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		<title>Christmas Bonus For Yahoo Employees? Severance package</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 14 Dec 2010 22:14:45 +0000</pubDate>
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SUNNYVALE (GaeaTimes.com) &#8212; Yahoo the Internet giant is rumored to have layed off hundreds of employees from its roster. This comes as a surprise as it seems that America is on the throes of reviving from the economic setbacks. If the news is found true it will stack up the numbers for California&#8217;s already  [..] <a href="http://business.gaeatimes.com/2010/12/14/christmas-bonus-for-yahoo-employees-severance-package-116581/">Read the original article: here</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>UniCredit Should be Concerned about Picard Lawsuit</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 10 Dec 2010 22:19:43 +0000</pubDate>
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After we reported that Irving Picard, Court Appointed Trustee made a multi billion dollar Suite against the Austrian Banker had embroiled even Italy&#8217;s largest bank Unicredit. The latest news on this matter is that this law suit actually serves as a crippling blow to his no controversy agenda after the former Chief, Alessandro Profumo .... <a href="http://business.gaeatimes.com/2010/12/10/unicredit-should-be-concerned-about-picard-lawsuit-116452/">Read the original article &nbsp;: UniCredit Should be Concerned about Picard Lawsuit</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>United States Trade Deficit Falls to A 9 Months Low</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 10 Dec 2010 21:37:30 +0000</pubDate>
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WASHINGTON (GaeaTimes.com) &#8212; The Trade Deficit for the United States Of America is now at a 9 months low. The reason for this is that the demand for American Goods have gone up around the world. Moreover the export has been pushed at a two year high.
According to Commerce Department Sources the trade deficit .... Source &nbsp;: <a href="http://business.gaeatimes.com/2010/12/10/united-states-trade-deficit-falls-to-a-9-months-low-116450/" title="United States Trade Deficit Falls to A 9 Months Low">Gaea News Network</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Standard &amp; Poor&#8217;s To File For Bankrupcy, Another Grocer Bites The Dust</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 10 Dec 2010 20:05:37 +0000</pubDate>
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The popular Grocer A&#38;P is not in high cash rations at the moment. The concern has reportedly filed for bankruptcy protection, this development is because they want desperately to restructure their ever increasing debt.
The grocer firm which operates brands like SuperFresh, Food Emporium and Pathmark Stores and the company was founded in 1859. The ... Read more <a href="http://business.gaeatimes.com/2010/12/10/standard-poors-to-file-for-bankrupcy-another-grocer-bites-the-dust-116448/" title="Standard &amp; Poor&#8217;s To File For Bankrupcy, Another Grocer Bites The Dust">&raquo;&raquo;&raquo;</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Indian Stocks Struggle For the Third Consecutive Sessions</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 09 Dec 2010 19:23:40 +0000</pubDate>
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NEW DELHI, INDIA (GaeaTimes.com) &#8212; India&#8217;s fortune&#8217;s are not going well at the moment, at least no on the share trading front. India&#8217;s saw its shares lowered for three consecutive sessions. The investors are shying away from the market owing to the present situation of the Indian politics, which is embroiled in allegations of .... Source article on Gaea Times at  &nbsp;: <a href="http://business.gaeatimes.com/2010/12/09/indian-stocks-struggle-for-the-third-consecutive-sessions-116406/">Indian Stocks Struggle For the Third Consecutive Sessions</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Get To Know Real Time Stock Discussions On Yahoo Finance Via StockTwits</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 08 Dec 2010 23:20:47 +0000</pubDate>
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In a shock announcement Yahoo Finance today announced that the search engine giant has started to pull data from StockTwits&#8217; ApI. Stock Twit is a service that finds and documents conversations related with stocks from the microblogging site twitter which are tagged with a $ symbol.
The stream of this service can be seen in ... Read more <a href="http://business.gaeatimes.com/2010/12/08/get-to-know-real-time-stock-discussions-on-yahoo-finance-via-stocktwits-116354/" title="Get To Know Real Time Stock Discussions On Yahoo Finance Via StockTwits">>>></a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Treasury To Get Rid Of AIG Stake</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 08 Dec 2010 21:21:12 +0000</pubDate>
