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Stock Market History on 2011-04-12 (12 April 2011 ) | Print | 12 Apr 2011 17:00:00 GMT Opexa Therapeutics, Carlisle Companies, Mentor Graphics Corporation, and Bio Sante Pharmaceuticals Rated and Reviewed ... Small cap stock trading ideas are sliced and diced by professional traders. 11 Apr 2011 19:34:18 GMT Does Slow Stock Trading Signal a Bear Market? That's what some investors think, but for now enhanced uncertainty explains the new trend 12 Apr 2011 14:20:10 GMT Stock markets slump as Tuesday trading starts The TSX opened to some sour sentiment on Tuesday as the . earnings season got off to a bad start, and Japan's nuclear crisis worsened. 10 Apr 2011 14:52:52 GMT Stock trading stays robust despite price fall Market activity remained robust during the first quarter despite a more than 100-point decline in its bellwether index, the Philippines Stock Exchange (PSE) said. 12 Apr 2011 01:46:24 GMT Australian Market Trades Weak The Australian stock market is trading weak on Tuesday with investors tracking a negative lead from Wall Street and pressing sales in several front line stocks. 12 Apr 2011 07:14:06 GMT Stock Exch Notice - Admission to Trading - 12/04/2011 Stock Exch Notice - Admission to Trading - 12/04/2011 12 Apr 2011 15:07:56 GMT NYSE gets a facelift What do you do when a cathedral of capitalism becomes antiquated? You turn it into New York's best party space. The New York Stock Exchange has lost most of its famous shoulder-to-shoulder bustle in the age of computerized trading. 6 Apr 2011 07:22:08 GMT UP tops virtual stock trading tournament for students MANILA, Philippines - Students from the University of the Philippines emerged as champions in a virtual stock trading tournament, besting 140 teams from 20 colleges and universities in the country. 11 Apr 2011 21:03:54 GMT How the Dow Jones industrial average and other stock indexes fared in Monday trading Stocks closed broadly lower Monday in the final trading session before first-quarter earnings season gets under way. Traders are concerned about the effect of higher oil and food costs on corporate margins. After the market closed Alcoa Inc. reported earnings that came in below expectations. 8 Apr 2011 06:26:56 GMT Stock market trading activity spikes in Q1 amid correction in PSEi Trading activity in the Philippine Stock Exchange (PSE) continued to improve in the first quarter despite a slight decrease in its main index (PSEi) by percent, according to a statement released Friday. Economic Calendar Date(GMT) Name Country Period Fact Forecast Last 12 Apr Mrkt Holiday India - - - - 12 Apr 23:01 BRC retail sales yy Great Britain Mar -3.5 - -0.40 12 Apr 23:50 Bank lending yy Japan Mar -1.7 - -1.8 12 Apr 06:00 HICP final yy Germany Mar 2.3 2.2 2.2 12 Apr 06:00 CPI final yy Germany Mar 2.1 2.1 2.1 12 Apr 06:00 CPI final mm Germany Mar 0.5 0.5 0.5 12 Apr 06:00 HICP final mm Germany Mar 0.6 0.5 0.5 12 Apr 06:45 Current account France Feb -5.2 - -5.1 12 Apr 07:00 HICP mm Spain Mar 2.4 2.3 0.1 12 Apr 07:00 CPI mm Spain Mar 0.7 0.7 0.1 12 Apr 07:00 CPI yy Spain Mar 3.6 3.6 3.6 12 Apr 07:00 HICP yy Spain Mar 3.3 3.3 3.3 12 Apr 07:30 Volume of Exports Russia Feb 39.017 - 33.295 12 Apr 07:30 Volume of Imports Russia Feb 21.630 - 16.040 12 Apr 07:30 Trade Balance Russia Feb 17.387 - 14.856 12 Apr 08:30 RPIX yy Great Britain Mar 5.4 5.5 5.5 12 Apr 08:30 RPI yy Great Britain Mar 5.3 5.5 5.5 12 Apr 08:30 CPI yy Great Britain Mar 4.0 4.4 4.4 12 Apr 08:30 Trade Balance GBP Great Britain Feb -6.776 -8.10 -7.06 12 Apr 08:30 Trade Balance, Non-EU Great Britain Feb -2.849 -4.90 -4.17 12 Apr 08:30 RPI-X (retail prices) mm Great Britain Mar 0.5 0.7 1.0 12 Apr 08:30 RPI mm Great Britain Mar 0.5 0.6 1.0 12 Apr 08:30 CPI mm Great Britain Mar 0.3 0.6 0.7 12 Apr 09:00 ZEW current conditions Germany Apr 87.1 85.2 85.4 12 Apr 09:00 ZEW economic sentiment Germany Apr 7.6 11.0 14.1 12 Apr 11:45 ICSC chain stores yy USA - 2.9 - 2.8 12 Apr 11:45 ICSC chain stores ww USA - 0.1 - 2.3 12 Apr 12:00 Retail Sales Brazil Feb -0.4 0.00 1.20 12 Apr 12:30 Export prices mm USA Mar 1.5 0.8 1.2 12 Apr 12:30 Import prices mm USA Mar 2.7 2.2 1.4 12 Apr 12:30 International trade mm $ USA Feb -45.76 -44.5 -46.3 12 Apr 12:55 Redbook yy USA - 4.7 - 0.5 12 Apr 12:55 Redbook mm USA - 0.9 - -0.6 12 Apr 14:00 IBD economic optimism USA Apr 40.8 - 43.0 12 Apr 18:00 Federal budget, $ USA Mar -188.2 -189.00 -222.50 12 April 2011 Articles: Trade data shows growth headwinds Instant view: Trade gap falls in Feb as trade contracts UPDATE 2-Some investors, but not all, flee Japan Retail sales may set tone for 10-year debt auction Yen, Franc Gain as Japans Nuclear Crisis Saps Risk; Canadian Dollar Falls Chile Retailer Cencosud Drops Most in Two Years on $2 Billion Share Sale Brent crude down on Goldman warning, demand worries Treasuries Climb for First Time in Three Days as Stocks, Commodities Drop Egypt state TV says Mubarak in intensive care Wall Street falls with oil prices, Alcoa results drag Oil slumps on Goldman warning, demand fears Yen, Swiss franc rally on safety Jammed NYC tech job fair turns away recruiters FOREX-Yen, Swiss franc rally on safety; euro hits 15-mo high World stocks, oil prices slump Delta Air Lines, Exxon, Fastenal, Monsanto: U.S. Equity Movers Twelve people killed in Misrata on Monday-resident GLOBAL MARKETS-World stocks, oil prices slump CORRECTED - UPDATE 2-Apple manufacturer Foxconn considers Brazil plant Japan says nuclear crisis stabilizing, time to rebuild Fed Working Diligently to Overhaul Market for Derivatives, Tarullo Says July, not May, is deadline for US debt limit -Cantor Calpers Officer Wants Money Manager Pension-Bashing Info US govt weighing more drilling contractor oversight Sunoco Philadelphia crude unit restarting -sources Obama to meet lawmakers before deficit speech on Wed Dallas, KC Feds sought discount rate hike: minutes GLOBAL MARKETS-Oil hit by Goldman warnings; stocks fall UPDATE 2-Apple manufacturer Foxconn considers Brazil plant CFTC wins ban on Wall St Brokers currency dealings Tax the rich! Okay, but then what, Mr. President? Cotton prices heat up this summer Huffington Post blogger sues AOL for $105 million $4 gas is coming to your state U.S. says supports Qatar marketing Libyan oil White House: Obama wants balanced approach on deficit Dallas, KC Feds sought discount rate hike-minutes UPDATE 3-Mercator to buy Creston in C$195 mln deal BASF has no plans to buy Monsanto: sources Asia Deficits Swell as Soaring Oil Makes Leaders Delay Subsidy Reductions Chinas Local Currency Credit Rating May Be Cut by Fitch on Private Debt Chevron, Delta, Exxon Mobil, Tibco Software: U.S. Equity Movers Oil hit by Goldman warnings; stocks fall Beating Profit Estimates Becomes Harder to Do: Chart of the Day Cities to Lose Community Redevelopment, Police Funds in U.S. Budget Cuts Ivory Coast army chief urges support for Ouattara Junk bonds hitting saturation point Ten-year Treasury notes gain a full point Treasuries Gain First Time in 3 Days as U.S. Auctions $32 Billion in Notes UPDATE 4-Bank of Canada inches toward rate hike amid C$ risk Calpers Officer Wants Money Managers to Disclose Pension-Bashing Donations Citadel Hires Goldberg, Lin to Expand Global Fixed-Income Qatar says marketed Libyan oil, delivered products U.S. Trade Deficit Narrows Less Than Forecast on Soaring Commodity Prices Singapore's Expansion Probably Accelerated in Signal for Stronger Currency Commodities Slump a Second Day on Japan Nuclear Crisis, Economy Chevron, Delta, Exxon Mobil, Tibco Software: U.S. Equity Movers U.K. Stocks Slide Most in Four Weeks; BHP, Tullow Oil Retreat U.S. issues passports to thousands of tax cheats Libya rebels ask Western allies for arms-spokesman Hard-working Mexicans upstage other OECD nations Fuel-Tanker Bookings to Japan Rise 59% After Quake, Tsunami Destroy Plants BP returns L.A. refinery HCU to production-sources Ivory Coast army chiefs swear loyalty to Ouattara-TV UPDATE 3-China, Brazil summit brings trade but no yuan talk WRAPUP 1-Japan says nuclear crisis stabilising, time to rebuild Yen and Swiss franc rise broadly Gold drops 1 percent on crude losses, Goldman warning