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Homebuilder Confidence in US Rises to One-Year High – Bloomberg
Aug 17th
The Associated Press Homebuilder Confidence in US Rises to One-Year High Bloomberg Aug. 17 (Bloomberg) — Confidence among US homebuilders rose to a one-year high, another sign that the worst of the housing decline that began in 2006 has passed. The National Association of Home Builders/Wells Fargo confidence index … Home-Builder Sentiment Improves Wall Street Journal Builders' confidence inches higher in August MarketWatch Homebuilder sentiment index rises in August The Associated Press Reuters
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Jaswant now mum during Jinnah book launch – Hindustan Times
Aug 17th
Business Standard Jaswant now mum during Jinnah book launch Hindustan Times After creating a storm by his praise of Mohammad Ali Jinnah, senior Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Jaswant Singh Monday clammed up on the subject during the release of his book on the architect of Pakistan. After a panel of seven speakers praised … BJP leader finds friends in Pakistan Daily News & Analysis RSS disapproves of Jaswant Singh's views on Jinnah Indian Express Nehru, Jinnah responsible for Partition: Jaswant IBNLive.com Livemint
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Japan Economy Expands 3.7%, Emerges From Recession – Bloomberg
Aug 16th
MSN Malaysia News Japan Economy Expands 3.7%, Emerges From Recession Bloomberg Aug. 17 (Bloomberg) — Japan's economy grew for the first time in five quarters as a revival in exports and consumer spending helped the country climb out of its worst postwar recession. Stocks fell on concern the … Japanese Economy Grows New York Times Exports, stimulus lift Japan out of recession Washington Post Japan's Economy Grows 0.9% in Second Quarter Wall Street Journal MarketWatch
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Henry cautious on 'better than expected' economy – ABC Online
Aug 16th
Henry cautious on 'better than expected' economy ABC Online Treasury secretary Ken Henry has warned it is too early to declare victory against the global financial crisis, despite the economy's resilience in the face of the downturn. … Henry optimistic about Aussie economy WA today Australia's Henry Says Fiscal Stimulus Will Abate on Rebound Bloomberg Australia Tsy Secy: Need For Caution On Econ Outlook Wall Street Journal Business Spectator (registration)
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PNG minister ousted after 100% vote win – Brisbane Times
Aug 16th
Daily Examiner PNG minister ousted after 100% vote win Brisbane Times The election of Papua New Guinea's transport minister, who received 100 per cent of the votes, has been found null and void by the national court. But Don Polye insists a full investigation will still be carried out into the Kokoda flight that killed … PNG crash victim families have hard wait Sky News Australia Kokoda investigation to begin at crash site The Australian PNG crash pilot was 'competent' Daily Examiner ABC Online
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Mo. RICO charges a 1st for human trafficking case (AP)
Aug 16th
AP – From a nondescript brick building a few blocks from the bright lights of Westport, Kansas City’s oldest entertainment district, Giant Labor Solutions lured hundreds of foreigners to the city with promises of good jobs and a chance to live the American dream.
See original here: Mo. RICO charges a 1st for human trafficking case (AP)
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New York Democrats Prefer Cuomo to Paterson 4 to 1, Poll Finds – Bloomberg
Aug 15th
New York Daily News New York Democrats Prefer Cuomo to Paterson 4 to 1, Poll Finds Bloomberg Aug. 16 (Bloomberg) — New York Governor David Paterson would trail Attorney General Andrew Cuomo among Democrats, 61 percent to 15 percent, if a primary election for the 2010 gubernatorial nomination were held today, a Quinnipiac … Weekend Wrap New York Daily News Brown downplays possibility of being Cuomo's running mate Buffalo News Buffalo's Brown eyed for No. 2 slot Crain’s New York Business Newsday
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Verizon Tells of LTE Tests – PC World
Aug 15th
VatorNews Verizon Tells of LTE Tests PC World Verizon is planning to test its Long Term Evolution (LTE) network in Boston and Seattle later this year as a dry run for its big commercial launch in 2010. Verizon COO Denny Strigl said during a recent conference call with investors that the company … Verizon completes initial 4G wireless test CNET News Verizon Celebrates Completing Its First 4G Calls In Seattle And Boston Washington Post Verizon tests data service in Boston Boston Globe The Associated Press
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BB&T to buy Colonial bank – report – CNNMoney.com
Aug 14th
Boston Globe BB&T to buy Colonial bank – report CNNMoney.com Southern regional bank Colonial BancGroup, on verge of failure according to judge, could see rival BB&T grab its branches and accounts. By Chris Isidore, CNNMoney.com senior writer The FDIC will notify you by mail about your accounts/loans. … US HOT STOCKS: BB&T, Colonial BancGroup, Tenet, Boeing Wall Street Journal BB&T Said to Be Taking Colonial in Year's Biggest Bank Failure Bloomberg FDIC to seize Colonial, sell assets to BB&T: report Reuters MarketWatch
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Wall Street at new '09 highs – CNNMoney.com
Aug 13th
BBC News Wall Street at new '09 highs CNNMoney.com Stocks muster gains as optimism in Fed report ultimately trumps weaker retail sales and more jobless claims. By Alexandra Twin, CNNMoney.com senior writer When do you believe you will drive an electric vehicle such as the GM Volt? You've got a job. … Wal-Mart, Kohl's beat forecasts, see 'new normal' The Associated Press Wal-Mart Gathers Momentum Forbes US STOCKS-Wall Street edges up, Wal-Mart offsets data Reuters Wall Street Journal
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