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Stock Market History on 2011-03-24 (24 March 2011 ) | Print | 23 Mar 2011 07:54:03 GMT Egypt Stock Trading to Resume With Loss Limits as GDRs Fall Egypt plans to resume stock trading after an almost two-month halt as recovering global markets and rules aimed at limiting declines provide support amid concern that weeks of protests may have hurt the economy. 24 Mar 2011 09:56:49 GMT GM common stock hits trading low General Motors' common stock hit a new trading low Wednesday before closing higher than it did Tuesday. GM's stock slipped to $ Wednesday morning before recovering to close at $. The shares beat the Dow Jones Industrial Average's half-percent gain by closing up %. 23 Mar 2011 10:15:03 GMT Speed of light limiting stock trading, says physicist Stock exchange trades now happen so quickly that the speed of light has become a factor, and exchanges may have to be relocated as a result, say researchers. read more 24 Mar 2011 09:34:49 GMT Egypt stock market resumes plunge after reopening Trading on Egypt's stock market was suspended for 30 minutes Thursday after it plunged by over 5 percent within minutes of its opening, marking the second consecutive day of steep declines as investors looked to unload shares after the market's nearly two month closure. 23 Mar 2011 09:13:17 GMT Egypt Exchange Halts Trading as Index Drops % After Two-Month Closure Egypt’s stock change halted trading after the EGX 100 Index declined 7 percent as trading resumed after an almost two-month closure amid protests that led to the ouster of President Hosni Mubarak. The benchmark EGX 30 dropped percent. 23 Mar 2011 03:29:21 GMT Light-speed trick in stock trades High-speed stock trading is now so fast that the speed of light is a factor - and financial institutions are looking to exploit it, says a physicist. 22 Mar 2011 22:46:17 GMT London stock exchange plans cross-border trading network MADRID: The London Stock Exchange on Tuesday announced plans to create an unprecedented trading network that will allow blue-chip stocks to be traded in up to six countries. 24 Mar 2011 08:16:27 GMT European stocks drop in early trading LONDON (MarketWatch) -- European stock markets fell in early trading Thursday after the Portuguese parliament rejected a package of austerity measures, prompting the resignation of Prime Minister Jose Socrates and taking the country a step closer to a bailout. Portugal's PSI 20 index dropped % to 7, in early trading. Among stocks in focus, shares in Imperial Tobacco Group PLC fell ... 24 Mar 2011 10:04:35 GMT Egypt stock market tumbles again Egypt's stock market suffers a second turbulent day following its two-month closure, with trading suspended temporarily. 21 Mar 2011 15:16:05 GMT Citi Reverse Stock Split: Bad for Trading Citi's 1-for-10 reverse stock split doesn't change any fundamentals, but it is good news for institutional investors, as a price in the $40s will definitely make the stock more attractive for them and certain other longer-term holders of the stock. But it is definitely a negative for the trading community. Economic Calendar Date(GMT) Name Country Period Fact Forecast Last 24 Mar Build permits R chg mm USA Feb -5.2 - -8.2 24 Mar Build permits R numbr mm USA Feb 0.534 - 0.517 24 Mar 23:50 Imports yy Japan Feb 9.9 4.4 12.4 24 Mar 23:50 Exports yy Japan Feb 9.0 8.6 1.4 24 Mar 23:50 Trade balance total yen Japan Feb 654.1 894.5 -471.4 24 Mar 07:45 Business climate France Mar 109 106 106 24 Mar 08:28 Markit/BME MFG Flash PMI Germany Mar 60.9 62.0 62.7 24 Mar 08:28 Markit Comp Flash PMI Germany Mar 60.6 - 61.5 24 Mar 08:28 Markit Service Flash PMI Germany Mar 60.1 58.4 58.6 24 Mar 08:30 International reserves Russia 18/03/11 500.0 - 497.3 24 Mar 08:58 Markit Mfg Flash PMI Euro Mar 57.7 58.4 59.0 24 Mar 08:58 Markit Comp FlashPMI Euro Mar 57.5 57.8 58.2 24 Mar 08:58 Markit Serv FlashPMI Euro Mar 56.9 56.4 56.8 24 Mar 09:30 Retail sales yy Great Britain Feb 1.3 2.3 5.3 24 Mar 09:30 Retail sales mm Great Britain Feb -0.8 -0.6 1.9 24 Mar 12:00 Unemployment Brazil Feb 6.4 6.40 6.10 24 Mar 12:30 Jobless claims 4-wk avg USA - 385.25 - 386.25 24 Mar 12:30 Initial Claims USA - 382 383 385 24 Mar 12:30 continuing claims USA - 3.721 3.700 3.706 24 Mar 12:30 Non-def cap ex-aircrf mm USA Feb -1.3 4.5 -6.2 24 Mar 12:30 Durable goods orders mm USA Feb -0.9 1.1 3.2 24 Mar 12:30 Durable gds ex-trans mm USA Feb -0.6 2.0 -3.0 24 Mar 12:30 Durable gds ex-def mm USA Feb 0.4 - 2.4 24 Mar 14:30 Nat Gas-EIA USA - -6 -6 -56 24 March 2011 Articles: Best Buy, GameStop, Home Depot, Red Hat, Smithfield: U.S. Equity Movers IMF says no sign of repatriation lifting Japan yen Trichet: Portugal must stick to its austerity plans NYSE short interest falls in mid-March IMF chief to activate crisis fund - sources Thousands of Syrians chant "freedom" at Deraa mosque Gaps still wide in WTO Doha round talks, US says Obama, Medvedev discussed Russia move to WTO-W.House US working to hand over Libya mission leadership Syrian security forces leave main Deraa mosque Short interest rises on Nasdaq in mid-March Oracle sales surge, beat forecast US STOCKS SNAPSHOT-Wall St up on earnigs bets, more gains seen Slovene Petrol 2010 profit jumps to 35.5 mln euros Clinton to attend Libya meeting in London Tuesday No sign Gaddafi complying with UN demands - Ban Brent crude ends up slightly after volatile trade TPSA sells Emitel unit for $593 mln to Montagu fund Wall Street up on earnings hope, S&P above key resistance Data point to nagging worries in Brazil, Mexico Goldman Sachs, Citigroup Sell $1.4 Billion of Mortgage Bonds Fed press briefings could create volatility on slips Amgen Dividend May Come Next Month as Investors Seek Value From Cash Hoard Wall Street up on earnings bets, more gains seen EU summit optimism pushes euro higher vs dollar Consumer Comfort Index in U.S. Drops to Seven-Month Low on Gasoline Prices Gold Futures Surge to Record on Libya, Japan Turmoil Oil - near $106 and rising Postal Service: 7,500 workers, $20,000 buyouts SNB has right tools to absorb liquidity: Danthine Sushi in Japan at Lower Nuclear Contamination Risk Than Leafy Vegetables Oil Futures Slip From 30-Month High on Concern Over European Debt, Economy Oil steady, market eyes Libya, Mideast Best Buy, GameStop, Home Depot, Red Hat: U.S. Equity Movers Household wealth down 23% in 2 years - Fed Instant view: Fed to hold post: FOMC media briefings Russia Stocks Most Expensive Since 2008 as BRIC Valuations Drop Allies Attack Libyan Military as U.S. Seeks NATO Command Nuclear Workers Are Evacuated After Three Engineers Suffer Radiation Burns Natural Gas Futures Drop After Smaller-Than-Forecast Inventory Decline Lessons in Nuclear Safety Start With Axes: Peter Coy Evacuation Ordered After 3 Japan Nuclear Workers Burned by Radiation Bernanke to meet the press Olympics-BOA chiefs suspended from London 2012 board meetings Hungary launches dollar bonds worth $3.75 bln-IFR Portugal woes complicate EU debt crisis summit Employers test economic waters before hiring Yemen president offers military defectors amnesty Gold Surges to Record on Haven Demand Amid Turmoil in Libya, Japan, Europe WRAPUP 4-Portugal woes complicate EU debt crisis summit Credit Suisse Said to Seek Investors for AIG Mortgage Assets Swap-Trade Platforms Triggered by Dodd-Frank Are Considered at CBOE, NYSE Turkey says NATO to take charge of Libya operation Carter to visit N.Korea, not carrying U.S. message TEXT-Fed announcement of Bernanke media briefings Fed, in historic shift, to brief media on policy Instant view: Fed to hold post-FOMC media briefings European shares given retail boost, Kingfisher up Household wealth down 23% in two years - Fed Japan detects radioactivity 30 km off coast-IAEA Arbitration panel thwarts BP-Rosneft deal - AAR Libyan rebels kill 30 snipers in Misrata - rebel spox EURO GOVT-Portugal yields unattractive even at record highs Gold pares gains after record; euro zone debt eyed Oil up as French jet hits pro-Gaddafi plane U.S. Economy: Goods Orders Unexpectedly Fall, Claims Drop Nuclear Safety Lessons Start With Manholes, Axes: Peter Coy Spanish Banks Downgraded by Moody's Amid Review of Possible Government Aid EMERGING MARKETS-Latam FX firm, market shrugs off Portugal Arctic Cat, Ford Motor, Harry Winston, Omnova, Paychex: U.S. Equity Movers Bovespa Index Declines on Lower-Than-Forecast Profit, Higher Unemployment African Union chair says Ivory Coast close to civil war Medvedev tells Obama: prevent Libya civilian deaths RPT-REFILE-Schneider Electric buys Summit Energy for $268 mln REFILE-Schneider Electric buys Summit Energy for $268 mln Syria opposition dismiss Assad response to protests Euro gains vs dollar on EU summit optimism Retailers, mining stocks power FTSE rebound World shares jump; euro up on Portugal optimism FOREX-Euro gains vs dollar on EU summit optimism Treasuries Fall as Stocks Advance on Earnings; TIPS Demand Highest in Year Gold Futures Decline From Record $1,448.60 an Ounce on Comex in New York Big banks hunger for corporate debt Arctic Cat, Ford, Harry Winston, Omnova: U.S. Equity Movers CORRECTED - Russian businessman eyes return to Spyker-Saab Dell: no material hit to supply chain from quake Gold Surges to Record on Haven Demand Amid Turmoil in Libya, Japan, Europe Portuguese Bonds Slide as Prime Minister Quits on Budget, Fitch Downgrades Crude Oil Little Changed at $105.68 a Barrel in New York, Reversing Gain U.S. Stocks Rally Amid Higher-Than-Estimated Corporate Profits Cricket-India beat champions Australia to reach World Cup semis GE to fund Lockheed F-35 engine despite stop-work order African Union invites Libyan reps, opposition to talks Syria arrests top free expression advocate US still sees Libyan handover in days GLOBAL MARKETS-World shares jump; euro up on Portugal optimism Euro advances versus dollar on EU summit optimism U.S. Stocks Rally a Second Day on Higher-Than-Estimated Corporate Profits Is Cisco dead money? Assad forms team to improve incomes after protests Panel to rule on BP-Rosneft deal today - sources RPT-Portuguese PM: to defend Portugal and euro Sterling falls to 2011 low vs currency basket Portugal bailout not inevitable, OECD head says Turkish assembly backs joining NATO naval operation RPT France says destroyed Libyan military plane at Misrata ECOWAS calls for strict UN sanctions on Ivory Coast UPDATE 2-BAM shares jump on Van Oord stake sale talk Irish PM Kenny: waiting for bank stress test results Portugal in for a rough ride, OECD head says US approves first new deepwater exploration since drilling ban PREVIEW-Israel seen raising key rate by qtr point Mexico peso firms sharply on US stocks, euro gains Portugal Is Said to Need as Much as $99 Billion in Any Financial Bailout UPDATE 2-Americas finance ministers to eye inflation, forex Portugal Is Said to Need as Much as $99 Billion in Any Financial Bailout European shares hit highest close in 2-weeks Small-Business Hiring Gains Momentum, Data Show FOREX-Euro advances versus dollar on EU summit optimism MONEY MARKETS-U.S. commercial paper market expands WRAPUP 2-Portugal crisis hijacks European summit Wall Street gains, with S&P 500 above key level Oil up as French jet hits pro-Gaddafi plane World shares fly, gold and silver at record highs Durable goods orders fall, job market healing Portugal crisis hijacks European summit Instant view: Jobless claims fall, durables goods orders fall February durable goods orders fall 0.9 percent Metalloinvest Said to Double Loan to $3.1 Billion Arctic Cat, Ford Motor, Harry Winston, Omnova, Paychex: U.S. Equity Movers New Zealand Dollar Reaches Three-Week High as Economy Grows; Aussie Climbs U.S. Stocks Rally Amid Drop in Jobless Claims, Europe Meeting U.K. Stocks Climb, Almost Erasing Post-Earthquake Losses; Kingfisher Gains Europe Services, Manufacturing Growth Slows More Than Economists Forecast Metalloinvest Said to More Than Double Loan to $3.1 Billion Oil - above $106 and rising UPDATE 1-Americas finance ministers to discuss forex, prices GLOBAL MARKETS-World shares fly, gold and silver at record highs Americas finance ministers to discuss forex, prices Bovespa Stock Index Fluctuates as Disappointing Earnings Offsets Oil Gains European Stocks Rise as Portuguese Prime Minister Resigns; Carmakers Climb Detroit Grows Faster Than Silicon Valley in Tech Jobs Christie Reviewing New Jersey Commitment to Energy Plan Backed by Corzine Stocks to rise