IEA Says Oil Prices Above $100 Hurt Economy, Keeps Demand Outlook Stable Treasury 3-Year Notes May Yield 1.293% at $32 Billion Auction, Survey Says Crude Oil Futures Plunge as Higher Prices Are Forecast to Curtail Growth Investors still hate Goldman Sachs US forecasts high summer gas prices, weak fuel demand World Bank says to loan Tunisia $500 million for budget Goldman forces oil retreat, hitting stocks Commodities Slump Most in Four Weeks as Japan Crisis May Slow World Growth Egypt army moves to clear Cairo square after protest UPDATE 3-Bank of Canada inches toward rate hike amid C$ risk Monsanto shares rise on BASF buyout rumors FOREX-Yen, Swiss franc rise broadly; euro hits 15-mo high U.S. swaps crackdown looks to spare businesses Chevron, Delta Air Lines, Exxon Mobil, Tibco Software: U.S. Equity Movers CORRECTED - UPDATE 2-Bank of Canada holds rates, hikes growth forecasts UPDATE 2-France hopes for G20 deal on imbalances this week Medvedev to Trade Russian Energy for Economic Investment During China Trip Crude Oil Futures Plunge as Higher Prices Are Forecast to Curtail Growth EU unveils 180 mln euro aid plan for Ivory Coast EIA sharply raises 2011 US natgas production growth U.S. Trade Deficit Narrowed in February as Imports Decrease SEC, CFTC Get Boost in Budget Agreement That Cuts Other Agencies US EIA lifts 2011 world oil demand growth forecast LCH.Clearnet cuts Irish debt margin requirement UPDATE 1-Canadian energy shares tumble with crude prices Casino keeps FY goals, emerging mkts lift Q1 sales UPDATE 1-Foxconn considers investing $12 bln in Brazil OPEC keeps 2011 oil demand growth forecast steady Goldman rocks oil for second day, sees $105 Brent Analysis: FX options market unconvinced of euro rally Yen, Franc Gain as Japans Nuclear Crisis Saps Risk; N.Z. Dollar Advances Dutch online retailer Wehkamp.nl up for sale -sources Sub-Saharan African Stocks: Kenya Commercial and Mauritius Commercial Move Oil slumps on demand, price-reversal warnings NordLB to pass EU bank test - chairman Greece does not need debt restructuring -France Japan nuclear accident health risk still small-WHO Fukushima and Chernobyl very different - IAEA Nasdaq-ICE to continue offer for NYSE, Sprecher says Europe stocks sag on Japan woes, earnings doubts Rand Falls Most in 3 Weeks Versus Dollar, Yen on Risk Aversion Wheat Tumbles on Concern Commodity Demand to Ebb as Japan Crisis Escalate Community Health, Skilled Healthcare, Tenet: U.S. Equity Movers Crude Oil Futures Plunge in Biggest Two-Day Drop in 14 Months on Forecasts Brazil Bovespa index drops 2 pct on Japan fears Chile stocks fall, retailer Cencosud leads losses NATO has not asked US to resume Libya strikes-US Dollar tumbles vs yen, having worst day since mid-March UPDATE 2-Bank of Canada holds rates, hikes growth forecasts Stocks, commodities slump on economic worries U.S. Trade Deficit Narrowed in February as Imports Decrease European Stocks Drop; BHP Billiton, Delta Lloyd Lead Declines Greece, Ireland, Portugal Will Probably Need to Restructure, Kashkari Says Japan food samples below contamination levels-IAEA Mexican peso slumps as Japan nuclear jitters weigh Libya rebels say they beat back govt attacks in Misrata US STOCKS-S&P 500 falls 1 pct Goldman rocks oil for second day Petrofac wins $1.15 bln Algerian gas field contract US crude down $4 on demand worries, Goldman warning Big US funds to vote against BP at AGM BRIEF-Mechel Q1 coking coal concentrate up 31 pct y/y Bank of Canada Keeps Policy Rate at 1% Amid Faster Recovery, Strong Dollar Gold Futures Fall Most in Four Weeks as Energy Costs Tumble; Silver Drops Sterling slides on CPI fall, near 1-yr low vs euro Ghana oil output to hit 120,000 bpd by Aug-Tullow Alcoa, AVI BioPharma, Exelixis, Ford, WMS: U.S. Equity Movers Acker Beats 94% of Equity Peers Shunning Manhattan Brazil Real Advances on Rate Outlook After Biggest Decline in Four Months Canadian Dollar Declines on Central Bank Interest Rate Hold, Currency View Emergency Flights in Record Demand as Earthquakes, Unrest Spur Evacuations UPDATE 4-Shock UK inflation fall eases pressure on BoE Gold slides as oil skids, no help from weaker dollar Bonds rise on escalation of Japan nuclear crisis New Issue-KfW prices 5.0 bln euro 2016 bond UPDATE 1-Some investors, but not all, flee Japan U.S. Deficit to Rise to Largest Among Major Economies, IMF Says Alcoa, AVI BioPharma, Exelixis, Ford, WMS: U.S. Equity Movers Crude Oil Declines the Most in Almost Five Months on Japan Crisis, Economy Session of the United States began with a marked reduction U.S. crude drops $3 as Goldman warns of reversal CANADA STOCKS-TSX drops 1 pct in resources exit World Bank chief to meet Ivory Coast officials IMF urges U.S. to move quicker to cut debt ratios Stocks, commodities fall on growth concern Dow and Nasdaq fall 1 percent Key quotes from CFTC swap margin hearing Goldman predicts Brent crude to fall to $105 a barrel DB raises oil, gas price forecasts U.S. Deficit Will Expand to Largest Among Major World Economies, IMF Says Law Enforcement, Environment Funds Cut in Budget Deal Natural Gas Futures Decline in New York on Weather Outlook, Inventories U.S. Stocks Decline Amid Japanese Nuclear Crisis as Alcoa, Ford Retreat FOREX-Euro hits 15-mo high vs dollar; yen, Swiss franc up Euro hits 15-month high vs dollar Oil falls on signs of slowing demand Saudi Fertilizers Q1 net profit rises 19 pct Alcoa, AVI BioPharma, Exelixis, Ford, WMS Industries: U.S. Equity Movers Stocks Slide as Japan Raises Severity of Nuclear Crisis; Alcoa, Ford Drop UPDATE 2-Cisco to overhaul troubled consumer products unit UPDATE 1-Bank of Canada holds rate, no sign of imminent hike Wall St opens lower on Japan, Alcoa revenue Regulator spares airlines, energy firms from swap margins Gazprom eyes Shell projects outside of Russia U.K. Inflation Unexpectedly Slows in March for First Time in Eight Months Crude Oil Futures Extend Drop in New York, Fall 1.5% to $108.30 a Barrel ECB-Gold reserves rise by 1 mln euros in week to Apr 8 France says no long-term military role in Ivory Coast Foxconn considers investing $12 bln in Brazil-Rousseff Alcoa, AVI BioPharma, Exelixis, Ford, Huntsman, WMS: U.S. Equity Preview Yen, Franc Gain as Japans Nuclear Crisis Saps Risk; Euro Rises to $1.45 Canadian Dollar Falls After Central Bank Leaves Its Target Rate Unchanged Treasuries Advance as Nuclear Crisis Burnishes Safety Appeal of U.S. Debt Cisco kills Flip, cuts 550 workers KGHM may propose 10-to-1 share split at AGM -CEO UPDATE 1-Cisco to overhaul troubled consumer products unit TEXT-Bank of Canada rate decision Wall St set for lower open on Japan, earnings concerns Brent gains, IEA warns of impact on demand Alcoa, AVI BioPharma, Exelixis, Ford, Huntsman, WMS: U.S. Equity Preview Sri Lanka cbank holds rates, ups reserve requirement to 8 pct Dutch FinMin to pressure IMF for Iceland repayment U.S. Import Prices Increase More Than Forecast on Higher Food, Fuel Costs Japan Sees Greater Hit to Economy Than First Estimated on Nuclear Crisis RPT-PREVIEW-Bank of Canada on hold, but next move in sight U.S. Trade Deficit Narrowed in February as Imports Decrease Swaziland Security Forces Fire Tear Gas, Water Cannons to Break Up Protest Canada Dollar Declines Before Central Bank Announces Its Decision on Rates U.S. trade deficit narrows Euro extends gains to fresh 15-month high Investors more upbeat on stocks, less on economy-BofA poll Investors more upbeat on stocks, less on economy: poll U.S. Trade Deficit Narrowed in February as Imports Decrease Retail Sales Plunge Most in 16 Years as Inflation Squeeze Hits Households Rising Railroad Shipments Show U.S. Expansion Gaining Pace Kenya suspended minister acquitted of graft charges UPDATE 3-Shock UK inflation fall eases pressure on BoE Commodities off record highs; Japan yen firms Futures pressured by Alcoa revenue miss, Japan crisis Alcoa, Durect, Exelixis, Huntsman, Level 3, Micrel: U.S. Equity Preview GLOBAL MARKETS-Commodities off record highs; Japan yen firms Libya Rebels Reject Cease-Fire as Defector Koussa Urges Unity Emerging Stocks Fall Most in a Month on Japan Quakes, Earnings Concerns Alcoa, Durect, Exelixis, Huntsman, Level 3, Micrel: