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UPDATE 1-Mississippi reopened after towboat collision 11:59 PM BST
Shell says returning Deer Park crude unit to normal 11:57 PM BST
Israel's leader faces U.S. pressure on settlements 11:55 PM BST
Could H1N1 start to resist drugs? 11:53 PM BST
Companies could vaccinate 4.9 bln against H1N1 -WHO 11:50 PM BST
Itau interested in buying small banks in Brazil 11:47 PM BST
UK to approve M25 road upgrade as cost rises-paper 11:45 PM BST
Publicist denies Patrick Swayze death rumours 11:43 PM BST
Senate Dems to cut $80 million for closing Guantanamo 11:43 PM BST
JPMorgan, others line up to throw off TARP yoke 11:42 PM BST
Israel's leader faces U.S. pressure on settlements 11:41 PM BST
UPDATE 1-Senate Dems to cut $80 mln for closing Guantanamo 11:40 PM BST
Senate Dems to cut $80 mln for closing Guantanamo 11:40 PM BST
Season may not alter cancer survival in short term 11:40 PM BST
Could H1N1 start to resist drugs? 11:36 PM BST
Bank of America prices 800 million shares: source 11:35 PM BST
YEAR'S BOX OFFICE TOP 10 11:35 PM BST
PRIMETIME TOP 10 11:35 PM BST
UPDATE 2-Bank of America prices 800 mln shares-source 11:35 PM BST
BROADWAY WEEKLY GROSSES 11:35 PM BST
U.S. Senate passes tougher rules for credit card firms 11:34 PM BST
Senate passes tougher rules for credit card firms 11:34 PM BST
U.S. group sees little progress on medical errors 11:34 PM BST
Israel's leader faces U.S. pressure on settlements 11:33 PM BST
UPDATE 3-U.S. Senate passes tougher rules for credit card firms 11:33 PM BST
Facebook CEO says IPO a few years out 11:33 PM BST
Ex-Stanford executive is flight risk-prosecutors 11:30 PM BST
Rio Tinto seeking changes to Chinalco deal: report 11:30 PM BST
House panel tackles climate change bill 11:29 PM BST
Ethanol formula, climate bill collide in House 11:29 PM BST
EU and China rebuild ties and seek "new global order" 11:28 PM BST
UPDATE 1-Geithner beefs up staff at Treasury 11:27 PM BST
Geithner beefs up staff at Treasury 11:26 PM BST
Tarantino and Brad Pitt to bring WW2 film to Cannes 11:25 PM BST
CORRECTED - Geithner beefs up staff at Treasury 11:24 PM BST
UPDATE 1-Daimler takes 10 pct stake in electric car startup 11:22 PM BST
DreamWorks CEO sees film costs down and TV revenue up 11:22 PM BST
UPDATE 1-Phillips-Van Heusen profit falls but beats Street 11:21 PM BST
Fed move seen as 1st step to reform credit ratings 11:21 PM BST
FACTBOX-Major US financial regulation initiatives 11:19 PM BST
IBM to continue being active dealmaker 11:19 PM BST
Ethanol formula, climate bill collide in House 11:17 PM BST
EMERGING MARKETS-Stocks hit 7-1/2 month high, credit markets up 11:17 PM BST
Stem cells "seek and destroy" cancer cells: study 11:17 PM BST
Tarantino, Brad Pitt to bring WW2 film to Cannes 11:16 PM BST
EU and China rebuild ties, seek "new global order" 11:14 PM BST
Rio Tinto seeking changes to Chinalco deal-report 11:13 PM BST
Facebook CEO says IPO a few years out 11:13 PM BST
Sri Lanka confirms Tamil Tiger leader dead 11:12 PM BST
EU, China rebuild ties, seek "new global order" 11:11 PM BST
Spend or save last of U.S. financial rescue funds? 11:11 PM BST
New Issue-WMG Acquisition Corp sells $1.1 bln notes 11:10 PM BST
Ethanol formula, climate bill collide in US House 11:08 PM BST
United pilots say Star Alliance could cost U.S.jobs 11:08 PM BST
U.S. House panel tackles climate change bill 11:08 PM BST
Obama vehicle plan another pothole for ethanol 11:08 PM BST
Obama vehicle efficiency move a blow to U.S. refiners 11:08 PM BST
FACTBOX - Summary of Obama vehicle efficiency plan 11:08 PM BST
UPDATE 4-MOVES-Harris Williams, RBC Wealth Management 11:07 PM BST
United States Box Office 11:05 PM BST
UPDATE 2-Mexico economy to start 2010 in recovery -Carstens 11:05 PM BST
Facebook CEO says IPO a few years out 11:05 PM BST
IRS says focus on wealthy individuals, companies 11:02 PM BST
Republican Party leader takes on Obama 11:00 PM BST
Comcast and NFL reach carriage agreement 10:59 PM BST
Nasdaq's swap clearer says acting on U.S. plan 10:59 PM BST
Scientists unveil ancient fossilized primate 10:59 PM BST
UPDATE 1-Mexico tenders fiber optic network for competition 10:59 PM BST
Scientists debunk 'Angels and Demons' antimatter 10:58 PM BST
New Issue-Corrections Corp of America sells $465 mln 10:58 PM BST
Republican Party leader takes on Obama 10:58 PM BST
Accused Somali pirate indicted in New York court 10:57 PM BST
Realist film tradition still thrives at Cannes 10:56 PM BST
Group seeks support to ban use of music as torture 10:56 PM BST
Scientists unveil ancient fossilised primate 10:56 PM BST
Doe Run Peru wants cleanup extended, supplier says 10:56 PM BST
New Issue-Cellu Tissue Holdings sells $255 mln notes 10:56 PM BST
U.S. watchdog faults Afghan troop training oversight 10:56 PM BST
Afghan president visits victims of U.S. air strikes 10:55 PM BST
UPDATE 2-RiskMetrics backs Ackman, Donald for Target board 10:51 PM BST
Green "gold rush" seen in new U.S. auto standards 10:51 PM BST
UPDATE 3-US FDA panel rejects Debiovision, Salix drug 10:51 PM BST
US FDA panel rejects Debiovision, Salix drug 10:51 PM BST
New Issue-Ashland sells $650 mln in 8-year notes 10:50 PM BST
Green "gold rush" seen in new U.S. auto standards 10:50 PM BST
Israeli warplanes bomb Hamas target, Gaza tunnels 10:48 PM BST
Israeli warplanes bomb Hamas target, Gaza tunnels 10:48 PM BST
U.S. offshore oil study not done as storm season nears 10:48 PM BST
UPDATE 3-Volatility index below 30 for 1st time since Sept 10:48 PM BST
New Issue-Capital One Financial sells $1 bln in notes 10:47 PM BST
CORRECTED - UPDATE 2-Volatility index below 30 for 1st time since Sept 10:46 PM BST
Biden warns Bosnia could again face violence 10:45 PM BST
US offshore oil study not done as storm season nears 10:45 PM BST
AIG investors to get $843 million: SEC 10:45 PM BST
Viterra to buy Australia's ABB for $1.2 billion 10:42 PM BST
Bankruptcy court OKs sale of Pilgrim's Pride plant 10:42 PM BST
UPDATE 3-Canada's Viterra to buy Australia's ABB for $1.2 bln 10:41 PM BST
Brazil currency at 7-month high on economy hopes 10:38 PM BST
Saks cuts costs, TJX stays wary as thrift persists 10:38 PM BST
Obama vehicle plan another pothole for ethanol 10:38 PM BST
Bank of America shares down 4.9 percent 10:37 PM BST
AFTER THE BELL-Bank of America shares down 4.9 pct 10:37 PM BST
Housing aid plan inches forward with US House vote 10:37 PM BST
ANALYSIS-Obama vehicle plan another pothole for ethanol 10:35 PM BST
Investors expect better hedge fund terms 10:35 PM BST
UPDATE 1-AIG investors to get $843 mln -US SEC 10:34 PM BST
UPDATE 1-GM to suspend Venezuela ops on currency woes 10:33 PM BST
UPDATE 2-HP tempers revenue outlook, shares slide 10:33 PM BST
Wall Street slides as financials fall late in session 10:31 PM BST
FACTBOX-Perdigao, Sadia to create global food leader 10:31 PM BST
