Weekly Report: Markets have a quiet time

It was another listless week of trade, except for the fact that the Sensex regained the psychological mark of 18k.


DBP to lead infra funding

State-owned Development Bank of the Philippines will raise funds for the government’s infrastructure development involving billions of dollars. “The government is setting up a multi-billion dollar infrastructure fund.


It's time for universal data plans

If you've got a couple of cell phones, an iPad, or maybe a FIOS or U-Verse connection, you're probably paying for "data" several times over. It's time carriers charged us once for network access and quit ripping us off with multiple "data plans."


It's not TV. It's Apple TV

As show stoppers go it was pretty impressive. Last Tuesday, Apple CEO Steve Jobs unveiled the company's new line of mobile operating systems, iPods and a new-look iTunes to general approval from an audience journalists and invited guests.


Markets have a muted closing

The markets did not make any headway in this trading session. In what was almost a mirror image of the previous day’s proceedings, the markets traded in a narrow range of about 100 points before ending with marginal losses.


US consumer spending, incomes rise in July

US consumer spending, incomes rise in JulyUS consumer spending, incomes rise in July


Sensex ends flat, broader markets outperform

A benchmark index for Indian equities closed almost flat Friday in volatile but range-bound trade. Broader markets, however, continued to see robust buys.


African bishops ask Anglicans to heed samesex moratoria

Conservative bishops in Africa have called on all Anglican Provinces to respect the moratoria on ordaining partnered homosexuals blessing samesex unions and crossborder interventions


#Stocks to watch:* Tech stocks, BCorp, Maxis, Mudajaya

KUALA LUMPUR: Key Asian markets are expected to see cautious trading on Wednesday, Sept 1 on lingering concerns about the economic outlook despite firmer US consumer confidence. US consumer confidence rose modestly in August and US home prices gained more than expected in June, easing some worries the economy is headed for another downturn soon, according to Reuters. On Wall Street, US stocks ...


Stimulus saves 34 jobs at JSU

But experts say that, beyond a few minimum-wage, part-time student positions, federal aid hasn't created new job opportunities.