U.S. Equity Preview AIB says stress tests have halted deposit outflows Brazil miner Vale says gets $3 bln line of credit WRAPUP 11-Japan raises nuclear crisis to same level as Chernobyl Yen, Franc Climb as Quakes Boost Refuge Demand; Pound Falls on Inflation Japan mulls spinning off part of nuclear operator-Jiji AIB says hopes to return to op. profit in 2012 European shares hit 1-week low; seen range-bound Chile to up key rate 50 bps later Tues-cbank poll Turkey c/a deficit to widen in short term-cbank gov US small business confidence ebbs in March, prices up FOREX-Yen shorts trimmed; euro near 15-mth highs vs dlr Yen shorts trimmed; euro near 15-month highs vs dollar Futures down on Alcoa revenue miss, Japan crisis German Inflation Unexpectedly Quickens to 2 1/2-Year High on Energy Prices U.S. Stock-Index Futures Retreat as Alcoa Misses, Japan Warns on Radiation France offers Ivory Coast 400 mln euros in aid China Premier Wen repeats vow to buy Spanish government debt LSE to challenge Liffe with FTSE futures in June Stark Says ECB Intends to Raise Its Interest Rates at Appropriate Pace Glencore Said to Plan $9 Billion to $11 Billion Initial Offering IMF warning, oil prompt profit-taking German Investor Confidence Fell More Than Forecast in April U.S. Trade Gap Likely Narrowed in February as Exports Climbed Stark-Rates "very low", support scale-down warranted Stark says rates "very low," support scale-down warranted Oil prices firmer, IEA warns of impact on demand European Stocks Drop on Japan Radiation Leaks, Alcoa Sales Miss; BHP Falls Spanish/German spread narrowest since early Feb Indonesia says Procter and Gamble to invest $100 mln in new factory Sterling falls as weaker UK CPI dents rate outlook EURO GOVT-Bunds get temporary respite as risk appetite wanes Pound Slumps, Gilts Advance as U.K. Inflation Unexpectedly Slows in March UPDATE 1-Teva faces battle in competitive MS pill market UPDATE 2-Aviva to get $624 mln from Delta Lloyd stake sale UPDATE 1-G20 ministers to set imbalances guidelines this week U.S. Lawmakers Reach Agreement on $38 Billion in Budget Cuts Chile May Raise Rate to 4.5% as Surging Growth Threatens Inflation Target Rand Falls Most in Three Weeks Versus Dollar, Yen as Japan Crisis Worsens Rising Railroad Shipments Show U.S. Expansion Gaining Momentum Pound Slumps, Gilts Advance as U.K. Inflation Unexpectedly Slowed in March Swaziland Labor Union Leaders Arrested Ahead of Protest Against Government Bank of Korea Leaves Rate Unchanged as It Weighs Growth Risks Graves of Diseased Animals Spur Shift to Evian in South Korea Yen, Franc Climb as Quakes Boost Demand for Refuge; Pound Falls Leon Blacks Apollo Starts Broker-Dealer With Drexel Tie to Recapture Fees SacOil Aiming to Raise $100 Million to Accelerate Its Projects in Nigeria Credit Agricole buys Eur 60 mln of BankInter bonds Russian Helicopters seeks $500 mln in IPO Henderson Land says parent exercises warrants, lifts stake in firm Democrats, Republicans Reach Agreement on $38 Billion of U.S. Budget Cuts Indonesia Keeps Interest Rate Unchanged as Inflation Slows, Rupiah Gains U.K. Stocks Retreat Amid Japan Nuclear Concern; BHP Shares Drop IMF says Slovak fiscal tightening right, credible FOREX-Yen shorts trimmed on risk pullback; downtrend intact WRAPUP 10-Japan raises nuclear crisis to same level as Chernobyl German Bonds Rise on Falling Confidence, Japan Nuclear Concerns Inflation in the UK amounted to 4% per annum 2011 budget cuts revealed Brent up $1 to $124.98 a barrel, reversing losses Minmetals says 3 China banks to provide $4.6 bln in financing AIB says some international loans should be sold GLOBAL MARKETS-Commodities tumble from record peaks; yen up Gold eases as dollar steadies; silver gathers pace Denmark presents plan for budget balance in 2020 Euribor rates rise on ECB rate hike expectations Several people held over Minsk bombing -prosecutor Cyprus finmin says has full confidence in Greece Stock index futures point lower on Japan German Investor Confidence Fell More Than Forecast in April Belarus Subway Explosion Kills 11, Injures 120 Near Lukashenko Residence FCC is playing hardball with AT&T FTSE 100 Index Retreats Amid Japan Nuclear Concern; BHP Billiton Declines German Government Bonds Stay Higher as Data Shows Investor Confidence Fell Last-minute tax breaks for the unemployed Sberbank to pick depository bank this month German Investor Confidence Drops More Than Estimated on ECB Rate, Portugal Libyan TV says air strike kills civilians, police U.S. stock index futures point lower on Japan European shares fall on Japan worries; miners down G20 ministers to set imbalances guidelines this week-sources European Stocks, U.S. Index Futures Drop; BHP Billiton Retreats Alcoa Drops After Revenue Trails Estimates as Dollar Weakens Indonesian Central Bank Keeps Interest Rate Unchanged as Inflation Slows Oil Rises in London After IEA Stands by Forecast for Higher Global Demand Euro STOXX 50 volatility index hits near 2-wk high BoE rate hike expectations pushed back by CPI data Saudi prince gives up contested Egypt land - MENA Yen rises on risk pullback; downtrend intact New Issue-EIB prices 1.0 bln euro 2016 FRN Japan to avoid more debt for $4 trillion budget on quake: draft U.K. Inflation Unexpectedly Slows as Stores Cut Food Prices Oil Falls for a Second Day After IMF Cuts Growth Forecasts for U.S., Japan Sterling slides, gilts extend gains after UK CPI Emerging Stocks Fall Most in a Month on IMF Growth Forecast, Japan Crisis UK house prices up 0.3 pct mm in Feb - DCLG Geely says vehicle sales volume up 14 pct in Q1 U.K. Inflation Slows for First Time in Eight Months as Food Prices Plunge U.S. Stock-Index Futures Retreat; Alcoa Falls After Sales Miss Estimates FOREX-Yen rises on risk pullback; downtrend intact Mobius Is Buying Nigeria Stocks as Pre-Election Violence Sinks Valuations Libya rebels say 3 dead in clash west of Ajdabiyah Statoil stands by production target amid riser woes WRAPUP 9-Japan raises nuclear crisis to same level as Chernobyl U.S. Stock-Index Futures Retreat; Alcoa Falls After Earnings Anheuser-Busch InBev, Aviva, Ferrovial: European Equity Preview Rio Tinto's '11 Profits Signal No Boon for Shipping Lines: Freight Markets Nigerias Ruling PDP Leads Rivals in Legislative Vote as Counting Proceeds Republicans, Democrats Reach Agreement on $38 Billion of U.S. Budget Cuts Glencore Said to Plan $9 Billion to $11 Billion Initial Offering Sterling falls before UK inflation data UPDATE 1-Aviva to get $624 mln from Delta Lloyd stake sale Renault spy scandal led to resignations The last nail in the coffin of a binding price of gas to oil China says trade problems with Brazil limited Nikkei 225 Falls Most in a Month After IMF Cuts Forecasts, Aftershocks European Stocks Drop on Japan Radiation Leaks, Alcoa Sales Miss; BHP Falls SAS says raises fuel surcharge again S.Africa to invest $15.4 bln to boost industry Adidas Japan raided for allegedly fixing price on EasyTone shoes European Stocks Fall as Alcoa Sales Miss Estimates; BHP Billiton Declines China urges Japan again to give swift nuclear crisis information WRAPUP 8-Japan raises nuclear crisis to same level as Chernobyl Nigerias Ruling PDP Leads Rivals in Legislative Poll as Counting Proceeds European shares fall on Japan nuclear worries Nikkei drops on quake impact worries, oil IMF, EU Officials Meet in Lisbon to Prepare Portuguese Bailout Buried Animal Carcasses Cause Korean Water Concerns as Evian Sales Climb Canadian Money Floods U.S. on Widest S&P 500 Discount Since 02 European, U.S. Stock-Index Futures Fall; BHP Billiton May Slide German Bonds Advance Amid Japan Nuclear Reactor Warning; Inflation Rises AIB hopes slowing unemployment caps arrears China shares end flat; financials, property weigh Rio Tinto's '11 Profits Signal No Boon for Shipping Lines: Freight Markets Nigerias Ruling PDP Leads Rivals in Legislative Polls as Voting Continues Lis Yuan IPO Said to Get Orders for All Shares on First Day Australia, New Zealand Disasters to Slow GDP Before 2012 Rebound, IMF Says Rand Depreciation Bet Draws Sanlam Investment Management to Global Stocks Copper Declines for a Second Day on IMF Growth Outlook, Alcoa Sales, Japan