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Depp named top autograph signer as Ferrell bombs 11:57 PM GMT
Americans worry Chinese-made toys unsafe: poll 11:57 PM GMT
Spartech fourth-quarter results lower 11:56 PM GMT
Combo therapy with Tykerb fights brain metastases 11:53 PM GMT
Combo therapy with Tykerb fights brain metastases 11:53 PM GMT
Castro suggests he will not hold on to power 11:52 PM GMT
Walking packs huge health punch, study confirms 11:49 PM GMT
Crohn's disease different in boys than in girls 11:49 PM GMT
Crohn's disease different in boys than in girls 11:49 PM GMT
No evidence new osteoporosis drugs work better 11:49 PM GMT
No evidence new osteoporosis drugs work better 11:49 PM GMT
Walking packs huge health punch, study confirms 11:49 PM GMT
Disadvantaged kids may have poor verbal skills 11:48 PM GMT
Clear Channel begins tender offers in merger 11:48 PM GMT
China Pacific confirms IPO priced at 30 yuan 11:46 PM GMT
Arimidex most effective in breast cancer study 11:45 PM GMT
Arimidex most effective in breast cancer study 11:45 PM GMT
Southern U.S. states to speed up water deal 11:44 PM GMT
UPDATE 7-Choice on Alitalia bids may be delayed 11:44 PM GMT
CORRECTED: Choice on Alitalia bids may be delayed 11:43 PM GMT
Growth hormone may relieve fibromyalgia pain 11:43 PM GMT
Growth hormone may relieve fibromyalgia pain 11:43 PM GMT
Dad's sale of pot-smoking son's game sparks Web debate 11:42 PM GMT
Dad's sale of pot-smoking son's game sparks Web debate 11:42 PM GMT
Dad's sale of pot-smoking son's game sparks Web debate 11:42 PM GMT
Soccer-Leao returns for third stint as coach at Santos 11:42 PM GMT
CORRECTED: Choice on Alitalia bids may be delayed 11:42 PM GMT
Dad's sale of pot-smoking son's game sparks Web debate 11:41 PM GMT
Dad's sale of pot-smoking son's game sparks Web debate 11:41 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-BBVA Mexico unit to place first mortgage-backed debt 11:40 PM GMT
UPDATE 4-Moody's testing bond insurers for 19 pct losses 11:40 PM GMT
Dow Jones High/Low - Dec 17 11:38 PM GMT
Foreign brokers place net Japan stock sell orders 11:36 PM GMT
Dow Jones Open/Close - Dec 17 11:35 PM GMT
Christmas gloom descends on retail 11:35 PM GMT
Japan to give new licences to KDDI, Willcom -paper 11:33 PM GMT
US West Coast - ANS slides with NYMEX futures 11:32 PM GMT
Range Res. to take Tribune's place in S&P 500 11:30 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Centro Property shares halve in value 11:28 PM GMT
Canadians piled into money market funds in Nov 11:24 PM GMT
UPDATE 3-MOVES-Citi, Aspen, Morgan Stanley, Jefferies 11:24 PM GMT
BBVA Mexico unit places first mortgage-backed debt 11:17 PM GMT
CORRECTED-UPDATE 2-Schulman mulls merger or sale; CEO to retire 11:17 PM GMT
Muslim pilgrims prepare for peak of haj east of Mecca 11:17 PM GMT
Japan stocks seen open lower, tracking Wall St 11:16 PM GMT
EU eyes phasing in CO2 fines for carmakers: source 11:16 PM GMT
Muslim pilgrims prepare for peak of haj east of Mecca 11:15 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Fitch may cut FGIC from "AAA" despite capital plan 11:15 PM GMT
Firm date urged for US int'l accounting conversion 11:15 PM GMT
UPDATE 2-TD Bank throws wrench into Canada ABCP repair 11:14 PM GMT
Seoul shares seen weaker after Wall St drop 11:14 PM GMT
Wall Street stumbles on stagflation fears 11:13 PM GMT
UPDATE 4-National Oilwell Varco to buy Grant Prideco 11:10 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Japan intercepts missile in milestone test 11:08 PM GMT
TEXT-ABC Learning completes A$1.4 bln debt facility 11:07 PM GMT
UPDATE 3-ArcelorMittal mill sale off, Esmark still trying 11:07 PM GMT
Waste Management sees to raise quarterly dividend 11:06 PM GMT
US STOCKS-Wall Street stumbles on stagflation fears 11:06 PM GMT
Texas baseball coaches may yank Clemens speech 11:05 PM GMT
Cuban musicians ask Brazil for asylum 11:04 PM GMT
Synovus warns it will miss 2007 profit view 11:03 PM GMT
Japan Big Banks Reluctant to Pay for Subprime Fund 11:02 PM GMT
National City Signals Worst Over for Loan Losses 11:02 PM GMT
Abu Dhabi Bank in Talks on Stake in Malaysia's RHB 11:02 PM GMT
US' Paulson Welcomes Banks' Steps on Subprime Debt 11:02 PM GMT
Adobe 4th quarter profit up 21 percent on strong sales 11:02 PM GMT
Adobe says FY08 product launches to help sales 11:01 PM GMT
RPT-ANALYSIS-Goldman Success Brings Unwanted Attention 11:01 PM GMT
Provident Financial Well Funded, Profits on Track 11:01 PM GMT
CIBC's Whitney Sees Further Bank Capital Raising 11:01 PM GMT
Aon to Sell Two Units for $2.75 Bln, Boost Buyback 11:01 PM GMT
Citi names Don Callahan chief administrative officer 11:00 PM GMT
Citi names Don Callahan chief administrative officer 11:00 PM GMT
UPDATE 2-Adobe 4th-qtr profit up 21 pct on strong sales 11:00 PM GMT
Pamela Anderson scraps divorce plans 10:58 PM GMT
Merrill hires ex-executive Kronthal to sort subprime woes 10:56 PM GMT
Fitch may cut FGIC from "AAA" despite capital plan 10:53 PM GMT
Pamela Anderson plans divorce, then scraps it 10:48 PM GMT
At least 19 killed in Mexico truck accident 10:46 PM GMT
Solicitor says Fallon's B sample is positive 10:44 PM GMT
