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Wall St. opens higher ahead of Bernanke

Wed, 22 May 2013 23:49:02 +1000

Stocks edged higher at the open on Wednesday, ahead of highly anticipated testimony in Congress by Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke on the economy and monetary policy.

Wall St. to rise at open, Bernanke eyed

Wed, 22 May 2013 23:28:02 +1000

Stocks were set to rise at the open on Wednesday, ahead of highly anticipated testimony in Congress by Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke on the economy and monetary policy.

Futures up ahead of Bernanke testimony

Wed, 22 May 2013 22:21:03 +1000

Stock futures rose in thin trading on Wednesday, ahead of highly anticipated Congressional testimony by Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke on the economy and monetary policy.

Prosecutors consider using racketeering law against SAC: source

Wed, 22 May 2013 09:42:03 +1000

Prosecutors are considering charging Steven A. Cohen's SAC Capital Advisors as a criminal enterprise engaged in a long pattern of insider trading in stocks, according to a person familiar with the matter.

U.S. prosecutors consider using racketeering law against SAC: source

Wed, 22 May 2013 09:35:02 +1000

U.S. prosecutors are considering charging Steven A. Cohen's SAC Capital Advisors as a criminal enterprise engaged in a long pattern of insider trading in stocks, according to a person familiar with the matter.

MF Global trustee liquidates broker's CME Group memberships

Tue, 21 May 2013 10:21:02 +1000

The trustee liquidating MF Global has sold a collection of the bankrupt broker's CME Group memberships for amounts below recent selling prices, according to a list of transactions published by the exchange on Monday.

Farrah Abraham Going on an X-Rated Road Tour

Mon, 20 May 2013 14:55:07 +1000

Farrah Abraham is set to go on a road tour. The Teen Mom-turned-porn star is reportedly getting another 80,000 USD [82,000 AUD] for bringing her X-rated act on strip clubs.

'Kai the Hatchet Wielding Hitchhiker' Wanted on Suspicion of Murder

Fri, 17 May 2013 03:52:01 +1000

YouTube sensation wanted by US police on suspicion of murdering attorney Joseph Galfy

Hacker-Powered Stock Scam in US: How to Avoid Being Scammed Online

Wed, 15 May 2013 16:59:02 +1000

On Monday, Christopher Rad, the 44-year-old Texan convicted of organizing and leading a conspiracy to commit securities fraud through the use of botnets located throughout the world, has been sent to prison to serve a 71-month or roughly six-year jail time.

New Jersey Father of Brandon Holt’s Accidental Killer Charged With Improper Firearms Storage, Could Face Jail Time

Wed, 15 May 2013 13:49:59 +1000

A month after the ill-fated shooting, the father of Brandon Holt's accidental killer has been charged responsible for the death of the 6-year-old. Anthony Senatore of Toms River, N.J. was charged with several counts of endangering the welfare of children after law enforcement agencies found multiple unsecured weapons laying around in his house which are very much accessible to kids.

Stock futures edge up as investors search for catalysts

Tue, 14 May 2013 22:35:03 +1000

Stock index futures edged higher on Tuesday as investors looked for reasons to push stocks further after a rally that repeatedly took the Dow and S&P 500 to record highs.

U.S. banks push back on change in loan loss accounting

Tue, 14 May 2013 08:07:02 +1000

More than a dozen of the biggest U.S. banks have questioned a proposed accounting change meant to boost reserves for risky loans, saying the results would be vastly different from those of a similar rule being developed by global standard-setters.

PSEG to run most of New York's LIPA utility

Tue, 14 May 2013 07:42:03 +1000

Long Island Power Authority, a state-owned New York utility company that was criticized for its response during last year's Superstorm Sandy, will see most of its operations taken over by a private company, New York Governor Andrew Cuomo said on Monday.

SEC chair agrees with calls for U.S. stock market review: official

Tue, 14 May 2013 07:42:02 +1000

The head of the Securities and Exchange Commission, Mary Jo White, is on board with calls for a broad review of the framework of the U.S. equity market, which has been roiled by software glitches over the past year, an SEC commissioner said on Monday.

