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Citi offering signals more trouble ahead: analysts 11:59 PM BST
Citi offering signals more trouble ahead: analysts 11:59 PM BST
Sources say Tsvangirai wins vote 11:59 PM BST
WRAPUP 2-S&P upgrades Brazil, heralds new era of investment 11:58 PM BST
Glaxo wins U.S. FDA approval for wider Advair use 11:55 PM BST
Emerging debt-Brazil investment grade, Fed boost prices 11:54 PM BST
CORRECTION: Wall Street ends lower on rate uncertainty 11:53 PM BST
Game console prices may be cut: Activision CEO 11:52 PM BST
Game console prices may be cut: Activision CEO 11:52 PM BST
UPDATE 2-Exxon, Chevron raise dividends over 10 pct 11:48 PM BST
UPDATE 2-Volcom Q1 profit beats Street; sees strong 2008 11:45 PM BST
UPDATE 1-Tim Hortons profit up, makes management changes 11:45 PM BST
Brown faces first electoral test 11:43 PM BST
Fed signals pause, not end, to rate cuts 11:43 PM BST
FACTBOX - Britain's local election 11:43 PM BST
UPDATE 2-US FDA to add 1,300 staff in big expansion 11:43 PM BST
UPDATE 2-Brazil to hike fuel prices after 2-1/2 yr freeze 11:40 PM BST
UPDATE 1-California Water Service posts lower Q1 profit 11:38 PM BST
TimberWest hit by poor sales; may have mill buyer 11:37 PM BST
Student loan bill advances, Bush will sign 11:36 PM BST
UPDATE 2-Fiserv Q1 profit tops Street view, cuts 2008 outlook 11:33 PM BST
Zimbabwe's Tsvangirai wins vote -- sources 11:33 PM BST
Man U said most valuable football club 11:32 PM BST
U.S. Treasury's Paulson says supports Fed rate cuts 11:32 PM BST
Peru's Buenaventura posts Q1 loss of $63 mln 11:32 PM BST
UPDATE 4-Mexico central bank raises inflation forecast 11:31 PM BST
Inflation goal yields better results: Plosser 11:30 PM BST
UPDATE 3-Soccer-Emotions run high as Chelsea reach final 11:30 PM BST
UPDATE 1-Insurance broker Willis posts lower first-quarter net 11:29 PM BST
Argentina April tax take above 19 bln pesos-source 11:27 PM BST
Australia's Westpac H1 profit up 10 percent 11:26 PM BST
Treasury's Paulson says supports Fed rate cuts 11:26 PM BST
Treasury's Paulson says supports Fed rate cuts 11:26 PM BST
UPDATE 1-Allscripts Healthcare Q1 profit lags Wall Street 11:23 PM BST
UPDATE 1-Cal Dive Q1 misses Street view; affirms 2008 outlook 11:23 PM BST
UPDATE 1-Oceaneering International Q1 profit rises 11:23 PM BST
Venezuela to block more mining projects 11:22 PM BST
UPDATE 1-JDS Q3 revenue misses Street view 11:21 PM BST
Cerberus may buy $200 mln stake in Blackwater-ABC 11:20 PM BST
CORRECTED - US oil prices rise near $115 as dollar weakens 11:20 PM BST
UPDATE 1-Furniture Brands posts higher 1st-qtr profit 11:20 PM BST
Scientists develop new type of memory circuit 11:19 PM BST
Scientists develop new type of memory circuit 11:19 PM BST
BlackRock's Bob Doll sees end of Fed rate cuts 11:19 PM BST
BlackRock's Bob Doll sees end of Fed rate cuts 11:19 PM BST
WRAPUP 1-Domestic demand seen as Canada's key strength 11:19 PM BST
US military criticizes Iran but says no strike plan 11:19 PM BST
Tim Hortons profit up despite tough winter weather 11:18 PM BST
UPDATE 1-Equity Residential first-quarter FFO falls slightly 11:18 PM BST
Dow Jones High/Low - April 30 11:16 PM BST
Fitch says Brazil's rating under "active review" 11:16 PM BST
Scientists develop new type of memory circuit 11:16 PM BST
Exxon Baytown Texas reports utilities upset -state 11:15 PM BST
Ontario moves to ban smoking in cars with children 11:15 PM BST
Ontario moves to ban smoking in cars with children 11:15 PM BST
Dow Jones Open/Close - April 30 11:14 PM BST
UPDATE 1-Sunoco posts 1st-qtr loss on weak refining margins 11:13 PM BST
RPT-Microsoft eyes Yahoo retention plan - court papers 11:10 PM BST
UPDATE 1-Chile retailer Ripley 1st-qtr net slips on items 11:09 PM BST
Ancient meteorite goes unsold in NY as dung sells 11:07 PM BST
Methanex sees all Chile plants online in 3-4 yrs 11:07 PM BST
Allied Waste Industries posts higher first-quarter profit 11:07 PM BST
Canada presses Sikorsky over helicopter contract 11:07 PM BST
INTERVIEW-Solar consolidation could happen this year-banker 11:07 PM BST
Int'l Paper 1st-qtr profit drops on higher costs 11:07 PM BST
Ingersoll-Rand 1st-quarter profit tops forecasts 11:07 PM BST
INTERVIEW-UPDATE 1-Timken mobile unit 'long way from turnaround' 11:07 PM BST
CACI profit rises on intelligence, military work 11:07 PM BST
GE says gets $350 mln Dubai order for jet engines 11:07 PM BST
Judge gives Delphi more time to reorganize 11:06 PM BST
GM April sales similar to first quarter-president 11:06 PM BST
Sony says Latin American sales strong despite U.S. 11:06 PM BST
CKE Restaurants' sales rise 1.7 percent 11:06 PM BST
Jones Apparel profit down; shares up on spring view 11:06 PM BST
Loblaw posts higher profit, details overhaul plan 11:06 PM BST
Chile retailer D&S quarterly profit up 11.7 pct 11:06 PM BST
Dorel results get push from bike, juvenile units 11:06 PM BST
Triarc/Wendy's deal could boost EBITDA by $100 mln 11:05 PM BST
