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Stock Market History on 2011-03-18 (18 March 2011 ) | Print | 18 Mar 2011 15:22:18 GMT Does Anne Hathaway News Drive Berkshire Hathaway's Stock? Given the awesome correlating powers of today's stock trading computers, the idea may not be as far-fetched as you think 16 Mar 2011 07:05:11 GMT Bahrain Stock Exchange Halts Trading on State of Emergency Bahrain’s stock exchange suspended trading today after the country declared a state of emergency and Saudi Arabian-led military forces arrived in the island- kingdom to restore security following deadly riots. 16 Mar 2011 10:13:07 GMT West African Stock-Market’s Trading Value Halved After Relocation to Mali The value of shares traded on West Africa’s regional stock market more than halved after the exchange was forced to relocate from Ivory Coast because of a political crisis, the head of the bourse said. 18 Mar 2011 14:55:01 GMT Nike's stock price falls nearly 10 percent in early morning trading The stock, which closed at $ on Thursday, is trading around $77 this morning after quarterly earnings missed Wall Street expectations. 15 Mar 2011 17:37:48 GMT Ameritrade: Impact of Increased Options Trading on Stock The following commentary comes from an independent investor or market observer as part of TheStreet's guest contributor program, which is separate from the company's news coverage. NEW YORK (Trefis) -- Ameritrade is an online brokerage that allows individual investors to trade equities, options and other securities. Ameritrade also offers money market account services to clients through TD Bank ... 17 Mar 2011 00:01:26 GMT Tokyo trading will continue: reports SYDNEY (MarketWatch) -- The Tokyo Stock Exchange will continue trading despite speculation that foreign investors had issued calls to shut down trading as worries about the nuclear situation in Japan intensifies, according to media reports. The International Bankers Association has not made any request to close trading, but if evacuation orders reach Tokyo, trading may need to be shut down, the ... 16 Mar 2011 06:43:14 GMT Bahrain Suspends Stock Market Trading Due to State of Emergency Bahrain’s stock market suspended trading today after the country declared a state of emergency yesterday. The bourse made the announcement in a statement on its website. 16 Mar 2011 21:13:31 GMT UC Davis Study Finds Suspicious and Highly Profitable Insider Stock Trading around Company Debt Renegotiation DAVIS, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--As Galleon insider trading trial makes headlines, UC Davis research shows insiders reap substantial profits from increased trading of a faltering company’s stock when the firm is renegotiating debt. 14 Mar 2011 20:04:07 GMT SEC Approves Nasdaq Stock Market’s Volatility Trading Curbs The . Securities and Exchange Commission approved Nasdaq Stock Market’s request to set trading curbs for individual stocks, adding to the market-wide circuit breakers already in place. 16 Mar 2011 22:04:00 GMT Japan's TSE wants to keep trading - report Some foreign financial institutions are calling for Japan's stock market to halt trading while the Tokyo Stock Exchange and Japanese financial regulators are planning to keep markets open news agency Nikkei reported. Economic Calendar Date(GMT) Name Country Period Fact Forecast Last 18 Mar 22:00 SEMI book/bill ratio USA Feb 0.87 - 0.85 18 Mar 00:01 Nationwide Consumer Conf Great Britain Feb 38 - 47.0 18 Mar 07:00 Money base Russia 14/03/11 5713.7 - 5704.7 18 Mar 07:00 Producer prices yy Germany Feb 6.4 6.3 5.7 18 Mar 07:00 Producer prices mm Germany Feb 0.7 0.6 1.2 18 Mar 08:15 Producer/Import Price YY Switzerland Feb 0.5 - 0.0 18 Mar 08:15 Producer/Import Price MM Switzerland Feb 0.2 - 0.1 18 Mar 09:00 Current Account nsa,EUR Euro Jan -19.6 - -0.1 18 Mar 09:00 Current Account sa, EUR Euro Jan -0.7 - -13.3 18 Mar 09:00 Net Investment Flow,EUR Euro Jan -7.1 - 56.5 18 Mar 10:00 Eurostat Trade nsa, EUR Euro Jan -14.8 -11.5 -0.5 18 Mar 11:30 FX Reserves, USD India - 301.838 - 302.590 18 Mar 13:00 Unemployment Rate Russia Feb 7.4 7.5 7.6 18 Mar 13:30 Volume of Retail Sales y/y Russia Feb 103.3 - 100.5 18 Mar 14:30 ECRI weekly annualized USA - 7.1 - 6.7 18 Mar 14:30 ECRI Weekly Index USA - 130.4 - 130.8 18 March 2011 Articles: HSBC Was Told About Bernard Madoff Fund ‘Fraud Risks’ in Two KPMG Reports Colombia Says Greystar’s Planned Mine Lacked ‘Viability’ Commodities Set for Weekly Gain on Oil-Supply Concern Japan Earthquake May Affect Feed Output, Council Says Corn Surges Most Since October as Flooding May Delay Planting in Midwest US dollar hits NY session low against Japanese yen Wall Street rebounds but ends lower for week Wheat Caps Biggest Two-Day Gain Since August as Crop Conditions Worsen Speculators cut corn long stake to lowest since Aug Al Jazeera - Gaddfi forces advancing to Benghazi Argentine economy surges, current account shrinks Brazil real ends firmer on G7 yen intervention Gold up as Libya's cease-fire fails to calm waters Oil falls as Libya calls truce, but fears remain G7 steps in to weaken yen, market braces for more Stocks up, oil off on Libya, yen sags on G7 move France, others demand