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Stocks fluctuate as profit-taking sets in - Bank rescue optimism offset by profit worry - London stocks advance. Stocks fluctuate as profit-taking sets in Wall Street fluctuated Tuesday as investors reacted enthusiastically to the U.S. government's plans to spend $250 billion to buy stock in...  

New terror plot investigated - U.S. stocks retreat on recession fears - Euro climbs against dollar, yen. New terror plot investigated Another terror plot is being investigated by the authorities, counter-terrorism minister Lord West has warned. U.S. stocks retreat on recession fears...  

Wall Street soars as government pledges bank aid - Obama calls for 90-day moratorium on foreclosures - McCain vows to fight for new direction. Wall Street soars as government pledges bank aid Wall Street snapped back from last week's devastating losses after major governments announced...  

TNK-BP doubles profit, rejects reorganisation - Oil prices rally as world leaders act to save markets - Germany Confirms Bail-Out Package. TNK-BP doubles profit, rejects reorganisation Oil major BP's Russian arm, TNK-BP Holding , said on Monday its first half net profit more than doubled, but...  

US tech stocks not immune to market downturn - Bush, allies pledge joint action on global crisis - As governor, Palin at times bonds church and state. All that money you've lost — where did it go? Trillions in stock market value — gone. Trillions in retirement savings — gone. A huge chunk of the...  

Sarkozy and Merkel prepare crisis plan - Iceland and Britain agree in principle on Icesave - US tech stocks not immune to market downturn. Sarkozy and Merkel prepare crisis plan French President Nicolas Sarkozy and German Chancellor Angela Merkel paved the way on Saturday for European measures...  

US stocks extend huge losses over credit concerns - Obama says McCain trying to stoke anger, division - McCain TV ad raises Obama's links to ex-radical. US stocks extend huge losses over credit concerns Wall Street extended its devastating losses Friday, but prices swung sharply as investors...  

US trade gap shrinks amid softer global economy - Bush calls for calm amid global stock market panic - Iceland's Straumur says cancels Landsbanki deal. US trade gap shrinks amid softer global economy The US trade deficit fell 3.5 percent in August to 59.1 billion dollars...  

Jobless claims drop from 7-year high - Stocks mostly lower as GM declines; techs rise - Oil prices drop despite news of emergency OPEC meet. Jobless claims drop from 7-year high New applications for unemployment benefits dropped last week from a seven-year high, the Labor Department said...  

Obama slams 'risky' McCain mortgage plan - Stocks rally fades on credit market worries - Help For Councils In Cash Crisis Obama slams 'risky' McCain mortgage plan Barack Obama slammed John McCain's "risky" plan to buy up 300 billion dollars in bad mortgages Thursday, and warned his White House...  

Stocks fluctuate despite emergency rate cut - Saudi stock market rebounds after rate cut - Stocks rise on bargain hunting. Stocks fluctuate despite emergency rate cut Wall Street zigzagged Wednesday as an emergency interest rate cut failed to alleviate investors' fears that the paralysis in the...  

French banks to merge in bid to weather storm - Iran car maker says French politics hampering ventures - World's central banks cut rates amid clamour to act. French banks to merge in bid to weather storm Two of France's leading banks, Caisse d'Epargne and Banque Populaire, approved plans for a...  

Fed to buy massive amounts of short-term debt - Trailing Obama, McCain hopes to gain in debate - McCain revisiting Keating 5 banking scandal again. Fed to buy massive amounts of short-term debt The Federal Reserve moved swiftly to break through a credit clog that is imperiling the economy,...  

Bernanke says Fed must review stand on rates - Dubai property developers upbeat despite overheating warnings - Merkel says 'strong' Germany can handle financial crisis. Bernanke says Fed must review stand on rates The Federal Reserve must consider whether its current interest rate policy...  

Wall Street tumbles amid global sell-off - Europe governments go their own way on crisis - Commodities prices drop as credit crisis spreads. Wall Street tumbles amid global sell-off Financial markets took a bleak view of the future Monday, seeing contagion in a credit crisis that threatens...  

New steps to help Dexia are in the works: Belgian PM - Biggest FTSE Fall For 20 Years - Wachovia in limbo amid court battle. New steps to help Dexia are in the works: Belgian PM Belgian Prime Minister Yves Leterme said Monday that new steps would be taken in the days ahead to shore up...  

Economy sheds most jobs since 2003, more cuts seen - Analysis: Palin's words may backfire on McCain - Campaigns get personal, McCain called 'erratic'. Economy sheds most jobs since 2003, more cuts seen Jobs are vanishing at the fastest pace in more than five years with pink slips likely to keep...  

Porsche won't rule out FY08/09 profit rise - German Govt Offers Bank Guarantee - Belgian and Luxembourg seek Fortis buyer, BNP eyed. Porsche won't rule out FY08/09 profit rise Porsche SE would not rule out another profit rise for the financial year to end-July 2009 even as global financial...  

Wells Fargo agrees to buy Wachovia, Citi objects - Employers cut jobs by most in more than 5 years - Summary Box: Tighter credit slows economy. Wells Fargo agrees to buy Wachovia, Citi objects A battle broke out for control of Wachovia Friday as Wells Fargo signed a $15.1 billion agreement to...