FACTBOX-Perdigao, Sadia to create global food leader 10:29 PM BST
Nigerian army seeks to rid oil delta of militants 10:29 PM BST
US STOCKS-Wall St slides as financials fall late in session 10:28 PM BST
U.S. stocks falter on housing data 10:26 PM BST
FTSE ends 0.8 percent higher 10:26 PM BST
Geithner works to fill out Treasury team 10:25 PM BST
NYMEX-Crude rises, post-settle, after big API draw 10:23 PM BST
UPDATE 1-Nigerian army seeks to rid oil delta of militants 10:22 PM BST
Nigerian army seeks to rid oil delta of militants 10:22 PM BST
UPDATE 1-Forest Oil to offer 12.5 mln shrs, stock falls 10:22 PM BST
U.N. chief names Bill Clinton special Haiti envoy 10:20 PM BST
CORRECTED - CORRECTED - N.Y. Money Closing - MAY 18,2009 Cor 10:20 PM BST
Flower talks up rock-solid Strauss 10:16 PM BST
AFTER THE BELL-Saks shares down 6 pct 10:14 PM BST
Dow Jones High/Low - May 19 10:13 PM BST
Dow Jones Open/Close - May 19 10:13 PM BST
UPDATE 4-Brazil's Perdigao to take over Sadia in stock deal 10:13 PM BST
Fayyad heads reshuffled Palestinian government 10:13 PM BST
Israeli warplanes bomb Hamas target and Gaza tunnels 10:12 PM BST
Flattening crude curve may unleash flood of U.S. oil 10:12 PM BST
UPDATE 2-Venezuela Q1 GDP grows at slowest rate since 2003 10:12 PM BST
IBM CFO sees margin improvement 10:12 PM BST
AT&T mulls cheaper plans for iPhone 10:10 PM BST
UPDATE 1-NAL Oil & Gas to raise C$75 mln from unit offering 10:09 PM BST
Brazil wants African allies in seabed mining quest 10:08 PM BST
UPDATE 1-US crude oil, gasoline stocks off sharply -API 10:08 PM BST
UPDATE 1-Canada's Velan Q3 profit jumps 10:07 PM BST
US consumer confidence falls off 7-mo highs-ABC 10:07 PM BST
Target revamps its Target brand as "up & up" 10:07 PM BST
UPDATE 1-Analog Devices beats expectations, shares surge 10:05 PM BST
CANADA STOCKS-TSX races higher on resources, financials 10:05 PM BST
UPDATE 1-Array BioPharma gets additional $40 mln funding 10:05 PM BST
Russia and U.S. hold talks on cutting nuclear weapons 10:05 PM BST
Pound hits year's high vs dollar 10:03 PM BST
Banks discuss TARP repayment with U.S. 10:03 PM BST
Bone marrow therapy helps heart patients: study 10:02 PM BST
Argentine stocks make weak gains, bonds rise 10:01 PM BST
N.Y. Money Closing - MAY 19,2009 10:00 PM BST
Cricket-Flower talks up rock-solid Strauss 10:00 PM BST
GM bankruptcy plan eyes quick sale to government 09:59 PM BST
Chrysler seeks OK for Daimler, Cerberus settlement 09:59 PM BST
Capital One Financial Corp sells $1 bln 5-yr notes - IFR 09:58 PM BST
UPDATE 1-Paragon Shipping Q1 profit beats Street; shares soar 09:57 PM BST
Chrysler seeks OK for Daimler, Cerberus settlement 09:57 PM BST
UPDATE 1-Raymond James withdraws TARP application 09:56 PM BST
Brazilian ethanol firm seeks bankruptcy protection 09:56 PM BST
Alaska Airlines pilots approve new contract 09:55 PM BST
UPDATE 1-Itau interested in buying small banks in Brazil 09:54 PM BST
GM expected to eye quick sale 09:53 PM BST
AT&T eyes cheaper plans for iPhone, other phones 09:53 PM BST
AIG investors to get $843 mln -US SEC 09:51 PM BST
Mexico tenders fiber optic network for competition 09:51 PM BST
INTERVIEW-Nasdaq's swap clearer says acting on U.S. plan 09:50 PM BST
Mexico peso climbs to 6-month high, stocks jump 09:49 PM BST
DreamWorks CEO sees film costs down, TV revenue up 09:47 PM BST
Flomax linked to cataract surgery complications 09:47 PM BST
UPDATE 2-Egypt's Orascom Telecom appeals over Mobinil deal 09:46 PM BST
US lawmakers debate creating panel on nuclear waste 09:46 PM BST
Poem by teenaged Bob Dylan up for auction 09:45 PM BST
UPDATE 1-J.G. Wentworth files "prepackaged" bankruptcy 09:42 PM BST
Global warming could be twice as bad as forecast 09:42 PM BST
TREASURIES-Some narrow losses as safety bid ebbs 09:41 PM BST
Warner Music reworks debt terms for flexibility 09:40 PM BST
Global warming could be twice as bad as forecast 09:40 PM BST
Global warming could be twice as bad as forecast 09:40 PM BST
UPDATE 2-Warner Music reworks debt terms for flexibility 09:40 PM BST
CANADA STOCKS-TSX rally led by resources, financial issues 09:39 PM BST
"Idol" still most-watched U.S. TV show 09:38 PM BST
New Issue-Verizon Wireless Capital sells $4.0 bln in two pts 09:38 PM BST
Astronauts release Hubble telescope back into space 09:37 PM BST
Speaker to step down over scandal 09:37 PM BST
Astronauts release Hubble telescope back into space 09:36 PM BST
Viral sex - could H1N1 start to resist drugs? 09:36 PM BST
Lambert and Allen to sing for "American Idol" crown 09:35 PM BST
STOCKS NEWS US-Dow, S&P hurt by banks; Nasdaq gains on tech 09:34 PM BST
U.N. chief names Bill Clinton special Haiti envoy 09:33 PM BST
U.N. chief names Bill Clinton special Haiti envoy 09:33 PM BST
UPDATE 3-GM bankruptcy plan eyes quick sale to government 09:33 PM BST
UPDATE 1-Astronauts release Hubble telescope back into space 09:32 PM BST
Astronauts release Hubble telescope back into space 09:32 PM BST
CANADA FX DEBT-C$ rides equities, oil to one-week high 09:32 PM BST
US STOCKS-Wall St slides as financials slip late in session 09:31 PM BST
Lambert and Allen to sing for "American Idol" crown 09:31 PM BST
UPDATE 2-Fed opens aid plan to legacy commercial property 09:30 PM BST
UPDATE 1-Shell says Deer Park, Texas, incident in DU-2 09:29 PM BST
WRAPUP 2-U.S. housing starts, permits plumb record lows 09:29 PM BST
Group seeks ban on music as torture 09:29 PM BST
Dollar down as recovery hopes dent safe-haven flow 09:29 PM BST
New Issue-Barclays Bank sells $2.0 bln in 10-yr notes 09:23 PM BST
Jazz Air units leap as distribution held steady 09:23 PM BST
UPDATE 3-Deals of the day - mergers and acquisitions 09:22 PM BST
Hewlett-Packard falls after results 09:22 PM BST
REUTER MONEYGRAPH-IMF SDR RATES-May 19 US 1.52198 09:22 PM BST
FACTBOX: "American Idol" finalists Adam Lambert, Kris Allen 09:22 PM BST
Poem by teenaged Bob Dylan up for auction 09:21 PM BST
BUY OR SELL-Do growing CDS spreads portend end to CAT rally? 09:19 PM BST
AFTER THE BELL-Hewlett-Packard falls after results 09:19 PM BST
Geithner works to fill out Treasury team 09:18 PM BST
FOREX-Dollar down as recovery hopes dent safe-haven flow 09:18 PM BST
New Issue-Bio-Rad Labs sells $300 mln in 7-year snr sub notes 09:17 PM BST
SocGen ex-boss keeps chauffeur perk 09:16 PM BST
TOPWRAP 6-German sentiment up; U.S. housing slump persists 09:15 PM BST
UPDATE 1-NY City comptroller backs pension fund code of conduct 09:14 PM BST
Group seeks support to ban use of music as torture 09:14 PM BST
Forward Calendar - U.S. corporate bond new issues 09:13 PM BST
UPDATE 2-Comcast and NFL reach carriage agreement 09:11 PM BST
DreamWorks CEO sees film costs down, TV revenue up 09:11 PM BST
Verizon Wireless Capital sells $4 bln notes in 2 parts 09:11 PM BST
CANADA STOCKS-Oil helps TSX surge in catch-up rally 09:10 PM BST