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The Treasury seems to be prepared to loose its stake in the insurer American International Group (AIG, incidentally this company was bailed out during the recession. In the offering AIG and the Treasury would sell their stocks. The amount is estimated at $ 10 billion.
This action by the Government indicated that the observation that .... Source article on Gaea Times at  &nbsp;: <a href="http://business.gaeatimes.com/2010/12/08/treasury-to-get-rid-of-aig-stake-116351/">Treasury To Get Rid Of AIG Stake</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>India&#8217;s Economy may Grow by 9% on 2011</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 07 Dec 2010 23:35:27 +0000</pubDate>
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NEW DELHI, INDIA (GaeaTimes.com) &#8212; According to Finance Mister of India, Mr. Pranab Mukherjee, India&#8217;s economy could grow by nine percent this fiscal year. If the growth rate is achieved, it will be the highest in the last 3 years and its fiscal deficit will not exceed the budgeted target of 5.5 percent of .... <a href="http://business.gaeatimes.com/2010/12/07/indias-economy-may-grow-by-9-on-2011-116303/">Source &nbsp;: India&#8217;s Economy may Grow by 9% on 2011</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Small Business Sees Growth On Payroll, Economists Cautious</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 03 Dec 2010 18:03:56 +0000</pubDate>
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NEW YORK (GaeaTimes.com) &#8212; The small Business in the US are very excited about the payroll growth for the first time in almost 2-1/2 years this November. A survey report published by the National Federation of Independent Business claimed the above facts. It also said an average firm increase of 0.1 work in the .... <a href="http://business.gaeatimes.com/2010/12/03/small-business-sees-growth-on-payroll-economists-cautious-116182/">Original article &nbsp;: Small Business Sees Growth On Payroll, Economists Cautious</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Dollar Bows Under Heavy Pressure Of Unemployment</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 03 Dec 2010 17:35:17 +0000</pubDate>
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NEW YORK (GaeaTimes.com) &#8212; The dollar today was notably lower than the Euro and Yen. The data shows that even as the US services sector grew during the period on November, the factory order was conspicuous by its poor performance this October.
The Euro stood at $1.3352 on Friday, the value was notable greater by .... <a href="http://business.gaeatimes.com/2010/12/03/dollar-bows-under-heavy-pressure-of-unemployment-116180/">Read the original article &nbsp;: Dollar Bows Under Heavy Pressure Of Unemployment</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>GM IPO Brings Additional $1.8 Billion To US Treasury</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 02 Dec 2010 23:19:10 +0000</pubDate>
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WASHINGTON DC (GaeaTimes) &#8212; The U.S. Treasury Department made a statement on Thursday indicating that it received another $1.8 billion in net proceeds from General Motors&#8217; IPO. This brings the tally to $13.5 billion, the amount repaid to the tax payers. The treasury received $11.7 Billion on November 23 by selling GM stock. It .... Source article &nbsp;: <a href="http://business.gaeatimes.com/2010/12/02/gm-ipo-brings-additional-18-billion-to-us-treasury-116136/">GM IPO Brings Additional $1.8 Billion To US Treasury</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Hopes for Fed action on economy send Dow Jones industrials above 11K for first time since May</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 08 Oct 2010 20:15:32 +0000</pubDate>
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NEW YORK — The Dow Jones industrial average closed above 11,000 for the first time in five months Friday as hopes built that the Federal Reserve will take more action to get the economy going again.
The milestone, which effectively erases the effects of a long summer slump .... <a href="http://business.gaeatimes.com/2010/10/08/hopes-for-fed-action-on-economy-send-dow-jones-industrials-above-11k-for-first-time-since-may-113959/">Original article on Gaea Times at  &nbsp;: Hopes for Fed action on economy send Dow Jones industrials above 11K for first time since May</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Stocks climb as weak jobs report adds to hopes for Fed action; Dow moves above 11,000</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 08 Oct 2010 19:29:41 +0000</pubDate>
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Stocks rise on hopes of Fed move, Dow breaches 11k