Libya halts troop advance U.S. budget chief says deficits "unacceptably high" Conoco finishes planned work at Alliance refinery US oks 3rd deepwater drilling permit since oil spill Japan’s Wagyu Beef Exports, Rice Output Threatened by Radiation From Plant Cisco Declares First-Ever Cash Dividend of 6 Cents a Share Obama Says Qaddafi Must Withdraw From Cities, Allow Aid U.S. Stocks Gain on Bank Dividend Increases, Libya Cease-Fire Bahrain Shias Bury Protester, Vow to Continue as Government Tightens Grip G7 central banks in rare currency action after yen surge State Street Announces Dividend, Buyback After Fed Approval Treasuries steady amid pause in global turmoil Investing in Japan: Record $956 million flows in Nearly 20% of Florida homes are vacant Clinton to attend Saturday Paris meeting on Libya Obama warns Gaddafi to comply with UN, halt advance State Street Raises Quarterly Dividend, Plans Buyback After Fed Approval French,UK jets could overfly Libya before Sat talks-source French envoy in Rome summoned over Parmalat, Edison MONEY MARKETS-Rate rally could reverse on economy, inflation Oil dips, but volatile eyeing Libya and Mideast European shares edge up, boosted by Libya ceasefire American Express, Cisco, JPMorgan, Lorillard: U.S. Equity Movers European Stocks Post Biggest Weekly Drop Since July After Japan Earthquake American Express, Cisco, Goldman, JPMorgan, Lorillard: U.S. Equity Movers UPDATE 5-Encana seeks new markets, buys into Apache plant Wall Street gains on G7 yen action and bank shares G-7 Sells Yen in First Concerted Action Since 2000 to Help Quake Recovery Crude Oil Futures Decline as Libya Declares a Cease-Fire, Calls for Talks US to deploy more ships to support Libya planning UPDATE 1-Chile LAN says probe could delay merger with TAM UPDATE 1-G7 members to set scope of yen intervention FXNEWS-Currency ETF option volume skyrocketing Colombia Says Greystar’s Planned $1 Billion Gold Mine Won’t Receive Permit State Street Increases Dividend 18-Fold, Plans Buyback After Fed Approval JPMorgan, Wells Fargo boost payouts after Fed tests Red Cross redeploys in Benghazi, aids Libya Bahrain to pursue dialogue, get more Gulf troops UPDATE 1-Omega Insurance gets more bid approaches, shares up US natgas rig count lowest in near 14 mths-Baker Hughes Brisa 2010 net profit soars on Brazil stake sale Swiss Equities Rise for Second Day; Swiss Re Rallies German Stocks Resume Their Earlier Gains; Benchmark DAX Index Climbs 0.4% Treasury Notes Drop on Libyan Cease-Fire, Group of Seven Yen Intervention Central banks launch rare currency action U.S. Stocks Advance on Bank Dividend Increases, Libya Cease-Fire Most German Stocks Gain on G-7 Yen Intervention; BASF, SAP Rise Trichet Says His Message on ECB’s Rate Stance Hasn’t Changed Most European Stocks Climb as Libya Declares Cease-Fire; Parmalat Advances Yen intervention helps UK FTSE extend rally Oil dips, but volatile eyeing Libya and Mideast FTSE 100 Index Advances, Trimming Weekly Drop; National Grid Shares Gain Most European Stocks Climb as Libya Declares Cease-Fire; Parmalat Advances Yen Declines as U.S. Joins G-7’s Post-Earthquake Intervention; Euro Rises Most German Stocks Gain; K+S, BASF Rise as Analysts Recommend Their Shares Japan economic ripples may prove lasting-IIF Oil Futures Retreat After Libya Announces It Will Halt All Military Action European shares edge up on G7, Libya ceasefire RPT-G7 members to set scope of forex intervention G7 members to set scope of forex intervention Bank of NY will up dividend, buy back shares Fed approves AmEx capital payout plan Japan Nuclear Crisis Remains ‘Very Grave’ as Winds Shift Trichet Says ECB Policy Makers Have ‘Nothing to Withdraw’ on Rate Stance France says all is ready for Libya strikes FOREX-G7 steps in to weaken yen; market braces for more Stocks Rally as Banks Boost Dividends; Yen Falls on G-7 Moves EU to back sanctions on Libya oil company next week Syrian forces kill two protesters in southern city Trichet-ECB to think "deeply" about quake econ impact UPDATE 4-Encana seeks new markets, buys into Apache plant EURO GOVT-Schatz yield rises on Trichet comments Libya says it is already implementing ceasefire Kozinski Says More Zloty Losses Could Justify Higher Polish Interest Rates Yen Falls as U.S., Canada Join G-7’s Post-Earthquake Currency Intervention Euribor Futures, German Notes Fall; Trichet Says he Stands By Rates View Companies raise prices on food, shoes, diapers Obama condemns attacks on Yemen protesters G7 steps in to weaken yen; market braces for more European Stocks Climb as Libya Declares Cease-Fire; Parmalat Shares Rally JPMorgan, Wells Fargo boost dividends after Fed tests U.S. Bancorp boosts dividend by 150 percent JPMorgan raises dividend, authorizes buybacks Wall St gains after G7 yen action U.S. Stocks Gain on Bank Dividend Boost, Libya Cease-Fire Colombia Says Greystar’s Planned Gold, Silver Mine Won’t Receive Permit European Stocks Climb as Libya Declares Cease-Fire; Parmalat Shares Rally Nomura Expects Bank of Japan to Draw Line at 80 Yen Against U.S. Currency Wisconsin Judge Blocks Law Curbing State Workers’ Unions France intent on preserving jobs after Yoplait bid Wells Fargo sets $0.12 