Fox News sues EchoStar for contract breach 10:44 PM GMT
Fox News sues EchoStar for contract breach 10:44 PM GMT
DreamWorks to buy back $150 mln of common stock 10:44 PM GMT
Synovus warns it will miss 2007 profit view 10:42 PM GMT
New Issue-UBS sells $3 billion in 10-year notes 10:42 PM GMT
Japan intercepts missile in milestone test 10:42 PM GMT
Fox News sues EchoStar for contract breach 10:42 PM GMT
Hedge fund Eton Park holds 6.11 pct Goodyear stake 10:41 PM GMT
Donors pledge $7.4 billion to Palestinians 10:38 PM GMT
Israel kills top Gaza militant and five others dead 10:38 PM GMT
Pentagon plans $147 million truck sale to Britain 10:38 PM GMT
Petrobras studies LNG unit in Argentina, Uruguay 10:37 PM GMT
Saudi king pardons rape victim 10:35 PM GMT
Peru upset as favorite supermarket goes Chilean 10:35 PM GMT
UPDATE 4-Toronto stocks plunge on weak resources, US fears 10:34 PM GMT
Israel kills top Gaza militant, five others dead 10:31 PM GMT
TEXT-Moody's release on National Oilwell Varco 10:30 PM GMT
Second act for New York's famed Second Avenue Deli 10:29 PM GMT
Harbinger reports 9.9 pct stake in Media General 10:27 PM GMT
Alliance Imaging sets '08 rev outlook below Wall St view 10:26 PM GMT
TV hosts Leno, O'Brien to return despite strike 10:26 PM GMT
US gasoline under $3, first time in 7 weeks -gov't 10:26 PM GMT
Ion Geophysical sees revenue of $780 mln to $830 mln in 2008 10:25 PM GMT
"Bully" black hole said blasting nearby galaxy 10:22 PM GMT
TEXT-Moody's release on Chesapeake Energy 10:19 PM GMT
UPDATE 2-Pilgrim's Pride CEO dead after stroke 10:18 PM GMT
Government admits losing new data 10:17 PM GMT
CORRECTED - CORRECTED - N.Y. Money Closing - Dec 17 2007 *CORR 10:17 PM GMT
UBS AG Stamford sells $3 bln 10-year notes - source 10:17 PM GMT
NWT Uranium says rebuffs third-party offer 10:15 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Lilly in deal for rights to BioMS Medical MS drug 10:15 PM GMT
Canada to crack down on unsafe toys, food and drugs 10:15 PM GMT
Superconductor Technologies files for $80 mln shelf 10:13 PM GMT
Husky: no 2008 planned work at Lima, Ohio refinery 10:13 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-A. Schulman names Goodyear exec to top posts 10:13 PM GMT
London revels in nightclub excess, but is end near? 10:11 PM GMT
RPT-Canada to crack down on unsafe toys, food, drugs 10:08 PM GMT
BRIEF-Bank Mutual expands stock buyback program to 5 mln shares 10:07 PM GMT
US RESEARCH NEWS-BofA raises Atwood Oceanics to buy 10:04 PM GMT
XM settles patent lawsuit with Universal Music 10:03 PM GMT
XM settles patent lawsuit with Universal Music 10:03 PM GMT
Moody's Commodities Index 10:02 PM GMT
NEXT UP-Investors await Goldman's every word amid credit woes 10:01 PM GMT
UPDATE 2-XM settles patent lawsuit with Universal Music 10:00 PM GMT
TV hosts Leno, O'Brien to return despite strike 10:00 PM GMT
N.Y. Money Closing - Dec 17 2007 10:00 PM GMT
U.S. stocks slip on economic outlook 10:00 PM GMT
Dec's Merger Mondays feel like the good ole days 09:59 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-U.S. TV hosts Leno, O'Brien to return despite strike 09:59 PM GMT
Paulson welcomes banks' steps on subprime debt 09:58 PM GMT
Lilly in deal for rights to BioMS Medical MS drug 09:58 PM GMT
OPTIONS BEAT-Questions raised on Trane option calls before deal 09:58 PM GMT
EU, U.S. strike compensation deal in gambling row 09:57 PM GMT
EU, U.S. strike compensation deal in gambling row 09:57 PM GMT
Kudos for "Devil," no love for "No Country" 09:57 PM GMT
Kudos for "Devil," no love for "No Country" 09:57 PM GMT
Quicksilver to spend $885 mln in drilling, processing in '08 09:56 PM GMT
Lost pension rescue scheme boosted 09:52 PM GMT
TEXT-S&P report on investor-owned water companies 09:52 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-CIBC outlook negative on mortgage exposure-S&P 09:52 PM GMT
TREASURIES-Weak economic data, stocks, spur safety bid 09:51 PM GMT
TREASURIES-Weak economic data, stocks, spur safety bid 09:50 PM GMT
Emmy Rossum rolls with "Dragonball" lineup 09:50 PM GMT
Emmy Rossum rolls with "Dragonball" lineup 09:50 PM GMT
Groups say US power markets overpriced, seek probe 09:49 PM GMT
Chile Cencosud raises sales outlook after Wong buy 09:49 PM GMT
Saskatchewan repeals old provincial potash law 09:48 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-NZ's Sky City appoints Nigel Morrision CEO 09:48 PM GMT
Canada dollar rides US$ coattails higher, bonds up 09:47 PM GMT
Hungary's parliament approves key health bill 09:47 PM GMT
BRIEF-MFRI Q3 results 09:46 PM GMT
UPDATE 3-Toronto stocks dive, led down by resources 09:44 PM GMT
Petrobras Brazil oil output rises 1.8 pct in Nov 09:43 PM GMT
Pacific Ethanol names new CFO 09:43 PM GMT
REUTER MONEYGRAPH-IMF SDR RATES-DEC 17 US 1.56586 09:43 PM GMT
A. Schulman names Goodyear exec as new CEO, president 09:41 PM GMT
Many Americans aim to go "green" in 2008: survey 09:41 PM GMT
S.Africa's ANC to elect leader on Tuesday 09:40 PM GMT
CIBC outlook now negative on mortgage exposure-S&P 09:39 PM GMT
U.S. House to vote on trimmed energy bill Tuesday 09:39 PM GMT
