Leftist Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras laid out plans on Sunday to dismantle Greece's "cruel" austerity program, ruling out any extension of its international bailout and setting himself on a collision course with his European partners. In his first major speech to parliament since storming to power last month, …
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Specialty drugs help CVS Health meet 4Q profit forecasts
CVS Health's fourth-quarter earnings climbed more than 4 percent in a performance that matched Wall Street expectations even though the pharmacy chain's decision to quit tobacco sales hurt business at …
US pending home sales tumble in December
WASHINGTON (AP) — Fewer Americans signed contracts to buy homes in December, a sign that low mortgage rates have yet to coax more buyers into the market.
4 Things Mutual Fund Managers Don’t Want You to Know – Motley Fool
Wall Street Journal4 Things Mutual Fund Managers Don't Want You to KnowMotley FoolInvestors often include mutual funds in their retirement portfolios because mutual funds provide a quick and easy way to invest across a large number of companies, even if one is investing only a small amount. The problem, …
Conrad de Aenlle’s Funds For Thought: Market conditions still don’t favor stockpickers
Columnist Conrad de Aenlle writes about an investment strategist who says this is a particularly good time to own index funds,
Stocks to Watch: Stocks to watch: Oracle, Smith & Wesson, Family Dollar
Among the companies whose shares are expected to see active trade in Friday’s session are Oracle, Smith & Wesson, and Family Dollar.
Alaska May Provide Solution To Tar Sands Issue
The U.S. Congress is nearing final approval of a bill that would green light the Keystone XL pipeline. But with the President set to veto the legislation when it reaches his desk, the ability of companies in Alberta to get their tar sands oil out of the country looks …
British Revised GDP – 1st Quarter
This Friday the British Revised GDP figures are scheduled to be published at 8:30 GMT. This data release is a measure of the alteration in the value of services and goods that are produced by the British economy in each quarter. In most cases an equal or better than forecasted result…
UK manufacturing growth remains muted
December’s modest output rise meant industry made strongest performance since 2010, says ONS
Money talks: February 9th 2015: Business rebounds
THIS week our correspondents discuss America’s economy, assess the latest drama in the euro zone and explain why US banks worry about a strengthening dollar Comment Expiry Date: Tue, 2015-02-24
US Dollar Technical Analysis: Turn Downward Expected
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EUR-, GBP-crosses Near Critical Junctures in Emotional Environment
Key technical levels are being tested, although the headline-driven nature of the market means random bursts of volatility are likely to be an important factor.
CVS Health Kicks Smoking Habit And Still Has Record Sales – Forbes
NasdaqCVS Health Kicks Smoking Habit And Still Has Record SalesForbesDrugstore giant CVS Health (CVS) found kicking the habit didn't hurt sales or profits as increased prescription drug sales helped overcome the company's decision to stop selling cigarettes and other tobacco products last year. In the company's first …
‘Bel Canto’ to have world premiere at Lyric Opera on Dec. 7
“Bel Canto,” composed by Jimmy Lopez and adapted from Ann Patchett’s best-selling novel, will be given its world premiere by the Lyric Opera of Chicago on Dec. 7. The opera, with a libretto by Nilo Cruz, stars soprano Danielle De Niese and has a cast that includes William Burden, …
Paris’ Decorative Arts Museum unveils an exceptional collection of over 3,000 buttons
This collection, gathered by Loïc Allio, is exemplary in its variety, richness and eclecticism. Its exceptional pieces include a portrait of a woman in the Fragonard manner, a trio of buttons inspired by La Fontaine’s fables by the silversmith Lucien Falize, a set of eight birds painted on …
7 masterpieces you can’t see
In major museums around the world, great works of art are hidden away from public view. What are they – and why can’t we see them? Kimberly Bradley finds out.
Sony & Marvel Studios Team Up To Make New Spider-Man Movie
Spider-Man is coming home. As announced via press release late Monday, Sony and Disney-owned Marvel Studios will produce the next iteration of Spider-Man on the big screen. The beloved character — who has lived at Sony since Sam Raimi’s “Spider-Man” in 2002 — will appear in an upcoming Marvel …
The Upload: Your tech news briefing for Tuesday, February 10 – PCWorld
LivemintThe Upload: Your tech news briefing for Tuesday, February 10PCWorldQualcomm pays up to end investigation in China. The Chinese goverment has fined chip-maker Qualcomm about US$975 billion for abusing its dominant position in the market, including overcharging local mobile device manufacturers. Qualcomm's …With Antitrust Deal Done, Qualcomm Still …