first-quarter dividend Gold gains, supported by Libya crisis Pentagon: ready to act on Libya orders, no specifics Obama to make statement on Libya Fed to allow some big banks to boost dividends BB&T raises dividend 6.7 pct after stress test UPDATE 1-Chile peso surges on unexpectedly high rate hike Wagyu Beef Exports, Rice Crop From Japan’s Farms Threatened by Radiation Wisconsin Law Curbing State Workers Collective Bargaining Blocked by Judge Libya ceasefire lifts global stocks, yen falls after G7 Caterpillar, Celera, Intuit, JDS Uniphase, ELoyalty: U.S. Equity Movers France strongly condemns Yemen attack on protesters Belarus wants to sell MTS unit stake for $1 bln Horse racing-Long Run wins Gold Cup for amateur Waley-Cohen Japan quake data for cat bonds due next week Wheat Heads for Biggest Two-Day Gain Since August on Crop Conditions Slip U.S. Stocks Advance as the G-7 Supports Japan, Libya Announces Ceasefire Qaddafi Cease-Fire Bid Fails to Deter Allies’ Military Planning Fed Says Some Banks Can Resume Dividends After Stress Tests Libya Declares Immediate Ceasefire After UN No-Fly Resolution Clear Channel, Eloyalty, Gordmans, Longtop, Unilife: U.S. Equity Movers Japan nuclear situation not deteriorating-IAEA Fed to allow some big U.S. banks to boost dividends Oil falls after Libya calls halt to military action Stocks Rally, Yen Tumbles on G-7, Libya Cease-Fire; Oil Retreats National debt: 60-plus senators urge Obama to lead Demonstrators, police clash in south Syria city UPDATE 2-Encana buy into Apache's Kitimat LNG project Yemen declares state of emergency after shooting Nike shares drop on price hike plan Fed Says Some Banks Can Restart Dividends After Stress Tests European Stocks Gain as Libya Declares Cease-Fire; Parmalat Shares Rally Lan, Tam Sink as Chile Antitrust Tribunal Proceeds With Acquisition Review Mexico central bankers united in inflation concerns US crude turns positive on Libya truce uncertainty Italy says in coalition on Libya "without reserve" Clinton says unimpressed by Libya cease-fire words Clinton: U.N. resolution on Libya only one step US defense chief flies to Russia Saturday Gold Advances on Investor Demand for Alternative to Gyrating Currencies Lan, Tam Decline After Antitrust Tribunal Proceeds With Acquisition Review Donations to Japan lag far behind Haiti or Katrina Angry Birds developer Rovio plans IPO in New York G-7 Sells Yen as Japan Seeks Post-Quake Floor for Currency Caterpillar, Celera, Intuit, JDS Uniphase, ELoyalty: U.S. Equity Movers IFR-COMMENT: Monetary policy implications of JPY intervention Goldman sees gold hitting record $1,480 in 3 months Global stocks up after Libya ceasefire and yen drops on G7 Caterpillar, Celera, Intuit, JDS Uniphase, ELoyalty: U.S. Equity Movers German Two-Year Bonds Drop After Libya Cease-Fire; Portuguese Debt Rises Lan, Tam Tumble Most in Seven Months as Tribunal Proceeds With Deal Review Economic growth gauge falls in latest week: ECRI Stocks Rally, Yen Tumbles on G-7, Libya Cease-Fire; Oil Retreats Germany govt to discuss paper on boosting renewables Aristide arrives back in Haiti UPDATE 3-Canada inflation eases, no pressure for rate hike UPDATE 2-China tightening marches on with 6th reserve rate rise ECB action to weaken yen seen at 5 billion euros: Nomura Canadian Currency Advances Most in 10 Months Versus Yen After Intervention Treasuries Fluctuate on Libyan Cease-Fire, Group of Seven Yen Intervention Wisconsin Officials Ask State Court to Block Law Curbing Union Bargaining Cisco Systems Declares First-Ever Quarterly Cash Payout of 6 Cents a Share Very low radiation detected on US west coast-sources UPDATE 1-SeaEnergy gets govt backing for two sites, shares rise Cisco, Cost Plus, LDK, Polypore, SeaChange: U.S. Equity Movers Wisconsin Officials Ask State Court to Block Collective Bargaining Law U.S. Stocks Advance as the G-7 Supports Japan, Libya Announces Ceasefire Emerging-Market Stocks Advance, Paring Weekly Decline, on G-7 Move, Libya CVC set to buy Kabel BW for 2.95 bln eur - sources ECB action to weaken yen seen at 5 bln euros-Nomura Libya accepted part of UN resolutions--ex-UN envoy Turkish PM says Libya ceasefire should be immediate Gold extends gains on equities Wall Street bounces on yen action and Libya truce G7 steps into weaken yen, market braces for more Clout of G-7 Validated as Yen Selloff Bolsters Its Relevance Against G-20 Oil Futures Retreat After Libya Announces It Will Halt All Military Action UN says Libya must follow ceasefire resolution Libya forces fire rockets at Misrata, Zintan - TV Forth Ports bidder Arcus open to raising offer - source Yemen opposition: No compromise possible with govt Dollar falls below 81 yen; NY, London session low GLOBAL MARKETS WEEKAHEAD-Investors yearning for clarity Investors yearning for clarity Stock indexes open up 1 percent US STOCKS SNAPSHOT-Indexes open up 1 pct, oil prices fall UPDATE 3-Reliance gas output may fall 12 pct; shares dip WRAPUP 12-Japan weighs need to bury nuclear plant; tries to restore power Taylor Rule Signals Colombia Will Increase Benchmark Interest Rate to 3.5% Crude Prices Fall in New York, London After Libya Announces Cease Fire Cisco, Cost Plus, LDK, Polypore, Protalix, SeaChange: