PRO-DEMOCRACY
RALLIES
Reuters
Police in Shanghai disperse crowds after social
networks in the
nation Sunday called
for pro-democracy
gatherings inspired
by protest rallies
across the
Mideast/N. Africa.
.• Thousands demonstrate in Morocco
Reuters
.• Thousands demonstrate in Morocco
Crude-oil futures gain on Monday as political unrest in Libya escalates
and instability across the Mideast and North Africa stokes supply fears.
• Gadhafi's son warns of Libya civil war (WSJ.com)
EUROPEAN MARKETS
Continental stocks dip
Bourses across Europe track lower in early trade, but Germany's Merck rises against the grain.
• Merck KGaA's adjusted profit nearly doubles
• China oil stocks rise in downbeat Hong Kong
DRINKS INDUSTRY
Carlsberg's profit slips
Danish beer brewer's income declines 21% to $55.2 million, as a higher tax in Russia weighs.
• Diageo buying Turkey's Mey Icki in $2.1 bln deal
• Gadhafi's son warns of Libya civil war (WSJ.com)
EUROPEAN MARKETS
Continental stocks dip
Bourses across Europe track lower in early trade, but Germany's Merck rises against the grain.
• Merck KGaA's adjusted profit nearly doubles
• China oil stocks rise in downbeat Hong Kong
DRINKS INDUSTRY
Carlsberg's profit slips
Danish beer brewer's income declines 21% to $55.2 million, as a higher tax in Russia weighs.
• Diageo buying Turkey's Mey Icki in $2.1 bln deal
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U.S. stock market looks
to maintain uptrend
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• Stocks in focus Tuesday: Wal-Mart, H-P
ASIA STOCKS TO WAT CH
China wind power's opportunities
Chinese wind power companies have put in a relatively weak performance recently but some companies’ share prices may start to revive.
U.S. politics
Soros: Obama has lost control
President has allowed Republicans to take over domestic political agenda, noted investor claims.
• House Republicans OK budget cuts (WSJ.com)
• Geithner: Plan would hurt economy (WSJ.com)
SPORTSWATCH
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COMPUTERS
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Moderate sales gain expected to highlight Apotheker's first full quarter as chief executive.
• Lenovo founder vows Apple tablet challenge
• Intel to build $5 billion chip plant in Arizona
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HOUSING AND HOME LOANS
Foreclosures tie record high
Percentage of mortgages in foreclosure ties a record high in fourth quarter.
• Rate on 30-year fixed mortgage back to 5%
• Buying a house? Come up with more cash
• Proposed mortgage rules called costly
TAXWATCH
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If a tax preparer claims a fraudulent deduction on your behalf, the IRS could come after you.
• Watch out with that home-buyer credit
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U.S. week ahead
Protests across the troubled region will continue to affect U.S. markets and could push oil and gold prices higher during a holiday-shortened week.
G-20 compromise
Members wrap up meetings with agreement on a plan to measure economic imbalances.
• Recovery optimism rising: Geithner
Karachi protest over U.S. man
Protesters demand death of main jailed in Lahore for killing two Pakistanis last month.
U.S. vetoes U.N. Israel move
Only Security Council member to veto a resolution to halt Israeli settlements in the West Bank
Homes that take aging in stride
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The cost of debit-card fraud
Consumers may not realize some banks won't pay their debit losses, reports Andrea Coombes.
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Videogames get shaking
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The return of dining out
More Americans want someone else to make dinner.
Bright idea: LED and CFL bulbs
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ZTE
Chinese
firms target smartphones
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• China focuses on smartphone affordability
• HTC phones feature Facebook | AT&T; gets HTC nod (All Things D)
• Are Asian firms antisocial? | Facebook a friend to business?
• Visa hopes 2011 will see shift to digital wallet
• PlayStation's mobile phone | Smartphones below $100 coming
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Chinese handset makers Huawei and ZTE Co. are now pushing their own mobile consumer brands in the smartphone segment.
• China focuses on smartphone affordability
• HTC phones feature Facebook | AT&T; gets HTC nod (All Things D)
• Are Asian firms antisocial? | Facebook a friend to business?
• Visa hopes 2011 will see shift to digital wallet
• PlayStation's mobile phone | Smartphones below $100 coming
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Reclaim your lost billions
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• Who's who of dead money: Jobs, Jolie, Jagger
• Slideshow: Famous stars with misplaced cash
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• Changing rules force business compliance
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• Slideshow: Famous stars with misplaced cash
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• Changing rules force business compliance
• CEOs, your 'dead' bailout is waiting for you (First Take)
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• Get the most out of your 401(k)
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• Get the most out of your 401(k)
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A home-improvement project that pays
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• Don't expect a housing recovery in 2011, veteran writer says
• Mortgage crisis hits wealthy homeowners too
• Will green homes help?
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You can get the most bang for your remodeling buck by thinking doors — both the entry and garage variety.
• Don't expect a housing recovery in 2011, veteran writer says
• Mortgage crisis hits wealthy homeowners too
• Will green homes help?
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Loss of Fannie, Freddie may cost home buyers
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• Mortgage rates fall back to 5% | • Another foreclosure record
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Proposals in Washington to wind down the troubled mortgage companies could make home loans more expensive.
• Mortgage rates fall back to 5% | • Another foreclosure record
• Realty Q&A;: When a reverse mortgage doesn't work
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Get pay and perks to stay healthy
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Get pay and perks to stay healthy
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