European, U.S. Stock-Index Futures Fall; BHP Billiton, Fraport Might Slide Copper Declines in London on Japans Nuclear Crisis: LME Preview Gold May Advance to $1,560 an Ounce, Commerzbank Says: Technical Analysis Pound Falls Versus Dollar as Retail Sales Plunge Most on Record in March Statoil drills dry well in Norwegian Sea FOREX-Yen jumps, Aussie tumbles as speculators cut positions Japan Landlords to Stall Sales, Fundraising on Quake IMF: Germany - the locomotive of the euro area German March Inflation Unexpectedly Quickens to Two-Year High Anheuser-Busch InBev, Aviva, Ferrovial, Pearson: European Equity Preview Monte Paschi, Parmalat, Popolare Etruria May Move: Italian Equity Preview AIB has seen slight deposit outflows in 2011 French FM says NATO not doing enough in Libya Oil extends losses, high prices may hurt demand Gbagbo Capture Sets Ivory Coast on Difficult Recovery Path S.Korea c.bank awards 20-day deposit facility at 3.13 pct Philippine finmin watching inflation, says firm peso to help EURO GOVT-Bunds up as risk appetite wanes; respite temporary Swiss to reopen 2 pct bond maturing 2021 Seoul shares retreat on foreign selling, profit-taking Toho Zinc aims to resume Onahama plant in early June Westfield Retail Trust says increases bond issue to A$900 mln GLOBAL MARKETS-Risk shunned as oil extends drop, yen bounces UPDATE 1-Chinese clout seen in Brazil, Greece, Spain meetings Risk shunned as oil extends drop, yen bounces Indias Coal Imports From South Africa Rise 8% During Year, mjunction Says Malaysia tycoon explores $1 bln sale of gaming firm stake - sources Outside power at Fukushima intact despite quake-Jiji Treasuries Climb as Japan Earthquakes, Nuclear Crisis Boost Safety Demand Tokyo Elec: workers at Fukushima complex to evacuate S.Korea c.bank drains 16 trln won via 9-day repos BRIEF-Bangkok Bank keeps 2011 loan growth target at 6-8 pct UPDATE 1-China says G20 imbalance target curbs its growth Second major aftershock in a day hits Japan Trade Deficit in U.S. Probably Narrowed in February as Exports Increased Copper Declines a Second Day on IMF Growth Outlook, Alcoa Sales, Japan U.S., Australia, Japan Bonds Rise on Nuclear Rating Traders Bet Rising Interest Rates Delayed as Inflation Ebbs: Mexico Credit CORRECTED-Gold down on oil, Goldman Sachs view Rajaratnam Was Amazingly Educated on Stocks, Galleon Research Chief Says Palm Oil May Slump Below 3,000 Ringgit Before Rebounding, Mistry Forecasts Japan Sees Greater Hit to Economy as Its Nuclear Crisis Deepens WRAPUP 7-Japan raises nuclear crisis to same level as Chernobyl Carney Likely to Keep Canada Benchmark Rate at 1% Amid Threats to Recovery Rising Railroad Shipments Reflect Increasing Momentum in U.S. Expansion Money From Canada Floods U.S. With Widest S&P 500 Discount in Eight Years Yen gains sharply on profit-taking in bets against it Carney May Keep Canada Lending Rate 1% Amid Threats to Recovery Treasuries, Japan, Australia Bonds Gain as Nuclear Severity Rating Raised Trade Deficit in U.S. Probably Narrowed in February as Exports Increased Copper Declines a Second Day on IMF Growth Outlook, Aloca Sales, Japan FOREX-Yen gains sharply on profit-taking in bets against it WRAPUP 6-Japan raises nuclear crisis to same level as Chernobyl Alcoa Shares Drop After Aluminum Producer's Quarterly Sales Miss Estimates Glencore Said to Plan $9 Billion to $11 Billion Offering Nikkei 225 Falls Most in Three Weeks After IMF Cuts Forecasts, Aftershock Asia Stocks Drop Most in a Month on IMF Outlook, Radiation Risk Rajaratnam Was Amazingly Educated on Stocks, Galleon Research Chief Says Yen Gains as New Quakes Boost Demand for Refuge; Franc, Dollar Strengthen Asian Stocks Drop Most in a Month on IMF Outlook, Japan Radiation Concerns Australian dollar down 1 pct on USD Gold down more than 1 pct on oil, Goldman Sachs view Aussie Falls Most in Four Weeks as Asia Stocks Drop After Japan Earthquake Bank of Korea: upside, downside economic risks seen balanced Oil slumps, Asia stocks fall in retreat from risk Australian dollar falls 2 pct vs yen GLOBAL MARKETS-Oil slumps, Asia stocks fall in retreat from risk TEPCO wary of Fukushima radiation leak exceeding Chernobyl Nikkei drops on quake impact worries, volume thin U.K. Retail Sales Plunged Most on Record in March, BRC Says Alcoa Drops After Sales Trail Estimates as Dollar Declines China March cotton imports 276,400 T, down 15 pct on yr -industry website BRIEF-Thai c bank says core inflation could fall on subsidy Brent, U.S. oil drop more than $1.50 on demand Fuel-Tanker Bookings to Japan Rise 59% After Quake, Tsunami Destroy Plants Treasuries, Japan, Australia Bonds Gain After Fukushima Warning Increased Glencore Said to Plan $9 Billion to $11 Billion Initial Offering Shell to import products from around Asia to replace Clyde output Euro falls 1 pct on day, below 121 yen after recent rally Radiation from Fukushima 10 pct that of Chernobyl-Japan official WRAPUP 5-Japan raises severity of nuclear accident to highest level Japan Lifts Atomic Alert to Highest Level, Matching Chernobyl Brent, U.S. oil drop more than $1.50 on demand view Chinese airlines order 35 Embraer 190 jets -Brazil official S.Korea c.bank sets 20-day term deposit facility auction S.Korea c.bank says to focus on curbing inflation Japan raises nuclear crisis severity to highest level Japan Lifts Atomic Alert to Highest Level on Radiation, Matching Chernobyl Treasuries Snap Two-Day Decline as Inflation Concerns Ease, Stocks Fall Shell looks to end refining at Clyde plant in Australia S.Korea c.bank maintains views on inflation, economy Asian Stocks Drop Most in a Month on IMF Global Outlook, Japan Aftershocks Bank of Korea Leaves Rate Unchanged as It Weighs Growth Risks Japan May Raise Nuclear Rating to Match Chernobyl Japan vice trade min: no intention to nationalise Tokyo Electric ICBC to Open Brazil Branch After Bank Takeover in U.S., Europe Expansion Japan to make announcement on nuclear accident severity level Australia, N.Z. Disasters Slow GDP Before Rebound, IMF Says Yen Strengthens as Earthquake Boosts Demand for It as a Refuge China Stocks to Trend Upward in Second Quarter, Nomura Securities Says Bank of Korea holds interest rates steady as expected Rains cut Fortescue March quarter iron ore shipments 16 pct q/q Asian Stocks Drop After IMF Cuts Global Growth Estimates, New Japan Quakes Nikkei 225 Falls Most in Three Weeks After IMF Cuts Forecasts, Aftershock Palm Oil May Drop Below 3,000 Ringgit Before Rebounding, Mistry Forecasts Asian Stocks Drop After IMF Cuts Global Growth Estimates, New Japan Quakes China Stocks to Trend Upward in 2nd Quarter as Banks Gain, Nomura Says Rajaratnam Gets His Turn as Defense Case Begins at Insider Trial Philippine Feb exports rise 8.2 pct yr/yr GLOBAL MARKETS-Crude oil slumps, Asian energy stocks follow suit Crude oil slumps, Asian energy stocks follow suit Japan Yosano: quake could have bigger econ impact Aussie Declines as Stock Losses Reduce Demand for Higher-Yielding Assets Nikkei 225 Falls Most in Three Weeks After IMF Cuts Forecasts, Aftershocks Shell to make major announcement on downstream Australia portfolio Nikkei slips, energy stocks weigh after oil price fall Yen Strengthens as Japan Earthquake Boosts Demand for Currency as a Refuge Buried Animal Carcasses Cause Korean Water Concerns as Evian Sales Climb Japan May Raise Nuclear Accident Rating as Radiation Increases Rajaratnam Gets His Turn as Defense Case Begins at Insider Trial Seoul shares open down ahead of rate decision UPDATE 1-NZ c.bank says medium-term inflation key to policy Japan, Australia Stock Futures Fall as IMF Cuts Growth Estimates for U.S. Japan Bonds May Rise After Quake Hits Near Crippled Nuclear Power Plant Yen Rises Versus Major Counterparts After Quake Shakes Buildings in Tokyo Rajaratnam Was Amazingly Educated, Research Head Testifies Fire seen at Fukushima nuclear plant; flames no longer visible N.Z. Dollar Rises After Bollard Comments on Export Prices; Aussie Declines FOREX-Dollar, yen find reprieve; Aussie rally pauses Dollar, yen find reprieve Intel Is Said to Have Designed Phone for ZTE to Sell in China Best Currency Forecasters See Weak Dollar as QE2 End Looms