Sanofi Q1 beats forecasts but new drug fails test 11:05 PM BST
Pfizer says U.S. confirms patent on Lipitor 11:05 PM BST
Beckman profit up as sales jump outside U.S. 11:05 PM BST
New Glaxo CEO targets emerging markets for growth 11:05 PM BST
Gov to review if NYC building projects affordable 11:05 PM BST
US FDA warns Merck about vaccine plant problems 11:04 PM BST
Stada jumps on Novartis bid talk, analysts wary 11:04 PM BST
Teva says Copaxone Q1 sales jump 35 pct 11:04 PM BST
Pioneer Southwest Energy IPO prices at $19 11:04 PM BST
Novo Nordisk Q1 EBIT beats forecast, shares jump 11:04 PM BST
UPDATE 1- Centex fiscal fourth-quarter loss grows 11:04 PM BST
Eurozone inflation slows in April, sentiment falls 11:04 PM BST
EU approves rescue aid for Germany's WestLB Bank 11:03 PM BST
ECB's Trichet sees economy resilient in first half 11:03 PM BST
UK house prices post 1st annual decline in 12 yrs 11:03 PM BST
Fed lowers U.S. rates, hints cuts may be at end 11:03 PM BST
Colombia Oxy sees gross output 135,000 bpd by 2011 11:03 PM BST
Bond insurers face new payments on CDOs-report 11:03 PM BST
US Treasury to resume 52-week bill as deficit widens 11:03 PM BST
POLL-ECB rate cuts still seen in '08 despite hawkish talk 11:03 PM BST
US RATE FUTURES-Bets rise as Fed doesn't slam door to more cuts 11:02 PM BST
US banks lower prime rate after Fed cuts key rate 11:02 PM BST
Citigroup sells $4.5 bln stock, 50 pct above plan 11:02 PM BST
SEB Q1 profit down 42 pct as markets, costs bite 11:01 PM BST
Standard Life Q1 sales up 8 pct, beats forecasts 11:01 PM BST
EXCLUSIVE-UPDATE 2-GATX eyeing CIT railcar leasing business 11:01 PM BST
Kaupthing Q1 net surges from Q4 on cost cutting 11:01 PM BST
Central Europe helps Erste Bank top Q1 forecasts 11:01 PM BST
Norway's Storebrand Q1 profit surprises, shares leap 11:01 PM BST
Zimbabwe police said to want to quiz MDC official 11:01 PM BST
Bush to sign bill to ease student loan squeeze 11:00 PM BST
Citigroup sells $4.5 bln stock, 50 pct above plan 11:00 PM BST
Unum posts lower 1st-quarter earnings 11:00 PM BST
Wachovia may face $1 bln charge after court ruling 11:00 PM BST
Insurer Prudential 1st-qtr net tumbles 11:00 PM BST
Owens-Illinois 1st-qtr profit soars 11:00 PM BST
ITC Holdings Q1 profit beats estimates; reaffirms '08 outlook 10:59 PM BST
TEXT-Fitch on Dominion Resources, VEPCO 10:59 PM BST
UPDATE 1-Helix Energy Q1 profit rises 10:56 PM BST
UPDATE 3-TSX adjusted profit jumps 36 pct, stock rises 10:56 PM BST
US insurance broker Willis posts lower first-quarter net 10:55 PM BST
Jamaican bauxite sector hit by new strike threat 10:52 PM BST
Greece economic growth to slow, risks rise -IMF 10:51 PM BST
UPDATE 1-Murphy Oil's first-quarter profit more than triples 10:48 PM BST
More than 1,000 protest over food prices in Peru 10:46 PM BST
Furniture Brands posts higher quarterly profit 10:45 PM BST
UPDATE 1-Triarc/Wendy's deal could boost EBITDA by $100 mln 10:44 PM BST
US RATE FUTURES-Data back in focus, more Fed cuts possible 10:42 PM BST
Paulson: time not right for second stimulus 10:42 PM BST
UPDATE 7-Copper advances after Fed trims US rates 10:42 PM BST
Soccer-Champions League collated results 10:42 PM BST
New rheumatoid arthritis drugs equally effective 10:41 PM BST
New anti-hormone drug shrinks uterus tumors 10:41 PM BST
New anti-hormone drug shrinks uterus tumors 10:41 PM BST
UPDATE 1-Oneok quarterly profit nearly 6 percent lower 10:41 PM BST
Chile retailer Ripley first-quarter net slips 6.7 pct 10:39 PM BST
Starbucks to slash U.S. store openings 10:36 PM BST
COMMODITIES-Dollar, Fed weighs early on oil, gold 10:36 PM BST
TEXT-Fitch on Wisconsin Energy Corp 10:33 PM BST
U.S. senator offers credit card reforms 10:33 PM BST
UPDATE 3-Toronto stocks buoyed by resources, results 10:32 PM BST
UPDATE 3-Mexico central bank ups inflation view, cuts growth 10:32 PM BST
FMC Technologies files plan to spin off subsidiary 10:31 PM BST
Peer pressure brings docs up to speed: study 10:31 PM BST
Peer pressure brings docs up to speed: study 10:31 PM BST
RPT-ANALYSIS-Fed tone may send food, gasoline prices higher 10:31 PM BST
Russia stoking tension by Abkhazia troop boost 10:31 PM BST
Argentina stocks boosted by Brazil, bonds rebound 10:28 PM BST
Murphy Oil quarterly profit more than triples 10:28 PM BST
TEXT-S&P may raise Petrobras 10:27 PM BST
Canadian dollar ends higher versus weak greenback 10:25 PM BST
Sunoco posts Q1 loss on weak refining margins 10:25 PM BST
UPDATE 1-General Maritime Q1 earnings fall 10:24 PM BST
DTE Energy's first-quarter profit soars 10:23 PM BST
Equity Residential first-quarter FFO falls slightly 10:21 PM BST
U.S. FDA to add 1,300 staff 10:19 PM BST
North Korea heading towards famine - report 10:19 PM BST
North Korea heading towards famine - report 10:19 PM BST
Glaxo wins U.S. FDA approval for wider Advair use 10:19 PM BST
U.S. FDA to add 1,300 staff 10:19 PM BST
Chile stocks rise, buoyed by earnings; peso slips 10:18 PM BST