further despite crises overseas: poll European Stocks, U.S. Futures Advance; Next, Kingfisher, Hugo Boss Rally Portugal May Be Moving Closer to Requesting a Bailout: Analysts’ Comments Pound Extends Decline Versus Euro, Notes Rise as U.K. Retail Sales Slump German Stocks Climb for Second Day in Frankfurt; BASF, K+S, Metro Advance Crude Oil Futures Rise in Longest Rally This Year on Attacks Against Libya Bank of China has reported 30% profit growth Treasuries: Yields mired in a tight range Budget pain taking a toll About 4.8 million box fans recalled for fire risk Euro gains as inflation concern trumps debt fear Gates urges bold moves from Israel, Palestinians Sterling falls to 4-1/2 month low vs firmer euro Dutch PM comments on Portuguese situation CORRECTED - EU sees scope for new Italy takeover rules UPDATE 1-Large earthquakes hit near northern Thailand Singapore finds radioactivity in imported Japan vegetables REFILE-Two magnitude 7.0 quakes hit Myanmar - USGS Syria to take "important" decisions after protests High level of radioactive caesium found in Tokyo vetegable-Kyodo AMAG says IPO may raise up to 535 mln euros EADS in exclusive talks to buy Vector Aerospace CORRECTED - Daiwa makes senior hires in Asia equity sales US commercial paper market rose in latest week-Fed Portugal govt says to keep rejecting bailout Russia Novatek buys 25.1 pct of Yamal LNG for $526 mln W.Africa heads seek UN mandate for force in I.Coast Czech central bank voted 5-1 to leave rates flat Libya coalition launched 14 missiles overnight UPDATE 3-Harmony shares jump on takeover talk US STOCKS SNAPSHOT-Wall St opens higher on Best Buy results UPDATE 2-Invensys CEO Henriksson replaced by FD Edmunds Libyan warplane shot down by French -ABC report Top Citigroup exec likes emerging economies, CPI a risk Fannie Mae will not sell benchmark notes in March Daimler, Rolls-Royce submit bid for Tognum -source JBS to focus on organic growth, not acquisitions U.S. crude pulls back after durable goods data Russian businessman eyes return to Spyker-Saab US STOCKS SNAPSHOT-Futures pare gains after data Portugal must stick to announced austerity steps-EU Maersk says to resume Gulf of Mexico drilling A Portugal bailout cannot be ruled out -Juncker Chile FinMin says CPI readings trending lower Libyan energy official warns of fuel shortage RPT-EURO GOVT-Portugal yields hit records, bailout chance grows Van Rompuy: EU at turning point in managing its crisis UN human rights body approves investigator on Iran Portuguese opposition leader hopes no bailout needed Nigeria agrees $10 bln investment in gas, chemicals UPDATE 1-Strikes hit Tripoli district again--Libyan source Czech c.bank leaves rates unchanged, as expected RLPC-Travel firm Amadeus seeks loan, bond refinancing - bankers ESM is for euro zone only, not Britain-UK minister Syrians chant "freedom" at Deraa protester funerals Strikes hit Tripoli district again --Libyan source Egypt broad index ends 0.9 pct higher on 2nd day UN renews mandate of envoy to probe abuses in N.Korea Egypt broad index rises 0.5 pct, main index down RPT-Cameron says important to stick to UN Libya remit Cameron says important to stick to UN Libya remit PAI Partners mulls Spie stake sale, IPO possible Cycling-UCI appeals against Contador doping ruling Egypt Ezz Steel says probe should have little impact CORRECTED (OFFICIAL)-Mazda to suspend production at Yamaguchi plant again IK Partners buys Offshore Incorporations from Carlyle Group UPDATE 1-Egypt bourse slides 0.7 pct on 2nd day of trade New Zealand dlr rises 1 pct to 3-wk high vs US dlr Egypt Ezz Steel shares to resume trading Warren Buffett says collapse of euro not unthinkable-tv GLOBAL MARKETS-World shares rise, Portugal costs soar FOREX-Euro edges higher; Portugal could be bigger worry WRAPUP 2-Portugal crisis hijacks European summit Merkel urges Portugal parties to back fiscal reforms IFR-COMMENT: No rush to bail out Portugal Euro extends gains vs dollar after US durables data GLOBAL MARKETS-World shares recoup all of Japan disaster losses FOREX-Euro bounces as debt woes increasingly priced in FOREX-Euro rebounds as debt woes increasingly priced in UPDATE 1-Portugal unlikely to seek immediate EU bailout- source Gold hits record on euro zone worries, Mideast unrest Wall Street hits session highs Stocks to rise further despite crises overseas: Reuters poll Oil down $1 to $114.50 after U.S. data Oil prices seen above $100 through 2013: Reuters poll Warren Buffett says collapse of euro not unthinkable: TV World shares rise, Portugal costs soar Euro edges higher; Portugal could be bigger worry Analysis: Hedge funds failing to handle choppy markets Consumer Comfort in U.S. Falls to Seven-Month Low on Gas Irish Economy Shrinks 1.6% as Consumer Spending, Investment, Exports Drop U.K. Retail Sales Decline More Than Forecast on Department Store Plunge South Africa Central Bank Keeps Benchmark Interest Rate Unchanged at 5.5% Small-Business Hiring in U.S. Gaining Momentum, Paychex, Intuit Data Show Jobless Claims in U.S. Fell by 5,000 Last Week to 382,000 Orders for U.S. Durable Goods Unexpectedly Declined in February Portugal Said to Need as Much as $99 Billion in Bailout Portugal Moves Closer to Bailout as Jose Socrates Quits on Eve of Summit Oil Fluctuates Near 30-Month High on Middle East Unrest, Portugal Bailout Metalloinvest Will Borrow $3.1 Billion, Double Earlier Amount, Person Says Soybeans May Rebound On Speculation Heavy Rains Will Delay Brazil Harvest Sushi in Japan at Lower Risk of Radiation Than Vegetables U.S. Stocks Advance on Jobs Report, European Union Meeting; Micron Rises Bank of America, GameStop, Imax, Red Hat: U.S. Equity Movers European Stocks, U.S. Futures Advance; Next, Kingfisher, Hugo Boss Rally U.S. Stock-Index Futures Pare Gain After Durable-Goods Orders Decrease U.S. Durable Goods Orders Unexpectedly Fell in February Treasuries Fall Before TIPS Sale as Gain in Equities Reduces Safety Demand Gold Futures Surge to Record on Libya, Japan, Europe Turmoil Canada Dollar Gains for First Time in Three Days as Oil Near 29-Month High Euro Rallies Versus Dollar on Summit Views, ECB Rate Increase Speculation Bovespa Stock Index Fluctuates as Disappointing Earnings Offsets Oil Gains Allies Attack Libyan Base as U.S. Seeks NATO Command The crisis in Japan has forced automakers to reduce production Oil up over $115 as MidEast offsets Portugal Europe shares edge up in low volume Curbs on Food Imports From Japan Widen Amid Nuclear Contamination Concern Russia Stocks Most Expensive Since 2008 on Oil as BRIC Valuations Tumble U.K. Stocks Climb, Almost Erasing Post-Earthquake Losses; Kingfisher Gains Most European Stocks Gain; BHP Billiton, Rio Tinto Rise on Tax-Credit Deal 36 South to Revive Black Swan Bet After Fund Climbs 234% on Global Events Evacuation Ordered After 3 Nuclear Workers Burned by Radiation Hungary 2010 budget gap seen at 4.1-4.2 pct/GDP CORRECTED-Taiwan AIG unit buyer says to raise $338 mln this year EURO GOVT-Portuguese yields hit records as bailout chance grows Helaba warns against arbitrary stress test design World shares recover all of Japan disaster losses Orders for U.S. Durable Goods Probably Rose in February Osborne to Ease U.K. Voter Pain by Taxing Oil, Banks, Rich U.S. 10-Year Treasury Yields Approach Highest in a Week Before TIPS Sale Intesa sees basis for Ferrero deal on Parmalat Budget Disagreements of $50 Billion May be Bridged by Boehner-Reid Rapport Oil Rises a Fourth Day in New York as Alliance Intensifies Libya Attacks Hospital gets bodies of 25 Syria protesters-official Taiwan AIG unit buyer says to raise $338 mln this year Orders for Long-Lasting Goods in U.S. Probably Increased for Second Month Euro Rallies as ECB Interest-Rate Speculation Outweighs Portugal, Spain Korean Won Rises Toward 2-Week High on Regional Recovery Signs Pound Extends Decline Versus Euro, Gilts Rise as U.K. Retail Sales Slump GLOBAL MARKETS-World shares recover all of Japan disaster losses UPDATE 2-Harmony shares jump on takeover talk Pro- and anti-Saleh army factions clash in Yemen Sterling falls, gilts rise after UK retail sales Pvt equity team up with hotel grps for 2nd round bids for China motel -sources EURO GOVT-Portuguese CDS up after parliament rejects reforms Egypt pound trades at weakest in more than 6 years Baht, Ringgit Lead Decline in Asia Currencies on High Oil Price, Euro Debt U.K. Retail Sales Declined More Than Forecast in February Stocks Erase Losses as Retailers Rise; FTSE 100 Benchmark Gains in London U.S. 10-Year Treasury Yields Near Highest in More Than a Week Before Sale Politics to block debt crisis steps at EU summit WRAPUP 1-Portugal in crisis, unlikely to seek bailout at summit U.S. equities seen opening little changed Retail Sales in U.K. Fall More Than Forecast as Department Stores Languish EURO GOVT-Bunds erase gains, turn briefly negative Malaysia to change crude price marker soon; likely adopt Brent-sources Portugal Yield Soars to 12-Year High as Socrates Quits; Irish Bonds Tumble Corn, Soybeans Fluctuate as Plantings May Gain in U.S., Biggest Exporter U.S. Stock-Index Futures Advance Before European Leaders Meet in Brussels Pan Pacific: aims to resume Hitachi refinery ops in April Portugal unlikely to seek immediate EU bailout- source India has no immediate plans to raise fuel prices-source Puma CEO says will cope with Japan earthquake FOREX-Euro dented by debt worries; Mid-East demand supports Euro dented by debt worries Socrates Defeat Pushes Portugal Closer to EU Bailout LCH Clearnet Raises Additional Margin Charge for Irish Bonds to 35 Percent Euro Erases Declines to Trade Little Changed Versus Dollar, Japanese Yen Budget pain already taking a toll Egypt Shares Trading at Premium to GDRs, Abu Dhabi Signal Deeper Declines European Stocks Fluctuate; Miners Rally as BBVA, Santander Shares Retreat Gold Trades Near Record on Europe Debt Risk; Silver Reaches 31-Year Peak Two-Year Portuguese Notes Slide, Driving Yield to Highest Level Since 1999 Germany plans to issue 83 bln euros debt in Q2 Stocks in Germany Advance; BASF, K+S Shares Increase as Munich Re Declines Premier Oil has up to $500 mln to spend on acquisitions Egypt bourse suspends trade on second day Kyushu Electric delays restart of 2 nuclear reactors LI & Fung H2 profit up 7 pct, lags forecast European Stocks Fluctuate; Miners Rally as BBVA, Santander Shares Retreat U.K. Stocks Erase Their Drop as Retailers Rise; FTSE 100 Index Gains 0.1% Japan turning corner in post-tsunami humanitarian relief EURO GOVT-Portuguese yields hit new euro-era high Tunisia freezes Gaddafi family assets-govt source Citic Sec plans to sell shares in Hong Kong -Caing.com Slovak PM: EU to debate loan terms for Portugal Hong Kong shares close up 0.4 percent, oil, bank plays lead Worst Texas Drought in 44 Years Eroding Wheat, Beef Supply as Food Rallies Asian Stocks Rise on Commodity Price Gains, Factory Resumptions in Japan U.S. 10-Year Treasuries Pare Gain Leaving Yields Little Changed at 3.34% Crude Oil Rises a Fourth Day After Allied Forces Intensify Libya Attacks U.K. Pound Slips to 1-Week Low Versus Dollar Before Report on Retail Sales UPDATE 1-C&W Worldwide downgrades on 2012; Shares down European shares slip on Portugal bailout fears Perform sets price range for up to $324 mln IPO LCH.Clearnet raises margin requirement on Irish bonds UPDATE 1-Harmony shares up over 5 pct in early trade Bunds Rise on Safety Demand as Portugal’s Prime Minister Resigns Over Cuts Brent dips towards $115; Portugal rekindles euro zone 36 South to Revive Black Swan Bet After Fund Gains 234% on Global Events Allies Pressure Qaddafi Forces as U.S. Seeks NATO Command German Bunds Rise as Portugal’s Prime Minister Quits Over Cuts Japan crisis, U.S. market to boost SolarWorld sales Nuke plant operator:situation stabilising at Fukushima Worst Texas Drought in 44 Years Damaging Wheat Crop, Reducing Cattle Herd European Stock-Index Futures Retreat as Portugal’s Jose Socrates Resigns Socrates Defeat Pushes Portugal Closer to Bailout Osborne Seeks to Ease U.K. Voter Pain by Taxing Oil, Banks, Rich Turkish bond yield rises above 9 pct on RRR move RPT-Politics to block debt crisis steps at EU summit MONEY MARKETS-BOJ current account balance seen staying elevated Gold steady as Middle East crisis supports Socrates Defeat Pushes Portugal Closer to Bailout LCH Clearnet Raises Its Additional Margin Deposit for Irish Bonds to 35% Portugal politics, euro zone debt