U.N. ice bridge is reminder of melting Antarctica 09:37 PM GMT
Baxter kit for bleeding control gets US approval 09:37 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Chile Cencosud raises sales outlook after Wong buy 09:36 PM GMT
Mexico stocks drop 3 pct on US economy worries 09:35 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Pentagon plans $147 million truck sale to Britain 09:35 PM GMT
US STOCKS-Ghost of stagflation past spooks Wall Street 09:33 PM GMT
Short legs linked to liver disease in study 09:32 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-China, India buying power less than expected-report 09:30 PM GMT
Morocco says Polisario war threat will backfire 09:29 PM GMT
Morocco says Polisario war threat will backfire 09:29 PM GMT
BRIEF-TFS Financial Q4 results 09:28 PM GMT
US copper ends down, growth worry leads to 9-mo low 09:27 PM GMT
Bank of Canada leaves C$300 mln in settlement system 09:26 PM GMT
BioMimetic to sell remaining dental busines for about $40 mln 09:25 PM GMT
Iridex names new CFO 09:22 PM GMT
Man jailed for terrorism offences 09:22 PM GMT
Adobe shares rise 09:21 PM GMT
TEXT-S&P release on National Oilwell Varco 09:20 PM GMT
U.S. security envoy to hold talks in Israel 09:20 PM GMT
Quartet voices concern over Israeli settlements 09:20 PM GMT
TD Bank: more ABCP risk not in shareholder interest 09:20 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-NZ regulator to appeal Warehouse court decision 09:20 PM GMT
Washington Mutual says chief legal officer to retire 09:19 PM GMT
Dollar Financial raises 2008 outlook 09:19 PM GMT
Aware says CFO to leave co; former CFO to return 09:19 PM GMT
New Goldman hedge fund to start with over $6 billion 09:18 PM GMT
Frontier plans 2008 expansion at Kansas refinery 09:15 PM GMT
Blyth sets new 6 million share repurchase plan 09:14 PM GMT
Kaka named World Player of Year 09:14 PM GMT
Massage found to relieve post-surgery pain 09:14 PM GMT
Massage found to relieve post-surgery pain 09:14 PM GMT
Some psoriasis linked to higher death rates: study 09:13 PM GMT
Some psoriasis linked to higher death rates: study 09:13 PM GMT
Manor Care files motion to allow sale to Carlyle 09:12 PM GMT
U.S. government subprime effort off its pace 09:12 PM GMT
FOREX-Dollar up vs euro on year-end deals, wobbles vs yen 09:10 PM GMT
Corp bond investors seek protection against buyouts 09:09 PM GMT
Hilary Swank brings "Love" letter to theaters 09:08 PM GMT
Mexican stocks slump on worries about US economy 09:08 PM GMT
Shares in NZ's Warehouse fall on regulator appeal 09:08 PM GMT
Usipar sees steel JV with Minmetals in Brazil 09:07 PM GMT
Argentina stocks hit 3-month low amid global slide 09:06 PM GMT
Hilary Swank brings "Love" letter to theatres 09:06 PM GMT
US STOCKS-Market ends down on economic, inflation concerns 09:05 PM GMT
Stocks slip, bonds rally on economic outlook 09:05 PM GMT
UPDATE 3-Deals of the day -- mergers and acquisitions 09:04 PM GMT
Toronto stocks end lower in broad-based slump 09:04 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-West Africa bloc aims for EU trade deal by June '09 09:03 PM GMT
CA Inc sees fiscal 2008 EPS at $1.06-$1.10 09:02 PM GMT
Hamas support shows scant faith in peace talk 08:58 PM GMT
Pentagon plans $147 mln truck sale to Britain 08:56 PM GMT
US CREDIT-MBIA spreads may head wider on S&P, Fitch reviews 08:56 PM GMT
DIARY - Today in Washington - Dec. 18 08:53 PM GMT
Current account gap shrinks, housing woes persist 08:50 PM GMT
Current account gap shrinks, housing woes persist 08:50 PM GMT
UPDATE 2-Bush's phone immunity demand wins initial Senate vote 08:49 PM GMT
Button expects Kovalainen to push Hamilton 08:48 PM GMT
Emerging Markets-Stocks, bonds, currencies hit by credit worry 08:47 PM GMT
Israel said to allow building in settlements 08:45 PM GMT
Terry out for up to six weeks with broken foot 08:43 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Senators threaten to revoke FCC media ownership vote 08:43 PM GMT
Sunoco Toledo refinery CDU, FCC work in '08-paper 08:43 PM GMT
Liverpool rethink stadium plans 08:43 PM GMT
WTO launches probe of U.S. farm support 08:40 PM GMT
Best Buy seen posting profit; Circuit City struggles 08:40 PM GMT
Best Buy seen posting profit; Circuit City struggles 08:40 PM GMT
France could block EADS moving plants abroad-source 08:36 PM GMT
CORRECTION - South Africa ANC nominates Mbeki and Zuma 08:34 PM GMT
US STOCKS-Wall St sinks on economic, inflation unease 08:31 PM GMT
RJ/CRB Index unofficially closes at 347.99 08:31 PM GMT
UPDATE 2-Petrobras to invest up to $1 bln in Bolivia 08:30 PM GMT
*TOP NEWS* North American Power and Natural Gas 08:28 PM GMT
UPDATE 6-Platinum hits record highs, metal lease rates rise 08:28 PM GMT
Kaka rewarded for a simple life 08:28 PM GMT
FACTBOX: World Player of the Year Kaka 08:28 PM GMT
Turkey says air strikes in Iraq hit their targets 08:28 PM GMT
"Bully" black hole blasts nearby galaxy: NASA 08:28 PM GMT
"Bully" black hole blasts nearby galaxy: NASA 08:28 PM GMT
Judge gives Hollinger's Radler 29 months in prison 08:25 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-BHP Billiton still evaluating impact of Chile quake 08:25 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Canada 2nd term funding operation to be for C$2 bln 08:24 PM GMT