Starbucks CEO says new coffee has bumped up sales 10:17 PM BST
UPDATE 1-Soccer-Chelsea 3 Liverpool 2 - result 10:16 PM BST
UPDATE 1-Thomas Weisel posts Q1 loss; says to cut 13 pct jobs 10:16 PM BST
BoC's Jenkins: Canada inflation higher in West 10:15 PM BST
Fording Coal review may not end with sale, CEO says 10:12 PM BST
Bush to sign bill to ease student loan squeeze 10:10 PM BST
UPDATE 1-AvalonBay first-quarter FFO rises 10:08 PM BST
Starbucks profit falls as consumer weakens 10:05 PM BST
GM debt at risk from oil prices, GMAC weakness 10:05 PM BST
US copper rallies into close after Fed cuts rates 10:03 PM BST
New Issue - Axcan Pharma unit sells $235 mln notes 10:02 PM BST
UPDATE 2-Petaquilla copper mine dispute may spawn delays 10:02 PM BST
Brazil stocks jump 6 pct, real rallies on upgrade 10:02 PM BST
UPDATE 4-Soccer-Paris St Germain banned from next League Cup 10:01 PM BST
N.Y. Money Closing - Apr 30, 2008 10:01 PM BST
Investment grade makes Brazil respected-finmin 09:59 PM BST
Symantec profit triples, beats expectations 09:57 PM BST
Symantec profit triples, beats expectations 09:57 PM BST
UPDATE 1-Talisman Energy to prune North Sea assets - CEO 09:56 PM BST
Atmel, Amkor post better-than-expected profits 09:56 PM BST
Flight of the Conchords soar on U.S. chart 09:55 PM BST
Fed tone may send food and gasoline prices higher 09:55 PM BST
Flight of the Conchords soar on U.S. chart 09:54 PM BST
Fed's adjusted wording flags pause in rate cuts 09:54 PM BST
Venezuela to renegotiate Dutch investment treaty 09:53 PM BST
Turn-ons, turn-offs, desire varies widely among men 09:52 PM BST
Turn-ons, turn-offs, desire varies widely among men 09:52 PM BST
Centex fiscal fourth-quarter loss widens 09:51 PM BST
Aviation bill stalls on airline pension fight 09:50 PM BST
Plain All American 1st-quarter profits rise 09:49 PM BST
Ancient meteorite goes unsold in NY as dung sells 09:48 PM BST
UPDATE 2-Toronto stocks boosted by resources, results 09:48 PM BST
Rockefellers call for change at Exxon Mobil 09:48 PM BST
UPDATE 2-US appeals court dismisses NY suit vs. gun industry 09:45 PM BST
BoC's Carney says timing of next rate cut uncertain 09:45 PM BST
CACI profit rises on government sales 09:45 PM BST
Fed approves discount rate cuts at three banks 09:45 PM BST
Adverse effects of HIV therapy differ by race, sex 09:44 PM BST
Adverse effects of HIV therapy differ by race, sex 09:44 PM BST
Wealthier pick high-deductible health plans-US GAO 09:43 PM BST
US changes course on Dulles airport rail plan 09:43 PM BST
Canadians traveling more for business: survey 09:43 PM BST
TEXT-Moody's release on Range Resources 09:42 PM BST
Former Nortel execs settle fraud charges with SEC 09:42 PM BST
Former Nortel execs settle fraud charges with SEC 09:42 PM BST
Mexico peso firms on Brazil upgrade, Fed cut 09:39 PM BST
Russian envoy says Georgia tries to suck NATO into war 09:39 PM BST
UPDATE 1-Kohl's plans to open fewer stores in 2008 09:38 PM BST
UPDATE 1-Psychiatric Solutions Q1 profit up, raises '08 view 09:38 PM BST
UPDATE 1-Wyeth research chief Ruffolo to retire 09:38 PM BST
Pink Floyd's missing giant pig found 09:36 PM BST
TREASURIES-Bonds rise as traders see Fed buying time 09:34 PM BST
Dollar falls as Fed's pause seen unconvincing 09:33 PM BST
AvalonBay first-quarter FFO rises 09:33 PM BST
PRESS DIGEST-Australian Business News - May 1 09:33 PM BST
JPMorgan $1.2 bln CMBS garners lower yields 09:33 PM BST
FOREX-Dollar falls as Fed's pause seen unconvincing 09:32 PM BST
Canada needs productivity as labor growth slows 09:31 PM BST
UPDATE 1-ADR Report-Brazil ADRS jump on ratings upgrade 09:31 PM BST
Oneok first-quarter profit nearly 6 percent lower 09:30 PM BST
CORRECTED - New Issue-Fifth Third unit sells $350 mln in pfd 09:30 PM BST
BoC cares about below-target inflation too-Carney 09:29 PM BST
Scientists find a quicker way to make antibodies 09:28 PM BST
Scientists find a quicker way to make antibodies 09:28 PM BST
Big Fidelity stock funds buy Samsung in March 09:28 PM BST
UPDATE 2-Headwaters posts Q2 loss, cuts FY view; shares sink 09:27 PM BST
Web site challenges stereotypes on HIV/AIDS 09:27 PM BST
Nokia confident free music downloads will profit 09:24 PM BST
McAfee hires Pimentel as chief financial officer 09:24 PM BST
Bank of Canada leaves C$654 mln in settlement system 09:23 PM BST
Icahn says to launch corp governance blog in May 09:23 PM BST
Symantec profit triples as revenue up 13 percent 09:22 PM BST
US cattle rise on fund buying, cash price seen up 09:22 PM BST
Mexico banks' March private sector loans up 21 pct 09:22 PM BST
Las Vegas Sands posts first-quarter net loss 09:18 PM BST
REUTER MONEYGRAPH-IMF SDR RATES-APR 30 US 1.62378 09:17 PM BST
U.S. Feb natgas production jumps 10 pct yr/yr -EIA 09:15 PM BST
Unum posts lower 1st-quarter earnings 09:15 PM BST
GLOBAL MARKETS-US stocks, dollar slip on intereset rate doubts 09:15 PM BST
Kellogg earnings beat estimates but stock dips 09:14 PM BST