Turkish Bonds Slip Most in Three Weeks Before Benchmark Issue Bank of England Is Right to Keep Interest Rates Low, IMFs Blanchard Says Chungh, Compal, Hana, Kingrose, San Miguel: Asia Ex-Japan Equities Preview Strong earthquake hits Japan, no tsunami warning issued Japan quake measured at 6.6 magnitude - USGS IMF, EU Officials Meet in Lisbon to Plan $116 Billion Portuguese Bailout New Zealand Trade to Underpin Currency, May Raise Inflation, Bollard Says Bankers Get Off Scot-Free in Industry Overhaul: Matthew Lynn Oil Falls for a Second Day After IMF Cuts Growth Forecasts for U.S., Japan Alcoa, Durect, Micrel, Safe Bulkers, WMS: U.S. Equity Preview Dollar May Rise Versus Euro on Interest Rate Outlook, UBS Says: Tom Keene Belarus Subway Explosion Kills 11, Injures 120 Near Lukashenko Residence New Zealand Dollar Rises Versus Yen on Bollards Commodity Prices Outlook Alcoa, Durect, Micrel, Safe Bulkers, WMS Industries: U.S. Equity Preview Amazon offers cheaper Kindle -- with ads One year after the BP spill, this family business is still reeling Macarthur Coal sees force majeure until end-April Goldman spooks oil speculators with call to take profit Ivory Coasts Ouattara to Start Proceedings Against Gbagbo Arizona Law Requiring Immigration Checks by Police Blocked by Appeal Panel ICBC Plans to Open First Branch in Brazil After Expansion in U.S., Europe WRAPUP 3-Japan may re-grade crisis to same level as Chernobyl NZ Govt borrowing to increase to NZ$16.5 bln - DMO PG&E seeks delay in Diablo Canyon nuclear renewal REFILE-BRIEF-Chevron gives Q1 interim update U.S. Stocks Decline as Energy Shares Retreat Amid IMF Forecast Silver Options Trader Bets $1 Million on Price Drop by July Chile market sees 50 bps hike Tues-cenbank report GLOBAL MARKETS-Oil drops on demand fear, Libya; stocks off UPDATE 1-Iceland can pay bill in Icesave court case - cbank Judge kills zombie Winklevoss lawsuit against Facebook REFILE-BRIEF-Platinum Underwriters gives prelim loss estimate for Tohoku earthquake Dollar rebounds vs euro but bearish outlook persists Arizona Law Mandating Immigration Checks by Police Blocked by Appeal Panel RBNZ gov says monetary policy to focus on med. term inflation Markets fall on earnings caution, energy selloff WRAPUP 2-Japan nuclear crisis may be on par with Chernobyl Televisa CEO Defends Challenge to Slim Empire as Investors Balk Oil falls from 32-month high on demand concerns Alcoa profit tops estimates but sales lag Peru stocks close down more than 3 pct after vote S&P, Nasdaq end down with energy shares Oil slumps on demand worries Alcoa Profit Tops Analyst Estimates as Aluminum Price Gains UPDATE 2-Canada Lithium sued over resource estimate US STOCKS SNAPSHOT-S&P, Nasdaq end down with energy shares Silver ETF Options Trader Bets on 37% Price Decline by July Republican Romney steps toward 2012 White House race Gold, silver retreat from highs along crude Avoid 4 common remodeling mistakes UPDATE 1-Canada Lithium sued over resource estimate U.S. 10-Year Break-Even Increases to Most in 3 Years Before Inflation Data Egypt PM pledges probe over protest crackdown Belarus leader says blast aimed at undermining stability Oil retreats after surge on demand concerns Brent crude ends down on demand woes, profit-taking Markets down on earnings caution, energy selloff Oil falls as Libya talks eyed; stocks off Silver ETF Options Trader Bets on 37% Slide by July Missouri Attorney General Opposes U.S. Health Law in Break With Democrats US STOCKS SNAPSHOT-Energy shares lead Wall Street decline US diesel tops $4 for 1st time since Sept 08-govt NYSE, D.Boerse CEOs to meet key shareholders on deal GLOBAL MARKETS-Oil falls as Libya talks eyed; stocks off Sarkozy Should Curb Credit to Tame Home Prices, OECD Says U.K. Stocks Are Little Changed; RBS, Barclays, BHP Advance as WPP Slides Natural Gas Prices Rise for the First Day in Seven After Falling Below $4 U.S. Stocks Decline as Energy Shares Slump Amid IMF Forecast; GM Retreats Brent crude down on demand worries, profit-taking Nissan Leaf: 3 days, no plug Pro-Gaddafi forces shell Misrata district-resident Air strikes hit Al Jufrah district -Libyan TV FOREX-Dollar edges higher vs euro but bearish tone remains Dollar edges higher vs euro but bearish tone remains Deputy PM Sechin steps down as Rosneft chairman Japan may raise severity of nuclear crisis to top level-Kyodo Most U.S. Stocks Fall as Energy Shares Slump Amid IMF Forecast; GM falls Copper Declines as China May Raise Interest Rates, Curbing Metal Demand Bank robberies on the decline Facebook has not signed China deal - source Euro Falls on Bets European Interest-Rate Boost to Hurt Ireland, Portugal Biogen Idec, Cooper, Vivus, Warner Music: U.S. Equity Preview WITNESS-My aunt, and the lure of the Brazilian real Biogen Idec, Cooper, Vivus, Warner Music: U.S. Equity Preview U.S. Stocks Decline as Energy Shares Slump Amid IMF Forecast New York Fed Plans $1.2 Billion Mortgage-Bond Sale Tied to Rescue of AIG Analysis: America Inc wants some CFTC slack on margins GLOBAL MARKETS-Oil down with focus on Libya; stocks flat Oil down with focus on Libya; stocks flat Inflation, oil prices create new challenges: IMF Sarkozy Should Mull Curbing Mortgage Loans for Housing Bubble, OECD Says U.S. 10-Year Break-Even Increases to Most in 3 Years on Inflation Outlook Gas at $4? Time to invest in oil PIMCO bets against U.S. government debt U.S. Stocks Decline as Energy Shares Slump Amid IMF Forecast; GM Retreats Obama deficit proposals to spark legislation-W.House Oil Drops From 30-Month High as IMF Cuts Growth Forecasts US crude off over $3, profit-taking on Goldman note Crude Oil Drops From 30-Month High as IMF Cuts Growth Forecasts UPDATE 3-Peru stocks down over 3 pct after nationalist win Gold and silver retreat from highs along with crude Winklevoss twins must live with Facebook deal NY Fed to sell $1.23 bln bonds from Maiden Lane II US STOCKS SNAPSHOT-S&P turns negative; Alcoa slips White House says coalition not "letting up" in Libya Banco do Brasil in talks to buy Florida bank -filing UPDATE 1-IMF says sluggish US growth requires easy money policy Markets flat as caution prevails ahead of earnings China Inflation Somewhat Out of Control, Billionaire George Soros Says Nigerias Ruling Party Takes Lead in Early Returns from Parliamentary Vote Ivory Coasts Gbagbo Captured After Battle for Abidjan BHP Douses Speculation of $48.5 Billion Woodside Takeover Gold Falls on Investor Sales After Rally to Record; Silver Approaches $42 Libya Rebels Spurn African Union Cease-Fire Unless Qaddafi Gives Up Power Natural Gas Futures Rise First Day in Seven in N.Y. After Drop Below $4 Colombia could be ready for Congress in weeks - USTR UPDATE 2-Mosaic wins round in Florida mine permit fight Niederauer Says NYSE Begins Shareholder Meetings on Deutsche Boerse Merger Stocks in U.S. Erase Earlier Advances as Most Shares Retreat in Price US court rules against Arizona immigration law UPDATE 2-Peru stocks slump nearly 3 pct after leftist win Strike seen being lifted at Peru Buenaventura mine Russia raps U.S. state dept human rights report Fannie Mae to sell $5 billion bills on Wednesday Yellen Says Commodity-Price Rise Doesnt Warrant Policy Shift IMF Cuts U.S. Growth Forecast on Oil, Lackluster Jobs Pace Community Health, Molycorp, Tasty Baking, Transocean: U.S. Equity Movers Community Health, Molycorp, Tasty Baking, Transocean: U.S. Equity Movers No Cocoa-Price Plunge Is Seen as Turmoil in Ivory Coast Reduces Shipments US, Brent crude fall $2 on mixed signals over Libya Italy fund changes status to allow stake purchases Inflation, oil prices new risks to global economy: IMF Wall Street up on earnings optimism Crude Oil Declines From 30-Month High as IMF Cuts Global Growth Forecasts European Stocks Fall From One-Month High; Daimler, Hochtief Drop Lis Yuan REIT Offering Said to Receive Orders for All Stock on First Day U.K.s Moderate Bank Report Calls for More Capital, Sales UPDATE 2-Pension funds to buy TimberWest for C$1.03 bln EU clears Eni, Acegas to buy IRIS Gorizia power unit Libyan rebels reject African Union peace plan GLOBAL MARKETS-Wall Street up on earnings optimism; oil off U.S. venture capital firm