NEW YORK — Stocks rose Friday after another weak report on unemployment added to expectations that the Federal Reserve will step in to prop up the economy. The Dow Jones industrial average climbed above 11,000 for the first time since early May.
High unemployment remains a major ... Read this article on Gaea Times at  : <a href="http://business.gaeatimes.com/2010/10/08/stocks-climb-as-weak-jobs-report-adds-to-hopes-for-fed-action-dow-moves-above-11000-113944/">Stocks climb as weak jobs report adds to hopes for Fed action; Dow moves above 11,000</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Neb. tax revenue beat projections in September for 2nd month in a row to help budget outlook</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 08 Oct 2010 17:30:53 +0000</pubDate>
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Neb. tax revenue tops projections 2 months in row

LINCOLN, Neb. — Nebraska tax revenue beat projections in September for the second month in a row, according to a report released Friday, making it appear less likely a special legislative session will be needed to balance the current budget.
The predictions for the next two-year state budget ... Read this article on Gaea Times at  : <a href="http://business.gaeatimes.com/2010/10/08/neb-tax-revenue-beat-projections-in-september-for-2nd-month-in-a-row-to-help-budget-outlook-113923/">Neb. tax revenue beat projections in September for 2nd month in a row to help budget outlook</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Sanofi-Aventis to eliminate 1,700 jobs in US drug sales, administration to cut costs</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 08 Oct 2010 16:38:35 +0000</pubDate>
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Sanofi-Aventis to lay off 1,700 US employees

TRENTON, N.J. — Sanofi-Aventis SA, the world&#8217;s fourth-biggest drugmaker, said Friday it is eliminating 1,700 jobs in its U.S. pharmaceutical business in a restructuring triggered by growing generic competition and other factors.
The news comes as Sanofi&#8217;s struggle to buy U.S. biotech firm Genzyme Corp. drags on.
The layoffs amount to ... <a href="http://business.gaeatimes.com/2010/10/08/sanofi-aventis-to-eliminate-1700-jobs-in-us-drug-sales-administration-to-cut-costs-113914/">Read more : Sanofi-Aventis to eliminate 1,700 jobs in US drug sales, administration to cut costs</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Stocks climb as weak jobs report adds to hopes for Fed action; Dow touches 11,000</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 08 Oct 2010 15:50:17 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Stephen Bernard</dc:creator>
		
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Stocks rise on hopes of Fed move, Dow touches 11k

NEW YORK — Stocks rose Friday after another weak report on unemployment added to expectations that the Federal Reserve will step in to prop up the economy.
The Dow Jones industrial average climbed above 11,000 Friday for the first time since early May. It rose 50 points ... <a href="http://business.gaeatimes.com/2010/10/08/stocks-climb-as-weak-jobs-report-adds-to-hopes-for-fed-action-dow-touches-11000-113889/">Original article on  : Stocks climb as weak jobs report adds to hopes for Fed action; Dow touches 11,000</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Stocks trade in tight range as weak jobs report adds to hopes for Federal Reserve action</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 08 Oct 2010 15:09:50 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Stephen Bernard</dc:creator>
		
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Stocks waver on expectations of Fed move
NEW YORK — Stocks wavered Friday after another weak report on unemployment added to expectations that the Federal Reserve will step in to prop up the economy.

The Dow Jones industrial average rose 12 points in late morning trading, while broader indexes were mixed.
High unemployment remains a major hurdle as .... Source article on Gaea Times at  &nbsp;: <a href="http://business.gaeatimes.com/2010/10/08/stocks-trade-in-tight-range-as-weak-jobs-report-adds-to-hopes-for-federal-reserve-action-113879/">Stocks trade in tight range as weak jobs report adds to hopes for Federal Reserve action</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Sanofi-Aventis to eliminate 1,700 jobs in US pharmaceutical plants in cost-cutting plan</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 08 Oct 2010 15:03:33 +0000</pubDate>
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Sanofi-Aventis to reduce US workforce by 1,700

BRIDGEWATER, N.J. — Sanofi-Aventis SA, the world&#8217;s fourth-biggest drugmaker, says it is eliminating 1,700 jobs in its U.S. pharmaceutical business.
That amounts to about 25 percent of the workers in the company&#8217;s U.S. pharmaceutical business but only 13 percent of its total of 13,000 employees here.
Decisions on which employees will ... Read more : <a href="http://business.gaeatimes.com/2010/10/08/sanofi-aventis-to-eliminate-1700-jobs-in-us-pharmaceutical-plants-in-cost-cutting-plan-113876/">Sanofi-Aventis to eliminate 1,700 jobs in US pharmaceutical plants in cost-cutting plan</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Activist investor William Ackman discloses 17 percent stake in J.C. Penney</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 08 Oct 2010 14:07:21 +0000</pubDate>
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Investor Ackman takes big stake in J.C. Penney