issues rattle euro China sees risk from euro debt problems Worst Texas Drought in 44 Years Damaging Wheat Crop, Reducing Cattle Herds Egypt Shares Trading at Premium to GDRs, Abu Dhabi Signal Deeper Declines FOREX-Portugal politics, euro zone debt issues rattle euro EURO GOVT-Portuguese bonds seen under pressure RPT-GLOBAL MARKETS-Euro, crude ease on Portugal debt worries Japan may use budget savings to fund 1st relief fiscal package Honda extends Japan car output suspension to April 3 BOJ Shirakawa says Japan economy in severe state Japan’s 10-Year Bonds Advance as Stocks Erase Gains, Auction Demand Climbs India cbank: inflation pressures still persist - TV Toyota says to restart output of 3 hybrid models in Japan Carlyle to open offices in S.Africa, Nigeria China Resources says to boost capex 79 pct in 2011 WPP says may relocate tax homebase back to UK Euro, crude ease on Portugal debt worries Euro Holds Losses on EU Summit Outlook, Spanish Bank Concerns; Kiwi Gains GLOBAL MARKETS-Euro pressured by Portugal; shares mostly gain Brent falls to $115 as Portugal rekindles euro-zone woes Seoul shares gain on automakers, foreign buying China Manufacturing Growth Is Accelerating on Export Orders, Survey Shows Pertamina, Listrik Negara to Build Eight Indonesia LNG Receiving Terminals Japanese Stocks Fall for Second Day, Led by Tokyo Electric Power, Nissan China Guangdong Nuclear Buys Control of Hong Kong Pharmaceutical Supplier Hong Kong Bars Some Japanese Food Imports After Finding Radioactive Iodine Japan to see mostly warmer to normal weather in Apr-June Fish in Japan at Lower Risk of Nuclear Contamination Than Leafy Vegetables Reuters Summit-S.Korea POSCO lifts sales target on Japan orders Mets Owners Settling Case May Cause Default on Debt, Madoff Trustee Says BRIEF-Thai Siam Makro sees no impact on Japanese food sales Euro Holds Losses on Europe Summit Outlook, Spanish Bank Rating Concerns Ex-Goldman Board Member Invoked Fifth Amendment in Galleon Case, U.S. Says Ex-Goldman Board Member Gupta Invoked Fifth Amendment, Trial Judge Told Mets Owners' Settlement of Madoff Case May Spark Debt Default, Picard Says Goldman’s Blankfein Notes Profit Daily, Calls Board to Check In Goldman’s Blankfein Testifies Gupta Violated Firm’s Policies Brent falls to $115 as Portugal rekindles euro-zone woes Euro stung by Portugal, euro zone debt issues Blankfein Prefers Voice Mail to E-Mail While Checking Goldman Profit Daily Japanese Stocks Fluctuate as Tokyo Electric Power Drops, Builders Advance BRIEF-Thai Sri Trang sees higher 2011 sales volume, prices Tokyo Electric restarts LNG-fired unit after quake-Kyodo FOREX-Euro stung by Portugal, euro zone debt issues Baht, Ringgit Lead Decline in Asia Currencies on High Oil Price, Euro Debt Australia, Singapore Join Food Restriction as Japan Radiation Levels Rise Lady Gaga Is Shaming Those Spending $309 Billion: William Pesek WRAPUP 3-Radiation scare leaves Tokyo short of bottled water Saudi Arabia to boost crude burn for power generation in 2011 - dy min GLOBAL MARKETS-Euro pressured by Portugal; shares mostly gain Nikkei seen capped, nuclear worries persist Euro pressured by Portugal; Asian shares mostly gain Restrictions on Foods Imports From Japan Widen as Radiation Concerns Mount Libyan officials show charred bodies to reporters Australian Bourse Reiterates Business Logic of Singapore Exchange Merger Australia to Limit Milk, Fruit, Seafood Imports From Japanese Prefectures BHP says backs Australia mining tax in line with agreement REFILE-Citi hires Zhao as managing director for China IB team - memo China Guangdong Nuclear Buys Control of Hong Kong Pharmaceutical Supplier Japanese Stocks Decline, Led by Tokyo Electric Power; Nissan, Toyota Drop Lady Gaga Shaming Those Spending $309 Billion: William Pesek Higher radiation found in water outside Tokyo --Kyodo Singapore bans imports of food from Japan areas near reactor China needs to step up liquidity management -c.bank Rio Tinto: no material impact on iron ore shipments to Japan Argentina February data shows economy flourishing Nuclear Crew Returns to Reactor as Tokyo Dispenses Water Sprint Cheaper Than 99% of S&P 500 as Below-Book Signals Merger: Real M&A Hong Kong Bars Some Japan Produce After Finding Elevated Radiation Levels Japanese Stocks Decline, Reversing Earlier Advance; Tokyo Electric Drops Rio Tinto says quarterly iron ore pricing system not settled Taiwan regulator says supports banking industry consolidation Sprint Cheaper Than 99% of S&P 500 as Below-Book Signals Merger: Real M&A Gold Trades Near Record on Europe Debt Risk; Silver Close to 31-Year Peak Treasuries Snap Five-Day Loss as Demand From G-7 Nations May Rise at Sales Australia to Limit Milk, Fruit, Seafood Imports From Japanese Prefectures Japan Quake May Reduce Global Economic Growth to 3.8%, Morgan Stanley Says Korean Won Strengthens Toward a Two-Week High on Regional Recovery Signs China c.bank fixes yuan mid-point at 6.5625 NZ FinMin sees no impact from GDP on rates, inflation Gold steady on euro zone, Mideast crisis worries Euro shaky on Portugal worries, may see further pullback FOREX-Euro shaky on Portugal worries, may see further pullback Most Japanese Stocks Rise, Led by Companies Related to Construction, Water Japanese Bonds Snap Advance as Stock Gains Sap Demand for Safety of Debt CGNPC Uranium Invests HK$984 Million in Hong Kong Pharmaceutical Company Loud blast heard in Libyan capital - residents Euro pressured by Portugal; shares gain Japan February exports rise 9.0 percent: MOF Instant view: Japan February exports up 9 percent U.S. New-Home Sales Unexpectedly Decline to Record-Low 250,000 Annual Pace 36 South to Revive Black Swan Bet After 234% Hedge Fund Gain Airstrikes ‘Pressurizing’ Qaddafi Forces as U.S. Seeks to Hand Off Control GLOBAL MARKETS-Euro pressured by Portugal; shares gain Politics to block debt crisis steps at EU summit Australia Food Authority Moves to Restrict Some Foods Sourced From Japan Asian Stocks Rise on Commodity Price Gains, Factory Resumptions Japanese Stocks Rise as Factories Resume Some Operations; Komatsu Advances Socrates Defeat Pushes Portugal Closer to International Bailout Japanese Stock Futures Rise on Factory Restarts, Oil; Australia Advances N.Z. Dollar Gains After Economy Expands, Recession Avoided Japanese Stocks Rise as Factories Resume Some Operations; Komatsu Advance Seoul shares open up; techs bounce, refiners dip Quake jolts eastern Japan, no immediate reports of damage Israel strikes targets in Gaza after day of rockets Oil Falls From 30-Month High as U.S. Crude Stockpiles Gain Outweighs Libya WRAPUP 3-Radiation scare leaves Tokyo short of bottled water Portugal Pushed Closer to EU Bailout After Socrates Budget Cuts Defeated Eurofighter's Combat Debut in Libya May Boost Sales of $106 Million Plane Osborne Seeks to Ease U.K. Voter Pain by Taxing Oil Companies, Banks, Rich Japan’s Government Bonds May Fall on Concerns Stock Gains Will Sap Demand Bank of America Says Fed Objected to Plans for a Dividend Increase in 2011 China Should Revive ‘Through-Train’ Hong Kong Investment Plan, Guotai Says Japan Feb crude oil import volume up 5.6 pct Nikkei seen capped, nuclear worries persist Airstrikes ‘Pressurizing’ Qaddafi Forces as U.S. Seeks to Hand Off Control Dollar Index Near 15-Month Low on Global Recovery Signs; Kiwi Strengthens Japanese Stock Futures Rise on Factory Restarts, Oil; Australia Advances Australia draft legislation: Banks can issue covered bonds for up to 8 pct of assets Valero: Corpus Christi heavy oil cracker to restart Tokyo to Distribute Bottled Water After Radiation Levels Climb Volkswagen Battles Fiat for Supremacy in Rapidly Growing Brazil U.S. Needs to Leave Mideast Bad Guys Alone: Gregory Gause Nuclear Power Threatens Hydrocarbon Romance: Gwyneth Cravens Mets Owners' Settlement of Madoff Case May Spark Debt Default, Picard Says EU prepares to help banks amid worries on Ireland U.K. Stocks Advance on BOE Minutes; Mining Companies Rally U.S. Stocks Advance, Erasing Early Drop, as Commodity Producers Lead Rally ASX says needs take part in global bourse consolidation Qantas to raise fares on high fuel prices Portugal PM resigns as parliament rejects austerity Oil Near Highest Since September 2008 on Libyan Conflict, Mideast Turmoil Socrates Resigns After Parliament Rejects Deficit-Cutting Plan West bombs Libyan targets in Jafar-Libya state TV NZ FinMin says optimistic on economy as rebalancing continues N.Z. Economy Grew in Fourth Quarter, Avoiding a Recession Westpac says asset quality improving Euro slides as Portugal PM resigns, gold up Micron Technology, Paychex, Red Hat, SAIC: U.S. Equity Preview Micron Technology, Paychex, Red Hat, SAIC, Steelcase: U.S. Equity Preview Stuck Pipe Kept Shear Rams From Sealing BP Gulf of Mexico Well, U.S. Says New Zealand Dollar Rises After Fourth-Quarter GDP Report Tops Estimates Telefonica to invest $14.6 bln in Brazil thru 2014 EU leaders set to delay decision on bailout fund Fed’s Fisher Sees “Extraordinary Speculative Activity” in U.S. Economy Treasuries Decline as Fed Purchases Less Debt Than Average, Stocks Rally Mets May Default on Debt After Settling Madoff Case, Trustee Picard Says WRAPUP 2-EU leaders set to delay key decision on EFSF fund Wisconsin Prosecutor Fighting Union Law Adds Legislature on Defendant Side Euro Falls on Socrates Resignation as Portugal Budget-Cut Plan Is Defeated Florida courts face $72.3 million deficit from foreclosure freeze Toyota Motor says it will slow some US production Euro Falls on Socrates Resignation After Portugal Budget-Cut Plan Defeated Stuck Pipe Kept Shear Rams From Sealing BP Well, U.S. Says Oil ends at 2-1/2-year high on Mideast, gasoline Japan Quake May Cut Global Growth to 3.8%, Morgan Stanley Says Wisconsin Official Suing Over Anti-Union Law Adds Legislature as Defendant Mets Settlement of Madoff Case May Spark Default, Asset Sales, Picard Says Stuck Pipe Kept Shear Rams From Sealing BP Well, Report Says Florida courts face $72.3 deficit from foreclosure freeze RPT-Doctor says Libyan tanks nearing Misrata hospital CORRECTED-Gaddafi compound under air strike - TV report Portugal parliament rejects government austerity plan WRAPUP 2-Japan nuclear crisis still a serious concern;radiation in Tokyo tap water Stuck pipe contributed to Gulf oil spill Euro falls on Portugal concerns; sterling slips Materials lead Wall Street higher but turmoil remains Treasuries Pare Loses as Portugal Vote Renews Refuge Appeal of U.S. Debt California Gay-Marriage Ban to Remain in Force During State Court Appeal Wells Fargo Canada sells C$500 mln 3-yr notes Royal Bank of Canada sells C$1.1 bln notes Gaddafi compound under air strike - TV report U.S. still sees Libya handover in days Saskatchewan sees 2011-12 surplus, more oil, potash revenue CANADA STOCKS-TSX hits 2-week high on golds, financials US STOCKS SNAPSHOT-Wall St ends up; materials shares gain Med students rush to primary care programs Portugal Faces Lawmaker Vote Threatening to Push Toward Election, Bailout Portugal parliament rejects govt austerity plan Euro extends losses vs US dollar after Portugal news Wall Street ends up; materials shares gain Portugal parliament rejects government austerity plan Gold near record, silver tops $37 on safe-haven bid Oil settles at 2-1/2 year high on Mideast, gasoline U.S. New-Home Sales Unexpectedly Fall to Lowest on Record Japan Quake May Cut Global Growth 0.5 Point to 3.8%, Morgan Stanley Says Euro Falls on Portugal Budget Vote, Debt-Fund Delay; Leaders Monitor Yen Osborne Lowers U.K. Growth Forecast, Increases Borrowing, Cuts Company Tax BMW Canada sells C$575 mln notes in two parts Blankfein Checks Profit Daily, Prefers Voice Mail to E-Mail UPDATE 1-Nexen plunges as UK raises levy on oil production Eight explosions heard in Libyan capital Tripoli Portugal debt worries drive down euro, stoke gold U.S. Stocks Gain, Erasing Early Drop, as Commodity Shares Rally Qatar to boost 2011/12 spending, no bond plans-fin min U.S. Stocks Rally as Commodity Producers Gain, Jabil Leads Tech Shares Up U.S. Stocks Rally as Commodity Producers Gain, Jabil Leads Tech Shares Up New strikes against targets in Tripoli-Libya state TV Doctor says Libyan tanks nearing Misrata hospital Libya to free detained al-Jazeera crew in 24 hours - TV Hamas says seeking to lower tensions with Israel Books-A-Million, CB Richard Ellis, Level 3: U.S. Equity Movers Brazil inflation slows, analysts see more ahead