Saturday, May 26, 2007
In 網上互動: 國��黨本土化路線��如何走？
台灣的國民黨修改黨章，加"台灣"刪"統一"，努力走本土化路線，您認同嗎？More...go
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Friday, May 25, 2007
U.S. stocks end session higher but fall on the week
DJIA
13,507
+66.15
S&P
1,515
+8.22
NASDAQ
2,557
+19.27
10Yr
4.86%
+0.004
U.S. stocks end session higher but fall on the week
NEW YORK
U.S. stocks ended a quiet pre-holiday session higher on Friday, even as
the market posted weekly losses, as investors saw weaker-than-expected
existing home sales as boosting chances that the Federal Reserve will
cut interest rates.
Economic Report: U.S. existing home sales drop to 4-year low in April
WASHINGTON
Resales of U.S. homes fell 2.6% in April to a seasonally adjusted
annualized rate of 5.99 million, the slowest pace in four years, the
National Association of Realtors said Friday.
U.S. existing home sales drop to 4-year low in April
DJIA
13,504
+63.06
S&P
1,514
+7.10
NASDAQ
2,552
+14.74
10Yr
4.87%
+0.008
U.S. existing home sales drop to 4-year low in April
WASHINGTON
Resales of U.S. homes fell 2.6% in April to a seasonally adjusted
annualized rate of 5.99 million, the slowest pace in four years, the
National Association of Realtors said Friday.
Thursday, May 24, 2007
U.S. stocks lose steam after post-housing rally
DJIA
13,505
-20.32
S&P
1,514
-7.68
NASDAQ
2,550
-26.19
10Yr
4.87%
+0.014
U.S. stocks lose steam after post-housing rally
NEW YORK
U.S. stocks lost steam on Thursday, as investors consolidated gains from
an early rally sparked by an unexpected surge in new home sales, signs
of a pick-up in business spending.
Economic Report: New-home sales surge 16% in April as prices fall
WASHINGTON
Sales of new U.S. homes unexpectedly surged in April, rising by 16% to a
seasonally adjusted annual rate of 981,000, the Commerce Department said
Thursday.
Economic Report: Durable-goods orders rise healthy 0.6%
WASHINGTON
New orders for U.S.-made durable goods increased 0.6% in April, boosted
by strong demand for metals and capital equipment, the Commerce
Department reported Thursday.
In 網上互動: 您��么看中國食品��產品安全問題?
中國的食品和產品安全成為國際媒體關注的焦點。中國"問題食品和產品"越來越多，解決問題的關鍵是什么？More...go
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Wednesday, May 23, 2007
U.S. stocks end lower after Greenspan's China comment
DJIA
13,525
-14.30
S&P
1,522
-1.84
NASDAQ
2,577
-10.97
10Yr
4.86%
+0.028
U.S. stocks end lower after Greenspan's China comment
NEW YORK
U.S. stocks ended lower on Wednedsay, after an afternoon sell-off
sparked by comments from former Federal Reserve Chairman Alan Greenspan,
who said that he feared a "dramatic contraction" in the Chinese stock
market.
In 網上互動: 博��實名制行不通��
中國官方媒體說，由於互聯網行業和博客網民的強烈反對，中國當局對博客實施強制實名註冊的要求作出讓步。More...go
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U.S. stocks rise amid more deal news
DJIA
13,583
+43.72
S&P
1,530
+6.32
NASDAQ
2,596
+8.56
10Yr
4.85%
+0.014
U.S. stocks rise amid more deal news
NEW YORK
U.S. stocks rose firmly on Wednesday, sending the Dow Jones Industrial
Average to a new record high, as a stream of deal making news continued
to fuel buying interest, this time with speculation in the metals sector
after Alcan Inc. rejected Alcoa Inc.'s hostile bid.
Credit cards, margins drive 18% rise in Target profit
CHICAGO
Discount retailer Target Corp. on Wednesday reported an 18% rise in
quarterly net profit thanks to strength in its credit card business and
improved margins.
Tuesday, May 22, 2007
U.S. stocks end mixed amid China talks, deal news
DJIA
13,539
-2.93
S&P
1,524
-0.98
NASDAQ
2,588
+9.23
10Yr
4.83%
+0.043
U.S. stocks end mixed amid China talks, deal news
NEW YORK
U.S. stocks finished mixed on Tuesday, as investors consolidated some of
the market's strong gains, but with sentiment supported by talks aimed
at easing economic tensions between the U.S. and China and signs that
deal making continues unabated.
In 網上互動: 美��在經濟上對華��加的壓力合理��？
美國布什政府在本周舉行的中美經濟高層對話中全力對中國施壓，要求中國加快經濟改革以平息美國對貿易赤字的不滿。More...go
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U.S. stocks rise slightly amid China talks, deal news
DJIA
13,547
+4.63
S&P
1,523
-1.78
NASDAQ
2,577
-0.89
10Yr
4.80%
+0.014
U.S. stocks rise slightly amid China talks, deal news
NEW YORK
U.S. stocks rose slightly on Tuesday, as investors found comfort in
talks aimed at easing economic tensions between the U.S. and China and
signs that deal making continues unabated, this time amid buyout talk in
the casino industry.
Monday, May 21, 2007
$4 billion Blackstone IPO set to debut in weeks
DJIA
13,551
-4.71
S&P
1,525
+3.05
NASDAQ
2,578
+20.46
10Yr
4.81%
+0.002
$4 billion Blackstone IPO set to debut in weeks
NEW YORK
The Blackstone Group on Monday signaled it's ready to debut its stock
within weeks as the marquee private equity firm set its estimated price
range in a bid to become the richest U.S. initial public offering in
years with about $4 billion in proceeds.
GE sells plastics unit to Sabic for $11.6 billion
SAN FRANCISCO
General Electric Co. said Monday it will sell its GE Plastics business
to Saudi Arabia's Sabic in an $11.6 billion cash-and-debt assumption
deal, using the proceeds to fund share buybacks and restructuring.
Alltel's shares ring up gains in reaction to $27.5 billion buyout
Sunday, May 20, 2007
China's state investment arm agrees to take a $3 billion stake in private equity powerhouse Blackstone Group.
China's state investment arm agrees to take a $3 billion stake in
private equity powerhouse Blackstone Group.