U.S. Equity Movers Yen Falls as U.S., Canada Join G-7’s Post-Earthquake Currency Intervention Canadian Currency Advances Most in 10 Months Versus Yen Amid Intervention U.S. Stocks Climb After G-7 Intervention, Libya Cease-Fire, Cisco Dividend Stocks Rally, Yen Tumbles on G-7 Intervention, Libya Cease-Fire; Oil Falls Treasuries Decline on Libyan Cease-Fire, G-7 Intervention to Stabilize Yen Emerging-Market Stocks Advance, Paring Weekly Decline, on G-7 Intervention Crude Oil Prices Plunge, Erasing Gains, After Libya Announces Cease-Fire Cyprus may expedite gas exploration to tap demand German minister urges major nuclear safety measures NATO says completing planning for Libya action Libyan rebels beat back attack on Misrata-rebel Ceasefire does not change threat in Libya - France European Stocks Gain as Libya Declares Cease-Fire; Parmalat Shares Rally Oil falls after Libya calls halt to military action Wall Street set to bounce on yen action and Libya truce Yen Tumbles, Global Stocks Increase on G-7 Intervention; Oil Erases Gain Libya Declares Immediate Ceasefire After UN No-Fly Resolution Canadian Dollar Remains Higher Against the Yen as BOC Joins Intervention Most European Stocks Gain on G-7 Intervention; Parmalat Rallies Host Hotels, LDK Solar, Nike, Walt Disney: U.S. Equity Preview German Government Bonds Decline After Libya Cease-Fire Curbs Safety Demand Gold Climbs for Third Day as Investors Seek an Alternative to Currencies Longer-Term Treasuries Decline as Libya Announces Halt of Military Action Rolls-Royce Riding Swazi King’s Pay Rises as Cuts Stoke Rage Brazil Bovespa up as Libya to halt military action Czech state not to seek extra CEZ dividend-finmin Libya says to protect foreigners after UN move Gold pares gains after Libya declares ceasefire Brent, U.S. crude turn lower on Libya ceasefire Oil rises after U.N. approves military force on Libya U.S. Stock Futures Climb as G-7 Supports Japan, Libya Announces Ceasefire Stock futures jump as Libya to halt military action Asian Currencies Appreciate as G-7 Intervenes to Stem Rally in Japan’s Yen U.S. Stock Futures Climb as G-7 Supports Japan, Libya Announces Ceasefire German Government Bonds Fall; 10-Year Yields Rise 2 Basis Points to 3.18% European Stocks Extend Gain as Libya Says It Will Halt Military Operations US STOCKS SNAPSHOT-Futures jump as Libya to halt military action Libya declares ceasefire after UN resolution European shares extend gains on Libya news Analysis: G7 will not allow FX credibility to be questioned Wheat Heads for Biggest Two-Day Advance Since May on Demand for U.S. Crops Yen Falls Against Dollar as U.S., Canada Join G-7 Coordinated Intervention Chile’s Peso, Swap Yields Surge After Bigger-Than-Forecast Rate Increase Bank of Canada Says It Sold Yen as Part of G-7’s Coordinated Intervention Central Bank Chief Sees More Zloty Losses Paving Way for Polish Rate Rise Russian Railways cut stg Eurobond issue to 300 mln-source Edinburgh airport to reopen after false alarm EURO GOVT-Portuguese/German bond yield spread tightens Czech finmin says reforms should be budget neutral UPDATE 1-EU drugs agency backs apixaban from Pfizer, BMS Tumpel-Gugerell: ECB will draw rate conclusions in April Swedish rate hikes could exceed 25 b.p-c.banker Chile peso up 1 pct on surprise 50 bps rate hike Fed joined G7 in yen intervention: NY Fed spokesman Yen falls after intervention; oil up on U.N. vote Instantview: G7 to intervene jointly in FX; dollar/yen jumps Rand Gains Versus Dollar, Yen as G-7 Pledges to Help Foster Japan Recovery G-7 Sells Yen in First Joint Intervention Since 2000 Qaddafi Troops Near Benghazi May Face Air Attack Soon Trading in Europe ended with the fall of stock indices Stock trading in the U.S. opened lower indices Tokyo blames yen spike on speculators, G7 to discuss crisis Fed joined G7 in yen intervention - NY Fed spokesman FOREX-Yen falls on G7 intervention, more selling seen WRAPUP 4-Japan kicks off yen intervention as G7 agrees joint action UPDATE 4-Five banks probed over benchmark rate-source GRAPHIC-Japan quake, nuclear crises told in charts Stocks rise but uncertainty still looms U.K. Consumer Confidence Declines to Record Low on Economy, Jobs Concerns Vietnam Targets $21 Billion Port-Enlargement Investment: Freight Markets Corn Futures Surge Most in Five Months After U.S. Weekly Exports Double Cost Plus, Eli Lilly, Goldman Sachs, NetScout, Nike: U.S. Equity Preview DAX Benchmark Advances on G-7 Yen Intervention; Shares of Siemens Climb KKR Treasurer Levin Is Said to Step Down After Less Than Two Years in Role Qaddafi Troops Near Benghazi May Face Air Attack Soon KKR Treasurer Levin Said to Step Down After Less Than Two Years in Role Daimler says Japan truck market forecast in doubt EURO GOVT-Geopolitical risk supports Bunds into weekend Yemen shooting death toll at 10, may rise - doctor Japan PM: govt disclosing all info it has on accident Japan "fighting a fire we cannot see" at nuclear plant GLOBAL MARKETS-Yen falls after intervention; oil up on UN vote UPDATE 1-China needs to stop buying dollars-ex c.bank adviser UPDATE 2-Canadian inflation eases, core rate at record low Oil rises after U.N. approves military force