Oil falls on possible OPEC hike, dollar gains 08:24 PM GMT
Turkey says air strikes in Iraq hit their targets 08:24 PM GMT
FACTBOX - Security developments in Iraq 08:23 PM GMT
Truck bomb explodes near Iraq's largest dam 08:23 PM GMT
U.S. commander warns against quick troop cut in Iraq 08:23 PM GMT
EU concerned at Turkish attacks in northern Iraq 08:23 PM GMT
Turkish police hold pro-Kurdish party leader 08:23 PM GMT
U.S. Pentagon giving Turkey intelligence on PKK 08:23 PM GMT
Iraq seeks "coordination" in Turkish PKK strikes 08:23 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Omnicom's TBWA appoints new chairman, CEO 08:23 PM GMT
TEXT-Moody's release on South East Water Finance 08:23 PM GMT
Economy feels pain of credit squeeze 08:23 PM GMT
China, India buying power less than thought-report 08:21 PM GMT
TEXT-S&P release on National Coal Corp 08:20 PM GMT
NZ's SkyCity appioints Nigel Morrision as CEO 08:20 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Related Cos. gets $1.4 bln capital injection 08:19 PM GMT
U.S. gold ends tad up but dollar, sentiment weigh 08:18 PM GMT
Hungary's health reform bill gets big majority 08:17 PM GMT
Mexico stocks drop 3 pct on US economy concerns 08:15 PM GMT
Tote decision seen in new year 08:14 PM GMT
NZ regulator to appeal court decision on Warehouse 08:14 PM GMT
Lebanon presidential vote postponed again 08:13 PM GMT
Americans worry Chinese-made toys are unsafe: poll 08:13 PM GMT
PRESS DIGEST-Australian Business News - Dec 18 08:10 PM GMT
Canada 2nd term funding operation to be for C$2 bln 08:10 PM GMT
Suit charges HP, Staples broke U.S. antitrust law 08:10 PM GMT
FTSE hits 3-week low in global equity sell-off 08:08 PM GMT
West Africa bloc aims for EU trade deal by June '09 08:07 PM GMT
US STOCKS-Economic, inflation jitters slam Wall St 08:07 PM GMT
Lebanon presidential vote postponed to Dec. 22 08:07 PM GMT
Manor Care files motion to allow sale to Carlyle 08:06 PM GMT
U.S. SEC promises upgrades after critical report 08:05 PM GMT
Baby boy for Sophie and Prince Edward 08:04 PM GMT
RPT-US SEC seeks mayor testimony in Alabama muni case 08:02 PM GMT
Lehman Brothers Hldgs launches $1.5 bln 10-yr notes 08:02 PM GMT
U.S. agency 2007 and 2008 note sales calendar 08:01 PM GMT
Soccer-Milan's Kaka named FIFA's World Player of Year 08:01 PM GMT
Forward Calendar - U.S. corporate bond new issues 08:01 PM GMT
Schering-Plough says schizophrenia drug tops placebo 08:00 PM GMT
UBS sees $4 bln in Ambac losses from subprime CDOs 07:59 PM GMT
UBS sees $4 bln in Ambac losses from subprime CDOs 07:59 PM GMT
US SEC seeks mayor testimony in Alabama muni case 07:58 PM GMT
Voting for ANC leader said to start Tuesday 07:57 PM GMT
Choice on Alitalia bids may be delayed 07:57 PM GMT
CORRECTED-Senators threaten to revoke FCC media ownership vote 07:56 PM GMT
Chalmette seen upgrading FCC unit in January-trade 07:55 PM GMT
Warner, XM in talks to settle suit-source 07:55 PM GMT
Chile Cencosud raises sales outlook after Wong buy 07:54 PM GMT
Donors pledge $7.4 billion to Palestinians 07:53 PM GMT
Donors pledge $7.4 billion to Palestinians 07:53 PM GMT
Pilgrim's Pride says CEO Goolsby dies after stroke 07:51 PM GMT
Duckwall-ALCO's top shareholder to nominate directors at AGM 07:51 PM GMT
Americans worry Chinese-made toys are unsafe: poll 07:50 PM GMT
Poland reports fresh case of H5N1 bird flu 07:50 PM GMT
Mexican stocks down 3 pct on U.S. economic concerns 07:49 PM GMT
UBS sees $4 bln in Ambac losses from subprime CDOs 07:48 PM GMT
Aon to sell two units for $2.75 billion 07:47 PM GMT
UPDATE 2-Toronto stocks slump 200 pts in broad retreat 07:46 PM GMT
Niger leader urges northern rebels to lay down arms 07:44 PM GMT
UPDATE 2-DryShips picks stake in Norway's Ocean Rig; shares fall 07:43 PM GMT
TEXT-S&P bulletin on Plains Exploration & Production 07:40 PM GMT
Apple launch of Leopard system its best ever-group 07:38 PM GMT
U.S. crude futures last trade lower on dollar rise 07:38 PM GMT
Harrington captures Golf Writers' Trophy 07:34 PM GMT
Tiger eyes legacy away from sport 07:34 PM GMT
McCain wins Lieberman endorsement for White House 07:31 PM GMT
TREASURIES-Weak factories, stocks, bolster safety bid 07:29 PM GMT
Hungary parliament approves key health bill 07:28 PM GMT
UPDATE 2-Plains making $1.75 bln property sale to Oxy, XTO 07:26 PM GMT
Dutch take friendly policing to another level 07:26 PM GMT
Dutch take friendly policing to another level 07:26 PM GMT
CORRECTED-XM says resolves lawsuit with Universal Music 07:24 PM GMT
December home builder sentiment holds at record low 07:23 PM GMT
UPDATE 2-US Dec home builder sentiment holds at record low 07:22 PM GMT
NATO reviews Afghan war as attacks soar 07:17 PM GMT
U.S. grounds 39 Lockheed P-3C surveillance planes 07:17 PM GMT
FACTBOX-Aid pledged to Palestinians at Paris conference 07:15 PM GMT
U.N. official says Saudi could lead new Somali peace drive 07:10 PM GMT
Saudi could lead new Somali peace drive-UN official 07:06 PM GMT
Lacombe appointed Stade Rennes coach 07:05 PM GMT