fundraising torrid in Q1 German Stocks Fall; BMW, Hochtief Shares Drop as Deutsche Boerse Advances Yemen says troops kill 11 al Qaeda militants FOREX-Dollar rises, but gains capped as debt limit looms Dollar rises, but gains capped as debt limit looms Wall St higher on earnings optimism, Alcoa gains Lis Yuan REIT Offering Said to Receive Orders for All Stock on First Day Gold Fields says shut KDC mine shaft remains closed European Stocks Fall From One-Month High; Daimler, Hochtief Shares Decline U.S. Stocks Climb as Takeovers, Earnings Bolster Optimism; Tyco Advances European shares slip from five-week highs Evonik IPO plans to be approved on Tuesday - sources Gold hits record as dollar dips Government debt yields rise ahead of supply US wants Gaddafi to leave power and Libya -Clinton People on stretchers in Belarus metro blast-witness Nasdaq Needs Shareholders to Embrace Bid That NYSE Rejected Clinton calls on all Ivorians to remain calm UPDATE 3-D.Boerse has no plans to raise NYSE offer -sources PIMCO now betting against U.S. government debt Nasdaq Needs Shareholders to Embrace Bid That NYSE Rejected Blast in metro in Belarus capital Minsk-reports Renault COO resigns over debunked spy case - source UPDATE 1-Peru currency stable, stocks fall after leftist win American Medical, Community Health, QuickLogic, Tenet: U.S. Equity Movers Hong Kong Stocks Fall Most in Two Weeks as Developers Decline Crude Oil Futures Decline From 30-Month High as IMF Cuts Growth Forecasts Niederauer Says NYSE Begins Holder Meetings on Deutsche Boerse Metorex says has duty to consider other "firm" offers WRAPUP 1-Japan expands nuclear evacuation, stops radiated water dumping GLOBAL MARKETS-US stocks higher before earnings; oil slips U.S. stocks higher before earnings; oil slips Unilever, P&G face EU detergent cartel fines -source Argentina set for stronger-than-expected rebound-IMF Global rebalancing needed to replace U.S. demand: IMF Little inflation pass-through in big economies: IMF Apollo, Biogen Idec, Vivus, Warner Music: U.S. Equity Movers Perus Stocks, Currency, Bonds Decline as Humala Faces Fujimori in Runoff Rand Depreciates for First Day in Four on Overbought Indicators Overhaul work begins at BP Wash. refinery--source BP restarting CDU at Texas City Tx refinery Nasdaq, ICE not walking away from NYSE bid-sources PIMCO now betting against U.S. government debt GLOBAL MARKETS-US stocks rise on earnings hope; oil slips German Stocks Are Little Changed; Deutsche Boerse Advances, Daimler Falls Chevron to restart L.A. FCC this week--trade U.S. stocks rise on earnings hope; oil slips Nasdaq turns negative after open Germany sees deficit/GDP falling to 0.5 pct in 2014 WRAPUP 8-Japan expands nuclear evacuation, stops radiated water dumping Analysis: BRICS grapple with China dominance in trade IMF Cuts 2011 U.S. Growth Forecast on Oil, Lackluster Pace of Job Gains Biogen Idec, Cooper, Vivus, Warner Music: U.S. Equity Preview Dollar May Rise Against Euro on Interest-Rate Outlook, UBS Says: Tom Keene European Stocks Are Little Changed Near a One-Month High U.S. Stocks Rise as Takeover Deals, Earnings Bolster Optimism Analysis: BRICS grapple with China dominance in South Earnings optimism lifts Wall Street, Alcoa up Session of the United States began with a moderate increase IMF says sluggish U.S. growth requires easy money policy Oil Drops in New York on Report That IMF Cut U.S., Japan Growth Forecasts IMF cuts economic forecasts for U.S. European Stocks Are Little Changed Near a One-Month High; Daimler Declines Fortuna announces EUR 0.3/share dividend for 2010 D.Boerse has no plans to raise NYSE offer-sources Dollar recovers, but gains limited as debt limit looms Copper May Slide as Earthquake Hits Japan, Causing Equity Markets to Slump EU Commission welcomes Hungary structural reforms FOREX-Dollar recovers, but gains limited as debt limit looms Oil below $126 on mixed signals over Libya talks Biogen Idec, Cooper, Monsanto, Vivus, Warner Music: U.S. Equity Preview German Two-Year Note Yield Rises to Highest Since 2008 on Inflation Bets U.S. Stocks Rise as Takeovers, Earnings Bolster Optimism; Alcoa Advances UPDATE 1-Mosaic wins round in Fla. mine permit fight Gold hits record as dollar dips; eyes on Fed China Pork Binge Driving Iowa-Sized Soy Imports on Shortage Ex-Rebel Humala Faces Daughter of Jailed Fujimori in Peru Election Runoff Biogen Idec, Cooper, Monsanto, Vivus, Warner Music: U.S. Equity Preview As economy slows, jobs recovery continues IMF sees new risks from oil, raw materials: Germany Ivory Coast dlr bond rallies on Gbagbo arrest report McDonalds Wage for Nuclear Job Shows Japan Towns May Fade Biogen Idec, Cooper, Monsanto, Vivus, Warner Music: U.S. Equity Preview Canadian Dollar Fluctuates at Almost a 40-Month High Before BOCs Meeting U.S. Stock Futures Rise as Takeovers, Earnings Bolster Optimism Shares set to open slightly higher, earnings eyed Kazakhstan replaces foreign minister - presidency Oil falls below $125 on Libya peace talks Insider Trading in China Thrives as Numbers Suggest Selective Disclosure U.S. Stock Futures Rise as Takeovers, Corporate Earnings Bolster Optimism German Stocks Fall; BMW, Daimler Hochtief Decline as Deutsche Boerse Gains PSA to invest 130 mln euros in new Slovak model Ivory Coast dlr bond extends losses, falls below 50 cents PIMCO goes short U.S. government debt FACTBOX-EU position on key topics for G20 finmins in Washington WRAPUP 7-Japan expands nuclear evacuation zone, new quake hits PIMCO goes short U.S. government debt, raises cash holdings Gold May Drop on Sales After Rally to Record; Silver Reaches 31-Year High Canadian Dollar Weakens From a 40-Month High Before BOCs Policy Meeting NATO: Any Libya ceasefire must be credible, verifiable Crude Falls From 32-Month High as IMF Cuts U.S., Japan Growth Forecasts Nasdaq CEO Greifeld Needs NYSE Holders to Embrace Bid That Board Rejected Apollo Group, Monsanto, Transocean, Tyco: U.S. Equity Preview EURO GOVT-Bund yields test 3.5 pct, have more room to rise Apollo Group, Monsanto, Transocean, Tyco, Viasystems: U.S. Equity Preview German Two-Year Yield Reaches 28-Month High on Inflation Concern U.S. Stock Futures Advance; Tyco International, Alcoa Climb Brazil rate future yields up after inflation survey Discouraged Workers Stop Fed From Taking Comfort in Jobless Fall Japanese Nuclear Plant Withstands Aftershock; Evacuation Zone Is Widened CORRECTED-BRIEF-Flower Foods to acquire Tasty Baking UPDATE 2-Deutsche Boerse up as bidding war seen less likely Futures gain on earnings optimism German 2-Year Note Yield Rises to Highest Since 2008 on Inflation Concern Ukraine investigates ex-PM over Russia gas deal FOREX-Yen sell-off pauses after fresh quake; euro dips Yen sell-off pauses after fresh quake; euro dips U.K. Economic Data Support BOE Rate-Increase Argument, BDO Says Arab Gulf States Call for Saleh to Hand Over Yemen Power to Vice President Treasury 10-Year Break-Even Reaches 3-Year High on Outlook for Inflation China posts trade deficit in sign of rebalancing Banks boost FTSE after ICB report; earnings eyed Europe Strategists Twice as Bullish as U.S. as Net Rises 20% Brazil 2011 inflation seen at 6.26 pct - survey Futures edge up on earnings hopes European shares dip as construction firms fall Yen Rallies Versus Most Peers After Earthquake Revives Repatriation Bets European Stocks Decline From One-Month High as U.S. Index-Futures Advance Rate outlook hurts euro bonds, stocks weaker GLOBAL MARKETS-Rate outlook hurts euro bonds, stocks weaker Oil Falls From 32-Month High on Speculation of Libya Cease-Fire U.S. Stock Futures Are Little Changed; Alcoa Climbs Banks Urged to Boost Capital, Shelter Consumer Units Under U.K. Proposals U.S. Stock Futures Rise; Alcoa Gains Before Earnings Results U.K. Stocks Are Little Changed; RBS, Barclays, BHP Advance as WPP Slides Renault denies report COO Pelata resigned Obama Girds for Next Struggle With Republicans Over Raising Debt Limit Bank commission hopes UKFI will cooperate ECB move does not change Czech rate outlook-cbank gov Saudi Basic Industries jv selects Samsung Outlook for industrialized nations improving: OECD Copper May Drop as Earthquake Hits