Kellogg earnings beat estimates but stock dips 09:14 PM BST
INTERVIEW-Latin America needs new anti-drug approach-Cardoso 09:13 PM BST
Akamai profit up as Web growth trumps economy woes 09:12 PM BST
U.S. mortgage rates fell on Wednesday -BestInfo 09:12 PM BST
Web site challenges stereotypes on HIV/AIDS 09:09 PM BST
US STOCKS-Market ends lower with outlook for rates unclear 09:08 PM BST
Las Vegas Sands posts first-quarter net loss 09:07 PM BST
New type of stem cells coaxed into heart tissue 09:07 PM BST
Ex-Nortel VPs settle fraud charges-SEC 09:06 PM BST
Insurer Prudential 1st-qtr net tumbles 09:06 PM BST
UPDATE 1-Mexico copper output falls in February; silver up 09:06 PM BST
Brazil's Bovespa index ends at record on upgrade 09:05 PM BST
Resource rally helps boost Toronto stocks 09:05 PM BST
Bank of Canada's Carney says employment "healthy" 09:04 PM BST
Mexico peso gains on Brazil upgrade, Fed cut 09:02 PM BST
Spanish judge jails mayor for supporting ETA 09:02 PM BST
Aspirin seen cutting risk of type of breast cancer 09:00 PM BST
Regulators issues guidance on covered bonds 09:00 PM BST
Zimbabwe cbank eases foreign exchange rules 09:00 PM BST
Briefs3-O'Sullivan faces Hendry in world snooker semi-finals 09:00 PM BST
Foreign holdings of US securities up as of Jun '07 09:00 PM BST
New type of stem cells coaxed into heart tissue 08:59 PM BST
Aspirin seen cutting risk of type of breast cancer 08:58 PM BST
April Iraq's deadliest month since last August 08:57 PM BST
UN official urges Iraq to do more for children 08:57 PM BST
Gisele Bundchen tops list of high-earning models 08:56 PM BST
Pink Floyd's missing giant pig has landed 08:54 PM BST
DIARY - Today in Washington - May 1 08:51 PM BST
UPDATE 4-Ex-Monster executive charged over options scheme 08:50 PM BST
Food crisis seen unlikely to cause famine soon 08:50 PM BST
U.S. groups say costly food not ethanol's fault 08:50 PM BST
Pink Floyd's missing giant pig has landed 08:48 PM BST
Kate Hudson among People magazine's most beautiful 08:47 PM BST
Gold cuts losses after Fed lowers rate 08:46 PM BST
JPMorgan sets emerging markets team after merger 08:43 PM BST
TEXT-S&P release on Western Refining 08:43 PM BST
U.S. says Russian moves in Georgia risk destabilizing area 08:42 PM BST
Famine fears for N.Korea and Egypt raises salaries 08:40 PM BST
DIARY - Spain to 1 June 08:38 PM BST
UPDATE 1-S&P upgrades Brazil to investment grade "BBB-" 08:37 PM BST
Cablevision to bid up to $650 mln for Newsday: report 08:37 PM BST
UPDATE 4-Nigeria oil union says to continue Exxon strike 08:36 PM BST
UK and France urge EU to do more to help small businesses 08:36 PM BST
Kate Hudson among People magazine's most beautiful 08:35 PM BST
Famine fears for North Korea 08:35 PM BST
GE says gets $350 million order for jet engines 08:35 PM BST
Canada pledges extra C$50 mln in food aid 08:35 PM BST
US taxable money funds post $29 bln outflow-report 08:35 PM BST
Oil falls on big U.S. crude inventory rise 08:35 PM BST
European climate envoys expect little from Bush 08:35 PM BST
UPDATE 2-Venezuela says will not abandon dlr in oil sales 08:34 PM BST
UPDATE 1-Petroecuador cuts largest refinery rate to 90 pct 08:33 PM BST
PIMCO's El-Erian says Fed likely to hold at 2 pct 08:33 PM BST
TEXT-Bank of Canada governor opening statement 08:33 PM BST
Chelsea hold the aces ahead of Liverpool return 08:32 PM BST
Diabetes education linked to fewer hospitalizations 08:29 PM BST
UPDATE 1-Chile steelmaker CAP Q1 profit falls 40.5 pct 08:29 PM BST
UPDATE 2-Bois d'Arc to be acquired by Stone Energy for $1.8 bln 08:28 PM BST
UPDATE 2-NYC, Hudson Yards developer clash on $3 bln of work 08:28 PM BST
Growth surprises but consumers stressed 08:26 PM BST
Growth surprises but consumers stressed 08:26 PM BST
Clinton-McCain gas tax holiday slammed as bad idea 08:25 PM BST
TREASURIES-30-year bond climbs full point in post-Fed rally 08:25 PM BST
FACTBOX: Presidential candidates on energy issues 08:25 PM BST
UPDATE 1-Altius says new refinery's oil terminal cleared 08:24 PM BST
Soccer-Serbia championship results and standings 08:24 PM BST
Pakistan coalition parties to hold more talks 08:23 PM BST
US HIGH YIELD-As bond sales revive, quality rules 08:23 PM BST
CORRECTED-(OFFICIAL)-S&P on Broadridge Financial 08:22 PM BST
UPDATE 3-Talisman operating profit up as asset plan nears 08:22 PM BST
Pakistan coalition parties to hold more talks 08:21 PM BST
US STOCKS-Short-lived Fed gains fizzle on Wall St 08:21 PM BST
UPDATE 1-Financial sector woes hurt Int'l Paper's volumes 08:21 PM BST
Book, documentary in works on ex-NY Gov. Spitzer 08:19 PM BST
Book, documentary in works on ex-NY Gov. Spitzer 08:19 PM BST
Brazil's Bovespa surges to record on S&P upgrade 08:19 PM BST
Judge OKs Citigroup $33 mln gender bias settlement 08:18 PM BST
UPDATE 2-Sherritt profit flat, held back by nickel prices 08:17 PM BST
Petroecuador cuts largest refinery rate to 90 pct 08:17 PM BST
Nigeria oil union says no deal to end Exxon strike 08:12 PM BST