INTERVIEW-POET CEO sees U.S. ethanol mandate opening markets 07:03 PM GMT
Putin to be premier in future Russia government 07:03 PM GMT
Soccer-Serbian championship standings 07:00 PM GMT
Chile's Cencosud must consolidate before more growth 07:00 PM GMT
Dollar gains on year-end deals, inflation outlook 06:59 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Brazil's Vale resumes loading after port incident 06:58 PM GMT
FOREX-Dollar gains on year-end deals, inflation outlook 06:56 PM GMT
UK admits losing data of 3 million people 06:54 PM GMT
UK admits losing data of 3 million people 06:54 PM GMT
RPT-Toronto stocks drop 200 pts as resources weigh 06:53 PM GMT
US Senate plan moves toward long-term food aid 06:52 PM GMT
Fluxys launches Zeebrugge capacity consultation 06:50 PM GMT
UPDATE 2-ACI Worldwide sees Q4 rev below Wall Street view 06:47 PM GMT
Toronto stocks drop 200 pts as resources weigh 06:47 PM GMT
O'Reilly raises stake further in Independent News 06:46 PM GMT
Rijkaard given touchline ban for Lyon rant 06:45 PM GMT
Crime-hit Mexico border city digs up unknown bodies 06:36 PM GMT
Florida Gas issues shipper alert due to cold 06:35 PM GMT
Israel to allow building in settlements-official 06:35 PM GMT
Police chief breaks into own HQ to test security 06:34 PM GMT
Brazil Petrobras to invest up to $1 bln in Bolivia 06:34 PM GMT
Police chief breaks into own HQ to test security 06:34 PM GMT
SF Fed: chance U.S. will post quarter of negative GDP 06:34 PM GMT
SF Fed: chance U.S. will post quarter of negative GDP 06:34 PM GMT
Bishop's hunger strike on govt project wins support 06:33 PM GMT
Russia open to talks on arms treaty after freeze 06:32 PM GMT
Amsterdam to clean up "Red Light" district 06:30 PM GMT
Soccer-Roundup 2-Midfielder Dhorasoo to join Grenoble 06:30 PM GMT
RLPC-Industries Qatar signs $1.6 bln loan-source 06:28 PM GMT
US STOCKS-S&P 500 falls 1 pct; economic worries persist 06:26 PM GMT
At least 16 killed in Mexico truck accident 06:25 PM GMT
U.S. TV hosts Leno and O'Brien to return amid strike 06:24 PM GMT
Italy power demand hits record high as cold bites 06:22 PM GMT
RIM picks Irving, Texas, for U.S. headquarters 06:22 PM GMT
Brazil's Bovespa tumbles 3 pct in global slump 06:21 PM GMT
Guy Hands' Xmas gift compares market now to 1929 06:19 PM GMT
Guy Hands' Xmas gift compares market now to 1929 06:19 PM GMT
Dow Jones picks HarperCollins executive as general counsel 06:18 PM GMT
Russia's Rosbank plans two bonds worth 10 bln rbls 06:16 PM GMT
Joost launches NBA channel 06:12 PM GMT
Joost launches NBA channel 06:12 PM GMT
Mexican stocks, peso off on U.S. economic concerns 06:10 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Russia's Rosneft will not place Eurobonds in 2007-CEO 06:10 PM GMT
AMR to recall or hire up to 250 maintenance staff 06:09 PM GMT
Russia delivers first nuclear fuel to Iran 06:09 PM GMT
TransAlta says board to study shareholder's demands 06:08 PM GMT
Flexible work schedule may foster healthy habits 06:06 PM GMT
Arcandor adj 9-mo op profit over 500 mln eur -FAZ 06:05 PM GMT
Mutation in one gene tied to Lou Gehrig's disease 06:05 PM GMT
EDF Energies Nouvelles orders 200 wind turbines 06:03 PM GMT
UN moves to boost farm output as food prices climb 06:01 PM GMT
UN moves to boost farm output as food prices climb 06:01 PM GMT
CORRECTED - EDP to decide on sale of renewables business 06:00 PM GMT
UPDATE 2-Sampo seeks consent to up Nordea stake to over 10% 05:59 PM GMT
Joost launches NBA channel 05:56 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Newfoundland, Husky agree on oil field expansion 05:55 PM GMT
U.S. reaches deal with EU, Japan, Canada on gambling 05:55 PM GMT
Bush's immunity demand wins Senate test vote 05:54 PM GMT
US Products Outlook-Heating oil demand up as temps drop 05:51 PM GMT
Lanxess 2007 div may near 1 eur/shr - CEO in paper 05:51 PM GMT
TEXT-Moody's release on Chevron Corp 05:49 PM GMT
U.S. makes deals on Internet gambling 05:49 PM GMT
TEXT-Fitch on U.S. power and gas industry 2008 outlook 05:45 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Judge gives Hollinger's Radler 29 months in prison 05:44 PM GMT
Gazprom sees gas prices in Germany up in 2008 -paper 05:43 PM GMT
European stocks at 3-week low on inflation worries 05:42 PM GMT
Philips sues P&G over electric shaver ads 05:42 PM GMT
Brazil's central bank holds auction to buy dollars 05:41 PM GMT
Wary West Africans meet to confront EU trade pitch 05:41 PM GMT
CORRECTION - Donors pledge $7.4 bln to Palestinians 05:40 PM GMT
US Cash Products-Cold weather supports NYH heat oil 05:39 PM GMT
UPDATE 2-Small explosion at News Corp. New York building 05:38 PM GMT
US STOCKS-CAT claws Dow as economic worry hits Wall St 05:35 PM GMT
UPDATE 5-Base metals hit by demand worries 05:35 PM GMT
Bush: Economy in good shape but "storm clouds" loom 05:34 PM GMT
Funds bidding for Alitalia withdraw interest-statement 05:33 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-KongZhong raises Q4 revenue view, shares jump 05:33 PM GMT
UPDATE 3-Gazprom, Shell further delay Sakhalin LNG exports 05:33 PM GMT
MARKETS-BRITAIN-STOCKS =2 05:33 PM GMT