Activist investor William Ackman on Friday has taken big stakes in department store chain J.C. Penney Co. and Fortune Brands Inc., which owns brands such as Jim Beam bourbon and Titleist golf equiment.
Ackman, who has agitated for major changes at retailers he holds stakes in, such as Borders ... <a href="http://business.gaeatimes.com/2010/10/08/activist-investor-william-ackman-discloses-17-percent-stake-in-jc-penney-113859/">Original source on Gaea Times at  : Activist investor William Ackman discloses 17 percent stake in J.C. Penney</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>General Growth Properties names nine-member board for spinoff company The Howard Hughes Corp.</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 08 Oct 2010 13:47:22 +0000</pubDate>
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General Growth appoints board for spinoff company

CHICAGO — General Growth Properties Inc. is putting in place a nine-member board for a spinoff company — The Howard Hughes Corp. — that will consist of General Growth&#8217;s portfolio of planned communities and other real estate assets.
The nation&#8217;s second-largest shopping mall operator said Friday that it plans to ... Original source on Gaea Times at  : <a href="http://business.gaeatimes.com/2010/10/08/general-growth-properties-names-nine-member-board-for-spinoff-company-the-howard-hughes-corp-113855/">General Growth Properties names nine-member board for spinoff company The Howard Hughes Corp.</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Stocks waver as weak jobs report adds to expectations for Federal Reserve action</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 08 Oct 2010 13:41:42 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Stephen Bernard</dc:creator>
		
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Stocks edge higher on expectations of Fed move

NEW YORK — Stocks edged higher Friday after another weak report on unemployment added to expectations that the Federal Reserve will step in to prop up the economy.
The Dow Jones industrial average rose 28 points in early trading.
High unemployment remains a major hurdle as economic growth continues to ... Original article on  : <a href="http://business.gaeatimes.com/2010/10/08/stocks-waver-as-weak-jobs-report-adds-to-expectations-for-federal-reserve-action-113852/">Stocks waver as weak jobs report adds to expectations for Federal Reserve action</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Stock futures dip as weak jobs report likely adds to expectations for Fed action</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 08 Oct 2010 13:00:17 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Stephen Bernard</dc:creator>
		
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Stock futures dip after jobs report
NEW YORK — Stock futures dipped Friday after the government said the unemployment rate remained unchanged and private employers are still slow to add new workers.

High unemployment remains a major hurdle as economic growth continues to be sluggish. The Labor Department&#8217;s report, considered the most important on the economic calendar, .... <a href="http://business.gaeatimes.com/2010/10/08/stock-futures-dip-as-weak-jobs-report-likely-adds-to-expectations-for-fed-action-113841/">Source article on Gaea Times at  &nbsp;: Stock futures dip as weak jobs report likely adds to expectations for Fed action</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Stock futures move off lows after unemployment rate remains steady at 9.6 percent</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 08 Oct 2010 12:45:25 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Stephen Bernard</dc:creator>
		
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Stock futures off lows after jobs report
NEW YORK — Stocks futures are moving off their lows, but still down after the government said the unemployment remained unchanged at 9.6 percent.

Private employers added 64,000 jobs last month, less than were economists had expected. Overall, 95,000 jobs were cut including government layoffs.
High unemployment remains a major hurdle .... Original article on Gaea Times at  &nbsp;: <a href="http://business.gaeatimes.com/2010/10/08/stock-futures-move-off-lows-after-unemployment-rate-remains-steady-at-96-percent-113838/">Stock futures move off lows after unemployment rate remains steady at 9.6 percent</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Traders bet employment report will show economy remains weak, send futures lower</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 08 Oct 2010 10:58:14 +0000</pubDate>
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Stock futures slip ahead of monthly jobs report

NEW YORK — Traders sent stock futures lower as they bet Friday&#8217;s employment report would show little improvement in the jobs sector.
The market couldn&#8217;t even get a lift from a relatively upbeat earnings report from Alcoa Inc. as the jobs report dominated investors&#8217; attention. Alcoa&#8217;s earnings are historically ... Original source on Gaea Times at  : <a href="http://business.gaeatimes.com/2010/10/08/traders-bet-employment-report-will-show-economy-remains-weak-send-futures-lower-113814/">Traders bet employment report will show economy remains weak, send futures lower</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Alcoa sees global economy boosted by demand from growing international middle class</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 07 Oct 2010 23:02:56 +0000</pubDate>
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Alcoa 3Q income dips 21 percent on costs
NEW YORK — Alcoa Inc. believes that the global economy will continue to be lifted this year by a burgeoning international middle class that wants better transportation and more modern buildings.