FACTBOX - "American Idol" still most-watched U.S. TV show 09:10 PM BST
US STOCKS SNAPSHOT-Dow, S&P hurt by banks; Nasdaq gains on tech 09:10 PM BST
Mexican stocks rally to highest since early Oct 09:08 PM BST
Barclays Bank Plc sells $2 bln non-gtd notes - IFR 09:08 PM BST
Struggling Scott aims for Byron Nelson inspiration 09:06 PM BST
Soccer-Polish Cup final result 09:06 PM BST
U.S. watchdog faults Afghan troop training oversight 09:05 PM BST
Home Depot beats Street but is outshone by Lowe's 09:04 PM BST
RPT-WRAPUP-US refinery problems raise summer supply fears 09:03 PM BST
British lawyer lied to protect Berlusconi 09:03 PM BST
UPDATE 4-Fire hits gasoline unit at Flint Hills Tx refinery 09:01 PM BST
Intel sees new netbook chip in fourth quarter 09:00 PM BST
Talk therapy key to conquering insomnia: study 09:00 PM BST
NYMEX-Crude ends up as RBOB jumps on refinery fire 09:00 PM BST
Talk therapy key to conquering insomnia - study 09:00 PM BST
Gold firms on options buying, U.S. housing data 08:59 PM BST
StatoilHydro shareholders reject tar sands exit 08:58 PM BST
Target ditches bull's-eye for "up and up" arrow 08:56 PM BST
Soccer-Norwegian championship result and standings 08:56 PM BST
PIMCO: U.S. banks' bond sales are cue to add some risk 08:55 PM BST
UPDATE 1-Connacher finance plan may fund oil sands project 08:55 PM BST
StatoilHydro shareholders reject tar sands exit 08:53 PM BST
StatoilHydro shareholders reject tar sands exit 08:53 PM BST
UPDATE 3-Sunoco says fire out at Marcus Hook refinery 08:52 PM BST
Intel sees new netbook chip in fourth quarter 08:52 PM BST
Many Cuban Americans mellowing to new Cuba policy 08:51 PM BST
PRESS DIGEST-New Zealand newspapers - May 20 08:51 PM BST
Cyberthieves steal millions from U.S. banks 08:51 PM BST
Cypriot Marfin shareholders oppose bank's move 08:50 PM BST
UK parliamentary speaker steps down over scandal 08:49 PM BST
Fed's Stern sees healthy U.S. growth from mid-2010 08:48 PM BST
JPMorgan loses court ruling over credit cards 08:47 PM BST
UPDATE 7-UK parliamentary speaker to step down over scandal 08:47 PM BST
GE CEO says has hit 2009 debt goal, starts on 2010 08:47 PM BST
CME lumber end lower on record low housing starts 08:46 PM BST
PREVIEW-Golf-Struggling Scott aims for Byron Nelson inspiration 08:45 PM BST
FDIC aims for TARP-free sale of bank toxic assets 08:45 PM BST
CAW union says meeting with GM "more constructive" 08:44 PM BST
UPDATE 2-JPMorgan loses court ruling over credit cards 08:44 PM BST
ABC overhauls prime-time TV lineup 08:44 PM BST
UPDATE 2-GE CEO says has hit 2009 debt goal, starts on 2010 08:44 PM BST
Cyberthieves steal millions from US banks-FBI 08:44 PM BST
UPDATE 1-Moody's reviews Spanish bank ratings 08:44 PM BST
EXCLUSIVE: Itau says bad loans rate to stabilize in Q3 08:44 PM BST
UPDATE 1-ABC overhauls prime-time TV lineup with 11 new shows 08:43 PM BST
Many Cuban Americans mellowing to new Cuba policy 08:43 PM BST
DIARY - Today in Washington - May 20 08:42 PM BST
UPDATE 1-FDIC aims for TARP-free sale of bank toxic assets 08:42 PM BST
Likely Brazil presidential candidate hospitalised 08:42 PM BST
UPDATE 1-Obama task force eyes green jobs to boost economy 08:41 PM BST
Oil hits 6-mth top on spate of U.S. refinery problems 08:38 PM BST
Post-hospital week is stroke danger zone 08:37 PM BST
Kallis keeps Bangalore in the hunt for semi-final spot 08:36 PM BST
Georgia Gulf loan CDS triggered by debt payment miss 08:36 PM BST
DIARY - Spain corporate events 08:35 PM BST
Obama task force eyes green jobs to boost economy 08:34 PM BST
Atlanta rapper Dolla shot and killed in LA 08:33 PM BST
No cash for president, army chief death probe-Bissau 08:33 PM BST
Almonds may boost immune function 08:33 PM BST
EXCLUSIVE-Target ravamps its Target brand as 'up & up' 08:33 PM BST
UPDATE 2-New York AG sues Texas, Arizona debt settlement firms 08:31 PM BST
Isotope output at Canada reactor halted after leak 08:31 PM BST
UPDATE 5-Home Depot beats Street but is outshone by Lowe's 08:29 PM BST
US gold ends up on options buying, housing data 08:28 PM BST
New Issue-PPL Electric Utilities sells $300 mln in debt 08:28 PM BST
Oil hits 6-month high on U.S. refinery problems 08:26 PM BST
US STOCKS-Wall St rises on tech boost ahead of HP results 08:26 PM BST
UPDATE 1-Likely Brazil presidential candidate hospitalized 08:25 PM BST
UPDATE 7-Oil hits 6-mth top on spate of US refinery problems 08:25 PM BST
Cricket-Kallis keeps Bangalore in the hunt for semi-final spot 08:24 PM BST
Israel's leader faces U.S. pressure on settlements 08:23 PM BST
Missouri reports man's death from swine flu 08:22 PM BST
U.S. banks are kept guessing on TARP repayment 08:21 PM BST
Banks discuss TARP repayment with U.S.: Fed official 08:21 PM BST
Mexico peso hits 6-month high, stocks rally 08:19 PM BST
GM plan includes taking on part of Delphi: source 08:18 PM BST
Retail sales in spotlight after change 08:18 PM BST
GM plan includes taking on part of Delphi - source 08:18 PM BST
U.S. refinery problems raise summer supply fears 08:17 PM BST
UPDATE 2-Isotope output at Canada reactor halted after leak 08:15 PM BST
STOCKS NEWS US-Wall St rises as technology shares gain 08:15 PM BST
FACTBOX: Auto emission standards around the world 08:14 PM BST
Obama adviser unsure of car plan's ethanol impact 08:13 PM BST
FACTBOX-Auto emission standards around the world 08:11 PM BST
AT&T exec sees gradual economic recovery 08:10 PM BST
MONEY MARKETS-More progress on long road to recovery 08:09 PM BST
U.N. says 1.4 million people displaced in Pakistan valley 08:07 PM BST
Obama adviser unsure of car plan's ethanol impact 08:06 PM BST
Not without my chauffeur-SocGen ex-boss keeps perk 08:04 PM BST
Obama adviser unsure of car plan's ethanol impact 08:04 PM BST
Not without my chauffeur-SocGen ex-boss keeps perk 08:03 PM BST
Israeli warplanes bomb Gaza border area- witnesses 08:03 PM BST
CORRECTED - Mexico peso, stocks surge to 6-month high 08:01 PM BST
US STOCKS SNAPSHOT-Wall St rises as technology shares gain 08:00 PM BST
Protests put Pluspetrol's Peru oil output at risk 08:00 PM BST
"Green" power producers get election lift 07:59 PM BST
JA Solar results miss, Solarfun loss beat forecasts 07:59 PM BST
Canada details fund for carbon capture, clean energy 07:58 PM BST
Kuwait Emir to reappoint same PM after vote -sources 07:58 PM BST
UPDATE 2-Ottawa says GM-CAW deal must be in place by May 31 07:56 PM BST
UPDATE 1-US Senate bill would let investors sue credit raters 07:56 PM BST
BAE Systems wins U.S. deal 07:55 PM BST
Democrats plan to nix $80 mln to shut Guantanamo 07:55 PM BST
Democrats plan to nix $80 mln to shut Guantanamo 07:55 PM BST
ADR Report-ADRs rise on strength in energy and banks 07:51 PM BST
Israel's leader faces U.S. pressure on settlements 07:48 PM BST
U.S. House panel tackles climate change bill 07:48 PM BST
REFILE-WRAPUP 1-Obama takes aim at climate-warming car emissions 07:48 PM BST