Mexican stocks down 2 pct on U.S. economic concern 05:32 PM GMT
Property bust? Lunar land prices are rocketing 05:31 PM GMT
Property bust? Lunar land prices are rocketing 05:31 PM GMT
NRG sees Texas Limestone 2 coal unit back soon 05:28 PM GMT
November traffic up 5.3 pct at Paris airports 05:27 PM GMT
CORRECTED - Siemens bosses hold "good conversation" with SEC 05:26 PM GMT
Bush supports Russia sending enriched uranium to Iran 05:26 PM GMT
Income said lower in Gaza since Hamas takeover 05:23 PM GMT
National Oilwell Varco to buy Grant Prideco 05:22 PM GMT
Bank of Canada injects C$205 mln into market 05:21 PM GMT
Nigerian oil delta rebels renew threat on industry 05:20 PM GMT
Newfoundland, Husky agree on oil field expansion 05:15 PM GMT
RBS says completes $9.6 bln loan securitisation 05:14 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Medtronic approved to sell heart lead in Japan 05:13 PM GMT
Ingersoll-Rand to buy Trane in cash, stock deal 05:13 PM GMT
Ingersoll-Rand to buy Trane in cash, stock deal 05:13 PM GMT
Impact of liberalised postal market probed 05:12 PM GMT
FACTBOX: The battle for Alitalia: Air France-KLM vs Air One 05:11 PM GMT
Income drops in Gaza since Hamas takeover-WFP 05:10 PM GMT
Frustrated Saudi youth take a shine to YouTube 05:06 PM GMT
GLOBAL MARKETS-Inflation, weak shopping data weigh on US stocks 05:05 PM GMT
New Fed term auction to draw decent demand 05:02 PM GMT
New Fed term auction to draw decent demand 05:02 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-US Treasury to release forex report on Dec. 19 04:59 PM GMT
FHLB to sell $4 bln two-year global bond this week 04:57 PM GMT
Calgary financier takes 31.5 pct stake in Jovian 04:57 PM GMT
Germany's Gelsenwasser signs 23 mln euro Algeria deal 04:55 PM GMT
RPT-Bush- to "take a while" to get past housing bubble 04:53 PM GMT
BRIEF-Cal Dive credit agreement 04:53 PM GMT
Bush- to "take a while" to get past housing bubble 04:52 PM GMT
Philips sues P&G over electric shaver ads 04:50 PM GMT
Chile stocks slide with global markets, peso slips 04:50 PM GMT
US copper loses ground to ailing equity markets 04:50 PM GMT
Russia's Rosneft will not place Eurobonds in 2007 04:49 PM GMT
Abertis to take Atlantia decision in January 04:49 PM GMT
S.Lanka president may ban rebels if attacks go on 04:48 PM GMT
Canada new auto sales sag in Oct, but still robust 04:46 PM GMT
Cast parts shortage hits Daimler car, truck output 04:46 PM GMT
GDF to sue unions over blocking merger talks-source 04:45 PM GMT
VCP in deal to buy up to 9.5pct of Hungary's FHB 04:44 PM GMT
US Navy grounds 39 Lockheed P-3C surveillance planes 04:44 PM GMT
UPDATE 2-Covidien to sell retail business to First Quality 04:43 PM GMT
U.S. Treasury says to release forex report Dec. 19 04:42 PM GMT
European stocks track global fall on inflation pain 04:41 PM GMT
Federer and Henin named ITF World Champions 04:40 PM GMT
U.S. refining margins mixed on high oil prices 04:38 PM GMT
FOREX-Dollar advances versus euro on year-end deals 04:38 PM GMT
US Crude Outlook-Freight costs, calendar rule 04:37 PM GMT
New Issue-JP Morgan details $3.0 bln 2018 bond 04:36 PM GMT
Explosion reported at News Corp. New York building 04:34 PM GMT
"Puzzled" Compton to mull investor demand for sale 04:34 PM GMT
Munich Re plays for time with ERGO growth strategy 04:34 PM GMT
Radyne shareholder Discovery says co received several offers 04:33 PM GMT
HEADLINE STOCKS - U.S. stocks on the move on Dec. 17 04:33 PM GMT
Moody's testing bond insurers for 19 pct losses 04:32 PM GMT
UK regulator sets deadline for S&N bid 04:29 PM GMT
Christmas gloom descends on UK retail stocks 04:29 PM GMT
ADR Report-Worries about US economy weigh on ADRs 04:27 PM GMT
EU makes sheep and goat tags compulsory by end of '09 04:27 PM GMT
EU makes sheep and goat tags compulsory by end of '09 04:27 PM GMT
EU makes sheep and goat tags compulsory by end of '09 04:27 PM GMT
FHB says VCP has deal to buy up to 9.5pct of stock 04:27 PM GMT
Capello determined to make England winners 04:27 PM GMT
Spot platinum hits record high in Europe 04:27 PM GMT
Suspected pirates attack Italian ship -group 04:25 PM GMT
Frustrated Saudi youth take a shine to YouTube 04:22 PM GMT
Frustrated Saudi youth take a shine to YouTube 04:22 PM GMT
Frustrated Saudi youth take a shine to YouTube 04:22 PM GMT
Elizabeth Arden stakeholder nearly doubles stake to 10.2 pct 04:22 PM GMT
UPDATE 7-Oil falls, stronger dollar weighs 04:20 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Europe ferro chrome contract prices hit record high 04:16 PM GMT
Bank of New York Mellon's outlook now positive-S&P 04:16 PM GMT
TREASURIES-Weak factories, stocks, bolster safety bid 04:15 PM GMT
UK regulator sets deadline for S&N bid 04:14 PM GMT
Potanin men to boycott Russia Polyus board meeting 04:14 PM GMT
Seven illegal migrants drown off Turkish coast 04:13 PM GMT
Gazprom deal over Kovykta at risk: source 04:11 PM GMT
UPDATE 2-Soccer-Capello determined to make England winners again 04:10 PM GMT
France to open Livret A accounts in H2 2008-PM 04:10 PM GMT
US STOCKS-Wall Street dips as holiday outlook dims 04:09 PM GMT
Eli Lilly eyes Asia for growth, outsourcing 04:08 PM GMT