on Libya Yen slides after intervention and oil up on U.N. vote Yen falls on G7 intervention, more selling seen Saudi king orders billions of dollars in handouts S&P cuts Bahrain ratings 2 notches; watch negative remains ECB intervened in FX, cites "exceptional times" Stock index futures snap back for second day France to host meeting on Libya action Libya rebels attack govt forces near Tunisia border Japan Wagyu Beef Exports, Rice Crop Threatened by Radiation Contamination Most European Stocks Gain on G-7 Selling Yen; U.S. Index Futures Advance Stress Test Banks, EU Pass Rate Unknown a Month Before Deadline Stress Test Banks, EU Pass Rate Unknown a Month Before Deadline Yemen forces open fire at protest, three dead Operator: may connect power to Fukushima No.4 reactor Saturday WRAPUP 11-Japan weighs need to bury nuclear plant; tries to restore power Canada’s Core Inflation Rate Slows to Lowest in Records Dating From 1984 U.K. Stocks Advance, Led by National Grid; BHP Billiton Gains Most European Stocks Rise on G-7 Yen Intervention; Parmalat Shares Rally Pound Heads for Fourth Week of Declines Against Euro as Confidence Drops Russia talks with Nissan on hold amid Japan crisis Portugal PM says to do everything to avoid IMF ICC prosecutor warns Gaddafi not to attack civilians Vodafone says still believes no tax to pay on India deal FTSE 100 Index Advances, Led by National Grid Shares; BHP Billiton Gains Swiss Equities Rise for Second Day; Swiss Re, Actelion Shares Lead Rally Nuclear Fallout Sinking Uranium Takeovers 28% Below Offer Prices: Real M&A China Raises Bank Reserve Requirement for Third Time in 2011 on Inflation Japan Churns Through ‘Heroic’ Workers Hitting Radiation Limits Most Asian Stocks Rise as Radiation Concern Eases, Yen Weakens Qaddafi Troops Near Benghazi May Face Air Attack ‘Within Hours’ on UN Vote Portugal PM says opposition wants political crisis Hedge fund CAI says cuts entire exposure to Japan Reliance Inds says output figure reports provisional Arab League says U.N. resolution sets limits FACTBOX-How ECB currency intervention works Yen Declines Most in Two Years After G-7 Announces Action to Boost Japan Qaddafi Troops Near Benghazi May Face Air Attack ‘Within Hours’ on UN Vote Asian Currencies Strengthen as G-7 Caps Yen’s Rally Yen slides after intervention and oil up on U.N. vote Aussie dollar little changed after China move European shares briefly turn negative on China IAEA plans special meeting Monday on Japan nuclear plants Aeroflot to exchange shares for state airline assets EURO GOVT-Bunds up before weekend on geopolitical uncertainty Norway fund says to maintain 4 pct return target UPDATE 1-Wearing goggles, duct tape, workers race to repair crippled reactor ECB confirms started currency market intervention Yen Drops as G-7 Acts to Weaken Currency; Libya No-Fly Vote Spurs Oil Gain Taylor Rule Signals Colombia Rate Will Rise to 3.5% as Growth Accelerates British Pound Weakens Against Euro as Consumer Confidence Falls to Record Asia Share of EU Bonds Drops Almost 50%; Japan Demand Falls Workers Strive to Restore Power to Stricken Nuclear Plant Yen Weakens by Most in Two Years as Group of Seven Banks Sell the Currency A genius approach to web security Indian shares provisionally close down 1.6 percent Norway maintains forex non-intervention policy -c.bank Euro edges up vs yen, traders cite intervention Q+A-Will Japanese insurers repatriate funds after the big quake? European Stocks, U.S. Futures Rise on G-7 Intervention; Parmalat Rallies German Bonds Rise as Libya No-Fly Zone Sparks Flight to Safety U.K. Consumer Confidence Declines to Record Low on Economy, Jobs Concerns Singapore says ready to support moves to stabilise financial mkts Thai Oil looks at plan to acquire Exxon Thai unit GLOBAL MARKETS-Yen slides after intervention; oil up on UN vote Bank of Italy took part in yen FX intervention-source German Bonds Rise as UN Libya No-Fly Zone Accord Sparks Flight to Safety U.S. Treasuries Fluctuate Amid Yen Intervention, UN Libya Decision Concern Asia’s Share of EU Bonds Sold This Week Declines; Japanese Demand Weakens UK gross mortgage lending holds steady in Feb - CML FOREX-Yen falls on G7 intervention but traders sceptical Yen slides after G7 helps BOJ intervene, drop likely to slow G7 currency intervention pushes European shares up Hong Kong Stocks Fluctuate on Concern Over Libyan Conflict, Japan Crisis Shop for Japan: Lady Gaga, Levis, Charlie Sheen all donate sales to relief efforts New browsers offer tons of improvements China should stop intervening in yuan -ex c.bank adviser UK PM Cameron to make Libya statement at 1100 GMT Power could be restored by Sat at some Japan nuclear plant reactors Soccer-Magath to return to Wolfsburg, club says Cost of insuring Japanese, TEPCO debt falls-Markit Gold Climbs for Third Day as Unrest in North Africa Spurs Investor Demand U.K. Consumer Confidence Declines to Record Low on Economy, Jobs Concern German Government Bonds Rise; 10-Year Yield Falls 3 Basis Points to 3.14% Japan raises incident level at nuclear site-IAEA Slovene bank NLB readies sale of three units Russia Uralkali, Silvinit to mine 10.6 mln T potash Qatar: will take part in Libya intl