New Issue-State Street Corp. sells $500 mln in 5-yr notes 07:48 PM BST
Canada sees isotope cooperation during shutdown 07:47 PM BST
UPDATE 2-S.Africa issues $1.5 billion foreign bond 07:46 PM BST
UPDATE 2-Bank of Canada sees little need for more stimulus 07:45 PM BST
Bernard's swimsuit not on approved FINA list 07:45 PM BST
NY Fed-subscriptions for next TALF round due June 2 07:44 PM BST
Sri Lanka confirms Tamil Tiger leader is dead 07:43 PM BST
AIG names six independents for election to board 07:42 PM BST
UPDATE 2-Bank of Canada sees little need for more stimulus 07:42 PM BST
Ireland pledges better campaign for Lisbon re-run 07:41 PM BST
Two tremors hit Saudi volcano region, no injuries 07:40 PM BST
Book says ex Quebec pension chief devalued assets 07:40 PM BST
Freddie Mac, FHLB, Fannie Mae 2009 note calendar 07:39 PM BST
UK says privacy laws enough to keep Phorm in check 07:39 PM BST
METALS-Copper retreats from 1-week high, US housing weighs 07:39 PM BST
AT&T stores to sell netbooks across U.S. 07:38 PM BST
Xerox keeps up R&D, risks cannibalization 07:37 PM BST
WHO sees 4.9 billion pandemic flu shots in best-case 07:36 PM BST
UPDATE 1-AIG names six independents for election to board 07:36 PM BST
SanDisk CEO upbeat on 2009 07:35 PM BST
German grain carrier released by Somali pirates 07:35 PM BST
UPDATE 2-Tennis-Austrian Open men's singles results 07:34 PM BST
INTERVIEW-U.N. hopes to tap new sources of money for aid 07:33 PM BST
INTERVIEW-U.N. hopes to tap new sources of money for aid 07:33 PM BST
EU exec to consult on state aid rules for broadband 07:33 PM BST
Senate confirms Gensler to head CFTC 07:33 PM BST
Recession lingers at meat case as swine flu fades 07:33 PM BST
FACTBOX-The Fed's evolving liquidity toolkit 07:32 PM BST
State Street Corp sells $500 mln 5-yr notes - IFR 07:32 PM BST
Italy adviser eyes T.Italia role in broadband growth 07:30 PM BST
Xerox keeps up R&D, risks cannabilization 07:30 PM BST
Brief-Soccer-Barcelona's Toure back in Ivorian squad 07:28 PM BST
UPDATE 3-Tennis-Strasbourg International women's singles results 07:28 PM BST
Texas Instruments CEO "careful" on economy 07:27 PM BST
Canada sees isotope cooperation during shutdown 07:27 PM BST
Obama: Lawsuits over auto emissions to be dropped 07:25 PM BST
Obama auto efficiency move a blow to U.S. refiners 07:25 PM BST
FACTBOX: Summary of Obama auto efficiency plan 07:25 PM BST
Soccer-Ivory Coast squad for World Cup qualifiers 07:24 PM BST
Southern California home sales rise 31.4 percent in April 07:24 PM BST
Mexico's ICA wins gas plant tender from Pemex 07:23 PM BST
UPDATE 2-Southern California home sales rise 31.4 pct in April 07:23 PM BST
Italy adviser eyes T.Italia role in broadband growth 07:23 PM BST
"Thread-lifts" get thumbs down in long-term study 07:21 PM BST
UPDATE 2-Norway warns Russia against sale of Telenor assets 07:20 PM BST
US copper futures end easier as housing data weighs 07:18 PM BST
Nigeria's Oando signs $150 mln deal with Agip 07:18 PM BST
Court to rule on Ferrari action Wednesday 07:18 PM BST
BP says restarting Tex. City ultraformer 07:17 PM BST
UPDATE 2-Cost cap trims Air France-KLM Q4 loss 07:17 PM BST
Brief-Soccer-CSKA Sofia get home ban for crowd violence 07:15 PM BST
Ross, Carlyle group bids for BankUnited: source 07:12 PM BST
Music biz honors "Philly Soul" duo Gamble & Huff 07:12 PM BST
U.N. chief to visit Sri Lanka for first-hand look 07:11 PM BST
Viterra to buy Australia ABB for $1.2 billion 07:11 PM BST
Canada details fund for carbon capture, clean energy 07:10 PM BST
Worst cars for gas mileage 07:10 PM BST
U.N. chief to visit Sri Lanka for first-hand look 07:10 PM BST
Banco Popular to acquire minority stakes in unit 07:10 PM BST
RiskMetrics backs Ackman, Donald for Target board 07:09 PM BST
UPDATE 2-Canada's Viterra to buy Australia ABB for $1.2 bln 07:09 PM BST
U.N. chief to visit Sri Lanka for first-hand look 07:08 PM BST
U.N. chief to visit Sri Lanka for first-hand look 07:08 PM BST
Democrat fundraiser guilty of illegal donations 07:07 PM BST
Cricket-Indian Premier League result and standings 07:05 PM BST
Russia won't cut Superjet target, Khristenko says 07:04 PM BST
Banco Popular to acquire minority stakes in unit 07:04 PM BST
SanDisk CEO upbeat on 2009 07:03 PM BST
US STOCKS-Wall St rises as housing data weighed 07:03 PM BST
RPT-UPDATE 1-UK's DSG sells Electro World Hungary for 1 euro 07:02 PM BST
CORRECTED - UPDATE 1-GM bankruptcy plan eyes quick sale to gov't 07:02 PM BST
No crisis impact on fixed-line: SFR CEO 07:02 PM BST
FACTBOX-Main bilateral issues between Russia and Norway 07:02 PM BST
UPDATE 1-Snam rights 99.75 subscribed, Eni holds 52.5 pct 07:01 PM BST
Fed opens TALF to legacy commercial property loans 07:01 PM BST
BAE Systems says has won $600 million U.S. deal 07:00 PM BST
Medtronic outlook disappoints; shares fall 07:00 PM BST
Mota seeking partners for Angola power consortium 06:59 PM BST
Shell investors oppose executive pay plan 06:59 PM BST
Six exit hedge fund firm NewSmith in cost cuts 06:59 PM BST
Obama task force eyes green jobs to boost economy 06:57 PM BST
UPDATE 1-German govt, banks agree Opel bridge finance model 06:56 PM BST
Interest in bank stakes tested 06:56 PM BST
Ross, Carlyle group bids for BankUnited -source 06:56 PM BST
SanDisk CEO upbeat on 2009 06:56 PM BST
Global stocks up on recovery hopes, dollar falls 06:55 PM BST
Cricket-Bangalore RC beat Delhi Daredevils by seven wickets 06:55 PM BST
FACTBOX - Newly-appointed Palestinian PM Salam Fayyad 06:53 PM BST
French court to rule on Ferrari action 06:52 PM BST
Tennis-Soderling gives holders Sweden 2-0 win over United States 06:52 PM BST
UPDATE 2-Medi-Clinic H1 profit falls, upbeat on year ahead 06:51 PM BST
Brown calls for outside expense oversight 06:50 PM BST
UPDATE 3-Shell investors oppose executive pay plan 06:49 PM BST
Made homeless in New Orleans by Katrina, and now FEMA 06:49 PM BST
U.S. bill would allow investors to sue credit agencies 06:47 PM BST
UPDATE 1-Motor racing-Court to rule on Ferrari action Wednesday 06:47 PM BST
GLOBAL MARKETS-Global stocks up on recovery hopes, dollar falls 06:47 PM BST
IBM CFO sees margin improvement 06:47 PM BST
Finmeccanica CEO still betting on US growth 06:47 PM BST
U.S. bill would allow investors to sue credit agencies 06:45 PM BST
INTERVIEW-Nyrstar to remain debt-free this year - CEO 06:45 PM BST
FACTBOX-The Darfur rebel facing war crimes charges 06:44 PM BST
New York AG sues Texas, Arizona debt settlement firms 06:43 PM BST
US Cash Products-Gasoline demand up, supply down 06:42 PM BST
NYC comptroller backs conduct code for pension funds 06:41 PM BST
Shell cites unit incident at Deer Park refinery 06:41 PM BST
Nigerian army, militants clash near Chevron oil site 06:41 PM BST
Brazil merger to create major world poultry giant 06:40 PM BST
