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Hitachi, Mitsubishi edge towards groundbreaking merger
Wed,3 Aug 2011 11:27 PM PDT
Reuters -
photoTOKYO (Reuters) - Hitachi Ltd and Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Ltd have begun talks to merge, three sources with knowledge of the matter told Reuters, a move that would bring much needed consolidation to corporate Japan.

BOJ eases monetary policy, supports FX intervention
Wed,3 Aug 2011 11:27 PM PDT
Reuters - TOKYO (Reuters) - The Bank of Japan eased monetary policy by boosting its asset buying scheme on Thursday at a rate review that was cut short by one day in the wake of Tokyo's solo intervention to weaken the yen. Full Story

Instant view: BOJ eases policy after Japan forex intervention
Wed,3 Aug 2011 11:27 PM PDT
Reuters - TOKYO (Reuters) - The Bank of Japan eased monetary policy by boosting its asset buying scheme in a rate review that was cut short by one day in the wake of Tokyo's solo intervention to weaken the yen. Full Story

Japan intervention amount seen at Y800-900 billion: report
Wed,3 Aug 2011 11:27 PM PDT
Reuters - TOKYO (Reuters) - Japanese authorities have spent 800 billion to 900 billion yen ($11.7 billion) in the foreign exchange market to stem the yen's rise, news agency Jiji reported on Thursday, quoting a market source. Full Story

Timeline: Japan intervenes to tame yen
Wed,3 Aug 2011 11:27 PM PDT
Reuters - TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan intervened in currency markets on Thursday to curb the yen's gains that officials fear threatened to derail the economy's recovery from a slump triggered by a massive earthquake in March. Full Story

Lloyds pushed $5.3 billion into red by insurance mis-selling
Wed,3 Aug 2011 11:25 PM PDT
Reuters - LONDON (Reuters) - Compensating customers who were mis-sold insurance pushed Lloyds 3.25 billion pounds ($5.3 billion) into the red in the first half but the loss was broadly as expected and the British bank reiterated its full-year guidance. Full Story

Intervention hits yen, stocks fall for third day
Wed,3 Aug 2011 11:21 PM PDT
Reuters -
photoSYDNEY (Reuters) - The yen tumbled on Thursday as Japanese authorities intervened to curb its recent gains, though gold stayed near a record high on uncertainty over whether the European Central Bank would join the fray by resuming bond purchases to fight a crisis of confidence.

D.Telekom hit by staff costs, keeps outlook
Wed,3 Aug 2011 10:41 PM PDT
Reuters -
photoBonn, Germany (Reuters) - Deutsche Telekom said it was on track to meet its targets after the group's second quarter profit was hit by restructuring charges mainly for staff in Germany.

AXA earnings quadruple on asset sale gains
Wed,3 Aug 2011 10:37 PM PDT
Reuters - PARIS (Reuters) - AXA , Europe's second-biggest insurer, said on Thursday that first-half net income quadrupled, beating forecasts, helped by 1.44 billion euros ($2.05 billion) in one-off gains related to asset sales. Full Story

photoNEW YORK (Reuters) - The latest U.S. oil inventory data contradict a widely held notion among oil traders that a huge glut of Canadian and U.S. shale crude oil is accumulating in the middle of the United States and causing the record gap in global oil benchmark prices.

photoNEW YORK (Reuters) - The latest U.S. oil inventory data contradict a widely held notion among oil traders that a huge glut of Canadian and U.S. shale crude oil is accumulating in the middle of the United States and causing the record gap in global oil benchmark prices.

Retail sales seen rising in July
Wed,3 Aug 2011 09:08 PM PDT
Reuters - NEW YORK (Reuters) - Deep discounts and the warmest July weather in decades should help retail chains report a rise in monthly sales, with many expecting warehouse clubs and high-end chains to lead the way. Full Story

Analysis: Airlines stand by fare hike despite pressure
Wed,3 Aug 2011 05:39 PM PDT
Reuters -
photoCHICAGO/ATLANTA (Reuters) - U.S. airlines are not likely to bow to pressure from the White House and elsewhere to rollback a fare increase facilitated by a Washington political standoff that could net the industry more than $1 billion in unexpected third quarter revenue.

Analysis: Down-to-wire debt deal tests corporate ties
Wed,3 Aug 2011 04:40 PM PDT
Reuters - WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Corporate America is not likely to punish Republicans who ignored their pleas and voted against a bill to raise the U.S. debt ceiling, looking to court them for bigger fights ahead, according to business lobbyists. Full Story

Canaccord Q1 profit misses on lower trade volumes
Wed,3 Aug 2011 04:38 PM PDT
Reuters - BANGALORE (Reuters) - Canaccord Financial Inc on Wednesday reported an increase in quarterly profit, but the results fell short of analysts' estimates as market volatility and lower trading volumes hit the Canadian investment bank and brokerage's core businesses. Full Story

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