effort-official agency Turkey wants Libya ceasefire, opposes intervention DAX Benchmark Advances on G-7 Yen Intervention; Shares of Siemens Climb E.ON says has taken Unterweser reactor offline Asia Crude-Australia Woodside sells May Enfield at record premium Buba confirms participation in joint F/X intervention Bank of France took part in yen FX intervention Wearing goggles & duct tape, workers race to repair reactors Yen extends losses as European c.banks intervene U.S. Index Futures Climb as G-7 Sells Yen in Effort to Aid Japan’s Economy Japan Nuclear Disaster Caps Decades of Faked Reports European Stocks, U.S. Futures Advance on G-7 Yen Intervention Qaddafi Troops Near Benghazi May Face Air Attack After Vote Radiation Leak May Make Japanese Wagyu Beef, Rice Shunned DAX Benchmark Advances on G-7 Yen Intervention; Shares of Siemens Climb Japan Nuclear Disaster Caps Decades of Faked Reports, Accidents Ten-Year Treasury Notes Erase Decline; Yield Falls 1 Basis Point to 3.25% Japan Nuclear Disaster Follows Decades of Faked Safety Reports, Accidents Qaddafi Troops Near Benghazi May Face Air Attack After UN Vote SNB no comment on whether intervening to curb yen DAX Volatility index falls 11 pct Finmin sees 2011 Belgian deficit at 3.6 pct of GDP Libya "anti-terror" forces to go into Benghazi-TV India PM says no member of govt involved in vote-buying Indonesia cbank gov sees rupiah strengthening further UK says BoE intervened vs yen after Japan request WRAPUP 9-Japan weighs need to bury nuclear plant; tries to restore power Central banks move to weaken yen and calm markets BoE and other central banks seen selling yen Yen surges after intervention and oil up on U.N. vote Gold extends gains on equities No-Fly Zone Wins Approval From UN to Protect Libyans From Qaddafi’s Forces CEO sees KBC in good position for stress test Greek Coke bottler to pay 0.50 euros/share to shareholders Overnight deposits at ECB tick up to 19 bln euros Libya shuts airspace to all traffic - Eurocontrol ECB declines comment on yen talk, refers to G7 statement BoE, other c.banks seen selling yen European shares gain on G7 currency intervention Yen extends losses, European intervention cited GLOBAL MARKETS-Yen dives after intervention, oil up on UN vote Euro overvalued, should be worth less than USD -Slovenia G-7 Sells Yen in First Joint Intervention Since 2000 European Stocks, U.S. Futures Rise on G-7 Intervention; BHP Billiton Gains European, U.S. Stock-Index Futures Rise on G-7 Yen Intervention G-7 Sells Yen in First Joint Intervention Since 2000 to Ease Japan Crisis CORRECTED-IAEA chief: Japan nuclear incident "grave and serious" accident Popular, Eni, Fiat, Telefonica, UCB, Van Lanschot: Europe Equity Preview Copper Heads for Biggest Weekly Gain in Six Weeks in London: LME Preview Rolls-Royce Riding Swazi King Gets Pay Raise as Spending Cuts Stoke Rage Europe shares seen up after G7 meet German Two-Year Government Notes Fall After Producer Inflation Accelerates Libya not afraid of U.N. resolution-Saif al-Islam Indonesia may export surplus Bontang LNG to quake-hit Japan China’s Stocks Rise as G-7 Intervenes to Support Japan; Sany Heavy Jumps European, U.S. Stock Futures Rise on G-7 Yen Intervention; Total May Gain German Two-Year Notes Fall as Producer Inflation in Country Accelerates UPDATE 1-Insurer Chaucer sees $30 mln loss from Feb NZ quake EURO GOVT-Bunds lower on G7; Libya, nuclear uncertainty support Japan stocks jump on G-7 pledge to intervene BP Indonesia, Total win CBM blocks in Kalimantan -ministry UPDATE 1-First Uranium resumes operations at S.Africa mine Yen Tumbles Most in Over Two Years After G-7 Announces Joint Intervention IAEA chief: Japan nuclear incident "grave and serious" accident France says will take part in Libya operations Brent tops $116 as Libya braces for U.N.-backed action Rolls-Royce Riding Swazi King Gets Wage Rise as Spending Cuts Stoke Anger Norway to join military intervention in Libya PRESS DIGEST - Wall Street Journal - March 18 Europe shares seen advancing Japan Individuals Cut Bets on Weak Yen, Spur Surge to Record Versus Dollar Tokyo Steel: Utsunomiya plant may be shut to end-March Honda: to extend production halt in Japan to Mar 23 WRAPUP 8-Japan weighs need to bury nuclear plant; tries to restore power REFILE-WRAPUP 3-Japan kicks off yen intervention as G7 agrees joint action WRAPUP 7-Japan weighs need to bury nuclear plant; tries to restore power Zloty Boost as Polish Output, Producer Price Growth Top February Estimates WRAPUP 7-Japan weighs need to bury nuclear plant; tries to restore power Tokyo stocks plunge 10 percent on the week after earthquake Japan’s 9% of Global GDP Means Expansion Won’t Get Unhinged Yen Falls Most in Two Years as G-7 Intervene to Aid Japan Quake Recovery Japan’s Wagyu Beef Exports, Rice Output Threatened by Radiation U.S. Begins Airlift as Japan Battles Nuclear Reactor Leaks Bookies see European stocks extending gains Tokyo stocks plunge 10 pct on the week after earthquake Seoul shares gain 1.1 pct on brokerages, refiners S.Africa rand up more than 1.2 pct versus dollar Shares jump and yen tumbles as G7 lends hand to Japan Corn, Wheat Surge to Highest in Week After U.S. Grain Shipments