New home sales plumb record lows, prices stumble U.S. Stocks Advance as Commodity Producers, Jabil Leads Tech Shares Higher Gold near record, silver tops $37 on safehaven bid Euro falls, gold and silver up on safety bid Crude Oil Increases to Highest Price in Almost 30 Months on Libya Strikes US STOCKS SNAPSHOT-Wall St hits session highs Airstrikes by Allies ‘Pressurizing’ Qaddafi’s Forces on Ground Israel will act aggressively to preserve security-PM U.S. crude ends higher at 2-1/2 yr peak above $105 WRAPUP 1-Japan nuclear crisis still a serious concern;radiation in Tokyo tap water Concho, Discover Financial, Fresh Market, Newcastle: U.S. Equity Movers NATO Struggles to Define Libya Role as U.S. Prepares Strikes Italy business group criticises govt on Parmalat move Belarus Eurobond Yields Soar to Record on Devaluation, Financing Concerns Canada Budget Rejection Means Government to Fall WRAPUP 2-EU leaders set to delay key decision on EFSF fund FOREX-Euro falls on Portugal concerns; sterling slips Euro falls on Portugal concerns; sterling slips Banks and oil firms to foot the bill for UK budget U.K. Stocks Fluctuate; Sainsbury Shares Fall as Xstrata Climbs Treasuries Erase Gains as Federal Reserve Acquires Less Debt Than Average Natural Gas Futures in New York Rise Near Seven-Week High on Cold Weather U.S. Stocks Fluctuate as Economic Optimism Offsets Europe Woes European Stocks Climb; Rio Tinto Leads Rally in Mining Shares Kidnapped cyclists in Lebanon are Estonian - consul Irish Notes, Portuguese Bonds Drop as Debt Crisis Deepens Ahead of Summit Exxon warns of flaring at Torrance, Ca, refinery Spanish Novacaixagalicia to seek private funds Fitch-UK may need more budget measures if growth weak Oil up on Mideast unrest, U.S. gasoline stocks drop Why homebuilders may never fully recover Natural Gas Futures in New York Rise Near Seven-Week High on Cold Weather Treasury Notes Decline as Federal Reserve Acquires Less Debt Than Average U.K. Stocks Advance After Bank of England Minutes; Mining Companies Rally Bloc Quebecois wants Canada government to fall soon UPDATE 2-New AstraZeneca heart drug hits snag in France EURO GOVT-Portuguese yields rise before key austerity vote New home sales hit record low, outlook gloomy Stocks in U.S. Fluctuate as Economic Optimism Offsets Europe's Debt Woes Texas nuclear plant expansion in doubt Sales of luxe doomsday bunkers up 1,000% Kenya 30-yr bond yield rises to 13.520 pct NBG still believes in merits of merger with Alpha- CEO Bloc Quebecois wants Canada goverment to fall soon Wall Street near flat on unrest and oil, materials up Euro Declines on Debt-Fund Plan Delay, Portugal; Juncker Notes a Yen Trend Group of Seven Yen Sales May Boost Treasury Auctions, Bank of America Says U.S. Stocks Fluctuate as Economic Optimism Offsets Europe Debt-Crisis Woes Treasuries fall after $7 billion Fed purchase Canada, S.Korea close to solving beef dispute-minister Egypt ex-minister faces trial over protest deaths Europe’s Banks Would Need $355 Billion of Capital in S&P Stress Scenario Canadian Currency Fluctuates as Crude Oil Climbs, Federal Election Looms European Stocks Gain for Fourth Day in Five; Rio Tinto Leads Mining Rally California’s Lockyer ‘Skeptical’ Brown Tax Plan Will Be Put to Referendum Bond prices flat as investors mull Japan impact U.S. Gates says Egypt political parties need time Obama condemns bombing in Jerusalem, urges calm No reports of Libyan civilian casualties- US admiral Syrian forces open fire at protesters in Deraa US govt report examines blowout preventer in BP spill European shares finish higher on stronger miners Tokyo Warns About Water, Japan Bids to Calm Radiation Fears Stocks in U.S. Fluctuate After Home-Sales Report; Treasuries, Euro Retreat Egypt warns Israel against military action in Gaza Mexican stocks jump on America Movil, Grupo Mexico New Issue-Unedic prices 1.5 bln euro 2014 bond Sanofi to grow animal health through bolt-on buys RPT-Qatar bourse in talks for foreign ownership - CEO Portugal PM to make statement at 2000 GMT - TSF Books-A-Million, CB Richard Ellis, Level 3: U.S. Equity Movers Canada opposition to force confidence vote Gaddafi forces continue attacks on civilians-admiral Qatar bourse in talks for foreign ownership - CEO U.S. Gates says not planned for post-Saleh Yemen Oil up on Mideast unrest, U.S. gasoline stock drop Euro falls on fears over Portugal debt Gold up, silver at 31-year high on flight to safety Wall Street cuts losses; materials sector up Adobe, DuPont, Genworth, SunPower, Verizon: U.S. Equity Preview European Stocks Fluctuate; Sainsbury Falls as Rio Tinto Leads Mining Rally Japan nuclear crisis still a "serious concern"-IAEA CORRECTED-UK raises bank levy by 0.003 percentage points Bank tests to influence Irish views on burden-sharing U.S. Gates condemns "horrific" Jerusalem attack Euro Declines on Fund-Timing Outlook, Portugal; Dollar, Yen Gain on Safety Fed’s Fisher Sees ‘Extraordinary Speculative Activity’ US STOCKS SNAPSHOT-Wall St cuts losses; materials sector up Portugal finmin urges parliament to approve measures NBG 2010 net falls 56 pct, beats forecasts UK raises bank levy by 0.03 percentage points Budget levy disadvantages UK banks -BBA European Stocks Fluctuate; Sainsbury Falls as Rio Tinto Leads Mining Rally Treasuries Erase Advance as Central Bank Purchases Less Debt Than Average Goldman’s Blankfein Says Gupta Violated Firm’s Policies War in an age of deficits UPDATE 1-New AstraZeneca heart drug hits snag in France PSA cuts production at some Europe sites on Japan UPDATE 1-US SEC mulling new compliance rules for exchanges UPDATE 1-Merkel says still open to lower Irish bailout rate Portugal parlt starts debate before key austerity vote Libyan air forces destroyed - British commander Ireland eyes cheaper EU bailout in coming weeks Poland to decide on PKO BP stake next week UPDATE 1-Libya coalition partners to meet on Tuesday-France US crude extends rise more than $1, trade choppy Portugal PM to attend EU summit despite key vote New Issue-Barclays Bank prices 1.0 bln euro 2022 bond Chile trims 2011 budget to rein in prices-FinMin US bombs wreckage of F-15 fighter jet in Libya Italy aims to encourage national food group-minister US crude holds gain, Brent seesaws after data S.Africa miners to down tools at Blyvoor mine in mourning World turmoil pushes bonds higher Fed must be "extremely wary" on price risks: Fisher Dealing With Exelon Helped Shape Obama Nuclear View U.S. Stocks Decline After New-Home Sales Fall to Record-Low Pace Adobe, AOL, Bank of America, Jabil, Xoma: U.S. Equity Movers European Stocks Decline as U.S. New-Home Sales Unexpectedly Drop Oil prices climb above $105 GLOBAL MARKETS-Euro falls, bonds up on fears over Portugal debt Analysis: Unusual EM policies help bide time till West tightens Goldman’s Blankfein Says Ex-Director Rajat Gupta Violated Firm’s Policies Canadian Dollar Falls for Second Day as Election Looms on Budget Rejection European Stocks Decline as U.S. New-Home Sales Unexpectedly Drop Nuclear Illinois Helped Shape Obama View on Energy in Dealings With Exelon German Bunds Advance as Asian Stocks Decline, Boosting Demand for Safety US March gasoline draw biggest since at least 1990 CEZ delays Dukovany unit 3 restart until Friday Lloyds banks may fund capital gap in branches sale RPT-Libya coalition partners to meet on Tuesday -France WRAPUP 1-EU leaders delay key decision on bailout fund Wall Street weighed by banks and home builders Adobe, AOL, Bank of America, Cree, Jabil Circuit, Xoma: U.S. Equity Movers Gold Climbs Near Record on Middle East Tension, Europe Debt; Silver Gains U.S. Stocks Decline as New-Home Sales Fall to Record-Low Pace; Toll Drops Quebec sells C$500 mln 30-yr bonds in reopening KGHM doubles stake at Tauron for $153 mln CTIA-LightSquared CEO announces Best Buy deal Libya coalition partners to meet on Tuesday -France Instant view: New home sales at a record low in February Fed to begin series of reverse repos Thursday: NY Fed Blankfein Takes Stand for Prosecution at Rajaratnam Insider-Trading Trial Crude Oil Extends Gain After U.S. Gasoline Supply Drops More Than Forecast Treasuries Gain on Global Turmoil, Unexpected U.S. Drop in New Home Sales Euro Slumps on Bailout-Fund Timing, Portugal Vote; Dollar Gains on Safety Euro pares losses vs dollar, still down on day FOREX-Euro falls vs dollar ahead of Portugal budget vote UK sees slower growth, above-target inflation Euro falls vs dollar ahead of Portugal budget vote Euro and global stocks fall on fears over Portugal debt China Can Grow 8% for 20 Years to Become Twice U.S. Size, World Bank Says New home sales tumble to record low Europe shares extend losses on US home sales data ECB presidency not on EU summit agenda, Germany says U.S. Stocks Decline as Europe, Bank of America Temper Optimism Adobe, Cree, Discover, Jabil Circuit, Xoma: U.S. Equity Movers Stock indexes add to losses on home sales data Pound Drops as BOE Minutes Disappoint Bulls, Osborne Cuts Growth Forecast Goldman’s Blankfein Will Testify Today in Rajaratnam Insider-Trading Trial Germany sees slim chance of more Ireland action US STOCKS SNAPSHOT-Indexes add to losses on US home sales data CORRECTED-Radiation at 500 microsieverts/hr at Japan No.2 unit Slovak govt approves sale of Slovak Telekom stake Germany seeks changes to system for contributing to ESM New home sales plunge to record low in February Instant view: Home sales hit a record low U.S. Stocks Decline as Europe Debt Crisis, Bank of America Temper Optimism Adobe, Cree, Discover, Genworth, Jabil Circuit, Xoma: U.S. Equity Movers Job creation rate hit 29-year low during recession Crude Oil Trades Near Two-Week High as Alliance Prepares Attacks in Libya Yemen’s Saleh Wins Emergency Rule Vote as Lawmakers Defect No party for health care investors one year later Netanyahu postpones Russia visit over bombing Israel embassy spokesman corrects self on Jerusalem blast Britain ups gilt issuance to 169 bln stg in 2011/12 Canada Dollar Falls Second Day as Europe’s Debt Crisis Saps Risk Appetite Wall Street dips at open on euro zone worries Stocks in U.S. Decline as Europe, Bank of America Temper Recovery Optimism US STOCKS SNAPSHOT-Wall St dips at open on euro zone worries Dozens of casualties in Jerusalem explosion -police Gilts pare gains on UK Budget announcements Actress Elizabeth Taylor dies -- ABC News Osborne Cuts 2011 U.K. Growth Outlook to 1.7% in Budget Fed’s Fisher Sees ‘Extraordinary Speculative Activity’ in U.S. Wall Street set for lower open on Portugal vote, BofA Mother Tells UN’s Ban How Son’s Suicide Sparked Tunisia Revolt U.K. Stocks Erase Gains; FTSE 100 Index Declines 0.2 Percent in London U.S. Stock Futures Fluctuate Before Home-Sales Data; Jabil Circuit Climbs European Stocks Fluctuate; Inditex Advances, Sainsbury Drops Pimco Seeing ‘Select’ Opportunities in Japan After Earthquake Pound Extends Loss Versus Dollar After Osborne Lowers U.K. Growth Forecast Canada Budget Rejection Means Government Poised to Fall Highest radiation level so far at No.2 nuclear unit-Japan agency Sterling at session low on UK budget Finland wants to consider options on EFSF guarantees -PM Q+A-What steps is euro zone taking on debt crisis? Osborne Cuts 2011 U.K. Economic Growth Outlook to 1.7% in Budget Fed’s Fisher Sees ‘Extraordinary Speculative Activity’ in U.S. on Stimulus BofA Says Fed Objected to Planned Dividend Increase in 2011 U.K. Stocks Erase Gains; FTSE 100 Index Declines 0.2% as Sainsbury Falls Franc Appreciates Before Portugal Vote; Euro Slumps on Bailout Fund Timing European Stocks Fluctuate; Rio Tinto, Inditex Advance as Sainsbury Drops Pimco Purchases Toyota Motor Credit, Sees ‘Select’ Opportunities in Japan U.K. Government Bonds Stay Higher After 2011 Growth Forecast Cut to 1.7% Bank of America, Cintas, Jabil Circuit: U.S. Equity Preview Euro sags on bailout delay, shares dip Oil ticks up on Mideast, North Africa unrest Fed shoots down Bank of America dividend hike Ferrexpo to start Eurobond road show March 25 -sources Air strikes hit Gaddafi air base:Misrata resident UPDATE 5-Inditex looks east for growth, pleases on margins GLOBAL MARKETS-Euro sags on bailout delay, shares dip Yemen Legislators Endorse Saleh’s State of Emergency Cuomo Reminds New York Lawmakers a `Shutdown’ May Happen Without a Budget Berlusconi Hedges Bets on Libya War by Pushing for NATO Canadian Dollar Drops as Europe’s Sovereign-Debt Crisis Discourages Risk