Telegraph.co.uk McDonald's recalls 13.4 mln 'Shrek' drinking glasses Reuters DETROIT, June 4 (Reuters) – McDonald's Corp (MCD.N) has recalled at least 13.4 million “Shrek”-themed drinking glasses in the United States and Canada after consumers were warned to stop using them because they contain the toxic metal …
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Reuters India Yen underperforms as risk sought Reuters TOKYO (Reuters) – The yen lost ground for a second day on Thursday, as a strong rebound in stock markets lent support to higher-yielding currencies and even to the floundering euro. Non-Japanese investors were particularly active in trimming short … Nikkei 225 Rises the Most in Six Months on US Housing, Cars BusinessWeek Nikkei Leads Gains in Asian Stock Markets New York Times Yen drops against dollar AFP Bloomberg
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Globe and Mail SCENARIOS-The future for BP after the oil spill Reuters Some commentators have called for BP to be banned from drilling in the United States, which would seriously damage the company's business given that 40 percent of its assets are in the United States and it depends on the country for its growth plans.
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Reuters Car Sales Top Forecasts, With Toyota as Exception New York Times DETROIT — New-vehicle sales in the United States rose more than expected in May, as every major automaker except Toyota Motor reported increases of at least 17.5 percent on Wednesday. In contrast, Toyota's sales were up just 6.7 percent … US Car Sales Rose in May Wall Street Journal Automakers post gains Detroit Free Press GM, Ford Sales Top Analysts' Estimates on SUV Demand BusinessWeek MarketWatch
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Bobsguide (press release) Goldman's SEC Case Settlement Calculus The Atlantic Is Goldman willing to admit wrongdoing and settle the lawsuit the SEC has brought against the banking titan? A new report from John Carney at CNBC suggests that it could be — depending on precisely what that admission entails
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Plain Dealer Alcoa, Steelworkers Union Reach Tentative Accord BusinessWeek June 1 (Bloomberg) — Alcoa Inc., the largest US aluminum producer, reached a tentative agreement with the United Steelworkers union that may avert a strike by almost 6000 workers across the country. Union members still must ratify the … Alcoa, union reach tentative contract agreement The Associated Press Alcoa Sets Tentative Labor Pact With Union Workers ABC News Alcoa and USW Reach Tentative Labor Agreement MarketWatch (press release) Pittsburgh Business Times
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AFP Euro-Zone Inflation Picks Up, Still Below Target Wall Street Journal LONDON–The annual rate of inflation in the 16 countries that use the euro picked up in May, while remaining well below the European Central Bank's target. Consumer prices were an estimated 1.6% higher than in May 2009, the European … Europe Economic Confidence Slips, Inflation Quickens BusinessWeek European economic sentiment dips in May MarketWatch Eurozone Economic Confidence Deteriorates Unexpectedly In May RTT News 123Jump.com
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Brazil stocks gain on thin volume; real stronger Reuters SAO PAULO May 31 (Reuters) – Brazilian stocks rose early on Monday as commodity-related shares advanced, with holidays in the United States and the UK thinning trading. The benchmark Bovespa stock index .BVSP put on 0.84 percent to 62470.10, … Zell Sees Bargain in Brazil Property on Strong Growth BusinessWeek Brazil's Bovespa Rises as Commodities Gain, Inflation Bets Ease BusinessWeek Brazil's Bovespa Futures Advance as Inflation Forecasts Ease BusinessWeek BusinessWeek
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Telegraph.co.uk Gold ticks lower as euro stabilizes Reuters SINGAPORE (Reuters) – Gold edged down on Monday as the euro steadied against the US dollar, but worries about Europe's debt woes still underpinned sentiment after Fitch downgraded Spain's credit rating. Volume was thin as the United States and the UK …
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Washington Post Radioactive fish near Vt. nuke plant deemed common The Associated Press MONTPELIER, Vt
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