Increase Indian Stocks Drop Most in Asia; Reliance Slides on Report Output May Fall Taiwan stocks in best gain in 2 weeks; touch panels, tourism rise WRAPUP 3-Japan kicks off yen intervention as G7 agrees joint action Yield Gap Falls to Six-Month Low on Japan Nuclear Crisis: Australia Credit Koruna Appreciates Most in Six Weeks, Czech Stocks Rise Before G-7 Meeting Japan’s Wagyu Beef Exports, Rice Output Threatened by Radiation Leak Risks Commodities Head for Weekly Gain as Mideast Turmoil Prompts Oil Concerns Commodities Head for Weekly Gain as Mideast Turmoil Prompts Oil Concerns Lord’s Resistance Army Intensifies Attacks in Congo, Killing At Least 30 Soccer-I will challenge Blatter for FIFA presidency - Bin Hammam LG Chem starts maintenance to expand cracker -sources Indian Stocks Drop Most in Asia as Higher Oil Deepens Inflation Concerns India needs to deal with corruption, says PM Japan nuclear operator: not impossible to encase reactors in concrete Korean Air to spend $635 mln on new planes Indian shares fall 1 pct as Reliance Inds tumbles Japan’s 9% Piece of Global GDP Means World Expansion Won’t Become Unhinged Brent jumps above $116 as U.N. approves action on Libya KKR Treasurer Levin Said to Step Down After Less Than Two Years in Role Hong Kong Stocks Advance on Higher Earnings, G7 Intervention to Weaken Yen Asian Currencies Head for Weekly Rise as G-7 Intervention Halts Yen Rally Christie’s Atlantic City Revival Wager Fights 30% Plunge in Casino Revenue U.K. Consumer Confidence Declines to Record Low on Economy, Jobs Concerns Japan kicks off yen intervention as G7 agrees joint action WRAPUP 6-Japan races to restore power at reactors but long battle looms WRAPUP 3-Japan kicks off yen intervention as G7 agrees joint action Yen Repatriation Risk After Quake Not as Large as Feared, Citigroup Says Japan Churns Through ‘Heroic’ Workers Hitting Radiation Limits for Humans Indian shares gain 0.3 pct; lenders lead Pimco Hasn’t Seen Redemptions from Asia After Earthquake, El-Erian Says Workers Prepare to Connect Power to Stricken Nuclear Plant Japan to Start Testing Domestic Foods for Radioactivity, Ministry Says UPDATE 2-Japan officials say no plan for BOJ to underwrite debt Gold extends gains on equities, Mideast in focus WRAPUP 2-G7 agrees joint intervention to curb strong yen FOREX-Yen slides after G7 helps BOJ intervene, drop likely to slow G7 agrees joint intervention to curb strong yen Yen slides after G7 helps BOJ intervene, drop likely to slow Japan shares jump, yen tumbles as G7 lends hand Chile Signals More Rate Rises After Unexpectedly Accelerating Tightening Japan trade min asks firms, people to conserve power Highlights: Japanese officials comment on G7 intervention, yen WHO finds Japan radiation spread localised, no immediate threat U.K. Consumer Confidence Declines to Record Low on Economy, Jobs Concerns Yen Falls Most Since October 2008 as Group of Seven Agrees on Intervention Barclays Capital Says Currency Trading Disrupted as Yen Rose to Record China’s Stocks Rise on Profit Outlook, G-7 Intervention; PetroChina Climbs Workers to Resume Water Dousing at Fukushima Nuclear Plant Vietnam sees March inflation at 2.2 pct m/m WRAPUP 2-UN okays military action on Libya; Gaddafi warns Vietnam Targets $21 Billion Port-Enlargement Investment: Freight Markets Bahrain Funeral May Spark More Protests After Opposition Leaders Arrested Gupta Can’t Be Charged for His Goldman Chat With Rajaratnam, Lawyers Say Corn, Wheat Climb, Paring Weekly Decline, as U.S. Exports Soar on Demand Treasuries Decline as G-7 Yen Intervention Reduces Demand for Safer Assets PetroChina Plans to Add Gas Assets as Japan Quake Boosts Demand S.Korea KOGAS to supply up to 500,000 T LNG to Japan RPT-Mizuho to suspend internet banking ops until Mar 21-Jiji UK, US. France agree to work closely on Libya Mizuho to suspend internet banking ops until Mar 21-Jiji WRAPUP 4-Japan hopes to restore power at two crippled reactors Friday Korea’s Won Gains Most in Two Weeks as G-7 Intervenes to Limit Yen’s Rally Yen Tumbles Most in 6 Months After G-7 Agrees to Coordinate Intervention UN Security Council Approves Military Action Against Qaddafi China’s Stock Futures Rise as Yen Intervention Calms Markets Oil Surges as UN Approves Libya No-Fly Zone; Credit Suisse Raises Forecast Japan nuclear safety agency says aware of "Chernobyl solution" Japan nuclear plant op: to bring power to Nos. 1,2 reactor buildings Instant view: G7 to intervene jointly in FX; dollar/yen jumps Most Asian Stocks Rise as Radiation Concern Eases, Central Banks Sell Yen WRAPUP 4-Japan hopes to restore power at two crippled reactors Friday Japanese Stocks Climb as BOJ, G-7 Begin Intervention in Currency Markets Japanese Stocks ‘Look Cheap’ After Plunge, Societe Generale’s Grice Says Smoke or steam at crippled Japan reactor could be explosion UPDATE 1-Shanghai exchange to start lead futures trading FOREX-Yen falls after G7 deal, further downside seen Japanese Government Bonds Fall as G-7 Acts to Weaken Yen, Stocks Advance Treasuries Decline as Japan Says G-7 Will Coordinate on Yen Intervention Japan Stocks Climb as Central Banks Begin Intervention on Yen; Tepco Jumps Crude Oil Climbs for a