The Pittsburgh company, which on Thursday reported third-quarter results slightly above Wall Street expectations, said it expects global .... <a href="http://business.gaeatimes.com/2010/10/07/alcoa-sees-global-economy-boosted-by-demand-from-growing-international-middle-class-113690/">Source article on Gaea Times at  &nbsp;: Alcoa sees global economy boosted by demand from growing international middle class</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>MGM studio to send out ballots to creditors for pre-packaged bankruptcy involving Spyglass</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 07 Oct 2010 22:10:40 +0000</pubDate>
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MGM studio prepares for prepackaged bankruptcy

LOS ANGELES — Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Inc. said it has begun seeking its creditors&#8217; approval on a prepackaged bankruptcy plan in which they will exchange more than $4 billion in debt for equity in a new company that has rights to the James Bond franchise and the upcoming two-part movie series &#8220;The .... <a href="http://business.gaeatimes.com/2010/10/07/mgm-studio-to-send-out-ballots-to-creditors-for-pre-packaged-bankruptcy-involving-spyglass-113677/">Original article on Gaea Times at  &nbsp;: MGM studio to send out ballots to creditors for pre-packaged bankruptcy involving Spyglass</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Alcoa Inc. income drops 21 percent on lower metals prices and aluminum shipments</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 07 Oct 2010 20:18:01 +0000</pubDate>
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Alcoa 3Q income dips 21 percent
NEW YORK — Alcoa Inc. said Thursday its net income slid about 21 percent in the third quarter on higher foreign exchange and energy costs.

The Pittsburgh aluminum maker on Thursday reported net income of $61 million, or 6 cents per share, for the three-month period ended Sept. 30. That compares ... Read more <a href="http://business.gaeatimes.com/2010/10/07/alcoa-inc-income-drops-21-percent-on-lower-metals-prices-and-aluminum-shipments-113620/" title="Alcoa Inc. income drops 21 percent on lower metals prices and aluminum shipments">>>></a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Ambac Financial Group shares rise for 2nd day following settlement with Lehman</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 07 Oct 2010 17:15:40 +0000</pubDate>
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Ambac Financial gets 2nd bump on Lehman settlement

NEW YORK — Shares of Ambac Financial Group Inc. spiked for a second day after the troubled bond insurer reached a deal with bankrupt Lehman Brothers Holdings Inc. regarding claims the two filed against each other.
THE SPARK: Late Tuesday, Lehman Brothers submitted a filing to U.S. Bankruptcy Court .... Source article on Gaea Times at  &nbsp;: <a href="http://business.gaeatimes.com/2010/10/07/ambac-financial-group-shares-rise-for-2nd-day-following-settlement-with-lehman-113577/">Ambac Financial Group shares rise for 2nd day following settlement with Lehman</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Stocks drop as uncertainty over monthly employment report offsets upbeat weekly data on jobs</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 07 Oct 2010 16:55:14 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Stephen Bernard</dc:creator>
		
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Stocks dip ahead of jobs news, pull back from 11K

NEW YORK — Stocks edged lower Thursday, backing away from early gains, as uncertainty built up ahead of a key report on the labor market.
The Dow Jones industrial average came within two points of 11,000 before turning lower for most of the day. The Dow hasn&#8217;t .... <a href="http://business.gaeatimes.com/2010/10/07/stocks-drop-as-uncertainty-over-monthly-employment-report-offsets-upbeat-weekly-data-on-jobs-113572/">Source &nbsp;: Stocks drop as uncertainty over monthly employment report offsets upbeat weekly data on jobs</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Thomas &amp; Betts stock advances after Oppenheimer analyst upgrades shares to &#8216;Outperform&#8217;</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 07 Oct 2010 16:20:23 +0000</pubDate>
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Thomas &#038; Betts shares rise after analyst upgrade

