Barclays chief slams over-regulation as watchdog boss quits
2010-02-09 12:35:25 - LONDON: Barclays bank chief executive John Varley on Tuesday said that too much new red tape in the banking sector could increase the cost of credit and adversely affect the economy.

Wall St higher on Greece hopes as commodities lead
2010-02-09 12:29:54 - U.S. stocks rose on Tuesday, led by commodity-related stocks, as speculation Greece would get help from the European Union to cut the country's deficit weakened the U.S. dollar, lifting prices of oil and basic materials.

McDonald's January same-store rise
2010-02-09 12:29:54 - McDonald's Corp posted an expectations-topping 2.6 percent increase in January sales at established restaurants, as overseas results overshadowed a sluggish performance in the United States.

Wall Street rises after Greece comments
2010-02-09 12:29:54 - Stocks rose on Tuesday after a senior German ruling coalition source said euro zone governments have decided in principle to help debt-burdened Greece and that various options were being considered.

New Apple product: Aperture 3
2010-02-09 12:29:54 - Apple released on Tuesday the next generation of its professional photography workflow software, Aperture 3, along with a series of tutorial videos.

Coca-Cola sales rise, led by emerging markets
2010-02-09 12:29:54 - Coca-Cola Co reported stronger-than-expected quarterly sales as higher demand for its beverages in China, India and Brazil offset a drop in North America, sending the world's largest soft-drink maker's shares up 3.3 percent.

Apple and Google gain at expense of Microsoft, Palm
2010-02-09 12:29:54 - Apple and Google's mobile platforms are gaining market-share on rivals, while Microsoft and Palm are continuing to slip.

Dow gains 2 percent as help for Greece seen
2010-02-09 12:29:54 - Stocks extended a broad advance on Tuesday, led by commodity-related shares, after a source said euro zone countries have decided in principle to help debt-stricken Greece.

Haitian Company Struggles to Rebuild its Business After Earthquake
2010-02-09 12:21:40 - Many workers have lost their jobs, and employers are trying to get their businesses up and running

Pulte Homes posts quarterly loss
2010-02-09 12:21:02 - BLOOMFIELD HILLS, Mich. - Pulte Homes said Tuesday its loss narrowed in its fourth quarter, as the homebuilder reported heavy charges that were partly offset by a tax gain.

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