Low-dose pot eases pain while keeping mind clear 08:10 PM BST
Nursing homes undertreat dementia patients' pain 08:09 PM BST
Prince William on secret Afghan trip 08:08 PM BST
SPX Corp profit tops view, stock hits new high 08:08 PM BST
Alitalia seeks damages from Milan airport operator 08:08 PM BST
Visteon posts quarterly loss, beats forecasts 08:08 PM BST
Motor racing-Super Aguri wait while cars go back to Honda 08:07 PM BST
U.S. growth surprises but consumers stressed 08:07 PM BST
Sealed Air 1st-qtr earnings fall, miss expectations 08:07 PM BST
Chile's CMPC first-quarter profit rises 23.3 pct 08:07 PM BST
Cameron wins $235 million sub-sea contract 08:07 PM BST
Reynolds American profit disappoints, stock dips 08:07 PM BST
People often share prescription medicine: survey 08:06 PM BST
INSTANT VIEW - Federal Reserve cuts key rate 1/4 point 08:06 PM BST
Burberry up on market talk of Coach bid-traders 08:06 PM BST
What's a Roman earn? Find out on the Internet 08:06 PM BST
What's a Roman earn? Find out on the Internet 08:06 PM BST
Celesio CEO warns of lower earnings, shares tumble 08:05 PM BST
FOREX-Dollar surrenders gains versus yen 08:05 PM BST
Angry mother slams writer Houellebecq 08:04 PM BST
Angry mother slams writer Houellebecq 08:04 PM BST
SEC to be just as tough on international reports-official 08:04 PM BST
S&P upgrades brazil to investment grade "BBB-" 08:03 PM BST
Dubai's Mashreqbank Q1 profit hit by credit crunch 08:01 PM BST
KBC starts sale process for stake in Slovenia's NLB 08:01 PM BST
INTERVIEW-AllianzGI sees market trust growing 08:01 PM BST
WRAPUP 2-Chile March industrial output falls, jobless up 08:01 PM BST
Time Warner plans to split off cable services 08:00 PM BST
Time Warner plans to split off cable services 08:00 PM BST
Chile steelmaker CAP Q1 profit falls 40.5 percent 07:59 PM BST
New Canadian refinery's oil terminal cleared 07:57 PM BST
S&P upgrades Italy's Fiat to investment grade 07:55 PM BST
UPDATE 2-CDI Q1 revenue lags Wall Street; backs '08 outlook 07:55 PM BST
Bird lovers protest at Cyprus spring hunt plans 07:53 PM BST
Rome mayor aims to tear down Richard Meier museum 07:52 PM BST
IAC profit falls, sees spin-offs in August 07:51 PM BST
UPDATE 1-SEC charges Birmingham, Ala., mayor in muni case 07:51 PM BST
Austria appeals for witnesses to horror 07:47 PM BST
FACTBOX-U.S. Fed policymakers' recent comments 07:44 PM BST
U.S. crude futures last trade lower, below $114 07:43 PM BST
Nigeria plans $1 bln in power subsidies over 3 yrs 07:43 PM BST
Ten U.S. diplomats told to leave Belarus 07:41 PM BST
FOREX-Dollar falls as Fed statement seen dovish 07:38 PM BST
Rich world must back 80 percent carbon cuts: Stern 07:36 PM BST
"Circuit breakers" proposed for structured finance 07:36 PM BST
TREASURIES-Bonds recoup losses after Fed interest rate cut 07:35 PM BST
Brown says made mistakes before elections 07:34 PM BST
Venezuela says will not abandon dollar in oil sales 07:33 PM BST
Och Ziff shares rise as CEO upbeat on assets 07:32 PM BST
Tyco, former units settle NJ pension suit 07:32 PM BST
Congo hands oil permit claimed by Tullow to rivals 07:32 PM BST
Congo hands oil permit claimed by Tullow to rivals 07:32 PM BST
GATX eyeing CIT railcar leasing business-source 07:29 PM BST
US STOCKS-Market slightly extends gains on Fed 07:29 PM BST
Ex-Monster executive charged over options scheme 07:29 PM BST
YouTube making money is Google CEO's top aim -CNBC 07:28 PM BST
YouTube making money is Google CEO's top aim -CNBC 07:28 PM BST
Soccer-Paris St Germain banned from next League Cup over banner 07:27 PM BST
FOREX-Dollar rises after Fed decision 07:24 PM BST
US RATE FUTURES-See chance of more cuts from Fed 07:24 PM BST
TIMELINE: Fed funds rate changes since 1994 07:22 PM BST
UPDATE 2-Ecuador to buy America Movil local unit assets 07:21 PM BST
IMF, wealth funds meet to start work on guidelines 07:21 PM BST
Brazil Indians face farmers, court, army for land 07:20 PM BST
Second stimulus bill not moving soon: Hoyer 07:20 PM BST
Zimbabwe's MDC says 20 members died in poll unrest 07:17 PM BST
Soccer-Lampard returns for Chelsea following mother's death 07:17 PM BST
UPDATE 6-Tennis-Barcelona Open men's singles results 07:17 PM BST
"Blindness" to open Cannes film festival 07:16 PM BST
Mexico food inflation not seen spreading - Ortiz 07:15 PM BST
US STOCKS-Dow jumps more than 1 pct before Fed 07:12 PM BST
REFILE- Zimbabwe's MDC says 20 members died in poll unrest 07:11 PM BST
Asian vultures disappearing faster than dodo 07:10 PM BST
Venezuela says power outage hit some oil ouput 07:09 PM BST
Venezuela says power outage hit some oil ouput 07:09 PM BST
Canada oil firm probed as hundreds of ducks die 07:09 PM BST
BA says in talks with U.S. airlines 07:06 PM BST
New morphine capsule prevents alcohol interaction 07:05 PM BST
America Movil says hopes to renew Ecuador deal 07:04 PM BST
Soccer-Croatian championship results and standings 07:02 PM BST
Drinking dulls the brain's response to threats 07:00 PM BST
