 02:25 from WSJ.com: Economy
Despite a big depreciation in the pound over the past two years that should have made British-manufactured goods cheaper for foreign buyers, its exports haven't risen rapidly.
» Russia Hopeful on Winter Wheat
08/09/10 02:00 from WSJ.com: Markets
Russia may sow the same amount of winter grain this year as in 2009, government officials and farmers said, although some experts called the crop projections overly optimistic.
» Jazz Buy Is to the Tune of $522,225
08/09/10 01:49 from WSJ.com: Markets
Two top executives in August spent a total of $522,225 on shares of Jazz Pharmaceuticals after the stock price dropped on bad news about its drug proposed to treat the chronic pain disorder fibromyalgia.
» Barclays: Diamond Pick Isn't a Shift
08/09/10 01:17 from WSJ.com: Markets
Barclays confirmed investment-banking boss Robert E. Diamond Jr. will become the U.K. bank's chief executive next spring, as officials tried to dispel the notion the move represented a fundamental shift.
» Amlicke Returns to UBS Unit
08/09/10 01:00 from WSJ.com: Markets
Bruce Amlickehas returned to UBS to oversee its primary hedge-fund of funds unit after five years with Blackstone Group.
» U.S. to Sell Warrants in Two Insurers
08/09/10 00:52 from WSJ.com: Markets
The U.S. Treasury Department says it intends to sell warrant positions in Hartford Financial Services Group and Lincoln National, acquired as part of the Troubled Asset Relief Program.