Treasuries Rise as Turmoil in Japan, Libya, Portugal Spurs Refuge Demand Turkish c.bank raises reserve requirements FOREX-Euro falls as EU delays bailout fund increase Canada PM to defend budget on Wednesday--aide India NALCO issues 12,000 T aluminium export tender: source Misrata resident says snipers fire on hospital Turkish c.bank leaves key rates unchanged Euro falls as EU delays bailout fund increase Stock futures dip, and euro zone concerns could weigh Allies Prepare to Attack Qaddafi's Ground Forces, Debate Command Structure Belarus cbank to restart some FX sales from April 1 Dimon Makes $20 Billion AT&T Loan Deal in Bid for Dominance Japan earthquake could cost $309 billion UPDATE 1-No decision till June on how to increase EFSF -- draft Japan oil stocks release may cap need for plentiful imports U.S. Stock Futures Advance Before Home Sales Report; Jabil Circuit Climbs No One's Making Money on Exchange Takeovers an Arbitrage Too Far: Real M&A Treasuries Advance as Japan, Libya, Portugal Encourage Demand for a Refuge Gaddafi forces shell rebel town of Zintan:resident Stock index futures point to lower open on Wall Street Egypt Shares Tumble to 2-Year Low as Trading Resumes in Cairo Europe stocks trim gains on euro zone debt worries Italian govt allows companies to delay AGMs Euro at session lows vs dlr on EU foot dragging Osborne Said to Raise Tax Allowances Amid ‘Feel-Bad’ Economy Socrates Faces Vote Threatening to Push Portugal to Polls Chile seen upping rate 50 bps in April-cbank poll France says NATO to have "technical role" in Libya Hong Kong bans list of food and milk imports from Japan No decision on how to increase EFSF this week -- draft document G7 intervention gives go-ahead for yen carry trade U.K.'s Osborne Said to Increase Tax Allowances as ‘Feel-Bad Factor’ Bites Nigeria Starts Foreign Exchange Forward Auctions Today No Libya oil deliveries pending or planned - OMV Bank Austria committed to emerging Europe - CEO Bulgaria fines E.ON for abuse of market position Deka will not lead landesbank consolidation -CEO Egypt bourse will not close again -exchange acting head Sales of New Homes in U.S. Probably Climbed in February U.S. Stock Futures Advance Before Home Sales Report; Jabil Circuit Climbs European Stocks Climb as Rio Tinto Rallies; Inditex, UniCredit Shares Gain Yemeni Lawmakers to Vote on Emergency Powers After Saleh Regime Defections EU clears 180 mln stg in state aid for UK Post Office U.S. Defense Secretary arrives in Egypt for talks Air strikes on Gaddafi forces in Misrata -resident WRAPUP 9-Japan quake costliest ever; Tokyo water warning GM vs. Ford: The hundred-year war BOE Voted 6-3 to Hold Rate, Saw ‘Merit in Waiting’ on Policy Wanted in Japan: A rebirth of innovation Euro Drops for Second Day Ahead of EU Summit on Debt, Portugal Budget Vote Kazakhstan still important for Bank Austria-CFO Italy cabinet agrees takeover restrictions-source CORRECTED-BRIEF-RadioShack waives T-Mobile agreement breach until April 4 European shares edge higher, led by miners Crude Oil Trades Near Two-Week High as Alliance Prepares Attacks in Libya AXA Asia-Pacific transaction to close April 1 Canada Budget Rebuff Sets Up Election as Harper Government Poised to Fall Oil firms on MidEast, North African unrest Portugal vote dents euro, tempers equities Irish Notes Slump, Portugal Bonds Drop as Crisis Deepens Before EU Meeting Time for Verizon to buy Sprint? Quake jolts Japan near damaged plant; no reports of more damage Indian shares provisionally close 1.3 percent higher Irish 2- and 10-year yields hit euro lifetime highs European Stocks Climb as Rio Tinto Rallies; Inditex, UniCredit Shares Gain Irish Government Notes Slump, Portuguese Bonds Drop as Debt Crisis Deepens Berlusconi Hedges Bets on Libya War by Pushing for NATO Gold Climbs as Middle East Turbulence and European Debt Crisis Fuel Demand Yemeni Lawmakers to Vote on Emergency Powers After Saleh Regime Defections Pound Falls Versus Dollar, Yen, Euro as BoE Minutes Favor Unchanged Rate U.S. Stock-Index Futures Advance as Investors Await New Homes Sales Report European Stocks Rise, Led by Raw-Material Producers; Inditex Shares Gain Stocks Climb After BOE Minutes Showed Panelists Voted to Maintain Key Rate ArcelorMittal Spinoff Aperam, Liberty Global Plans Sales: New Issue Alert Portugal government may collapse before EU summit State unemployment benefits in the crosshairs Sterling falls after BoE maintains 6-3 vote European shares turn positive; miners rise RPT BoE maintains 6-3 vote to hold rates at record low-minutes Stock index futures point to lower open on Wall Street China Has Potential to Dwarf U.S. Economy Within 20 Years, World Bank Says Egypt Shares Slump, Sending Index to Two-Year Low After Two-Month Closure Bank of England Voted 6-3 to Hold Rate to Assess Impact of Increase in Oil Treasuries Snap 4-Day Drop Before Home Data; Japan, Libya Fuel Safety Bets Greek PM: restructuring could bring bank collapse-report Italy set to agree takeover restrictions-source Orascom Tel trades down 5.5 pct after bourse opens Lufthansa Cargo says earnings stable so far this yr Berlusconi Hedges Bets on Libya War Outcome by Pushing for NATO Pound Snaps Four-Day Gain Versus Dollar Before Bank of England Minutes Asian Stocks Retreat on Iodine in Tokyo Tap Water, Reactor Woes Egyptian Shares Slump; Index Drops to Lowest Since April '09 After Closure Osborne Said to Increase British Tax Allowances as ‘Feel-Bad Factor’ Bites Portuguese Government Bonds Fall; Five-Year Yields Climb to Euro-Era High Ezz Steel trade suspended until further notice-bourse Leoni aims for 170 mln eur in 2011 operating profit At least 15 BofA global commodities staff, including 2 senior execs, leave Rheinmetall sees higher 2011 revenue, earnings EURO GOVT-Portuguese CDS inches up ahead of vote Yen, Franc Strengthen on Renewed Nuclear-Leak Concern and Libyan Conflict FOREX-Portugal weighs on euro; sterling eyes UK budget Crude Oil Trades Near Two-Week High as Alliance Prepares Attacks in Libya RPT-WRAPUP 8-Radiation in Tokyo water; U.S. curbs Japan food imports Germany Tops Europe on Profits After Worst Loss Since May Major Egypt shares fall 10 pct after reopening Egypt bourse suspends trade after reopening Hong Kong stocks close down 0.14 pct, China Coal dives Trichet - much still to do on financial reform U.S. Bans Japan Milk, Fruit Imports From Areas Near Leaking Nuclear Plant Asian Stocks Drop on Concern Over Iodine in Tokyo Water, Reactor Struggles Ukrainian ex-president denies role in Gongadze murder Radiation level at Japan plant falls after smoke seen CNOOC Q4 net profit beats forecast Portuguese/German yld spreads widen ahead of vote Renesas restarts 3 quake-hit Japan factories European Stocks Fluctuate Before Portuguese Deficit-Plan Vote, U.K. Budget Thailand Planning Fewer Rice Harvests in Pest Fight Means Drop in Exports Pound Advances to One-Year High Against Dollar Before Budget, BOE Minutes Ferrexpo, Royal Dutch Shell, Vodafone: U.K., Irish Equity Market Preview China Can Grow 8% for 20 Years to Top U.S., World Bank Economist Lin Says New Zealand on Edge of Recession After Christchurch Tremor Erodes Optimism Hochtief CEO says ACS owns over 39 pct of shares Poland says sold Tauron stake for $449 mln Smoke in Japan nuclear plant from reactor building-official European shares edge lower; Portugal eyed MONEY MARKETS-Aussie rate cut bets trimmed, BOJ halts injections European Stocks Drop for Second Day Amid Concern Portugal May Need Bailout German Bunds Advance as Asian Stocks Decline, Lifting Demand for Safety Sainsbury, Shell, Vodafone: U.K., Irish Equity Market Preview CORRECTED - Repsol sets price for sale of YPF stake at $41/shr BRIEF-Krung Thai Bank on track to meet 2011 loan target Belarus cbank to allow quick fx purchases by banks Repsol sets price for sale of YPF stake at 41 euros/shr Banks Bring Jobs to London as Finance Pays Most Tax in U.K. Swiss Franc Advances Versus Euro, Dollar, Strengthening Against 16 Peers Crude Oil Falls Because of Concern Japanese Fuel Consumption May Decline Nigeria Starts Foreign Exchange Forward Auctions Today, Central Bank Says Fiat, Gestevision, Latecoere, Macintosh, Mediaset: Europe Equity Preview Allied Irish, Sainsbury, Shell, Vodafone: U.K., Irish Stock Market Preview Black smoke seen over Reactor 3 of Japan nuclear plant TABLE-S.Lanka 91-day T-bill yield 6.98 pct at auction Allies Target Qaddafi Ground Forces, Debate Command Structure Japan shares fall after rally Gold steady on Middle East crisis European, U.S. Stock-Index Futures Drop; Asian Shares Snap Three-Day Rally China Demand for Gold Might Drive Consumption to Match India, World No. 1 FCA eyes third Asia focused hedge fund seeding Egypt Stock Trading to Resume With Loss Limits as GDRs Fall Saudi Billionaire Plans to Invest $2.5 Billion to Build Ethiopia Rice Farm EURO GOVT-Bunds edge up; Portugal vote key for periphery China shares rise 1.0 pct, property shines U.S. Stocks Retreat Amid Oil's Advance, Concern About European Debt Crisis Euro knocked before Portugal vote, yen hemmed in range Global shares down, euro eases ahead of Portugal vote Portugal Faces Lawmaker Vote Threatening to Push Toward Election, Bailout Japan Stocks Fall for First Time in Three Days on Reactor, Water Concerns FOREX-Euro knocked before Portugal vote, yen hemmed in range Celesio - UK budget cuts to crimp profit for 2 yrs GLOBAL MARKETS-Shares down, euro eases ahead of Portugal vote WRAPUP 7-U.S. halts Japan food imports, Tokyo water contaminated Chubu to review timing of plan to build new Hamaoka nuke reactor Treasuries Snap Four-Day Drop Before Home Data; Traders Cut Inflation Bets Korean Won Slips for First Time in Four Days on Mideast, Europe Concerns Tokyo Warns on Water as Radiation Hampers Nuclear Cleanup Brent steady near $116, supply fears simmer with Yemen BRIEF-Thai CPN sees double-digit revenue growth this year S.Korea may ban some food imports from Japan -Yonhap Hochtief posts record annual pretax profit for 2010 Nuke operator TEPCO changes dividend forecast to "undeciced" Seoul shares slip on refiners, banks Japan Sees Quake Damage Bill of Up to $309 Billion, Almost Four Katrinas Treasuries Rise as Tokyo-Water Concerns Spur Demand for Safer Securities Gold May Extend Record Gain on ‘Ocean’ of Central Bank Money, Phoenix Says Tokyo Warns on Water Supply as Radiation Hampers Nuclear Cleanup Japan govt estimates quake damage at $197-308 bln Buffett sees significant growth in global output over next yr: TV Mitsubishi Chem restarts Odawara facility WRAPUP 6-U.S. halts food imports from Japan nuclear zone Samsung denies rumours of tablet inventory buildup WRAPUP 5-U.S. halts food imports from Japan nuclear zone BRIEF-CIMB Thai Bank aims for 2011 loan growth of 20 pct Singapore Consumer Prices Climb 5%, Sustaining Pressure to Tighten Policy REFILE-IMF plans short-term forex swaps to cushion emerging mkts - WSJ Australian Dollar Near One-Week High Before RBA Releases Financial Review Crude Oil Futures in New York Decline From the Highest Level in Two Weeks Ex-Fund Manager Charged in SEC Death Threats Blames Retaliation for Plight U.S. architecture billings inch up in February: AIA Holly Corp reports emissions at Tulsa, OK, refinery Gold steady on Middle East support; momentum weak Sales of New U.S. Homes Probably Rose in February After Slump in January Cuomo Reminds New York Legislators of Shutdown Option if No Budget Passed Li Ka-Shing’s REIT to Start First Hong Kong Yuan IPO Today HK yuan deposits expected to hit 800 bln yuan by yr-end - official South Korea’s Plan to Restore Mortgage Lending Limits May Hurt Home Sales Indian shares drop 0.1 pct; outsourcers ease China Life aims for over 10 pct premium growth in 2011-president Explosions heard in Libyan capital before dawn FOREX-Euro knocked by Portugal vote jitters, yen steady WRAPUP 4-U.S. halts imports from Japan nuclear zone Sony Shuts More Plants in Japan, Toyota Extends Halts as Recession Looms BOJ Injections to Support Two-Year Auction as Yields Decline: Japan Credit Oil, Grains Will Be Top Commodity Gainers in 2011, Barclays Capital Says Radiation Surge Hampers Power Connection to Japan Reactor German Stocks Top Europe on Profits After Worst Loss Since May Two workers at Japan nuclear plant injured -- Kyodo South Korea’s Plan to Restore Caps on Mortgage Loans May Hurt Home Sales Sony Shuts More Plants, Toyota Extends Production Halts as Recession Looms Japan shares fall after