UPDATE 2-Tennis-Morocco Grand Prix women's singles results 06:59 PM BST
UPDATE 3-Brazil's Gol posts another loss as Varig weighs 06:58 PM BST
Soccer-Bulgarian championship results and standings 06:57 PM BST
Chelsea v Liverpool - teams 06:57 PM BST
Mexico's central bank uncomfortable with inflation 06:56 PM BST
US STOCKS-Market higher before Fed's rate decision 06:56 PM BST
UPDATE 2-Brazil's primary budget surplus doubles in March 06:49 PM BST
UPDATE 2-Venezuela denies Crystallex permit, stock slumps 06:47 PM BST
UPDATE 1-Uproar in Italy after Web publishes earning levels 06:47 PM BST
Congo war crimes case should not derail peace -U.N. 06:45 PM BST
Congo war crimes case should not derail peace -U.N. 06:45 PM BST
Hermes fund loses challenge to Italmobiliare exec 06:44 PM BST
Talisman Energy to trim North Sea assets - CEO 06:43 PM BST
Exxon raises second-quarter dividend 14 percent 06:42 PM BST
Chilean retailer Falabella net falls 14.6 pct 06:40 PM BST
Natural changes may offset global warming briefly 06:40 PM BST
Barca lose to Utd on player management 06:39 PM BST
Congo hands oil permits claimed by Tullow to rivals 06:38 PM BST
UPDATE 1-SAfrica's Eskom to suspend power cuts 06:36 PM BST
Nadal makes smooth start to Barcelona defence 06:36 PM BST
London blogger exposes life on the Underground 06:35 PM BST
Qatar Tel. posts record Q1 profit on Kuwait buyout 06:34 PM BST
Tunisian drinks maker SFBT net up 8.5 pct in 2007 06:33 PM BST
Staff say Bear Stearns sending redundancy letters 06:33 PM BST
Fewer US immigrants sending money to Latin America-IADB 06:32 PM BST
Man held after 7 taken hostage at Herts firm 06:31 PM BST
Germany opens huge Nazi crimes archive to public 06:30 PM BST
Bear Stearns sending redundancy letters, say staff 06:28 PM BST
UN experts urge Colombia to try to stop killings 06:28 PM BST
PepsiCo buys UK vitamin water brand V Water 06:27 PM BST
UPDATE 2-Interpublic quarterly loss narrows; shares rise 06:27 PM BST
UPDATE 1-California gasoline consumption down in Jan.-state 06:27 PM BST
Czech soldier killed in Afghanistan 06:27 PM BST
GM posts $3 billion loss 06:26 PM BST
CORRECTED - UPDATE 3-Corning profit triples on LCD TV panel growth 06:26 PM BST
Peruvians ditch the dollar, move savings to soles 06:26 PM BST
Chile Codelco keeps Teniente shut due strike-source 06:25 PM BST
Mexico cenbank ups inflation forecast, cuts growth 06:25 PM BST
US Cash Products-ULSD up in Gulf; holds gain in Harbor 06:25 PM BST
UPDATE 1-Thomas & Betts 1st quarter profit up slightly 06:23 PM BST
Canadian life insurers seen posting modest Q1 gains 06:21 PM BST
Whirlpool sues Kenwood over shape of mixer 06:20 PM BST
UPDATE 1-PepsiCo buys UK vitamin water brand V Water 06:20 PM BST
Virgin Mobile declines comment to NYSE on share rise 06:18 PM BST
Virgin Mobile declines comment to NYSE on share rise 06:16 PM BST
U.S. court won't reconsider Alaska mine lawsuit 06:14 PM BST
UPDATE 3-Strayer Education profit up on strong enrollment 06:13 PM BST
US SEC charges Birmingham, Ala. mayor in muni case 06:13 PM BST
Briefs-Man United's Rooney and Evra fit to face West Ham 06:13 PM BST
Chile stocks rise on U.S. data, peso slips 06:11 PM BST
US Senate passes student loan stabilization bill 06:09 PM BST
Fed to undertake $25 bln 28-day TSLF auction Thursday 06:08 PM BST
UPDATE 2-Rofin-Sinar Q2 profit falls; backs FY08 rev outlook 06:08 PM BST
UK "Lollipop" traffic rage fight goes technical 06:07 PM BST
Chile's CMPC 1st-qtr profit rises 23.3 percent 06:07 PM BST
TRW Q1 profit beats forecasts, raises outlook 06:07 PM BST
UPDATE 2-New Jersey Resources Q2 earnings miss analysts' view 06:07 PM BST
Brink's 1st-quarter net profit rises 75 percent 06:07 PM BST
Cummins 1st-qtr net profit rises 33 pct 06:06 PM BST
Dr Reddy's to buy BASF drug contract manufact unit 06:05 PM BST
Dialysis demand boosts Q1 profit at Germany's FMC 06:05 PM BST
Wildfire burns toward Grand Canyon 06:04 PM BST
German jobless falls less than expected in April 06:04 PM BST
UPDATE 1-Reyal Q1 losses quadruple, cites tough financing 06:03 PM BST
Czechs to send extra 100 troops to Afghanistan 06:01 PM BST
Madrid party to mark bicentenary of bloody uprising 06:01 PM BST
TEXT-S&P release on Southern Union Co 06:01 PM BST
Ex chairman Portillo cuts Colonial stake to 5 pct 06:01 PM BST
ABN halts talks to buy into China's Huishang Bank 06:01 PM BST
GLOBAL MARKETS-Stocks rally on U.S. data, dollar firms more 06:00 PM BST
Semapa Q1 net drops 48 pct on one-off gain 05:59 PM BST
David Blaine sets breath holding record for Oprah 05:58 PM BST
David Blaine sets breath holding record for Oprah 05:58 PM BST
GM Wagoner sees tough quarter on oil, mix shift 05:56 PM BST
Kohl's says to open fewer stores in 2008 05:54 PM BST
Brown says message must be sent on cannabis 05:54 PM BST
ADR Report-Stronger-than-expected economic data boosts ADRs 05:53 PM BST
Ecuador to buy America Movil local unit assets 05:52 PM BST
UPDATE 1-Jones Lang LaSalle shares fall after results 05:52 PM BST