NEW YORK — Shares of Thomas &#038; Betts Corp. rose on Thursday after an analyst upgraded the maker of electrical power components, saying the market for its products is improving.
THE SPARK: Oppenheimer analyst Christopher Glynn upgraded Thomas &#038; Betts to &#8220;Outperform&#8221; from &#8220;Perform&#8221; in a note to investors .... <a href="http://business.gaeatimes.com/2010/10/07/thomas-betts-stock-advances-after-oppenheimer-analyst-upgrades-shares-to-outperform-113562/">Original article on Gaea Times at  &nbsp;: Thomas &#038; Betts stock advances after Oppenheimer analyst upgrades shares to &#8216;Outperform&#8217;</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>A look at PepsiCo Inc.&#8217;s third-quarter results by segment</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 07 Oct 2010 15:53:00 +0000</pubDate>
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A look at PepsiCo Inc.&#8217;s 3Q results by segment

Here&#8217;s a look at PepsiCo Inc.&#8217;s third-quarter results by segment:
FRITO-LAY NORTH AMERICA: Profits improved on lower costs and higher revenue in the division, which includes Doritos and Fritos. Volume fell 2 percent but revenue rose more than 1 percent to $3.24 billion.
QUAKER FOODS NORTH AMERICA: Volume fell ... <a href="http://business.gaeatimes.com/2010/10/07/a-look-at-pepsico-incs-third-quarter-results-by-segment-113556/">Read : A look at PepsiCo Inc.&#8217;s third-quarter results by segment</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Kohl&#8217;s posts 3 percent rise in same-store revenue for September, short of Street expectations</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 07 Oct 2010 14:55:49 +0000</pubDate>
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Kohl&#8217;s September same-store revenue up 3 percent

MENOMENEE FALLS, Wis. — Kohl&#8217;s Corp. said Thursday its revenue from stores open at least a year rose 3 percent in September, falling a bit short of the 3.3 percent growth expected by analysts.
Same-store revenue is a key metric for retailers because it measures revenue at established stores, rather ... Original article on  : <a href="http://business.gaeatimes.com/2010/10/07/kohls-posts-3-percent-rise-in-same-store-revenue-for-september-short-of-street-expectations-113531/">Kohl&#8217;s posts 3 percent rise in same-store revenue for September, short of Street expectations</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Stocks are flat after surprise drop in unemployment claims, upbeat retail sales; Dow near 11K</title>
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Stocks mixed after positive job news; Dow near 11K

NEW YORK — Stocks seesawed Thursday as traders balanced slightly better news on jobs against mixed results from PepsiCo Inc. The Dow Jones industrial average came within two points of 11,000 before turning slightly lower.
The Labor Department said first-time claims for unemployment insurance fell last week, a .... Source &nbsp;: <a href="http://business.gaeatimes.com/2010/10/07/stocks-are-flat-after-surprise-drop-in-unemployment-claims-upbeat-retail-sales-dow-near-11k-113516/">Stocks are flat after surprise drop in unemployment claims, upbeat retail sales; Dow near 11K</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Stocks rise after surprise drop in unemployment claims, upbeat retail sales; Dow near 11K</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 07 Oct 2010 13:39:43 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Stephen Bernard</dc:creator>
		
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Stocks climb on positive job news; Dow near 11K

NEW YORK — Stocks are climbing after a surprise dip in unemployment claims and stronger sales reports from retailers.
The Dow Jones industrial average was trading just below 11,000 for the first time since early May, shortly before the &#8220;flash crash.&#8221;
Traders are upbeat Thursday as the Labor Department .... Source article &nbsp;: <a href="http://business.gaeatimes.com/2010/10/07/stocks-rise-after-surprise-drop-in-unemployment-claims-upbeat-retail-sales-dow-near-11k-113512/">Stocks rise after surprise drop in unemployment claims, upbeat retail sales; Dow near 11K</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Retail chains report better-than-expected September boost, partly from late back-to-school</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 07 Oct 2010 13:30:51 +0000</pubDate>
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Retailers report September back-to-school boost