Third Day on Concern Middle East Unrest May Spread BOJ offers Y3 trillion yen to markets in wake of G7 FX agreement Gold up more than half a percent on firm equities Yen falls after G7 deal, further downside seen Instant view: G7 to intervene jointly in FX; dollar/yen jumps Corn Gains 2.3% to $6.6125 Per Bushel in Chicago; Wheat, Soybeans Advance Copper Climbs for Third Day on Speculation Demand From Japan to Increase Japan stocks jump on G7 pledge to intervene Shares jump, yen tumbles as G7 lends hand to Japan White smoke or steam coming from 3 reactors at Japan nuclear plant WRAPUP 1-G7 agrees joint intervention to restrain yen G7 agrees joint intervention to restrain yen Central Banks Intervene to Weaken Yen After Post-Quake Surge Central Banks Intervene to Weaken Yen After Post-Quake Surge G-7 Nations Will Intervene to Weaken Yen After Currency Surged, Noda Says Vietnam Targets $21 Billion Port-Enlargement Investment: Freight Markets Yen Drops as G-7 Agrees to Intervene in Foreign-Exchange Markets Japanese Stocks ‘Look Cheap’ After Plunge, Societe Generale’s Grice Says Treasuries Fall as Japan Says G-7 Plans Coordinated Currency Intervention Bank of Japan Adds 3 Trillion Yen to Financial System in One-Day Operation Germany: Abstained on Libya no-fly zone due risks Mizuho to hold briefing on system troubles at 0130 GMT Nikkei jumps, G7 agrees on joint intervention to help Japan G7: agrees on joint FX intervention from March 18 Yen tumbles after G7 agrees on joint intervention, BOJ steps in Dollar/yen spikes after G7 agrees on joint intervention Seoul shares open up,gains limited on Japan caution Leading Indicators in U.S. Rise 0.8% in Eighth Consecutive Monthly Gain Initial Unemployment Claims in U.S. Fall 16,000 as Labor Market Improves Canadian Stocks Gain as Oil Advances, Economic Data Strengthen Alibaba, Formosa, HTC, PetroChina: Asia Ex-Japan Equity Preview Europe’s Stock Pickers of Decade Split on ‘Russia Risk’ Japanese Stocks in U.S., Australian Shares Advance on Easing Concern, Oil Treasuries Rise as Japan Quake Damage, U.N. Resolution Spur Safety Demand Japan’s Government Bonds May Fall, Paring Weekly Gain, as Yen Halts Rally Samsung Elec says outlook tough; aims at record profit UPDATE 1-Japan govt plans Y10 trln bond issue for quake relief-Sankei Shanghai exchange to start lead futures trading Nikkei seen rangebound, focus on nuclear power plant and G7 Alibaba, Formosa, Hankook, HTC, PetroChina: Asia Ex-Japan Equity Preview Japan govt plans Y10 trln bond issue for quake relief-Sankei U.S. oil climbs more than $2 on U.N. Libya vote Eni, Repsol Risk Expulsion From Libyan Oil Fields After Qaddafi’s Advance Rio Tinto ups holding in $3.9 billion takeover target Riversdale Italy to make bases available for Libya no-fly zone-source UPDATE 1-Brazil c. bank head: Japan crisis raises uncertainty UPDATE 1-Brazil cenbank head: Japan crisis adds uncertainty UN Security Council Authorizes Military Action Against Qaddafi Paying Women to Pass Syphilis Isn’t Worst of It: Ann Woolner Qaddafi Advance Poses Eni Expulsion Risk From Libyan Oil Fields Just Imagine Big Tokyo Quake, 23 Years Later: Michael Lewis India Braces for Inflation Risks From Oil After Rate Increase Consumer Comfort in U.S. Drops to Lowest Since August Crowds of Benghazi protesters cheer U.N. resolution Rajaratnam Prosecutors Show How Fund Manager Tapped Into Company Insiders Rajaratnam Prosecutors Show How Fund Manager Used Board Sources Crude Oil Climbs for a Third Day on Concern Middle East Unrest May Spread UN council votes for no-fly zone over Libya Chile regulator to investigate LAN-TAM merger Gbagbo forces kill at least 25 in Abidjan attack-U.N. RPT-UPDATE 1-Cameco closes at six-month low on Japan crisis Yen Weakens as Group of Seven Officials Set to Discuss Japan Quake Impact Manufacturing Boosts U.S. Expansion as Fuel Prices Dent Consumer Sentiment Japan, China, Philippines, Thailand: Asia Local Bond and Currency Preview Brazil c. bank head: Japan crisis brings uncertainty Chile Unexpectedly Raises Rate to 4% as CPI Expectations Surge India Faces Pressure to Step Up Inflation Fight After Eighth Rate Increase Diet Coke fizzes past Pepsi UN draft urges Libyan oil firm, c.bank asset freeze EMERGING MARKETS-Rumors slam Brazil real, Mexican peso rebounds UPDATE 3-Five banks probed over benchmark rate-source Japan Restraint on Yen Intervention Threatens Deeper Slump as G-7 Confers FACTBOX-Banks that contribute to setting Libor UPDATE 2-Colombia finmin sees more investment upgrades soon Japan Markets Restraint May Force Tougher Response as G-7 Officials Meet Canadian Currency Rises Most in Month as Crude Oil Climbs, Data Show Gains Host Hotels, LDK Solar, NetScout, Nike, Walt Disney: U.S. Equity Preview Chile Unexpectedly Increases Key Rate to 4% to Contain Inflation Outlook Cliffs, JPMorgan, Motorola Mobility, Rowan: U.S. Equity Movers Yen retreats from record peak; G7 talks loom Chile cenbank hikes rates surprise 50 bps Libyan rebel head defiant after Gaddafi threat FOREX-Yen retreats from record peak; G7 talks loom Groupon Said to Discuss IPO Valuation of Up to $25B in Talks with Banks < Prev   Next >

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