Diana needed marriage "like rash on my face" 04:06 PM GMT
TEXT-S&P release on Occidental Petroleum 04:01 PM GMT
Regulator sets deadline for S&N bid 04:01 PM GMT
Nigeria's ruling party sweeps disputed polls 03:57 PM GMT
Loews to spin off Lorillard cigarette unit 03:56 PM GMT
EU mergers and takeovers (Dec 17)=2 03:53 PM GMT
European Parliament urges Iran to release students 03:53 PM GMT
US gold turns higher but dollar, sentiment weigh 03:53 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Bank Austria sells 850 mln euros of NPLs 03:53 PM GMT
Sampo says has applied for license to exceed 10 pct in Nordea 03:53 PM GMT
EU approves Leoni's purchase of Valeo unit 03:52 PM GMT
Estonia EOS in Royal Vorpak talks on oil unit 03:49 PM GMT
Daimler wins orders for 1,052 hybrid city buses 03:48 PM GMT
Daimler wins orders for 1,052 hybrid city buses 03:48 PM GMT
Police say canoeist's sons not part of "plot" 03:46 PM GMT
Total signs MOU with Indonesia on carbon capture 03:45 PM GMT
UPDATE 2-Quebecor World CEO resigns amid liquidity concerns 03:44 PM GMT
Italy refiners to overshoot 2008 CO2 target-UP 03:43 PM GMT
MBIA debt protection costs rise on negative outlook 03:41 PM GMT
US puts fiscal '07 operating deficit at $275.5 bln 03:39 PM GMT
Sri Lanka may ban rebels if attacks continue-President 03:35 PM GMT
DIARY - Slovakia - to June 24, 2008 03:32 PM GMT
GMP Capital launches asset management business 03:32 PM GMT
Jefferies forms dedicated structured equity group 03:32 PM GMT
Orbitz cuts global chief marketing officer post 03:31 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-CEZ may announce MOL deal on Thursday -dep minister 03:30 PM GMT
Hopes and concerns as EU lifts borders 03:29 PM GMT
Goldman success brings unwanted attention 03:27 PM GMT
M&I sees Q4 charge-offs of $195 mln 03:26 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Saudi firm eyes Islamic debt to fund $2.9 bln project 03:24 PM GMT
EU institutes back British Council in Russia row 03:23 PM GMT
Fidelity takes 5 pct stake in Spain's Rovi 03:22 PM GMT
British climate official to become IETA president 03:22 PM GMT
British climate official to become IETA president 03:22 PM GMT
United Rentals stock up 6 percent on settlement hopes 03:22 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Toronto stocks drop as commodities weaken 03:20 PM GMT
FACTBOX - Key facts about Russia's Medvedev 03:19 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-E.ON still has no final gas field deal with Gazprom 03:18 PM GMT
US STOCKS-Market sags on economic worry; Nasdaq off 1 pct 03:17 PM GMT
Mexican stocks, peso off on U.S. economic concerns 03:17 PM GMT
Alitalia would remain listed after Air One bid: Passera 03:16 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Novellus says CFO to resign 03:16 PM GMT
Sterling steady vs strong dlr but risk view, data weighs 03:14 PM GMT
RESEARCH ALERT-Credit Suisse cuts 2008 NYMEX natural gas view 03:12 PM GMT
Afghan and NATO troops kill 20 Taliban 03:12 PM GMT
FACTBOX-Recent bailouts of British companies 03:12 PM GMT
German missing in Afghanistan and feared kidnapped 03:12 PM GMT
Top NATO commander calls for Afghan aid surge 03:12 PM GMT
Money markets ease again slightly 03:12 PM GMT
Economy to slow sharply in 2008 -CBI 03:12 PM GMT
Norway plans world's first ship tunnel 03:11 PM GMT
Norway plans world's first ship tunnel 03:11 PM GMT
Norway plans world's first ship tunnel 03:11 PM GMT
EU approves Leoni's purchase of Valeo unit 03:10 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-RESEARCH ALERT-UBS upgrades Apria Healthcare 03:09 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-RESEARCH ALERT-RBC downgrades Starbucks 03:09 PM GMT
Source says Ford set to pick Jaguar frontrunner 03:08 PM GMT
Daimler wins orders for 1,052 hybrid city buses 03:08 PM GMT
Canadian dollar rises as investors square books 03:07 PM GMT
BP Trinidad brings on additional gas 03:06 PM GMT
London Brent crude falls $1 a barrel 03:06 PM GMT
Galp shares jump on possible oil finds 03:06 PM GMT
UPDATE 3-Polish watchdog delays PGNiG gas price decision 03:05 PM GMT
US RESEARCH NEWS-Credit Suisse cuts Washington Mutual target 03:04 PM GMT
SEB plans to sell 500 mln euro Tier 1 bond -lead 03:04 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Mapfre to raise capital, integrate Caja Madrid JV 03:03 PM GMT
Daimler wins orders for 1,052 hybrid city buses 03:02 PM GMT
Novellus says CFO to resign 03:01 PM GMT
Quebecor World CEO resigns amid liquidity concerns 03:01 PM GMT
Retalix says to separate roles of chairman, CEO 03:01 PM GMT
Putin's party adopts Medvedev as presidential candidate 03:00 PM GMT
Police to investigate StatoilHydro oil spill 02:59 PM GMT
FOREX-Dollar rises against euro, TIC data supports 02:59 PM GMT
Genzyme thyroid cancer drug gets broader US use 02:58 PM GMT
UPDATE 4-Glaxo cervical cancer vaccine hit by U.S. delay 02:58 PM GMT
Covidien to sell retail business to First Quality 02:55 PM GMT
Soccer-Roundup-Dynamo Kiev president promises team clear out 02:53 PM GMT
FACTBOX - Expansion of the EU's borderless area 02:53 PM GMT
Freddie Mac sells $5.0 billion in bills 02:53 PM GMT