Wall Street dips but rise in retail sales limits decline

Tue, 14 May 2013 00:42:02 +1000

U.S. stocks dipped on Monday, retreating from the most recent record high, but an unexpected rise in retail sales last month muted declines.

Wall Street set to dip at open after record high

Mon, 13 May 2013 23:21:02 +1000

U.S. stocks were poised for a lower open on Monday after the S&P 500 index closed at a record high, but an unexpected rise in retail sales last month was likely to curb any decline.

Prince Harry Calls for Paralympic Warrior Games to Come to UK

Sun, 12 May 2013 21:19:19 +1000

After helping light the flame at the 4th Paralympic Warrior Games for wounded soldiers, prince said he hoped to bring the event to the UK.

Workers complete spire on New York's One World Trade Center

Fri, 10 May 2013 22:49:02 +1000

Workers cheered and whistled as they completed the spire on New York's One World Trade Center on Friday, raising the building to its full height of 1,776 feet (541 meters) and helping fill a void in the skyline left by the September 11, 2001 attacks.

Mother’s Day Gone Cold for Kobe Bryant: Kobe Disputes with Mom over Childhood Memento

Fri, 10 May 2013 14:28:46 +1000

Kobe Bryant and mom in a he-said/she-said dispute over Kobe’s childhood mementos.

Wall Street dips after rally; investors seek next catalyst

Fri, 10 May 2013 02:42:04 +1000

The S&P 500 edged lower on Thursday, coming off its record highs, as data showing signs of improvement in the labor market was not enough of a catalyst to add to the recent upward momentum.

Wall Street edges lower as investors seek next big catalyst

Fri, 10 May 2013 01:14:02 +1000

Stocks edged lower on Thursday, coming off their record highs, as signs of improvement in the latest data on the labor market was not enough of a catalyst to add to the recent upward momentum.

U.S. brings charges in first criminal case for consumer agency

Wed, 08 May 2013 04:49:05 +1000

Federal authorities announced fraud charges against a debt settlement company on Tuesday, in the first criminal case based on work by the new Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.

Lauryn Hill Blames Slavery as She's Jailed for $500,000 Unpaid Tax Bill

Tue, 07 May 2013 18:22:30 +1000

'Miseducation' singer behind bars after long-running feud with US tax authority.

Lauryn Hill Sentenced to 3 Months In Jail For Tax Evasion

Tue, 07 May 2013 12:25:10 +1000

Lauryn Hill has been sentenced to three months in jail for tax evasion. The former Fugees singer will not only serve time in jail, but will also serve time in home confinement despite paying off her long-overdue taxes.

Internet Gambling Becomes Tidbit as Casinos Eyes it with Interest

Mon, 06 May 2013 09:35:06 +1000

Internet gambling is becoming a tidbit for many companies, including casinos, as it has been legalized in three states, and other state authorities are seriously considering the legalization of it on their soil. The interest is even bigger as the first legal pay-to-play poker website has been launched.

Job market resilience eases growth concerns

Sat, 04 May 2013 02:49:03 +1000

Employment rose faster than expected in April and hiring was much stronger than previously thought in the prior two months, a sign of resilience that should help the economy bear the blow from belt-tightening in Washington.

Tupac Shakur’s Aunt Joanne Chesimard on FBI Most Wanted List

Sat, 04 May 2013 02:23:35 +1000

Former Black Panther activist who murdered policeman in 1973 is first woman on list and has £1.3m bounty on head.

Liverpool 2013/14 Home Kit: First Pictures

Fri, 03 May 2013 21:50:30 +1000

Liverpool have unveiled their home kit for 2013/14 season - and the Liver Bird remains.

States balk at making up for cuts, guard revenues

Fri, 03 May 2013 08:14:02 +1000

As they finalize budgets for the next fiscal year, many states are sending a message to the government about the effects of spending cuts known as sequestration on federally funded projects: You're on your own.

Verizon to invest $100 million in solar, fuel cell technology

Tue, 30 Apr 2013 22:14:02 +1000

Verizon said on Tuesday it plans to invest $100 million in solar power and fuel cells at 19 facilities in seven U.S. states to cut its carbon footprint and make its operations more resilient to storms and other disasters.