Japan, Causing Equity Markets to Slump U.K.s Moderate Bank Report Calls for More Capital, Sales Gold Drops on Selling After Rally to Record; Silver Reaches 31-Year High Obama to Announce Specific Plans for Cutting U.S. Deficit, Plouffe Says Jazeera Airways expected to fly to Cairo in May Gaddafi forces kill 5 in Misrata attack-TV Lloyds hits out at call for more disposals IMF Set to Cut U.S., Japan Growth Forecasts Today UPDATE 1-BOJ Shirakawa: G7 FX action helped stabilise markets Demonstration at Syrian university - students Oil falls to $126 on Libya peace talks IMF Cuts U.S., Japan Growth Forecasts, German Official Says Industrial Output Growth in India Unexpectedly Slows to 3.6% in February Insider Trading in China Thrives With Selectively Disclosed Economic Data Stocks Little Changed as Banking Report Pushes Barclays Higher; WPP Falls German Two-Year Yield Reaches 28-Month High as Oil Price Surges IMF Lowers Economic-Growth Forecasts for U.S., Japan, German Official Says Crude Falls From 32-Month High in London on Prospects of Libya Cease-Fire BHP Says Not Aware of Basis for Market Speculation on Woodside U.S. Stock Futures Are Little Changed; NYSE Euronext Retreats European Stocks Fall From One-Month High After Quake Hits Japan Indian shares provisionally close 1.1 pct lower UK banks commission sees reforms as transformative IMF sees new risks from oil, raw materials - Germany WRAPUP 6-Japan expands nuclear evacuation zone, new quake hits Nigeria dlr bond falls on mixed weekend election result Yen sell-off pauses after fresh quake hits Japan Cricket-Watson hits record 15 sixes against Bangladesh Copper Erases Gain as Chinese Imports Stoke Speculation Demand May Weaken Japan Quake Disrupts Cooling Fukushima Reactors; Evacuation Zone Widened Gaddafi forces firing rockets at Misrata - rebels BOJ Shirakawa: policy not aimed at aiding govt finance Rand Falls on Overbought Signal After Three-Week Rally: Technical Analysis FOREX-Yen sell-off pauses after fresh quake hits Japan U.S. Stock Futures Are Little Changed; Alcoa Rises, NYSE Euronext Retreats IFR-CLO managers race to develop new funds EURO GOVT-Bund yields test 3.5 pct, seen rising further Yemen opposition rejects Gulf Arab plan ECB rate hike expectations squeeze up Euribor rates Ivory Coast bond falls as fighting continues German Two-Year Note Yield Rises to Highest Since 2008 as Oil Price Surges Treasuries Decline Before Inflation Data After Pimcos Gross Says He Sold Gold May Slide on Sales After Rally to Record; Silver Reaches 31-Year High Pumping at Japan reactors stopped for about 50 minutes-nuclear safety agency NATO to continue airstrikes to aid Libya civilians U.K. Stocks Erase Gains After Japan Earthquake; Barclays, RBS, GKN Climb U.K. Stocks Rise; Bank Commission Report Pushes Barclays Higher Hong Kong Stocks Fall Most in Two Weeks as China Seeks Stable Home Prices European Stocks Fall From One-Month High After Further Quake Hits Japan Debt reduction: The voters are ready. Is Washington? China Inflation Somewhat Out of Control, George Soros Says Honohan sees no ECB liquidity facility in near term -MNI WRAPUP 5-Japan expands nuclear evacuation zone, new quake hits France Should Consider Curbing Mortgage Lending to Fight Bubble, OECD Says Australian LNG Projects Face Cost Risks, Wood Mackenzie Says UPDATE 3-Novartis to sell GW cannabis drug in some markets Tohoku Elec: no irregularities at Onagawa nuclear plant France Should Consider Curbing Mortgage Lending to Fight Bubble, OECD Says Obama to Confront Republicans Over Debt Cap in Next Challenge After Budget EU move unlikely to free Ivory Coast cocoa soon QUAKE-JAPAN/USGS (URGENT) Wall St futures signal higher open; earnings eyed Germany Warns on Greek Debt, Defying Efforts to Snuff Out Crisis Gridlock Good for Treasuries With Gap to Bunds Narrowing Gilts 10-Year Yield Reaches Eight-Week High as Sentance Signals Rate Rise Housing, energy costs worry Israel cenbank -minutes OECD raises French 2011 growth forecast to 2 pct RPT-China Telecom to issue 10 bln yuan in corporate bonds -sources Strong earthquake hits eastern Japan Indians shares extend losses to 1 pct on day Osaka Nikkei futures fall after Japan quake China Telecom to issue 10 bln yuan in corporate bonds -sources European Stocks Fall From One-Month High After Japan Quake; Daimler Drops Stocks Advance as Banking Commission Report Pushes Barclays Shares Higher Latest Japan quake was a magnitude 7.1-USGS Commodities ride high; euro zone debt hit REFILE-Bavarian Nordic gets vaccine contract extension GLOBAL MARKETS-Commodities ride high; euro zone debt hit Dollar, euro hit session lows vs yen on fresh quake Crude Falls From 32-Month High in London on Prospects of Libya Cease-Fire HK stocks end lower as profit-taking hits financials UPDATE 1-Deutsche Boerse up as bidding war seen less likely Sarkozy Should Consider Curbing Mortgage Lending to Fight Bubble Threats U.K. Inflation, Output Data Support BOE Rate-Increase Argument, BDO Says Sentance Says Yields Signal BOE Rate Will Rise to 2% in 2012 European Stocks Are Little Changed; U.S. Index Futures Advance Libya Rebels Spurn African Cease-Fire Plan Without Qaddafi Exit Two-Year Bund Yield Reaches 28-Month High as Oil Boosts Inflation Concerns U.K. Stocks Rise After Banking Commission Report; Barclays, RBS, BHP Gain Henkel confirms 2011, 2012 targets BHP Says Not Aware of Basis for Market Speculation on Woodside Iran says oil prices likely to increase FOREX-Yen sell-off pauses after lows hit vs euro, Aussie ACS to back appointment of new Hochtief CEO -source WRAPUP 4-Japan expands nuclear evacuation zone EURO GOVT-German debt weaker; Bund yield above 3.5 pct Most Asian Stocks Slide, Led by Airlines, Carmakers, on Oil, Quake Delays Pimco Cuts Government-Linked Debt Holdings to Negative, Boosts Cash Assets European Shares Are Little Changed; U.S. Stock Index Futures Advance Japan to expand evacuation zone around stricken nuclear plant Libya rebels to look at Africa plan, Gaddafi must go European stocks dip on oil price concerns UPDATE 2-Novartis to sell GW cannabis drug in some markets Euro rises to 5 1/2-month high versus sterling Japan's Stocks Fall Led by Carmakers as Citi Cuts Rating on Quake Damage China shares snap 4-day rally, weighed down by property UK bank commission takes "moderate" approach -Vickers Nikkei slips as autos sag; seen rangebound before earnings Nikkei slips as autos sag; seen rangebound before earnings Yemens President Loses Backing From Arab Gulf Amid Uprisings European Stock Futures Are Little Changed; U.S. Futures Advance Copper Rises to One-Month High in London Trading on Growth: LME Preview Copper Rises to One-Month High in London Trading on Growth: LME Preview European Stock Futures Are Little Changed; U.S. Futures Advance Soros Warns Moral Hazard Looms Larger as Volcker Says Big Banks Can Fail Discouraged Workers Stop Bernanke From Taking Much Comfort in Jobless Fall Indias Industrial Output Growth Unexpectedly Slowed to 3.6% in February Arsenal agrees to $1.2 billion takeover by Kroenke Mercedes car sales in China to rise about 20 pct this yr -Daimler exec German Two-Year Note Yield Reaches 28-Month High Amid Greece Debt Warnings BRIEF-Statoil starts production at Peregrino off Brazil Metals up on weak dollar; oil eases on Libya Best Currency Forecasters See Dollar Weakness as QE2 End Looms U.K. Business-Survey Data Add Weight to Rate-Increase Arguments, BDO Says Copper Climbs to Five-Week High on China Import Rise; Tin Jumps to Record European Stock Futures Little Changed After Rally; U.S. Index Futures Gain Compal March unconsolidated sales fall 12.3 pct Polyus Gold, Assaubayev family, settle legal claims BP to seek Kremlin OK to buyout TNK partners -FT UPDATE 1-SGX CEO says organic growth primary focus after failed merger UPDATE 1-UK banks urged to ring-fence retail arms Qaddafi Agrees to Accept Cease-Fire Plan, Start Talks, African Union Says Tokyo Electric shares rise to daily limit Santam eyes expansion into 3 African countries-paper Seoul shares slip, pressured by oil, earnings Gold hits record on euro, silver jumps to 31-year top RPT-Singapore Exchange says to focus on organic growth Court case looms as