News - Powered by Yahoo NewsJapanese shares down ahead of US jobs data
Japanese shares edged down Friday in lackluster trade as investors turned cautious ahead of U.S. jobs data that's likely to point to a deepening recession in the world's largest economy.
Fri, 09 Jan 2009 07:12:10 GMT - (AP via Yahoo! News)
Teck Cominco Slimming Down
Miner announces workforce and production cuts to help pay down debt.
Fri, 09 Jan 2009 03:02:36 GMT - (Forbes)
Asia markets mostly down; cautious before U.S. data
Asian shares were mostly lower as investors awaited a report later Friday which was expected to highlight the poor state of the U.S. jobs market, with technology stocks leading Korean and Taiwan markets down.
Fri, 09 Jan 2009 01:36:46 GMT - (Market Watch)
Norway gas field shut down for lifeboat problems
Norwegian state-controlled oil company StatoilHydro ASA on Thursday temporarily shut down its Kristin natural gas field after tests revealed problems with a new type of lifeboat installed to help crew escape in emergencies.
Thu, 08 Jan 2009 15:17:04 GMT - (AP via Yahoo! News)
Tebow, Gators chomp down on Sooners; win second title in three years
Tebow, Gators chomp down on Sooners; win second title in three years
Fri, 09 Jan 2009 06:45:54 GMT - (The Sports Network)
Michigan to tone down inauguration party
Michigan's celebration of the Obama inauguration will tone down the glitz as organizers try to strike a balance between celebrating history and acknowledging today's unpleasant economic reality.
Fri, 09 Jan 2009 06:35:11 GMT - (Detroit News)
Thomas Kostigen's Ethics Monitor: NASA can bring space advancements down to benefit Earth
NASA is promoting itself in more down to earth terms these days: It claims the technology it develops to explore life in outer space can actually help sustain life on this planet.
Fri, 09 Jan 2009 01:06:46 GMT - (Market Watch)
Colleges roundup: Lewis steps down at Merced College
After 19 seasons as head coach of the Merced College football team, Tony Lewis will be stepping down. Read comments
Fri, 09 Jan 2009 07:17:01 GMT - (The Fresno Bee)
DR Congo rebel leader faces fresh call to step down
A rebel faction on Thursday issued a fresh challenge to Congolese rebel leader Laurent Nkunda, reiterating a demand he step down immediately.
Thu, 08 Jan 2009 11:25:06 GMT - (AFP via Yahoo! News)
Canadian Dollar Edges Down Against Yen And US Dollar
(RTTNews) - The Canadian dollar edged down against its Japanese and US counterparts on Friday's early deals. At about 1:10 am ET, the loonie dropped to 76.87 against the yen and 1.1862 against the US dollar, down from Thursday's closing values of 77.32 and 1.1800, respectively.
Fri, 09 Jan 2009 06:38:08 GMT - (Nasdaq)