Profit warnings may mean a Wall Street pullback Reuters - 3 hrs agoNEW YORK (Reuters) - Wall Street may be bracing for a pullback as U.S. earnings season begins next week - if the clouds of profit warnings from bellwethers ranging from FedEx to Hewlett-Packard lead to a downpour of lower … More »Profit warnings may mean a Wall Street pullback
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Wall Street may be bracing for a pullback as U.S. earnings season begins next week - if the clouds of profit warnings from bellwethers ranging from FedEx to Hewlett-Packard lead to a downpour of lower profits - or even losses. Thanks to aggressive stimulus plans from central banks around the world, …
Obama raises $181 million in September The Ticket - 21 hrs agoPresident Barack Obama and the Democrats raised $181 million in September — their largest monthly haul since he launched his reelection bid, his campaign announced Saturday. "Some amazing news this morning: 1,825,813 people … More »Obama raises $181 million in September
President Barack Obama and the Democrats raised $181 million in September — their largest monthly haul since he launched his reelection bid, his campaign announced Saturday. "Some amazing news this morning: 1,825,813 people came together to raise $181 million for this campaign in September," the campaign said on Twitter. …
Romney raises $12 million after strong debate The Upshot - 16 hrs agoMitt Romney has received tangible evidence that his debate performance Wednesday night was a success, receiving $12 million in online contributions, according to the Wall Street Journal, which quotes the Republican presidential … More »Romney raises $12 million after strong debate
Mitt Romney has received tangible evidence that his debate performance Wednesday night was a success, receiving $12 million in online contributions, according to the Wall Street Journal, which quotes the Republican presidential nominee's campaign. The Journal goes on to say that Romney's campaign has also received a bump …
Calif. gasoline prices hit all-time high - twice AP - 1 hr 21 mins agoGasoline prices in California rose to another all-time high on Sunday after passing a four-year high a day earlier, according to AAA. More »Calif. gasoline prices hit all-time high - twice
Gasoline prices in California rose to another all-time high on Sunday after passing a four-year high a day earlier, according to AAA.
- Photos: Daredevil's high-voltage stunt in New York City Sat, Oct 6, 2012
David Blaine is spending his weekend in the middle of a million volts of electricity. The illusionist --- known for other stunts such as being buried alive and spending time in an ice block --- began the feat on Friday, Oct. … More »Photos: Daredevil's high-voltage stunt in New York City
- Big Bird wings it to 'Saturday Night Live' AP - 5 hrs ago
In a week when Big Bird was in the news, it seemed fitting to find him perched at the parody news report on NBC's "Saturday Night Live."
- Kuwait's ruler dissolves parliament, elections loom Reuters - 1 hr 28 mins ago
KUWAIT (Reuters) - Kuwait's ruler ordered the dissolution of parliament on Sunday, a senior government minister said, opening the way to a parliamentary election in the major oil-producing Gulf Arab state after months of political deadlock. The emir, Sheikh Sabah al-Ahmad al-Sabah, had been widely expected to take the decision …
- Pakistan blocks anti-U.S. protest in tribal region AP - 2 mins 16 secs ago
The Pakistani military blocked a convoy carrying thousands of Pakistanis and a small contingent of U.S. anti-war activists from entering a lawless tribal region along the border with Afghanistan on Sunday to protest American drone strikes.
- Honda recalls 2002-2006 CR-V for fire risk AP - 3 hrs ago
Honda Motor Co. is recalling about 489,000 CR-V crossovers in the U.S., Europe and Africa, from the 2002 to 2006 model years because an electrical switch in the driver's side door could melt and cause a fire.
- Venezuela vote a critical test for divided nation AP - 1 hr 40 mins ago
Trucks blared reveille to awaken voters on Sunday as President Hugo Chavez's crusade to transform Venezuela into a socialist state was put to the stiffest electoral test of his nearly 14 years in power.
- British PM Cameron warns: brace for more budget cuts Reuters - 10 mins ago
BIRMINGHAM, England (Reuters) - Britain will have to keep cutting public spending to reduce the budget deficit, Prime Minister David Cameron said on Sunday, underlining the government's tough task of trying to shunt the economy out of recession and winning back waning public support. An aide said the government was paving …
Chelsea go four points clear, City up to second Reuters - 3 hrs ago
LONDON (Reuters) - Unbeaten Chelsea put their off-field concerns aside to beat Norwich City 4-1 at Stamford Bridge on Saturday and open up a four-point lead at the top of the Premier League. Champions … More »Chelsea go four points clear, City up to second
LONDON (Reuters) - Unbeaten Chelsea put their off-field concerns aside to beat Norwich City 4-1 at Stamford Bridge on Saturday and open up a four-point lead at the top of the Premier League. Champions Manchester City climbed into second place after preserving their unbeaten record with a 3-0 home win over previously unbeaten …
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