Kraft, Kellogg, Dean beat estimates despite costs 05:52 PM BST
Bookshelves bulge with "misery memoirs" 05:51 PM BST
U.S. insured mortgage defaults up 37 pct in March 05:51 PM BST
Tyre maker Amtel '07 sales rise 22 pct, sees losses 05:51 PM BST
Bonds flat as investors wait for Fed decision 05:50 PM BST
UK "Lollipop" traffic rage fight goes technical 05:48 PM BST
TEXT-S&P bulletin on Sunoco Logistics Partners 05:48 PM BST
Israeli strike kills Gaza militant 05:48 PM BST
Ireland's CRH is the likely frontrunner for Xella 05:46 PM BST
Portucel Q1 net flat at 39.4 mln euros 05:46 PM BST
Tim McGraw designs men's fragrance 05:45 PM BST
Tim McGraw designs men's fragrance 05:45 PM BST
European shares post best monthly gain in 4-1/2 yrs 05:43 PM BST
US STOCKS-Market rises on blue-chip results, economic data 05:43 PM BST
ANALYSIS-US energy sector boom fails to lure workers 05:41 PM BST
TREASURIES-Bonds flat as investors wait for Fed decision 05:40 PM BST
TEXT-S&P on Texas Muni Gas Acquisition and Supply Corp II 05:40 PM BST
Belgium's Van de Velde sees 3 pct growth in H1 05:40 PM BST
Canada pledges extra C$50 mln in food aid 05:39 PM BST
Consumer products companies see mixed results 05:38 PM BST
UPDATE 1-Clarkson CEO quits over Russian litigation-source 05:38 PM BST
U.S. says Belarus' ousting of diplomats unwarranted 05:36 PM BST
Soccer-CSKA Sofia clinch Bulgarian league title in empty stadium 05:35 PM BST
TSX Group profit falls 10 pct on ISE termination fee 05:35 PM BST
Financial sector woes hurt Int'l Paper's volumes 05:34 PM BST
UPDATE 1-First Solar posts higher 1st-quarter earnings 05:33 PM BST
UPDATE 2-National Oilwell Varco 1st-qtr profit up 44 pct 05:30 PM BST
Democrat Obama "outraged" by former pastor 05:30 PM BST
Spain dept. store Corte Ingles ups stake in Iberia 05:28 PM BST
Silverjet to launch new routes after cash injection 05:27 PM BST
Alitalia short-term liquidity remains stable 05:27 PM BST
REFILE-Reyal Q1 loss quadruples, clients face tough conditions 05:27 PM BST
CORRECTED - OFFICIAL-Lincoln Financial posts 27 pct lower 1st-qtr net 05:26 PM BST
FTSE has best month in five years 05:25 PM BST
Bank of Canada injects C$965 mln into market 05:23 PM BST
Brands could cut back on Olympic spend: Saatchi 05:22 PM BST
Brands could cut back on Olympic spend: Saatchi 05:22 PM BST
U.S. economy likely shed 80,000 jobs in April 05:19 PM BST
Bush contracting official resigns amid scrutiny 05:18 PM BST
House prices post first annual decline in 12 yrs 05:18 PM BST
UK housing market not in same position as U.S.-Cooper 05:18 PM BST
UPDATE 3-Tennis-Munich Open men's singles results 05:18 PM BST
Russia Severstal Q1 crude steel output up 7 pct 05:16 PM BST
Venice to fine tourists who feed pigeons 05:16 PM BST
GE names Miller as chief accounting officer 05:15 PM BST
Kaupthing says in merger talks with Icelandic firm 05:14 PM BST
UPDATE 2-Newmont partner halts Ecuador gold project 05:13 PM BST
OfficeMax profit falls before gain; stock down 05:13 PM BST
Tsvangirai wins 47 pct of Zimbabwe poll-sources 05:13 PM BST
Brazil's Vale, Usiminas lead stocks up, real firms 05:10 PM BST
UPDATE 6-Copper steadies after GDP, eyes Fed meeting 05:09 PM BST
Norwegian whalers make first catch of season 05:07 PM BST
Venice to fine tourists who feed pigeons 05:07 PM BST
UPDATE 1-Silverjet to launch new routes after cash injection 05:06 PM BST
Inmet says Las Cruces water system under scrutiny 05:05 PM BST
MARKETS-BRITAIN-STOCKS =2 05:02 PM BST
U.S. concerned at China's jailing 30 for Tibet riots 05:02 PM BST
Food crisis unlikely to cause famine soon: U.N. 05:01 PM BST
Japan gets cool response on WTO food export move 05:01 PM BST
Mexico peso gains on U.S. rate view; stocks jump 04:59 PM BST
McCanns reveal hate mail over Madeleine 04:59 PM BST
Alitalia seeks damages from Milan airport operator 04:59 PM BST
US appeals court dismisses NY suit vs. gun dealers 04:59 PM BST
FOREX-Dollar rises vs yen as Fed seen near end of easing 04:57 PM BST
Kaupthing CEO aims to cut expenses 10 pct in Q2 04:55 PM BST
UPDATE 1-Canam Group profit jumps 20 pct in first quarter 04:55 PM BST
NYC, Hudson Yards developer clash on $3 bln of work 04:53 PM BST
Mortgage applications drop to 2008 low 04:52 PM BST
Clarkson CEO leaves because of Russian litigation- source 04:52 PM BST
NYMEX crude slumps after data show big supply rise 04:50 PM BST
ADVISORY-Reuters Ship Package free trial from May 1 04:49 PM BST
FDA to add 1,300 staff 04:48 PM BST
UPDATE 1-Grainger raises dividend; to buy back 10 mln shrs 04:48 PM BST
Pistorius to hear Games fate inside three weeks 04:47 PM BST
Russia says remains of Tsar's children identified 04:47 PM BST
Europe shares score best monthly gain in 4-1/2 yrs 04:45 PM BST
CORRECTED - CORRECTED-UPDATE 1-Headwaters posts Q2 loss; cuts '08 outlook; s 04:43 PM BST
Soccer-Beitar punishment reduced after pitch invasion 04:41 PM BST
UPDATE 2-Solar demand outshines Wacker Chemie's dollar woes 04:40 PM BST
