January 9, 2011
Trichet urges more action on euro crisis
Jean-Claude Trichet has called on eurozone leaders to step up their efforts to combat the region's debt…
January 7, 2011
Defense secretary announces billions in budget cuts
Defense Secretary Robert Gates staged a pre-emptive attack Thursday in Washington's looming budget battles,…
January 7, 2011
Debit, credit card fraud racket busted in Jamaica
FOUR men are now in police custody following investigations by detectives from the…
January 7, 2011
Group buying: Fad or future Facebook?
Group buying websites enjoyed massive growth in 2010 grabbing new customers and the headlines as the sector's…
January 7, 2011
Crops, coal and steel inundated by Australia’s flooding
Major flooding across eastern Australia is putting a squeeze on the region's farmers, destroying crops and cutting…
January 7, 2011
World Bank issues yuan-denominated bonds
The World Bank is issuing its first bonds denominated in China's yuan in Hong Kong, joining a growing number of borrowers tapping the new debt market as Beijing gradually promotes its tightly controlled currency abroad. The World Bank said buyers…
January 7, 2011
Bahamas casinos post revenue declines
Casinos in The Bahamas are reporting revenue declines in 2010 as steep as 18 percent in at least one case, Guardian Business has learned. Of the three casinos in The Bahamas, Crystal Palace saw the highest revenue drop, down by 18.5 percent or $5…
January 5, 2011
US car sales confirm auto industry recovery
US carmakers have reported strong sales for December, confirming the auto industry's steady recovery during 2010.
Chrysler…
January 5, 2011
Mega Millions: A long shot at $355 million
Gamblers lined up Tuesday at newsstands and gas stations in 41 states and Washington, D.C., hoping to overcome astronomical odds and win one of the largest jackpots in U.S. lottery history.
January 5, 2011
BP shares jump 6% on takeover reports
BP shares have surged almost 6% after reports that rival Royal Dutch Shell considered a takeover bid following the…