NYMEX-Crude up as refinery fire lifts products 06:40 PM BST
Capital One Financial launches $1 bln in 5-yr notes 06:40 PM BST
Nigerian army, militants clash near Chevron oil site 06:39 PM BST
Nigerian army, militants clash near Chevron oil site 06:39 PM BST
WHO sees 4.9 billion pandemic flu shots in best-case 06:39 PM BST
Flu outbreak means lost summer for Mexican tourism 06:38 PM BST
April home sales jump in Southern California 06:36 PM BST
Voters set to punish big parties 06:35 PM BST
UPDATE 1-UAE's Aldar Properties eyes dollar bond 06:35 PM BST
Porsche and VW reaffirm merger goal 06:33 PM BST
Part of Mississippi shut, Valero's Memphis plant ok 06:33 PM BST
Soccer-Brazilian pair banned after brawl in Paulista match 06:33 PM BST
April home sales jump in Southern California 06:32 PM BST
Quotes from Tech Summit in Paris on Tuesday 06:32 PM BST
Rockwell Auto CEO says demand is stabilizing 06:31 PM BST
BRIEF-Italy's Snam rights issue 99.75 pct subscribed 06:31 PM BST
Flint Hills shuts FCC at Texas refinery-regulator 06:31 PM BST
UPDATE 1-Cattles in talks with lenders; mulls selling units 06:30 PM BST
Brasil Foods to pay down 2.5 bln reais of debt 06:30 PM BST
Brief-Soccer-Newcastle lose appeal against Bassong's red card 06:29 PM BST
U.S. Energy Secretary says oil prices rising on economy 06:29 PM BST
Tennis-World Team Cup scores 06:26 PM BST
UPDATE 2-Gildan shares jump 23 pct, UBS upgrades 06:24 PM BST
UPDATE 2-US Energy Secy says oil prices rising on economy 06:24 PM BST
UPDATE 1-Altria affirms '09 view 06:22 PM BST
UPDATE 3-WHO sees 4.9 billion pandemic flu shots in best-case 06:21 PM BST
UPDATE 1-UAC Nigeria net rises 44 pct; sees 2009 up 20 pct 06:21 PM BST
Fed's Stern sees healthy growth in US from mid-2010 06:20 PM BST
Egypt's Orascom Telecom appeals over Mobinil deal 06:19 PM BST
Porsche and VW reaffirm merger goal 06:18 PM BST
AT&T stores to sell netbooks across U.S. 06:18 PM BST
Golf-Sawgrass victory proves I can land major, says Stenson 06:17 PM BST
Czechs hope Turkey's EU bid will progress before July 06:17 PM BST
Verizon Wireless Capital launches $4 bln 2-part sale 06:17 PM BST
FDIC aims for TARP-free sale of bank toxic assets 06:17 PM BST
Greece seeks investor for ferronickel maker Larco 06:16 PM BST
UK's Brown wants outside oversight of lawmakers' expenses 06:14 PM BST
FEATURE-Made homeless in N.Orleans by Katrina, and now FEMA 06:10 PM BST
Britain's Brown rejects call for general election 06:10 PM BST
Flint Hills says fire out at Corpus refinery 06:10 PM BST
Iran leader says U.S. promoting terrorism 06:09 PM BST
Soccer-Escobar quits Medellin and hits out at players 06:09 PM BST
Afghan president visits victims of U.S. air strikes 06:09 PM BST
Flint Hills refinery fire impacting FCC-trade 06:08 PM BST
Brown wants outside oversight of MPs expenses 06:08 PM BST
UK says privacy laws enough to keep Phorm in check 06:08 PM BST
NYMEX-Crude up amid refinery fire, Wall St bounce 06:05 PM BST
HEADLINE STOCKS-U.S. stocks on the move on May 19 06:05 PM BST
Swimming-Bernard, Bousquet swimsuits not on approved FINA list 06:04 PM BST
U.S. Senate approves credit card crackdown bill 06:03 PM BST
Brown rejects call for general election 06:03 PM BST
Thousands attend secular figure's funeral in Istanbul 06:02 PM BST
FACTBOX - Key events on road to Fayyad's new government 06:02 PM BST
STOCKS NEWS US-Hewlett-Packard up ahead of results 06:01 PM BST
Di Luca surges to Giro 10th stage win 06:01 PM BST
SocGen CEO warns of lower profit for banks 06:01 PM BST
Britain's Brown rejects call for general election 06:01 PM BST
Thousands attend secular figure's funeral in Istanbul 06:01 PM BST
Britain's Brown rejects call for general election 06:00 PM BST
UPDATE 1-SocGen CEO warns of lower profit for banks 05:59 PM BST
UPDATE 2-Solarfun posts narrower-than-expected loss; CEO quits 05:58 PM BST
Cameron aims for common touch 05:58 PM BST
Calls grow for early election 05:57 PM BST
UPDATE 2-E-House China shares rise on strong Q2 revenue outlook 05:56 PM BST
Race on to win lucrative tax disclosure business 05:56 PM BST
Soccer-Matuzalem told to pay Shakhtar 12 mln euros 05:54 PM BST
U.S. to give Pakistan $110 million humanitarian aid 05:50 PM BST
Man eyes switch to independent valuation-sources 05:50 PM BST
U.S. to boost auto efficiency, regulate emissions 05:50 PM BST
Pakistani forces battle Taliban in Swat towns 05:50 PM BST
U.S. to give Pakistan $110 million humanitarian aid 05:50 PM BST
Donald says attitude much better since injury layoff 05:49 PM BST
Banks talking to U.S. about TARP repayments: official 05:49 PM BST
History and intrigue collide 05:47 PM BST
UPDATE 2-US to give Pakistan $110 million humanitarian aid 05:47 PM BST
US to give Pakistan $110 million humanitarian aid 05:47 PM BST
MI5 lacked resources to stop 7/7 attacks 05:47 PM BST
Wal-mart steps up consumer electronics push 05:46 PM BST
UPDATE 1-Mexico one-month Cetes yield falls on rate cut view 05:46 PM BST
Europe shares rise to highest close since Jan. 7 05:45 PM BST
Nigeria's IPC to produce first 190 MW by year-end 05:44 PM BST
Receivers to control 3 Madoff-linked Merkin funds 05:44 PM BST
UPDATE 1-Wal-mart steps up consumer electronics push 05:42 PM BST
Symbian sees smartphone market up 12-15 percent 05:42 PM BST
UPDATE 2-UK gas and power up after Norway gas leak 05:41 PM BST
UPDATE 1-Conoco says contractors leave UK Humber refinery 05:41 PM BST
Soccer-Croat Kuze appointed Albania coach 05:41 PM BST
Golf-Donald says attitude much better since injury layoff 05:40 PM BST
Sandisk CEO: need to raise capital subsided 05:39 PM BST
Obama: Lawsuits over auto emissions to be dropped 05:39 PM BST
Iraq's cash needs may drive energy deal with Kurds 05:38 PM BST
UPDATE 1-Banks talking to US about TARP repayments-official 05:38 PM BST
M&S says worst over after profit slides 05:38 PM BST
Viterra says ABB deal would add to earnings 05:38 PM BST
FACTBOX - Casualties of the expenses scandal 05:38 PM BST
U.S. Sen. Schumer unveils shareholder bill of rights 05:37 PM BST
UPDATE 1-Corio Q1 opg profit drops 5 pct, sees stable 2009 05:36 PM BST
Russia want Hiddink to spearhead World Cup bid 05:36 PM BST
European M&A shifts in buyers' favor: survey 05:35 PM BST
James out of England qualifiers 05:35 PM BST
ERG and Shell Italy LNG project faces permit delay 05:35 PM BST
Mexico one-month Cetes yield falls on rate cut view 05:35 PM BST
Oil decline boosts pressure for Mexico tax reform 05:34 PM BST
BP's Texas City tank fire no threat to ops-official 05:32 PM BST
FACTBOX - Casualties of the expenses scandal 05:31 PM BST
Rights body accuses DRC troops of war crimes 05:29 PM BST
Rights body accuses DRC troops of war crimes 05:29 PM BST
US Energy chief sees economy lifting oil prices 05:29 PM BST
Obama proposes first regulation of auto emissions 05:28 PM BST
US Sen. Schumer unveils shareholder bill of rights 05:28 PM BST