Iceland again rejects debt deal WRAPUP 3-Japan says may extend nuclear evacuations Indian Industrial Output Unexpectedly Slowed in February on Higher Rates Singapore Exchange Germany Warns About Greek Debt, Defying Efforts to Snuff Out the Crisis PIC Will Spend $6.8 Billion Across Africa as Growth Accelerates, CIO Says Citigroup Says Buy All Pemex Bonds on Rebound in Oil Output: Mexico Credit Humala leads Peru vote, rivals battle for run-off spot Sentance Says Markets Signal BOE Benchmark Rate Increasing to 2% Next Year Samsung Heavy Wins $1.2 Billion Orders to Build LNG Tankers; Shares Climb Automakers drag Nikkei lower on Citigroup downgrade Woodside Shares Rise on Speculation BHP Billiton Will Make a Takeover Bid Mumbai Drivers 50-Year Wait May End With $2.5 Billion Trans-Harbor Bridge Analysis: America Inc wants CFTC to feel its pain on margins South Korea c.bank sells 91-day MSBs at 3.30 pct BHP Says Not Aware of Basis for Market Speculation on Woodside Most Asian Stocks Fall, Led by Airlines, Carmakers, on Oil, Quake Delays REFILE-BRIEF-Thai finmin: not worried about strong baht at the moment Mitsui Mining to resume Hachinohe zinc smelting in June Most Asian Stocks Fall, Led by Airlines, Carmakers, on Oil, Quake Delays Euro Falls Versus Dollar on Speculation Rally Too Rapid Amid Debt Concerns BRIEF-Thai finmin: not worried about strong baht at the moment San Miguel Tumbles in Manila on Plans to Sell $850 Million of Stock, Bonds Oil Trades Near 30-Month High in New York Amid Middle East Unrest, Dollar Gold hits record on euro as silver jumps to 31-year top Qaddafi Accepts AU Roadmap for Libya Cease-Fire, AP Says Nasdaq OMX Needs Shareholders to Embrace Rejected Bid Samsung Heavy Rises to Highest Since 2007 on $1.2 Billion LNG Ship Orders Tepco Chief Rebuffed in Fukushima As Crisis Enters Second Month Obama Reached Breaking Point in Budget Talks After Tense Hour With Boehner World Bank urges new thinking to tackle conflicts and violence Woodside says plenty of demand for Browse LNG project Japan Energy Companies Rise, Carmakers Slide as Citi Cuts Rating Best Currency Forecasters Say Dollar Weakness to Persist as Fed Stimulates Obama to Announce Specific Deficit-Cutting Plan, Plouffe Says Tense Meetings, Stalled Talks Led to Painful Budget Agreement Most Asian Stocks Fall, Led by Japan Carmakers; PetroChina Rises on Crude Indian shares drop 0.4 pct; lenders decline Oil hovers at 2.5 year highs, stocks edge up Most Asian Stocks Fall, Led by Japan Carmakers; PetroChina Rises on Crude Nasdaq OMX Needs Shareholders to Embrace Bid That NYSE Rejected China March Export Growth Shows Economy Tolerating Interest Rate Increases Yen touches fresh lows vs euro, Australian dollar Vallar: no tender offer for Bumi even if it takes 51 pct FOREX-Yen touches fresh lows vs euro, Australian dollar UPDATE 8-Humala leads Peru vote, run-off wide open Vallar says Recapital may sell its 15 pct stake in Berau Coal Nissan: restart problems reported in Leaf electric cars Humala leads, Kuczynski 2nd - Peru partial results Quake-hit Tohoku Elec to announce 10/11 result May 12 REFILE-WRAPUP 2-Japan set to extend nuclear evacuation zone-media Dollar Halts Drop as Congress Agrees to Spending Cuts to Avert Shutdown Gridlock Good for Treasuries With Gap to Bunds Narrowing to Six-Month Low Asian Stocks Rise on Commodities, Energy Prices; Airlines, Carmakers Fall UPDATE 1-Japan PM weakened by local election losses, nuclear woes BHP Says Not Aware of Basis for Market Speculation on Woodside BHP Billiton Says Not Aware of Basis for Market Speculation on Woodside Brent falls below $126 on Libya peace talks Treasuries Fall Before Inflation Data, After Pimcos Gross Says He Sold UPDATE 7-Humala leads Peru vote, run-off wide open Humala Atop in Peru Presidential Race As Race for Runoff Spot Tightens Oil Drops in New York, Snapping Three Days of Gains, on Libya Peace Plan Gold Advances to Record; Cash Silver Reaches 31-Year High China Meat Binge Fuels Iowa-Sized Soybean Imports to Feed 689 Million Pigs Brent falls more than $1 to $125.60/bbl after Libya peace deal West Australia premier says aware of BHP talks over Woodside WRAPUP 2-Japan set to extend nuclear evacuation zone-media Nikkei edges lower, autos sold on Citigroup downgrade McDonalds Wage For Nuclear Job Shows Japan Towns Fading Gold Advances to Record, Silver Tops $41 Per Ounce on Inflation Concerns Crude Oil Futures Decline in New York, Snapping Three Days of Advances Oil at 2.5 year high on supply concerns, euro shines HK stocks open flat after 3-wk gaining streak UPDATE 6-Humala wins Peru 1st round, 2nd place up for grabs Humala Atop in Peru Presidential Race As Race for Runoff Spot Tightens Korean Won Trades Near 31-Month High Before BOK Rate Review; Bonds Decline China Inflation Somewhat Out of Control, George Soros Says Asian Stocks Rise as Energy Producers Gain on Oil Rally: Woodside Jumps Insider Trading in China Thrives With Selective Disclosure Japanese Energy Companies Rise, Carmakers Slide as Citigroup Cuts Rating West Australia premier says "hands-off" Woodside Humala leads, Kuczynski in 2nd - Peru partial results Insider Trading in China Thrives With Selective Data Disclosure Gold hits record on euro, silver jumps to 31-year high ASX Deal Doomed by Giving Up Control to Singapore, Investors Say Treasuries Decline Before Inflation Reports, Three Debt Auctions This Week Grifols Takeover of Talecris Prompts Arbitragers to See 60% Gain: Real M&A Japanese Stocks Drop as Oil Prices Surge, Citigroup Downgrades Carmakers Woodside Shares Climb on BHP Billiton Takeover Speculation Tokyo Electric shares rise 11 pct Chinas Export Growth Shows Economy Tolerating Rate Rise Gold Gains to Record $1,476.22 Per Ounce; Cash Silver Reaches 31-Year High AU official says Gaddafi exit was discussed Corporate Profits Rise to Record Before Quake Curbs Supplies Gold strikes record on rising euro, silver hits 31-year peak Humala wins Peru 1st round, Fujimori second -Datum Nikkei edges lower, seen rangebound Now for the real budget war Seoul shares open flat on oil, earnings outlook Humala wins Peru 1st round vote, Fujimori second - CPI Corporate Profits Rise to Record Before Quake Curbs Supplies Germany Reignites Debt Concerns With Greek Warning as Portugal Seeks Aid FOREX-Yen, dollar remain friendless; euro, Aussie shine Yen, dollar remain friendless; euro, Aussie shine UPDATE 5-Humala wins Peru 1st round, eyes Fujimori in run-off Dollar Advances as U.S. Lawmakers Agree to Spending Cuts to Avert Shutdown Japan Stock Futures Fall as Oils Surge Sparks Corporate Profit Concerns Nikkei seen rangebound, reconstruction plays eyed CJ Cheil, Fubon Financial, Petron, Tan Chong: Asia Ex-Japan Equity Preview Pimco Total Return Cuts Government-Related to Negative, Boosts Cash Assets Bernanke, Trichet Expose Their Respective DNA: Caroline Baum Government Shutdown Dance Was Just a Warmup: Jonathan Alter Japan, India, Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand: Asian Bonds, Currency Preview U.S. corn hits new record on supply concerns NYSE Board Backs Deutsche Boerse Takeover, Declining Bid From Nasdaq, ICE Qaddafi Accepts Mediators Road Map to Cease-Fire, Reports Say Egypt Postpones Sukuk Rules as Africa Lures Muslim Wealth: Islamic Finance UPDATE 4-Humala wins Peru 1st round, eyes Fujimori in run-off Obama Girds for Struggle With Republicans Over Debt Limit BHP Billiton completes off-market share buyback Oil Advances a Fourth Day in New York on Libyan Conflict, Mideast Unrest Crude Oil Rises 37 Cents, or 0.3% to $113.16 a Barrel in New York Trading Global military spending hits high but growth slows Chinas Export Growth Shows Economy Tolerating Rate Increases China 2011 Car Sales May Grow Slower Than Automakers Estimates Woodside Shares Set to Extend Gains on BHP Takeover Speculation Li Ka-Shing and Currency Gains May Mean $1.7 Billion Yuan IPO in Hong Kong UPDATE 3-Leftist Humala seen facing Fujimori in Peru run-off Humala to Win First Round of Peru Vote, Tie for Runoff Spot, Survey Says Humala wins Peru first round vote, Fujimori second- exit polls As worry list grows, G20 gets wonky < Prev   Next >

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