UPDATE 1-RehabCare quarterly profit doubles; shares jump 04:40 PM BST
US copper rises on surprising U.S. GDP growth 04:39 PM BST
UPDATE 3-Germany's Deutsche Post, union agree wage deal 04:39 PM BST
Brown presses for Darfur peace talks soon 04:38 PM BST
Hess 1st-quarter earnings surge with oil prices 04:38 PM BST
UPDATE 3-Dean Foods 1st-qtr profit tops view, shares jump 04:38 PM BST
Mexico stocks rise 1 pct after U.S. GDP, jobs data 04:37 PM BST
"Lollipop" traffic rage fight goes technical 04:37 PM BST
UPDATE 1-MOVES-Assured Guaranty, John Hancock, Bank of Ireland 04:36 PM BST
Kellogg 1st-quarter earnings beat estimates 04:35 PM BST
Time Warner Cable profit beats expectations 04:35 PM BST
Mexico widens power probe of Slim's America Movil 04:33 PM BST
Merck says warning letter won't hurt vaccine sales 04:32 PM BST
REFILE-Hess 1st-qtr earnings surge with oil prices 04:31 PM BST
Quebec Liberals rise as separation support slips 04:29 PM BST
UPDATE 1-Chile's Copec Q1 profit falls 8.2 percent yr/yr 04:28 PM BST
UPDATE 1-POLL-US natgas stocks seen up 75 bcf in weekly EIA 04:27 PM BST
Iraq has most unsolved journalists' murders-CPJ 04:23 PM BST
Grainger to repurchase additional 10 mln shares 04:23 PM BST
Barca defeat prompts calls for Nou Camp clear-out 04:23 PM BST
Israeli strike kills Gaza militant- medics 04:22 PM BST
United's defence lay foundations for semi-final victory 04:21 PM BST
BRIEF-Clarkson CEO steps down at board's request 04:20 PM BST
Minority investments rise amid credit crunch 04:20 PM BST
DIARY - Slovakia - to June 24, 2008 04:20 PM BST
INTERVIEW-SPX Corp stepping up presence in solar energy 04:19 PM BST
Reporter's remark helped drive Clarke to victory 04:17 PM BST
EU mergers and takeovers (April 30) 04:16 PM BST
Chevron says has shut down some units at Pembroke 04:16 PM BST
Chevron says has shut down some units at Pembroke 04:16 PM BST
UPDATE 2-Torstar posts loss amid advertising slowdown 04:15 PM BST
POLL-US natgas stocks seen up 75 bcf in weekly EIA 04:15 PM BST
Oil-wealthy Eq. Guinea economy shrank in 2006 -IMF 04:14 PM BST
TEXT-S&P bulletin on Constellation Energy Group 04:14 PM BST
Deutsche Euroshop safe haven amid property turmoil 04:13 PM BST
Court jails Bosnian Muslim over war crimes 04:13 PM BST
CAS upholds three month ban against Di Luca 04:13 PM BST
High winds delay Everest push 04:12 PM BST
WRAPUP 1-Canada's economy shrinks, cementing rate cut talk 04:11 PM BST
REFILE-FOREX-Dollar gains as data affirms Fed near end of easing 04:11 PM BST
Bank of Canada injects C$600 mln into market 04:11 PM BST
Kenya Airways to add routes, up frequencies 04:09 PM BST
Brink's net profit rises 75 pct 04:09 PM BST
UPDATE 2-Alexion posts narrower-than-expected Q1 loss 04:08 PM BST
Brazil's central bank holds auction to buy dollars 04:07 PM BST
Kraft profit beats estimates, new products help 04:06 PM BST
Kraft plans smaller, lower-priced packages 04:06 PM BST
CORRECTED - CORRECTED-UPDATE 1-Alexion posts narrower-than-expected Q1 loss 04:06 PM BST
TABLE-U.S. March retail sales unrevised at +0.2 pct 04:04 PM BST
Sterling up as risk appetite outweighs weak data 04:03 PM BST
U.S. corporate bond sales soar, more to come in May 04:03 PM BST
Maple Leaf to buy back up to 4.1 pct of shares 04:03 PM BST
U.S. crude futures drop $2 on large supply build 04:03 PM BST
TEXT-S&P release on Russia's Transnefteproduct 04:02 PM BST
New Glaxo chief targets emerging markets 04:02 PM BST
Angry mother slams French writer Houellebecq 04:00 PM BST
Angry mother slams French writer Houellebecq 04:00 PM BST
Oil falls on big U.S. crude inventory rise 04:00 PM BST
US regulators issues guidance on covered bonds 03:59 PM BST
FOKUS 1-MAN Diesel vergibt Lizenz für Schiffsmotoren nach China 03:59 PM BST
TEXT-Fitch release on Slovenske Elektrarne 03:59 PM BST
"The Secret" teacher sets guide to "Harmonic Wealth" 03:57 PM BST
BG makes bid for Australia's Origin 03:57 PM BST
Silverjet avoids collapse with investment 03:55 PM BST
USTR Schwab to discuss regional trade, Doha in Bali 03:55 PM BST
UPDATE 1-Olympic Steel Q1 profit beats Street view, shares up 03:55 PM BST
SEC brings civil charges against ex-Monster execs 03:53 PM BST
Putin promises Iran continuity in relations 03:53 PM BST
Pope meets Iranians on Christian-Muslim dialogue 03:53 PM BST
UPDATE 2-Health Net posts loss, cuts full-year forecast 03:52 PM BST
Fire destroys Philadelphia church 03:52 PM BST
UPDATE 1-Toronto stocks rally as resources push higher 03:52 PM BST
INSTANT VIEW 8-US crude stocks rise, gasoline off 03:51 PM BST
Bin Laden's driver can contact jailed Qaeda leaders 03:49 PM BST
UPDATE 3-GulfMark Offshore Q1 profit beats Street view 03:47 PM BST
Colgate posts profit but margin concerns weigh 03:46 PM BST
US STOCKS-Wall Street gains on GM, Procter results 03:45 PM BST
Brent slips after U.S. data shows crude build 03:45 PM BST
Brent slips after U.S. data shows crude build 03:45 PM BST
Fewer general surgeons in U.S. - researchers 03