Eurozone calls for US action as euro soars
1 hour, 46 minutes ago
The 12 euro nations expressed concern at sharp volatility in currency rates, and in a thinly veiled call to the United States urged "all major countries" to put appropriate policies in place.
EADS structure shaken as key choices approach
Mon Dec 6,12:46 PM ET
The surprise departure announcement by EADS co-chief executive Rainer Hertrich, who represents German interests in the company, comes at an awkward time for the aeronautic, defense and space group as it grapples with key decisions this week.
US, EU to give negotiations on Boeing-Airbus subsidy row more time
Mon Dec 6, 2:23 PM ET
The United States and the European Union agreed to allow more time for talks to settle a row over government help to aircraft makers Boeing and Airbus but said arbitration by the WTO remained an option.
China buys 23 Airbus jets
Mon Dec 6, 6:49 AM ET
China signed a contract to buy 23 A319, A320 and A321 commercial jets from aircraft manufacturer Airbus in a deal worth close to 1.0 billion euros (1.34 billion dollars).
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Oil prices rise after Saudi attack, halting three-day plunge
Mon Dec 6, 3:46 PM ET
Global crude oil prices rose after gunmen stormed a US consulate in Saudi Arabia, arresting a three-day, 13-percent price slide.
Samsung to invest 24 billion dollars in new chip lines
Mon Dec 6, 8:03 AM ET
South Korea's Samsung Electronics Co., the world's largest memory chipmaker, said it would invest 24 billion dollars in new chip production lines over the next six years.
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Credit Suisse shares drop as bank reportedly prepares CSFB job cuts
Mon Dec 6,10:17 AM ET
Shares in the Swiss banking group Credit Suisse fell on the eve of an investors meeting which will reportedly unveil drastic changes at its US investment banking arm, Credit Suisse First Boston (CSFB).
Bundesbank cuts forecast for German growth next year
Mon Dec 6,10:36 AM ET
The Bundesbank revised downwards its forecast for growth of the German economy next year to 1.2 - 1.3 percent from an earlier prognosis of 1.5 percent as the runaway strength of the euro hits exports from the eurozone's biggest economy.
Kimberly-Clark seeks cut of 400-500 million dollars
Mon Dec 6, 1:55 PM ET
Kimberly-Clark, maker of Kleenex tissues and other consumer goods, announced a cost-cutting plan aimed at saving 400 to 500 million dollars over three years, as well as a share buyback plan.
Dollar gets modest lift as chorus grows to halt slide
1 hour, 37 minutes ago
The dollar firmed slightly after trading near an all-time low against the euro, getting some help from comments from eurozone officials calling for action on the sagging greenback.
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