Obama proposes first regulation of auto emissions 05:26 PM BST
Maternal deaths deemed inexcusable 05:25 PM BST
FACTBOX-Key facts about GM subsidiary Saab 05:24 PM BST
SanDisk, Samsung talking over patents 05:24 PM BST
Miley Cyrus blasts cyber-bullies 05:24 PM BST
Miley Cyrus blasts cyber-bullies 05:23 PM BST
Maternal deaths deemed inexcusable, "an outrage" 05:21 PM BST
British actuaries need tougher rules-industry watchdog 05:21 PM BST
Antiquities returned to Greece 05:20 PM BST
UPDATE 2-Chad readies forces to strike rebels in Sudan 05:20 PM BST
Georgia and Russia talks "in full swing" 05:20 PM BST
Britain among countries to return antiquities to Greece 05:19 PM BST
UPDATE 2-Dick's Sporting Q1 tops Street; sees weak gross margins 05:19 PM BST
UPDATE 1-MGM says NJ report questions Macau partner 05:17 PM BST
RPT-Bank of Canada sees less need for unorthodox steps 05:17 PM BST
Speaker to step down on June 21 05:16 PM BST
Bank of Canada sees less need for unorthodox steps 05:16 PM BST
FACTBOX - Facts about the Speaker of the House of Commons 05:16 PM BST
JPMorgan sees TARP repayments OK'd in a few weeks 05:16 PM BST
SAfrica needs economic reforms along tariff hikes 05:15 PM BST
UPDATE 1-JPMorgan sees TARP repayments OK'd in a few weeks 05:12 PM BST
Deutsche Bank hires Bank of America's Ratigan-memo 05:12 PM BST
NY Fed says to buy agency debt on Wednesday 05:11 PM BST
Georgia, Russia talks "in full swing" co-chair 05:10 PM BST
STOCKS NEWS EUROPE-FTSE Small Caps up 1.7 pct at the close 05:09 PM BST
Brazil stocks, currency gain in volatile early trade 05:09 PM BST
U.S. House panel tackles climate change bill 05:09 PM BST
EIB extends 440 mln eur to Erste units for SMEs 05:08 PM BST
Arcandor calls for crisis talks with rival Metro 05:08 PM BST
Maternal deaths deemed inexcusable, "an outrage" 05:07 PM BST
Maternal deaths deemed inexcusable, "an outrage" 05:07 PM BST
Banks talking to US about TARP repayments-official 05:07 PM BST
Branson could invest £1 billion in rail 05:06 PM BST
Brown to hold news conference 05:06 PM BST
Ireland creates group to get bank credit flowing 05:04 PM BST
Past U.S. policy on Pakistan "incoherent" -Clinton 05:03 PM BST
UPDATE 1-Top 30 European insurers face stress test-regulator 05:02 PM BST
STOCKS NEWS EUROPE-Prysmian up, helped by order win 05:02 PM BST
Virgin's Branson could invest 1 bln stg in rail 05:01 PM BST
STOCKS NEWS US-Bank of the Ozarks climbs on index inclusion 05:00 PM BST
US coal supplies rise 0.8 pct for week - Genscape 05:00 PM BST
Nvidia CEO says demand "growing nicely" 05:00 PM BST
FACTBOX-Summary of Obama auto efficiency plan 04:59 PM BST
FTSE ends 0.8 pct higher; financials, miners gain 04:59 PM BST
Marvell: 1 in 2 phones will soon be smartphones 04:58 PM BST
UPDATE 2-Xcel looks into Prairie Island 1 reactor shutdown 04:58 PM BST
Soccer-Werder coach Schaaf grappling with injury crisis 04:56 PM BST
UPDATE 1-Freddie Mac sells $6 bln 3-yr reference notes 04:56 PM BST
U.S. gasoline sanctions on Iran seen as last resort 04:55 PM BST
Suntech to start new solar project in Jiangsu, China 04:52 PM BST
Brazil c. bank head says jobless rise worrying 04:52 PM BST
Rinku Group buys Bay Trading out of administration 04:51 PM BST
FACTBOX: Volkswagen and Porsche: How do they match up? 04:51 PM BST
US STOCKS-Wall St flat as data tempers recovery hopes 04:51 PM BST
Senate plans vote today on Gensler to head CFTC 04:51 PM BST
UPDATE 1-Omega suspends dividend; shares fall 04:50 PM BST
German sentiment up 04:48 PM BST
Daimler buys 10 percent in U.S. electric car start-up 04:47 PM BST
U.N. chief names Bill Clinton special Haiti envoy 04:47 PM BST
U.N. chief names Bill Clinton special Haiti envoy 04:47 PM BST
Past U.S. policy on Pakistan 'incoherent' -Clinton 04:46 PM BST
Past U.S. policy on Pakistan 'incoherent' -Clinton 04:46 PM BST
UPDATE 2-Tennis-Warsaw Open women's singles results 04:46 PM BST
Canada extends deadline for GM union deal to May 31 04:44 PM BST
UPDATE 1-US to boost auto efficiency, regulate emissions 04:44 PM BST
UPDATE 2-ArcelorMittal says may stop work at Kazakh unit 04:43 PM BST
Brasil Foods sees revenue rising to 30 bln reais 04:42 PM BST
SCENARIOS-Clock ticks for troubled Mexican retailer Comerci 04:41 PM BST
FOREX-U.S. dollar slides as economic optimism holds 04:41 PM BST
UPDATE 1-Schiphol airport, union deal to cost 1 in 5 jobs 04:40 PM BST
American Apparel shares slump after weak results 04:40 PM BST
Brown's latest Vatican thriller is top film 04:39 PM BST
Reuters Summit-UPDATE 1-SanDisk, Samsung talking over patents 04:39 PM BST
Europe shares rise to highest close since Jan 04:39 PM BST
UPDATE 3-New guard takes command at France's Thales 04:38 PM BST
Daimler buys 10 pct in US electric car start-up 04:38 PM BST
Film business stress eases slightly at Cannes 04:37 PM BST
SocGen CEO sees lower profits from banks in future 04:37 PM BST
Film business stress eases slightly 04:36 PM BST
PRECIOUS-Gold firms after U.S. housing data 04:35 PM BST
STOCKS NEWS US-Citi upgrades small and mid-cap material sectors 04:35 PM BST
TABLE-FAIRSTAR HEAVY TRANSPORT 3-month results 04:33 PM BST
Brief-Soccer-Bundesliga trophy will travel to leaders Wolfsburg 04:33 PM BST
US gives over $100 million for displaced Pakistanis 04:33 PM BST
Canada business bankruptcies drop unexpectedly -CIBC 04:32 PM BST
GM sees Q1 Latam, Africa, Mideast sales down 15 pct 04:32 PM BST
WRAPUP 1-JA Solar weak results hit shares, Solarfun gains 04:31 PM BST
Film business stress eases slightly at Cannes 04:31 PM BST
Conoco says contractors leave UK Humber refinery 04:30 PM BST
Labour Party faithful want Brown to quit 04:29 PM BST
Spain's Acerinox says to raise steel prices 04:29 PM BST
ABC overhauls prime-time TV lineup with 11 new shows 04:28 PM BST
Sodamin navigates elegant ocean dining 04:28 PM BST
Brazil's central bank calls auction to buy dollars 04:27 PM BST
New "Terminator" no fun without Schwarzenegger 04:27 PM BST
RPT-UPDATE 2-GM's Saab says talks proceeding with three suitors 04:26 PM BST
UPDATE 2-TNT in partnership talks with Holtzbrinck 04:25 PM BST
Nigeria's UAC posts 49 pct rise in 2008 net profit 04:25 PM BST
UAE's Dana in leap with Iraq gas deal - analysts 04:24 PM BST
UPDATE 2-Blinkx full-yr loss narrows, sees continued growth 04:22 PM BST
EU executive wants ECB to chair new risk body 04:22 PM BST
UPDATE 1-Talisman says North Sea oil find is promising 04:20 PM BST
TREASURIES-Renewed appetite for risk saps bid in bonds 04:20 PM BST
STOCKS NEWS US-Gymboree shares rise after upgrade 04:18 PM BST
FACTBOX-German companies seek state support 04:17 PM BST
GM to suspend Venezuela ops on currency woes-report 04:16 PM BST
U.S. to boost auto efficiency, regulate emissions 04:15 PM BST
U.N. chief to visit Sri Lanka for first-hand look 04:15 PM BST
U.N. chief to visit Sri Lanka for first-hand look 04:15 PM BST