rally; dollar below 81 yen Shares down, oil up on Japan, Middle East worries Sony Shuts Five More Plants and Toyota Extends Halts as Recession Looms Fed posts income of $82 billion in 2010 Treasuries steady despite worldwide turmoil US blocks milk, produce from Japan near nuclear plant Workers at Japan nuclear plant halt work at reactor no.2 Libya attacks spark fight over cost Toyota says to delay Prius wagon, minivan launches in Japan BOT minutes: price controls may be distorting CPI Philippine c.bank: Watchful of CPI, sees rate adjustment Fortescue raises iron ore resource estimate to 10 bln tonnes Ivanhoe CEO says sees continued growth in copper demand Rio sees copper demand over 20-30 yrs to exceed historical total RPT-Philippine c.bank: Watchful of CPI, sees rate adjustment China c.bank fixes yuan mid-point at 6.5601 Missing journalists ordered freed in Libya -Getty Syrian forces kill 4 in mosque attack - residents Japan banks mulling more than 1 trln yen in loans for TEPCO-sources Japan PM urges people to refrain from eating Fukushima leafy vegetables - Kyodo Japan banks mulling 100 bln yen financing for TEPCO after quake-Jiji Gunfire heard around protest venue in Syrian city Honda to book $987 mln gain on Hero Honda stake sale Obama says Gaddafi may hunker down, wait it out Seoul shares open up as refiners, builders rise Clinton: Gaddafi, allies may be seeking way out-ABC Japan govt sees quake damage reaching up to $300 bln -Nikkei UPDATE 1-Obama confident coalition will lead Libyan war Obama: Gaddafi a threat to Libyans if he stays Gaddafi says will fight on and emerge victorious Obama confident U.S. will transfer Libyan campaign control Obama announceS $200 mln program to fight Centam gangs Obama cutting short Latin America trip Turkish concerns on Libya largely resolved -U.S. U.S. sees more Arab participation on Libya in days Saudi very supportive of UN action on Libya-UK PM NZ Q4 current account deficit widens slightly Liberals to vote against Canada budget as expected Uruguay economy grew 6.5 percent in 4th-quarter 2010 GLOBAL MARKETS-Shares down, oil up amid Japan, Middle East worries Japan FX margin traders seen resilient after shakeout WRAPUP 3-Radiation fears grow from stricken Japan nuclear plant Light northerly wind forecast near Japan nuclear plant Shares down, oil up amid Japan, Middle East worries FOREX-Euro off 4 1/2-month peak as Portugal vote looms TABLE-Foreign brokers set to buy Japanese stocks Ivanhoe CEO bullish on copper, iron ore after Japan quake WRAPUP 5-Canada faces May election over budget rejection Japan shares fall after rally; dollar below 81 yen Gold steady on Mideast concerns; dollar weighs FOREX-Euro falls from 4-1/2-month high; yen in tight range Emerging market 2010 debt volumes hit record: EMTA Euro off 4 1/2-month peak as Portugal vote looms Oil up on Yemen unrest; USD dent by rate outlook Euro falls from 4-1/2-month high; yen in tight range Wall Street slips after 3-day run; volume at 2011 low N.Z. Current-Account Deficit Near Decade-Low on Quake Reinsurance Payments Sony Shuts More Plants, Toyota Extends Production Halts as Recession Looms Banks Bring Jobs to London as Finance Pays Most Tax in Britain Canadian Opposition Parties All Reject Budget, Setting Stage for Elections New Zealand Growth Nearly Stalled as Quake Raises Recession Risk Australian Dollar Falls as Asia Stock Slide Damps Demand for Higher Yields Oil, Grains to Be Top Commodity Performers on Supply Curbs, Barclays Says Cotton Surges by Exchange Limit on Concern Rain May Hurt Australian Crops U.S. Halts Imports of Milk, Produce From Four Japan Prefectures Glencore Said Near to Hiring Banks for Initial Sale in Hong Kong, London Germany Beats Europe in Stocks on Profit Growth After Worst Loss Since May Egyptian Stock Trading Set to Resume With Loss Limits After GDRs Decline U.S. Will Call Lloyd Blankfein to Testify at Rajaratnam Trial Australian Stocks Gain, Japanese Futures Advance on Easing Nuclear Crisis Treasuries Snap Four-Day Decline Before Report on February New Home Sales Crude Oil Rises to to Highest in Two Weeks as Middle East Conflict Deepens Korean Won Slips First Time in Four Days on Oil Rise, Europe Debt Concern Asian Stocks Drop as More Earthquakes Strike Near Nuclear Plant Wheat Demand in Japan Not Hurt by Earthquake, Agriculture Ministry Says Gold May Drop as Gain to Two-Week High, Dollar Climb Curb Investor Demand Japanese Stocks Fall for First Time in Three Days on Factory Halts, Quakes Nuclear Cleanup Faces Power Test as Quakes Rattle Fukushima Euro Drops for Second Day Ahead of EU Summit on Debt, Portugal Budget Vote Singapore clinches chair of IMF advisory panel Cordero Says Mexico’s 2011 GDP May Expand Up to 5% on Domestic Consumption Egypt ETF Tumbles in New York, GDRs Slide a Day Before Cairo Bourse Opens America Movil CFO Says Debt Sales Will Decline After ‘Exceptional’ 2010 Wells Fargo Sells 10-Year Notes After Increasing Dividends, Share Buybacks Wall Street ends down; geopolitical fears remain Glencore Said Near to Hiring Eight Banks for Initial Sale U.S. Stocks Retreat Amid Concern About Debt Crisis in Europe First Capital Realty sells C$110 mln debentures Q+A: Congress nears confrontation over U.S. budget Corrected: Fed had record 2010 profit, Treasury got the bulk Glencore Said Near to Hiring Eight Banks for $10 Billion Initial Offering 3 states to get $53.4M for small business loan programs Sanofi Plans $7 Billion, Six-Part Debt Offering to Fund Genzyme Purchase Sarkozy, Obama agree on NATO use to back coalition Chile stocks extend rebound on retail, Vapores buy Brent crude ends up, above $115, on Mideast, Libya Mexican stocks jump as America Movil, Walmex gain Portugal PSD to present motion rejecting govt plan FXNEWS-Brazil central bank calls auction to buy dollars Brazil Must Keep Acting to Cool Down Heated Domestic Demand, Tombini Says Japan, oil not threatening US expansion-Sperling US oks 4th deepwater drilling permit since BP spill UPDATE 5-Walgreen warns of government pushback on Medicaid US crude ends up at $104 on Mideast, expiry trading Bank of Japan’s FX Intervention May Have Totaled $6.5 Billion, Nomura Says Wells Fargo Plans Sale of 10-Year Notes After Increasing Dividend, Buyback Canadian Currency Falls for First Time in Four Days as Retail Sales Drop Former Minnesota Workers Battle State in Court Over Law to Reduce Pensions U.S. 5-Year Yields Touch Week High on Eased Geopolitical Concern Wells Fargo Plans $2.5 Billion of Debt After Dividend Raise Crude jumps on Yemen unrest, volatility down Treasury Five-Year Yields Touch Week High on Reduced Geopolitical Concern Has Ford finally ditched the econobox? Russia sets out proposals to EU on energy package Leader of a Gaddafi brigade killed in Libya-Jazeera Japan Radiation Found in Sea Amid Repairs on Cooling Systems Japan Weighs Postwar-Style Reconstruction Agency Yemen president invites youth for dialogue U.S. crude extends gains, up $2 on Mideast, Libya US military: 20 more missiles fired at Libya targets Irish PM: will not know stress test results by EU summit Wall Street sags but recent rally curbs losses Chevrolet Camaro hitting Chinese roads NATO should have key Libya role: White House REFILE-European shares slip as ECB rate worries intensify Osaka bourse asks brokers reduce "give-ups": memo Rendell Praises Christie’s Push to Rein In New Jersey Pensions Gold Climbs for Fifth Session as Middle East, Libya Tensions Boost Demand Israeli air strike kills four militants in Gaza-Hamas Global stocks pause, crude bounces back Euro and dollar falls from 4-1/2-month high Japan Stocks May Lure International Investors on Valuations After Selloff America Movil Debt Sales Will Decline After ‘Exceptional’ 2010, CFO Says Wall Street dips as Japan and Libya anxiety ebbs Japan Weighs Postwar-Style Reconstruction Agency, Injects Cash Deutsche Boerse, NYSE Deal Faces Lengthy EU Antitrust Review, Almunia Says Market roller-coaster ride not over Putin urges all responsible for Libya deaths to pray Medvedev says Russia worried over use of force in Libya FOREX-Euro/dlr falls from 4-1/2-mo high; yen in tight range Sterling May Advance to Two-Year High, Citigroup Says: Technical Analysis EURO GOVT-Portuguese spreads widen ahead of crucial vote European Stocks Drop Amid Concern EU Will Struggle to Tackle Debt Crisis Canada govt, opposition in last-minute budget talks Alpha Bank says merger talks with NBG ended- COO Bahrain warns against travel to Lebanon after spat MONEY MARKETS-U.S. 4-week bill sales could shrink in size Little movement now, but bond yields seen rising soon Gold flat as rate hikes eyed; geopolitics support America Movil Debt Sales Will Decline After ‘Exceptional’ 2010, CFO Says Market roller coaster ride not over Ferrero interested in Italian solution for Parmalat Nokia Siemens sees "significant" US prospects UPDATE 4-Walgreen warns of government pushback on Medicaid Fed officials see U.S. recovery taking hold Egypt Default Risk Retreats Fifth Day on Referendum, Bourse U.K.’s FTSE 100 Index Retreats; WPP, BHP, Rio Tinto Shares Lead Decline Markets edge lower, but VIX also drops Crude Oil Rises on Progress at Japanese Nuclear Plant, Middle East Unrest U.S. Says Libyan Air Campaign to Ease as Allied Forces Secure No-Fly Zone Former Minnesota Workers Battle State in Court Over Law to Cut Pensions France could extend Libya operations beyond Benghazi European shares edge up, led by oils Springer owns over 95 pct stake in SeLoger-sources Brent crude extends gains on Libya, Mideast FOREX-Euro eases from 4-1/2-month high; yen in tight range Crude rises, stocks take a breather Most European Stocks Decline Amid Concern EU Will Struggle to Rein In Debt Merkel wants more talks on ESM deal-sources Former Minnesota Workers Battle State in Court Over Law to Slash Pensions Oil prices resume upward march Japan site still leaks radiation, source unclear-IAEA Gaddafi not complying with UN resolution -admiral Poland prices Tauron stake at PLN 1.28 bln -sources CORRECTED-(OFFICIAL)-Alpha Bank has no plans to raise capital Ex-Minnesota Public Workers Ask Court to Invalidate Cuts in State Pensions Treasury Notes Decline on Reduced Concern European Debt Crisis Deepening Treasury Notes Drop on Eased Concern European Crisis Deepening Petrobras Can ‘Easily’ Double Oil Reserves in 5 Years, CEO Gabrielli Says Irish, Greek Notes Slump, Swaps Surge as EU Struggles in Crisis Diet Coke may be the new #2, but U.S. soda market is shrinking NAMA warns of legal action against Irish developers Australian Dollar Reaches a One-Week High on rally in Stocks, Commodities Petrobras Can ‘Easily’ Double Reserves in 5 Years, CEO Says EMERGING MARKETS-Brazil, Mexico currencies firm; Libya eyed Petrobras Can ‘Easily’ Double Reserves in Five Years, CEO Gabrielli Says RPT-Sberbank sees NIM at 6.1-6.3 pct in 2011-CFO RPT Italy to announce one year pause on nuclear-minister Syrian authorities arrest leading rights defender Italy to announce one year pause on nuclear-minister Coalition partners to meet soon on Libya--France Japan Radiation Found in Sea Amid Repairs on Cooling Systems IAEA concerned, lacking info on Japan nuclear plant Alpha Bank has no plans to raise capital - CFO U.S. military watching Japan radiation-Gates Coalition partners to meet soon on Libya -sources U.S. Stocks Retreat Amid Concern About Debt Crisis in Europe Stocks Decline for First Time in Four Days as FTSE 100 Retreats; WPP Falls Oil rises as Yemen unrest escalates, dollar falls BJ’s, Dollar General, Netflix, St. Jude: U.S. Equity Preview UniCredit Managing Sale of 2.73 Million IMA Shares U.S. May Lose Key Ally Against Al-Qaeda as Yemeni President Faces Revolt Gold Futures Fluctuate as Middle East, Libya Tensions Boost Haven Demand RIM PlayBook tablet coming April 19 for $499 Mytilineos 2010 net surges on aluminium, METKA Alpha Bank 2010 profit down 75.5 pct, in line with fcast UPDATE 3-Creaking JJB Sports passed fit for extra time Putin Libya remarks his personal opinion-spokesman FOREX-Euro off multi-month high; yen in tight range near 81 Japan Considers Postwar-Style Reconstruction Agency, Injects Record Cash Home Prices in U.S. Declined 3.9% in January From Year Earlier, FHFA Says BNY Mellon Boosts Payout 44%, Plans $1.3 Billion Buyback After Fed Review Gold Fluctuates in New York on Libya, Middle East Tensions Treasury Five-Year Securities Pare Their Losses as U.S. Equities Decline Cinven Said to Start Raising $7 Billion for