RLPC-Gruppo Argenta auction result due this week -sources 02:51 PM GMT
Qatar GDP growth rises in Q3 on gas sales, oil price 02:50 PM GMT
REFILE-UPDATE 1-US Q3 current account gap narrows to $178.5 bln 02:50 PM GMT
REFILE-US Q3 current account gap narrows to $178.5 bln 02:49 PM GMT
DIARY - European Central Bank (ECB) events to February 2008 02:47 PM GMT
Chile's Ripley raises $151 mln in stock offering 02:46 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Frontier cuts rates at Cheyenne after fire 02:43 PM GMT
PDL Biopharma sells oncology drug rights for $200 mln 02:42 PM GMT
Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac bill sale calendar =2 02:40 PM GMT
Fannie Mae to sell $6.0 bln in bills on Wednesday 02:39 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Bristol to sell medical imaging unit for $525 mln 02:39 PM GMT
WESCO enters into strategic venture with Deutsch Engineered 02:38 PM GMT
Medtronic approved to sell heart lead in Japan 02:38 PM GMT
DryShips buys 30.4 pct in Norway's Ocean Rig for $405 mln 02:37 PM GMT
US STOCKS-Market opens down slightly on retail worry 02:36 PM GMT
Illinois Tool cuts profit estimate, shares fall 02:35 PM GMT
EADS to discuss Airbus plant sales Weds -report 02:35 PM GMT
Ford set to pick Jaguar frontrunner soon -source 02:35 PM GMT
Livingstone faces delay in Metronet takeover 02:35 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-US net inflows surge in Oct, equity buys up 02:34 PM GMT
Munich Re sees Sterling profit doubling by 2009 02:34 PM GMT
FED FOCUS-Inflation bind tightens; What's the Fed to do? 02:32 PM GMT
FACTBOX - Russian president and PM: who does what? 02:31 PM GMT
DIARY-Federal Reserve Events 02:31 PM GMT
Ford set to pick Jaguar frontrunner in days: source 02:30 PM GMT
Symmetry Medical to buy orthopedic instrument making facility 02:28 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Qatargas says to supply LNG to Mexico in 2009 02:28 PM GMT
GLOBAL ECONOMY WEEKAHEAD-Year-end Libor to test liquidity plan 02:28 PM GMT
United Rentals shares rise after trial delay 02:25 PM GMT
Air One confirms 1 euro cent/shr bid for Alitalia 02:25 PM GMT
E.ON still has no final gas field deal with Gazprom 02:24 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-RESEARCH ALERT-Friedman upgrades Ambac Financial 02:24 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Western Canadian Coal mulls options, including mergers 02:23 PM GMT
Omnicom's unit appoints new chairman, CEO 02:23 PM GMT
Kenyan parties lavish "dirty money" on campaigns 02:22 PM GMT
Mapfre to raise capital, integrate Caja Madrid JV 02:22 PM GMT
Turin Networks to buy Carrier Access for $92.7 mln 02:21 PM GMT
Gazprom deal over Kovykta at risk - source 02:20 PM GMT
Palestinian child goes free with prisoner-mother 02:20 PM GMT
Ambac, MBIA shares jump on Moody's rating 02:19 PM GMT
Brazil stocks, real fall as global markets slide 02:19 PM GMT
Come to Jerusalem, see the messiah 02:19 PM GMT
Vatican rules out Pope trip to Holy Land soon 02:19 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Kingsway Financial picks Jackson as CEO 02:18 PM GMT
Continental to sell fewer winter tyres this year 02:18 PM GMT
Amor makes slight progress in hospital after car accident 02:17 PM GMT
Pakistan's Bhutto takes vote campaign to heartland 02:17 PM GMT
EU urges Pakistan to lift all curbs ahead of vote 02:17 PM GMT
Putin orders pre-election public sector pay hike 02:16 PM GMT
Liberal Russian candidate slams Putin "corruption" 02:16 PM GMT
TABLE-US Oct net capital inflows $97.8 bln=2 02:14 PM GMT
Illinois Tool cuts profit estimate, shares fall 02:14 PM GMT
Quebecor World names Jacques Mallette as CEO 02:12 PM GMT
TABLE-US Oct net capital inflows $97.8 bln=2 02:12 PM GMT
Rio to invest in Australian and U.S. mines 02:11 PM GMT
FOREX-Dollar briefly extends gains vs euro on TICs data 02:11 PM GMT
Gas transit via Ukraine 12.8 pct down so far 2007 02:10 PM GMT
Doping-Italian doctor banned for life for helping athletes 02:10 PM GMT
US STOCKS-Futures edge lower on holiday outlook 02:10 PM GMT
Kyrgyz party wins all seats, OSCE critical 02:09 PM GMT
Weak resources, storm may chill Toronto stocks 02:09 PM GMT
REUTER MONEYGRAPH-IMF SDR RATES-DEC 17 US 1.56586 02:08 PM GMT
TREASURIES-Bonds rise as NY manufacturing dives 02:08 PM GMT
Ambac says looking at ways to boost capital 02:07 PM GMT
EADS said to discuss Airbus plant sales 02:07 PM GMT
Loews to spin off of Lorillard cigarette unit 02:06 PM GMT
Safeco to buy back $500 mln of shares 02:05 PM GMT
UPDATE 1-Putin ready to become PM in Medvedev govt 02:04 PM GMT
Frontier Oil's Cheyenne coker shut by fire 02:04 PM GMT
Telecinco sees no sign of slowdown in 2008 02:03 PM GMT
Bethlehem profits from peaceful Christmas 02:03 PM GMT
MARKETS-EGYPT-CLOSER =2 02:02 PM GMT
Agilysys to repurchse up to an additional 2.5 mln shares 02:02 PM GMT
US net capital inflows surge in October 02:01 PM GMT
M&I sees Q4 charge-offs of $195 mln 02:00 PM GMT
INTERVIEW-Golf-The pros and cons of Tiger's financial allure 02:00 PM GMT
Signs growing of big energy price rises 02:00 PM GMT
InterMedia invests in UPTOWN magazine 02:00 PM GMT