FACTBOX - Facts about the Speaker of the House of Commons 04:14 PM BST
History and intrigue collide in MPs scandal 04:14 PM BST
FACTBOX: Facts about the Speaker of the House of Commons 04:14 PM BST
US to boost auto efficiency, regulate emissions 04:14 PM BST
History and intrigue collide in British MPs scandal 04:12 PM BST
Savvy consumers seek bargains to cut holiday costs 04:11 PM BST
Brasil Foods expects 4 bln reais offering by July 04:10 PM BST
In recession, pampered pets still find luxury online 04:09 PM BST
History and intrigue collide in British MPs scandal 04:09 PM BST
SEMI says Europe chip industry needs leadership 04:07 PM BST
ASEAN prods Myanmar junta over Suu Kyi trial 04:06 PM BST
UPDATE 1-J&J says new stent beats Taxus in study 04:05 PM BST
Ugly Bug Ball? Rome offers tea and butterflies 04:05 PM BST
STOCKS NEWS US-Verizon expects to beat wireless margin target 04:03 PM BST
India's Singh vows inclusive growth and reforms 04:03 PM BST
UK tests interest in bank stakes but no rush to sell 04:01 PM BST
M&S tops shops Britons would least like to lose 04:01 PM BST
M&S tops shops Britons would least like to lose 03:59 PM BST
US gold rises on dollar drop, weak housing data 03:58 PM BST
UPDATE 3-UK tests interest in bank stakes but no rush to sell 03:58 PM BST
UPDATE 1-PKN cuts capex as it struggles to lower debt 03:58 PM BST
UPDATE 1-Cameco set to resume Port Hope UF6 output 03:58 PM BST
Napster cuts price and adds 5 downloads 03:57 PM BST
UPDATE 1-Russia's MTS sells 15 billion rouble bond 03:56 PM BST
Drug firms make commitment on flu vaccine-WHO chief 03:56 PM BST
Drug firms make commitment on flu vaccine-WHO chief 03:56 PM BST
UPDATE 5-India's Singh vows inclusive growth, reforms 03:53 PM BST
UPDATE 1-Fillon says Areva should focus on core actities 03:53 PM BST
Freddie Mac sells $6 bln 3-year reference notes 03:52 PM BST
Latest deadline nears in Canwest talks with creditors 03:52 PM BST
Escada's bond swap to feature big haircut - source 03:52 PM BST
STOCKS NEWS US-Markets turn positive on banks, energy 03:50 PM BST
Chad readies forces to strike rebels in Sudan 03:47 PM BST
Chad readies forces to strike rebels in Sudan 03:47 PM BST
Sharapova to continue comeback at Edgbaston Classic 03:46 PM BST
FACTBOX: Casualties of Britain's expenses scandal 03:46 PM BST
Brown to hold news conference at 5:30 p.m. 03:45 PM BST
STOCKS NEWS US-Solarfun results lift solar companies 03:44 PM BST
Textron sees corporate jet deliveries down in 2010 03:44 PM BST
FACTBOX-Casualties of Britain's expenses scandal 03:44 PM BST
Madagascar's president says Gaddafi supports him 03:44 PM BST
Madagascar's president says Gaddafi supports him 03:44 PM BST
Perdigao holders to own 68 pct of Brasil Foods 03:44 PM BST
Top 30 European insurers to be stress tested - regulator 03:43 PM BST
Man murdered Chinese couple over betting scam 03:43 PM BST
UPDATE 1-Water leak halts isotope output at Canada reactor 03:40 PM BST
Allstate on TARP: Thanks, but no thanks 03:40 PM BST
Rugby-Super 14 expansion plan features more local derbies 03:40 PM BST
US STOCKS SNAPSHOT-Wall St turns positive on energy, banks 03:38 PM BST
UPDATE 1-Allstate on TARP: Thanks, but no thanks 03:36 PM BST
Paragon Group H1 profit falls, seeks aid for sector 03:35 PM BST
Porsche declines comment on Kuwaiti interest talk 03:35 PM BST
Bank of Canada term PRA yields avg 0.267 pct 03:34 PM BST
Chad readies forces to strike rebels in Sudan 03:34 PM BST
Chad readies forces to strike rebels in Sudan 03:34 PM BST
Tennis-Sharapova to continue comeback at Edgbaston Classic 03:33 PM BST
Ferrovial spurned GIP bid for Gatwick 03:32 PM BST
US copper trims early gains after weak housing data 03:31 PM BST
India Essar Oil cuts use of sweet, light crude oil 03:30 PM BST
Nadal seals spot for ATP season finale in London 03:30 PM BST
Health officials weigh supply of global flu vaccines 03:30 PM BST
STOCKS NEWS EUROPE-Target, Limited Brands earns eyed Wed 03:30 PM BST
UPDATE 1-Ferrovial spurned GIP bid for Gatwick -sources 03:29 PM BST
UPDATE 1-Banque Populaires plans 5-yr covered bond -IFR 03:29 PM BST
CANADA STOCKS-TSX plays catch-up, energy, financials rise 03:28 PM BST
Can sport help Bosnia forget the past? 03:27 PM BST
FACTBOX-Volkswagen and Porsche: How do they match up? 03:27 PM BST
Mitsui lifts 2009 precious metals price forecasts 03:27 PM BST
UPDATE 1-StatoilHydro halts Kollsnes gas plant after leak 03:26 PM BST
Majority of Shell investors vote against pay plans 03:26 PM BST
U.N.'s Ban says world still in flu "danger zone" 03:26 PM BST
UPDATE 1-Timminco accepts service of proposed class action 03:26 PM BST
Brief-Tennis-Tursunov to miss French Open with heel injury 03:26 PM BST
U.S. housing starts dampen hope of market stability 03:24 PM BST
U.N.'s Ban says world still in flu 'danger zone' 03:24 PM BST
UPDATE 1-JP Morgan upgrades Sherwin-Williams to overweight 03:24 PM BST
PGNiG proposes 0.04 PLN 2008 dividend 03:23 PM BST
SEB plans 3-yr euro benchmark senior bond -IFR 03:22 PM BST
Profile: Cynthia Nixon 03:20 PM BST
Brief-Soccer-Injury forces Sevilla's Navarro into retirement 03:20 PM BST
RLPC-UPDATE 1-Porsche's credit rating on hold amid loan woes 03:20 PM BST
UPDATE 3-Paragon Group H1 profit falls, seeks aid for sector 03:19 PM BST
UPDATE 1-Ecuador could directly sell Perenco's seized oil 03:18 PM BST
NYMEX-Crude slips as housing starts data weighs 03:16 PM BST
Tamil Tiger founder Prabhakaran dead at 54 03:15 PM BST
Tennis-Nadal seals spot for ATP season finale in London 03:14 PM BST
Sud de France winemakers enjoy boon 03:13 PM BST
CANADA FX DEBT-C$ higher but weak U.S. data crimps gain 03:13 PM BST
Tate & Lyle sweetened by new CEO 03:13 PM BST
STOCKS NEWS EUROPE-Placing drags Fonciere des regions down 03:12 PM BST
Tate hopes Reckitt's Ahmed will add sparkle 03:12 PM BST
Almodovar directs Cruz again in homage to cinema 03:12 PM BST
UPDATE 1-Textron sees corporate jet deliveries down in 2010 03:11 PM BST
GM's Saab says talks proceeding with three suitors 03:11 PM BST
Tamil Tiger founder Prabhakaran dead at 54 03:10 PM BST
Sterling rises broadly, hits year's high vs dollar 03:10 PM BST
FACTBOX-Details of ABN, Fortis Dutch operations 03:09 PM BST
UPDATE 3-ABN AMRO to cut 5,000 jobs, 1-1.3 bln euros 03:09 PM BST
Tamil Tiger founder Prabhakaran dead at 54 03:09 PM BST
Mexico stocks rise 1.7 pct on Inbursa, Elektra 03:08 PM BST
A lesson in protest for foreign students in France 03:08 PM BST
COLUMN-Bonds steal thunder from loans in Europe: Alexander Smith 03:07 PM BST
NEWSMAKER-Tate hopes Reckitt's Ahmed will add sparkle 03:06 PM BST
UPDATE 3-Tate & Lyle sweetened by new CEO from Reckitt 03:06 PM BST
Fall of the Tigers 03:05 PM BST
Taiwan pedals ahead with bike tours to lure visitors 03:05 PM BST
Sunoco says fire put out at Marcus Hook refinery 03:05 PM BST
Greek part of South Stream to cost up to 1 bln euros 03:04 PM BST