Fund as LBO Firms Resume Deals Yield up on 10-year note Video game makers win sales battle European Stocks Decline; Stoxx 600 Index Falls for First Time in Four Days European Stocks Climb; Asian Shares Advance for a Third Day Glencore Said Near to Hiring Eight Banks for $10 Billion IPO Italy mulls pause on nuclear power-source Lighting restored at crippled Japan nuclear plant -media French carrier jets make first Libya sortie Most Americans want a pause on nuclear projects-poll Retirement: How long will my money last? German minister: euro rescue fund details still open British Pound May Reach Two-Year High, Citigroup Says: Technical Analysis Crude Oil Rises on Progress at Japanese Nuclear Plant, Middle East Unrest Two police killed in Iraqi Kurd protests-state TV Libya officials say air strike hits naval facility New Issue-EAA prices 1.5 bln euro 2016 bond Building in Egypt Interior Ministry complex ablaze IMF sees 2011 world GDP +4.4 pct, 2012 +4.5 pct -ANSA RPT-US FCC head declines comment on AT&T-T-Mobile deal Algeria demands end to air strikes on Libya US FCC head declines comment on AT&T-T-Mobile deal Gold steady as dollar recovers, M.East tensions ease Government debt little changed in light volume Japan supply paralysis spreads as firms cut output Toyota, Sony keep Japan production curtailed Canada Dollar Falls for First Time in 4 Days as Sales Unexpectedly Decline U.S. Stocks Fluctuate Before Economic Data; Netflix Advances Three Nigerian rescued banks set to announce deals -cbank Israeli tank fire kills 3 Palestinians in Gaza- medics UPDATE 3-Walgreen warns of government pushback on Medicaid Europe shares turn negative on Libya, ECB rate view ECB-Gold reserves flat, yen intervention yet to show Home Prices in U.S. Declined 3.9% in January From Year Earlier, FHFA Says Portugal Says 2011 GDP Will Fall as Investment, Government Spending Drop U.S. Says Libyan Campaign to Ease as No-Fly Zone Secured Where in the world is cheap labor? U.S. dollar hits 15-month low; yen hovers around 81 Wall Street flat as investors eye Libya, ECB rates BJ’s, Dollar General, Netflix, St. Jude: U.S. Equity Preview U.K.’s FTSE 100 Index Fluctuates; Cairn Energy, RBS Gain, WPP Shares Fall UPDATE 5-Metro sees recovery risks from quake and unrest US top court rules against Matrixx on Zicam suit Iraq oil ministry to review Shell gas deal next week FOREX-U.S. dollar hits 15-month low; yen hovers around 81 Portugal Says 2011 GDP Will Shrink as Investments Decline, Spending Is Cut Dollar Declines to a 15-month Low Amid increased Demand for Growth Assets Glencore Said Near to Hiring Eight Banks for $10 Billion IPO Irish, Greek Notes Slump on Concern That EU Steps Failing to Stem Crisis Deutsche Bank Loses Interest-Rate Swap Sales Case at Highest German Court Sanofi Plans a Sale of Debt to Fund $20.1 Billion Acquisition of Genzyme Euro slips vs dollar after hitting options resistance WRAPUP 10-Japan battles crippled nuclear plant, radiation fears grow Obama confers with Turkish, Qatari leaders on Libya CORRECTED - Irish/German 2yr yld spread hits euro lifetime high Ukraine wants to raise $5-6 bln from Naftogaz IPO Japan shock to have wider macro effects, WTO warns Protesters march in south Syria for fifth day PBF Energy CEO sees Mideast unrest spreading UPDATE 2-Creaking JJB Sports passed fit for extra time Bank of Ireland shares fall after bank rumours Japan lifts global shares, U.S. dollar tumbles Government debt little changed in light volumes Glencore Said to Be Near Hiring Eight Banks for $10 Billion Public Offer Irish, Greek Government Notes Slump on Concern EU Struggling to End Crisis Bristol-Myers, Chimera, Express, Hot Topic, Walgreen: U.S. Equity Movers Kenya’s Central Bank Unexpectedly Raises its Benchmark Lending Rate to 6% Crude Oil Drops on Speculation Supply Disruptions Will Be Limited to Libya Apple, Cephalon, Jefferies Group, News Corp., MetLife: U.S. Equity Preview Deutsche Bank Loses Interest-Rate Swap Sales Case at Highest German Court Sanofi Plans Six-Part Debt Offering to Fund $20.1 Billion Genzyme Purchase RPT-Engineers halt FTSE rally on Japan disruption worries Wall St opens flat as geopolitical fears persist Deutsche Bank Loses German Top Court Case Over ‘Spread Ladder’ Swap Sales U.S. Stocks Fluctuate Before Manufacturing Report; Netflix, Zions Advance Sanofi to Sell Bonds in Dollars to Help Finance Genzyme Purchase Treasury Notes Decline on Signs Japan’s Nuclear Reactor Crisis Is Easing Natural Gas Rises to Six-Week High in N.Y. on Below-Normal Temperatures New York May Get Inch of Snow Tomorrow as Storm Goes East, Forecasters Say Irish Government Bonds Decline; Two-Year Note Yield Advances to 10 Percent Fisher: U.S. at tipping point on government debt PBF plans bid on BP refineries -CEO Oil weakens, absorbing Libya conflict Apple, Cephalon, Jefferies Group, News Corp., MetLife: U.S. Equity Preview Allies Expand Libya Military Campaign, Debate Command Irish/German 2yr yld spread hits euro lifetime high Yemen opposition says reject Saleh early poll offer Serbia against Telekom sale to Telekom Austria NATO ships will enforce Libya arms embargo -diplomats Iraq to hold 4th gas bidding round in Nov -minister Buffett says looking at investing in India, other large countries RPT-Belarus asks Russia to cut price of oil deliveries Kenya MPC raises key rate to 6.0 pct Some in Russia believe Gaddafi "lies" - Gates Russia says ceasefire best way to protect Libyans German nuclear panel to probe cooling at plants Euro Reaches Five-Month High Against Dollar on Outlook for ECB Rate Boost Gold set for fifth day of gains, M.East in spotlight Japan market recovery helps shares bounce back Engineers halt FTSE rally on Japan disruption worries Canadian Pacific, Chimera, Delta, Express, Walgreen: U.S. Equity Preview German Bonds Decline on Euro-Area Rates Speculation, Debt-Crisis Strategy Kenya’s Central Bank Unexpectedly Raises its Benchmark Lending Rate European Stocks Fluctuate Amid Signs Japan Will Avoid a Nuclear Meltdown Gasoline Shipping Profit Seen Rising 39% After Earthquake: Freight Markets Allies Expand Libya Military Campaign, Debate Chain of Command Mobius Buying Petrobras as Emerging Energy Equities to Rally on $100 Oil Engineers halt FTSE rally on Japan dirsuption worries France says UN may discuss Russia ceasefire call Fisher: Fed has done enough, now government must step up Generali says Czech buyout possible in 2014 Japan Pumped Record Cash Into Banks to Aid Markets, Economy After Temblor ‘Hole-in-One’ Cat Bonds Rank as Top Asset Eluding Japan Disaster Gold Fluctuates as Libya Conflict, Weaker Dollar Stoke Investment Demand AIG, Apple, Axis Capital, Boeing, Chimera: U.S. Equity Preview Federal budget: Fix it before a crisis France: NATO will support Libya action after U.S. EURO GOVT-Portuguese CDS rises, 5-yr yield spread widens FOREX-Dollar at 15-mth low; sterling up on CPI jump Dollar at 15-month low; sterling up on CPI jump Japan parts paralysis spreads as firms cut output Portugal Says 2011 GDP Will Shrink as Investment, Government Spending Drop ECB Officials Signal Rate Increase Still Likely After Quake Deutsche Boerse-NYSE Deal Faces Lengthy EU Review, Competition Chief Says West trying to avoid Libya civilian deaths-Gates Stock futures little changed on geopolitical jitters UPDATE 1-Latecoere shortlists three bidders S&P 500 futures turn negative Independent News hopes to pay dividend in 2012 European Stocks, U.S. Index-Futures Fluctuate; Asian Shares Advance Danish PM says euro opt-out remains intact European shares pare gains, Libya in focus Second crewman from crashed US jet in Libya rescued Ukraine ex-president Kuchma linked to journalist murder U.K.’s FTSE 100 Index Fluctuates; Cairn Energy, RBS Gain, WPP Shares Fall AT&T Paying Twice Valuation for Customer-Losing Firm at 29 Times: Real M&A Oil slips as U.S. says airstrikes slow Gadhafi Euro Reaches 5-Month High on Rate Outlook; Pound Soars on Inflation Data U.K. Stocks Pare Their Earlier Advance; FTSE 100 Index Is Little Changed Japan market recovery helps world stocks bounce back Supply-chain woes hit more Japanese plants Osborne’s Budget Said to Raise 1 Billion Pounds a Year From Rich All Clear Signal Sounded as Global Markets Shrug Off Multiple Black Swans UN should be umbrella for Libya action-Turkey PM Japan nuclear operator:more water needed for units 1,2, and 3 No Telekom Austria capital increase planned - CEO Yemen president warns of "coup", civil war GLOBAL MARKETS-Japan market recovery helps shares bounce back Brent dips under $115, absorbs Libya impact Canada's Flaherty to Boost Pre-Vote Spending as He Works Toward Balance Pound Advances to $1.64, Gilts Slide as U.K. Inflation Surpasses Forecasts Egypt Default Risk Drops Fifth Day as Referendum Passed, Trading to Resume India Reliance plant unit may start Wednesday-source U.S. fighter jet crashes in Libya--US command Fighting in Misrata on Monday killed 40-resident Sanoma CEO: all option open for kiosks, bookstores UPDATE 1-U.S. warplane crashes in Libya, pilot safe-report Indian shares provisionally close 0.9 pct higher Libyan Air Campaign Strengthened as Allied Forces Debate Chain of Command Rand Gains as Current-Account Gap Falls and Japanese Nuclear Crisis Eases Global Carbon Credits Die as Smart Money Sees Profits Trading India’s RECs U.S. 5-Year Treasuries Decline After Stocks Rise, Safe-Haven Demand Eases Air Campaign Over Libya Expands as Allies Debate Military Chain of Command Euro Reaches 5-Month High on Rate Outlook; Dollar-Yen Safe-Haven Bids Ease EURO GOVT-Gilts pull Bunds lower; bumpy road to higher yields Japan govt official:low chance spent fuel rods will reach re-criticality U.S. warplane crashes in Libya, pilot safe -report UPDATE 3-Japan renews warning on yen, new offer to opposition Bargain hunting pushes European shares higher European Stocks Climb on Japan Progress; Asian Shares, U.S. Futures Gain Euro at 5-Month High Versus Dollar on Rate Outlook Gaddafi tanks shell Misrata, kill children-resident European Stocks Climb on Japan Progress; Asian Shares, U.S. Futures Gain Poland May Need April Interest-Rate Increase, Policy Maker Zielinska Says U.S. Stock-Index Futures Are Little Changed Before Manufacturing Report U.K. Gilts Extend Declines as Inflation Exceeds Estimates, Deficit Widens UPDATE 1-Icy rain, fuel shortages hamper relief to quake-hit Japan U.K. February Inflation Quickens More Than Forecast to 4.4% Gold Advances for Fifth Day as Libya Conflict, Japan Crisis Fuels Demand Cnooc Gets State Approval to Buy Stake in Exoma Gas Blocks S.Korea steps in to help housing market recovery Stg rises to 14-mth high vs dlr, gilts fall on UK CPI Japan official: small amount of white smoke still at reactor U.K. Inflation Accelerates More Than Forecast to Fastest Pace in Two Years Gaddafi forces attacking Zintan--Al Jazeera FOREX-Euro at 4-1/2 mth high vs dollar; yen steadies Euro at 4-1/2 mth high versus dollar Gasoline Shipping Profit Seen Rising 39% After Earthquake: Freight Markets Crude Oil Retreats on Speculation Mideast Risk May Be Confined to Libya Asian Stocks Gain as Japan Makes Progress on Nuclear Crisis; Honda Rises Inside the mind of a nuclear flip-flopper Irish bank directors risk sacking in c.bank review Belarus cbank halts cash forex sales - sources Pound Strengthens to Highest in a Year Before Release of Inflation Figures Japan Cash at Central Bank to Hit Record on Emergency Measures Shopping for a car? Buy now before prices jump U.S. 5-Year Treasuries Drop; Yields Rise One Basis Point to 2.04 Percent Euro at a 10-Month High on Rate Outlook; Dollar, Yen Safe-Haven Bids Ease U.K. Stocks Advance for Fourth Day; Schroders Leads FTSE 100 Index Higher China Stocks: Anhui Conch, Guyuelongshan, Heli, Sinovel Wind Premiums for bonded copper in Shanghai rise on Japan buy - traders MOL says Shaikan-2 well in Iraq yields oil EURO GOVT-Bunds hit session lows, tracking gilts Spain FADE seen opening books govt bonds +85/90 bps Nippon Steel: Tokyo-area furnaces recover to pre-quake levels Japan Igarashi:No truth govt decided to issue quake relief bonds Euro hits 4-1/2 month high; dollar index 15-month low BOJ Gov: Gained G7 understanding Japan bank system strong U.K. Stocks Advance for Fourth Day; Schroders Leads FTSE 100 Index Higher European Stocks Climb; Asian Shares Gain, U.S. Futures Are Little Changed UPDATE 1-Petropavlovsk ups reserve and resource estimates Spot copper concentrate processing fees rise after