Rates to (Stock Trading) rise as Fed balances act - BBC News
Rates to rise as Fed balances act - BBC News
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Rates to rise as Fed balances act BBC News - The Federal Reserve is widely expected to raise interest rates for a fourteenth time in a row on Tuesday. Analysts forecast that borrowing costs will rise by a quarter percentage point to 4.5%, in what will be the last meeting for chairman Alan Greenspan. Commentary: New Fed chief faces different world Markets Could Test New Fed Chairman |
Exxon's mother of all profits - Melbourne Herald Sun
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Exxon's mother of all profits Melbourne Herald Sun - OIL giant Exxon Mobil has ridden soaring energy prices to a world record $US36.13 billion ($A48.15 billion) profit. The company, a major producer in the Bass Strait, saw its profit increase 43 per cent in 2005, up from $US25.33 billion in 2004. Exxon posts $36.1 billion in profits, highest in US history Exxon turns in $14b whopper |
Merck 4th-Qtr Profit Rises; Revenue Little Changed (Correct) - Bloomberg
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Merck 4th-Qtr Profit Rises; Revenue Little Changed (Correct) Bloomberg - Merck& Co., the third-largest US drugmaker, said fourth-quarter profit rose 1.7 percent as the company cut costs. Revenue was little changed after a decline in prescriptions… Merck results better than expected AFX NEWS BRIEFING: Pharmaceuticals and chemicals highlights to 15… |
Ex-Wal-Mart exec pleads guilty to fraud - BusinessWeek
| Ex-Wal-Mart exec pleads guilty to fraud BusinessWeek - JAN. 31 11:29 AM ET A former top-ranking executive at Wal-Mart Stores Inc. pleaded guilty to fraud and tax charges Tuesday, admitting that he stole money, gift cards and merchandise from the world's largest retailer. Ex-Wal-Mart Exec Pleads Guilty to Fraud Coughlin plea expected today |