NEW YORK — Americans proved in September they are willing to spend, as long as the price and the product are right.
Stores including Abercrombie &#038; Fitch Co., Limited Brands Inc. and Macys Inc. posted strong September sales figures, helped by customers lured to malls by back-to-school discounting. That strength was partly ... Original source on Gaea Times at  : <a href="http://business.gaeatimes.com/2010/10/07/retail-chains-report-better-than-expected-september-boost-partly-from-late-back-to-school-113507/">Retail chains report better-than-expected September boost, partly from late back-to-school</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>PepsiCo&#8217;s 3rd-qtr net income edges up 12 pct; lowers top end of outlook on currency exchange</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 07 Oct 2010 12:24:10 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Emily Fredrix</dc:creator>
		
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PepsiCo&#8217;s 3Q profit rises, but narrows guidance

NEW YORK — PepsiCo Inc.&#8217;s third-quarter net income rose 12 percent on strong sales gains in drinks and Frito-Lay snacks abroad, but shares fell after the company lowered the top end of its guidance because of investments to expand its presence overseas.
Shares fell $2.01, or 3 percent, to $65.10 .... <a href="http://business.gaeatimes.com/2010/10/07/pepsicos-3rd-qtr-net-income-edges-up-12-pct-lowers-top-end-of-outlook-on-currency-exchange-113477/">Source &nbsp;: PepsiCo&#8217;s 3rd-qtr net income edges up 12 pct; lowers top end of outlook on currency exchange</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Target&#8217;s revenue at stores open at least a year up in Sept., but fall short of estimates</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 07 Oct 2010 12:13:44 +0000</pubDate>
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Target September sales fall short of estimates

MINNEAPOLIS — A key revenue measurement at Target Corp. rose 1.3 percent in September, missing Wall Street&#8217;s expectations.
The results in a month that was relatively positive for most retailers represent a setback in Target&#8217;s quest to turn around sales with a focus on groceries and marketing that emphasizes low ... <a href="http://business.gaeatimes.com/2010/10/07/targets-revenue-at-stores-open-at-least-a-year-up-in-sept-but-fall-short-of-estimates-113473/">Read : Target&#8217;s revenue at stores open at least a year up in Sept., but fall short of estimates</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Early reports show a key revenue figure is up more than expected in September</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 07 Oct 2010 12:09:24 +0000</pubDate>
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September sales results stronger than expected

NEW YORK — Retailers are reporting surprisingly solid sales gains for September, boosted by back-to-school shopping, much of it was pushed into September by parents who had put off trips to the mall.
The results Thursday give hope for a positive holiday shopping season, although Americans are still dealing with an .... Source article on Gaea Times at  &nbsp;: <a href="http://business.gaeatimes.com/2010/10/07/early-reports-show-a-key-revenue-figure-is-up-more-than-expected-in-september-113472/">Early reports show a key revenue figure is up more than expected in September</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Avis expects slightly higher 3rd-qtr revenue, jump in adjusted earnings on better demand</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 07 Oct 2010 12:06:09 +0000</pubDate>
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Avis expects slightly higher 3Q revenue
NEW YORK — Avis Budget Group Inc. said Thursday it expects its third-quarter revenue to increase to about $1.5 billion, up slightly from $1.47 billion a year earlier.

The Parsippany, N.J., car rental company, which is still pursuing a deal to acquire rival Dollar Thrifty, also said it sees earnings before .... Source article &nbsp;: <a href="http://business.gaeatimes.com/2010/10/07/avis-expects-slightly-higher-3rd-qtr-revenue-jump-in-adjusted-earnings-on-better-demand-113467/">Avis expects slightly higher 3rd-qtr revenue, jump in adjusted earnings on better demand</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>PepsiCo&#8217;s 3rd-qtr net income edges up 12 percent; cuts guidance on currency exchange drag</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 07 Oct 2010 11:57:37 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Emily Fredrix</dc:creator>
		
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PepsiCo&#8217;s 3Q profit rises, but cuts guidance

NEW YORK — PepsiCo Inc.&#8217;s third-quarter net income rose 12 percent on strong sales gains abroad and strength in its drinks and Frito-Lay snacks.
The company lowered the top end of its guidance for the fiscal year because it expects to be hurt by changes in currency exchange rates.
Shares fell ... Read more : <a href="http://business.gaeatimes.com/2010/10/07/pepsicos-3rd-qtr-net-income-edges-up-12-percent-cuts-guidance-on-currency-exchange-drag-113461/">PepsiCo&#8217;s 3rd-qtr net income edges up 12 percent; cuts guidance on currency exchange drag</a>.]]></description>
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