Japan quake European shares edge higher on bargain hunting UPDATE 1-China says French president to attend monetary seminar WRAPUP 9-Steam rises from stricken Japan plant; radiation worry grows Dumped Milk From Thinning Cows Poses Next Threat for Fukushima S.Korea to unveil housing market-boosting measures Overnight deposits at ECB tick up BRIEF-Thai Polyplex sees 2011 net profit dropping slightly BRIEF-Bangkok Expressway sees higher traffic, but hit to profit Icy rain, fuel shortages hamper relief to quake-hit Japan Pound Strengthens to Two-Week High Versus Dollar Before CPI Data Release European Stocks Rise as Japanese Nuclear Crisis Eases; U.S. Futures Stable Brent crude slips below $115 ECB Officials Signal April Interest Rate Increase Still Likely Air Campaign Over Libya Expands as Obama Prepares to Shift Power to Allies Goldman Accused by Chinese Developer of Fumbling Bond Sale With Disclosure BP, Cairn Energy, Forth Ports May Move: U.K., Irish Equity Market Preview Oil Falls on Concern High Prices to Slow Demand; SocGen Sees $20 Premium POSCO says gets steel supply requests after Japan quake China Telecom says 2011 capex up 16 pct at 50 bln yuan European Stock-Index Futures Climb; Asian Shares Also Advance Independent News comfortable with 2011 forecasts German Bonds Drop on Rising Stocks, Easing Japan Concern, Debt-Crisis Plan Euro Near Two-Week High Versus Yen as Nuclear Crisis Eases, Stocks Advance Euro States Unveil Debt-Fighting Tool in Face of ECB Criticism Japan extra budget for rebuilding seen April-May -DPJ Sec-Gen Former Israeli president Katsav jailed for rape Gold inches up on oil, MidEast Osborne’s Budget Said to Raise $1.6 Billion a Year from Britain’s Wealthy Sunac Says Inadvertent Release by Goldman Causes Cancellation of Bond Sale U.S. 10-Year Treasuries Erase Gains; Yield on Bond Maturing 2021 at 3.33% Japanese Stocks Rise as Crisis Eases; Tepco, Toshiba Advance European Stock-Index Futures Rise; Sanofi May Move After Ending Merck Deal BP, Cairn Energy, Forth Ports May Move: U.K., Irish Equity Market Preview Oil Falls on Concern High Prices to Slow Demand; SocGen Sees $20 Premium China dismisses Google accusations on Gmail China says French president to attend monetary seminar EURO GOVT-Bunds steady, markets remain cautious MONEY MARKETS-BOJ reserve balance poised to hit record high FOREX-Yen edges higher, market alert for intervention Global stocks up on Japan progress Yen edges higher, market alert for intervention GLOBAL MARKETS-Stocks up on Japan progress; dollar pressured Oil Near One-Week High on Libya Strikes; SocGen Sees $20 Premium China calls for end to fighting in Libya Independent News & Media eyes improving profits RPT-REFILE-Metro eyes faster sales growth and expansion Afghan security transition to start in 7 areas-Karzai REFILE-Metro eyes faster sales growth and expansion S.Korea KORES consortium buys 4 mines in Indonesia Crude Oil Declines in New York Before Expiry of April Futures Contract Dumped Milk From Thinning Cows Signaling Next Threat for Fukushima Farmers Honda to extend production halt in Japan to Mar 27 Indian bond yields tread water amid absence of new triggers India to finalise FY12 govt borrowing schedule on Mar 25-sources Tohoku aims to restart mothballed power unit in June BRIEF-Thai Central Pattana sets 10 bln baht capex Spent fuel pool causing steam over Japan reactor UPDATE 1-Gold Fields proposes Peruvian subidiary buyout Brent crude supported at $115 as MidEast unrest spreads Japan stocks jump 4 percent China rare earth prices explode as export volumes collapse Government 10-Year Bonds Fall as Yen's Drop on Intervention Boosts Stocks China Stocks Rise for Third Day on Outlook for Bank Profit, Cement Demand Tata Power, Sunengy in pact for solar plant in India Dell chief: nearing $2 bln annual revenue in India Seoul shares end up 0.5 pct on automakers, refiners Supply-chain woes hit more Sony plants, Rio expansion plans Dumped Milk, Thinning Cows Signal New Threat to Farms Near Fukushima Plant Nikon expects to restart all north Japan plants by end March India finmin introduces GST bill in parliament Philippines: Not ruling out more foreign debt sales this yr Japan stocks up 4 percent Obama Vows to Overcome Past Neglect of Latin America as Economies Mature UPDATE 3-Japan renews warning on yen, new offer to opposition S.Korea Feb crude imports up 8 pct yr/yr -KNOC Indonesia says to issue global bond tenor of over 10 yrs Nuclear Plant's Fuel Rods Damaged, Leaking Into Sea Ex-Morgan Stanley’s Zain Fancy Sues Och-Ziff Over Firing, Withheld Wages China Stocks: Guyuelongshan, Minsheng Banking, Sinovel Wind UPDATE 1-Light winds, snow forecast near Japan nuclear plant WRAPUP 7-Steam rises from stricken Japan plant; radiation worry grows WRAPUP 6-Steam rises from stricken Japan plant; radiation worry grows Oil Near One-Week High on Libya Military Strikes; SocGen Sees $20 Premium Pimco Said to Raise $1.5 Billion for Fund Targeting Bank Assets AIG, Apple, Axis Capital, Boeing, Cephalon, Chimera: U.S. Equity Preview Toshiba says has sent 100 engineers to Japan nuclear plants Fortescue says on track to run 55 mln tonne/yr of iron ore by end FY 2011 Buckeye Partners to request binding nominations on downstream L415/521 Pimco Said to Raise $1.5 Billion for Private Fund Targeting Bank Assets Asian Currencies Rise as Easing Japan Nuclear Crisis Boosts Risk Appetite Rajaratnam Was Taped by FBI Being Tipped on Wireless Network Deal Rajaratnam Was Taped Being Tipped on Wireless Network Deal Ex-Morgan Stanley’s Zain Fancy Sues Och-Ziff Over Firing, Withheld Wages Indian shares rise 0.4 pct; techs lead Japan Bonds Fall as Yen Intervention Supports Stocks GLOBAL MARKETS-Asia stocks rise; risk trades hit dollar Ex-Morgan Stanley’s Zain Fancy Sues Och-Ziff Over Firing, Withheld Wages Japan Renesas restarts production at Yamagata factory Asia stocks rise; risk trades hit dollar Nuclear Power Runs Amok: Laurence Kotlikoff, Eugene Stanley Asian Stocks Gain as Japan Makes Progress on Nuclear Crisis; Toyota Rises Most China Stocks Drop on Concern About Inflation, Tightening; Banks Gain Rio Tinto iron ore chief: Japan quake threatens expansion Japan stocks up 3 percent UPDATE 2-Japan renews warning on yen, new offer to opposition Stocks up 3 percent, JGBs dip on nuclear progress All Clear Sounded as Markets Shrug Off Multiple Black Swans Corn Drops on Expectation U.S. Farmers to Boost Planting After Price Rally Tenaga to build 300-MW gas-fired power plant in Sabah -CEO Aussie Ends Rally Versus Yen on Concerns Higher Oil May Undermine Growth Treasuries Snap Three-Day Loss as Libya Raids Threaten to Boost Oil Costs U.S. Faces Loss of Key Ally Against Al-Qaeda in Yemen Sony says supply-chain woes to affect production at 5 plants WRAPUP 6-Steam rises from stricken Japan plant; radiation worry grows Rio Tinto says cyclones will hit Q1 iron ore output China Stocks Drop on Concern Inflation, Policy Tightening Hurting Economy Samsung Engineering wins $2.76 bln Aramco deal Q+A-Can Japan handle huge relief and reconstruction costs? Treasuries Hold 3-Day Loss Before Data on Homes, Durable Goods Hyundai Heavy says wins $600 mln BP platform deal Gujing, PetroChina, Tongrentang, Vanke: China Equity Preview Crude Oil Rises for Second Day on Military Strikes in Libya, Yemen Unrest Asian Stocks Gain as Japan Makes Progress on Nuclear Crisis; Toyota Rises Gold Advances for Fifth Day as Libya Conflict, Japan Crisis Fuels Demand South Korea ETF Market May More Than Double, Samsung Asset Management Says N.Z. to Grow 1% Before Quake Rebuilding Lifts Recovery Next Year, IMF Says CORRECTED-South Korea Mar 1-21 exports up 26.9 pct on year Tokyo Steel leaves prices unchanged for April Government Bonds Decline as Nuclear Meltdown Concern Eases, Stocks Advance Mantra Rises in Sydney After Agreeing to Reduced Takeover Bid From Rosatom Aussie Trades Near Week-High Versus Dollar on Stock, Commodity Price Gains When to cut the deficit: Sooner or later? TEPCO says resumed work on reactors, steam not problematic China to accelerate development of OTC market: report Treasuries Hold Three-Day Decline Before Reports on Homes, Durable Goods Yen Near Two-Week Low Versus Euro as Nuclear Crisis Eases, Stocks Advance Japan Economy V-Shaped Rebound Hangs on End to Blackouts Toshiba says considering change in year-end dividend payout South Korea Mar 1-20 exports up 26.9 pct on year Taiwan stocks rise; HTC leads tech higher REFILE-Japan to release 22-days of oil reserves-trade ministry Stocks up 3%, JGB futures dip on nuclear progress Gold steady on weak dollar; Middle East, Japan eyed Asian Stocks Gain as Japan Makes Progress on Nuclear Crisis; Honda Rises PetroChina, Vanke, Gujing, Sinopec, Tongrentang: Chinese Equities Preview Allies’ Control of Libyan Airspace Puts Qaddafi’s Forces at Risk Gasoline Shipping Profit Seen Rising 39% After Earthquake: Freight Markets UPDATE 1-Japan renews warning on yen, new offer to opposition Advantest shares jump, Verigy may take offer GLOBAL MARKETS-Asia stocks rise on Japan progress; yen softer Japan to release 22-days of oil reserves-trade ministry Yen Falls on Prospect Haven Demand to Drop as Nuclear Siutation Stabilizes Japan Economy V-Shaped Rebound Depends on End to Blackouts Japan Stocks Jump as Progress Seen on Crisis at Stricken Nuclear Reactor Hutchison, Hyundai, NetComm, Posco, Woongjin: Asia Ex-Japan Stock Preview Japan Bond Futures Fall as Officials Progress in Stabilizing Nuclear Plant Nikkei futures jump, JGB futures edge down Seoul shares rise on U.S. gains, easing Japan fears Japan Noda: to keep closely watching forex, cooperate with G7 REFILE-Japan tsunami victims back home, searching for memories Existing Home Sales in U.S. Slump; Prices Drop to Lowest Since April 2002 Japanese Stock Futures Rise as Nuclear Crisis Eases; Australia Shares Gain JAPAN JX ups Mizushima refinery capacity by 20,000 bpd Nikkei to rebound on easing nuclear worries, G7 intervention Australian Dollar Rises Versus Yen on Stock Gains, Higher Commodity Prices Yen Falls on Prospect Haven Demand to Drop as Nuclear Siutation Stabilizes Japan’s Bonds May Fall a Second Day as Nuclear Crisis Eases, Yen Weakens Japan tsunami victims back home, searching for memories Yen slips across the board on intervention nerves Fed Must Release Data on Emergency Bank Loans as High Court Rejects Appeal Asian Currencies Rise as G-7 Intervention Seen Damping Global-Growth Risk AIG, Apple, Axis Capital, Boeing, Chimera: U.S. Equity Preview Here’s When $12 Million for Nothing Is a Deal: Scott Soshnick Nuclear Power Runs Amok: Laurence Kotlikoff, Eugene Stanley Husky Energy oil upgrader to resume output end Mar Canada govt sets concessions to avoid election-source Coalition hits Gaddafi air defence radars -Jazeera FOREX-Dollar on the skids; intervention risk curbs yen Biggest Debtor Tata Steel Experiments With Hybrid Financing: India Credit Gabelli’s Pay Boosted by 30% to $56.7 Million Last Year by Gamco Investors AIG, Apple, Axis Capital, Boeing, Chimera, Shutterfly: U.S. Equity Preview Oil Trades Near One-Week High on Libyan Airstrikes, Turmoil in Middle East Asian Hotels, Stores Restrict Japanese Food Imports After Radiation Found Japan Reactor Containment Intact, Crisis ‘Stabilizing,’ U.S. Agency Says WRAPUP 4-Radiation anxiety grows in disaster-struck Japan Wisconsin Asks Appeals Court to Block Order on Labor Law Light winds, sleet forecast near Japan nuclear plant Fed Will Release Bank Loan Data as Top Court Rejects Appeal Japan Reactor Containment Domes Intact, Crisis ‘Stabilizing,’ NRC Says Egypt Risk Falls Most Since July as Referendum Passed, Trading to Resume U.S.: Iran will take advantage of Mideast unrest Gaddafi forces attack western town, many flee-witnesses Stocks rise on Japan and M&A, volatility slips New Zealand to Grow 1.0% in 2011; Quake Rebuild to Lift 2012 GDP, IMF Says ECB Officials Signal Readiness to Raise Rates at Policy Meeting Next Month US says seeks diologue for end of Yemen violence Japan Radiation-Containment Domes Intact, Crisis ‘Stabilizing,’ NRC Says Kirk Says U.S.-Brazil Accord Will ‘Open the Doors’ of Constrained Market Portugal austerity vote could topple government Existing Home Sales in U.S. Slump; Prices Decline to Lowest Since 2002 Analysis: Back-in-vogue rentals to aid housing market Nikkei Futures, Nuclear Stocks Advance as Progress Made on Reactor Crisis < Prev   Next >

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