Freddie Mac launches $6 bln 3-yr reference notes 03:03 PM BST
Heineken says S&N UK head to leave 03:03 PM BST
Volatility index below key level 1st time in 8 mths 03:02 PM BST
UPDATE 2-Xchanging sees FY revenue below current view 03:02 PM BST
UPDATE 1-Verizon CFO sees wireless margins beyond 45 pct 03:01 PM BST
Rose rule change scandalises French wine-makers 03:01 PM BST
HEADLINE STOCKS-U.S. stocks on the move on May 19 03:00 PM BST
Heineken says S&N UK head Jeremy Blood to leave 03:00 PM BST
Afghanistan says no plan to put ex-envoy in charge 02:58 PM BST
UPDATE 1-Emerson order trends worsened in April 02:58 PM BST
DnB NOR sets size of 5-yr bond at 2 bln euros -IFR 02:57 PM BST
Afghanistan says no plan to put ex-envoy in charge 02:56 PM BST
Telenor, Alfa should resolve telecoms row -Norway PM 02:56 PM BST
Russia's MTS sells 15 billion rouble bond 02:55 PM BST
UPDATE 1-Canada housing starts likely to fall in '09 -CMHC 02:55 PM BST
UPDATE 2-China signs $10 bln loan-for-oil deal with Brazil 02:54 PM BST
Morgan Stanley: MSCI offering priced at $21.50 per share 02:53 PM BST
UPDATE 1-Raven Industries Q1 profit falls 02:53 PM BST
Sempra Mexico Termoelectrica natgas unit back 02:53 PM BST
TABLE-GREEN REEFERS 3-month results 02:52 PM BST
UPDATE 1-Morgan Stanley: MSCI offering priced at $21.50/shr 02:52 PM BST
EARNINGS AND THE ECONOMY-"Maybe this is a plateau" 02:51 PM BST
TREASURIES-Optimism on banks hurts government bonds 02:50 PM BST
Panama sees less specialty coffee crop, high prices 02:48 PM BST
GDF Suez LNG tanker expected UK May 29-data 02:48 PM BST
Juventus bring back Cannavaro 02:46 PM BST
Juve look to the past to secure their future 02:46 PM BST
Europe shares pare gains after U.S. housing data 02:46 PM BST
Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac bill sale calendar 02:46 PM BST
Q+A - Fallout from Speaker's resignation 02:46 PM BST
UPDATE 2-Six bidders in Springer Science 2nd round-sources 02:43 PM BST
Cynthia Nixon engaged to girlfriend 02:43 PM BST
UPDATE 1-PG&E reduces Calif. Diablo Canyon 2 reactor to 48 pct 02:43 PM BST
Ecuador says OPEC to study 2010 policies as prices rise 02:42 PM BST
Q+A: Fallout from British Speaker's resignation 02:41 PM BST
CORRECTED - UPDATE 1-Philips confirms margin targets for businesses 02:40 PM BST
CANADA STOCKS-TSX plays catch-up, opens sharply higher 02:39 PM BST
Q+A-Fallout from British Speaker's resignation 02:38 PM BST
UK parliament Speaker to step down on June 21 02:37 PM BST
Georgia, Russia to hold further talks July 1 02:37 PM BST
US STOCKS SNAPSHOT-Wall St slips on housing worries 02:35 PM BST
UPDATE 1-Hanwei posts wider-than-expected Q1 loss 02:35 PM BST
E.ON Ruhrgas sees drop in German gas consumption 02:35 PM BST
GM's Saab says talks proceeding with 3 suitors 02:34 PM BST
UPDATE 1-Mizrahi Tefahot Bank Q1 profit down 39 pct 02:34 PM BST
Director Soderbergh uses nonactors for latest film 02:33 PM BST
Health officials weigh supply of global flu vaccines 02:32 PM BST
UPDATE 1-Brammer says 4-month sales fall 5.6 pct 02:32 PM BST
U.S. to give Pakistan $100 million humanitarian aid 02:31 PM BST
U.S. to give Pakistan $100 million humanitarian aid 02:31 PM BST
Saks cuts costs to beat loss view; shares jump 02:30 PM BST
Customers more unhappy with U.S. banks: survey 02:29 PM BST
Astronauts release Hubble telescope back into space 02:28 PM BST
Astronauts release Hubble telescope back into space 02:28 PM BST
Perella Weinberg hires ex-Dresdner exec Jentzsch 02:28 PM BST
UPDATE 3-Saks cuts costs to beat loss view; shares jump 02:28 PM BST
Xcel sees Texas Tolk 2 coal unit back soon 02:27 PM BST
CANADA FX DEBT-C$ higher, but returns some of overnight gains 02:27 PM BST
Gold firmer after U.S. housing data 02:26 PM BST
UPDATE 1-Suntech to start new solar project in Jiangsu, China 02:24 PM BST
Textron sees corporate jet deliveries down in 2010 02:24 PM BST
Director Soderbergh uses nonactors for latest film 02:24 PM BST
StatoilHydro halts Kollsnes gas plant after leak 02:23 PM BST
Lloyds to cut further 625 banking jobs 02:23 PM BST
UPDATE 1-Katanga Mining posts first-quarter loss 02:21 PM BST
UPDATE 1-DryShips gets $86 million covenant waiver 02:21 PM BST
ANALYSIS-Soccer-Juve look to the past to secure their future 02:20 PM BST
STOCKS NEWS EUROPE-Keller slips after update 02:20 PM BST
Contraction easing, recovery expected: World Bank 02:20 PM BST
Moody's downgrade won't raise PKN's financial costs 02:19 PM BST
STOCKS NEWS EUROPE-Daily Mail up ahead of H1 results 02:19 PM BST
Britain's Lloyds to cut further 625 banking jobs 02:18 PM BST
Number of children with sex diseases soars 02:18 PM BST
STOCKS NEWS EUROPE-Autogrill up, aided by target raise 02:18 PM BST
Walker Cup captain hoping to pick Lowry 02:17 PM BST
Brazil ruling party candidate hospitalized 02:17 PM BST
UPDATE 3-Medtronic net falls, but results meet Wall St view 02:15 PM BST
TJX profit meets view; current quarter could beat 02:14 PM BST
US STOCKS-Wall St set to dip at open on housing angst 02:14 PM BST
UPDATE 1-WHO urges continued seasonal flu vaccine making-Glaxo 02:13 PM BST
WHO urges continued seasonal flu vaccine making-Glaxo 02:13 PM BST
Germany drops soldier inquiry over Afghan deaths 02:12 PM BST
ArcelorMittal says may stop work at Kazakh unit 02:10 PM BST
Customers more unhappy with U.S. banks-JD Power 02:10 PM BST
RLPC-Porsche's rating on hold as 2.5 bln euro loan struggles 02:10 PM BST
TAKE-A-LOOK: Banks lead stocks higher; oil hits 6-month peak 02:10 PM BST
UPDATE 1-TJX profit meets view; current quarter could beat 02:09 PM BST
BEFORE THE BELL-Homebuilders fall after housing data 02:09 PM BST
Golf-Walker Cup captain hoping to pick shock Irish winner Lowry 02:09 PM BST
UPDATE 5-M&S says worst over after profit slides 02:09 PM BST
Customers more unhappy with U.S. banks-JD Power 02:08 PM BST
INSTANT VIEW: Housing starts at record lows in April 02:06 PM BST
Philippine boxer Pacquiao eyes big hometown project 02:05 PM BST
Quiznos to launch micro-loan program to help fund franchisees 02:04 PM BST
Almodovar directs Cruz again in homage to cinema 02:04 PM BST
REUTER MONEYGRAPH-IMF SDR RATES-May 19 US 1.52198 02:04 PM BST
Barclays Bank Plc to sell 10-yr non-gtd notes- IFR 02:03 PM BST
DIARY-Federal Reserve Events 02:03 PM BST
Politico: Coup conditions form around Pelosi 02:03 PM BST
UPDATE 1-Ceradyne to close French plant, cut jobs 02:02 PM BST
Emerson says order trends worsened in April 02:01 PM BST
UPDATE 2-Torm Q1 profit down but says key market improving 02:00 PM BST
Director Soderbergh uses nonactors for latest film 02:00 PM BST
Ahmadinejad says Iranians to be offered oil bonds 01:59 PM BST
Egypt index gains on Mobinil offer, OCI jumps 01:58 PM BST
UPDATE 1-US housing starts, permits hit record lows in April 01:58 PM BST
UPDATE 5-Bank of Ireland soars on debt buyback plan 01:58 PM BST
UAE exploits workers on "arts" island- rights group 01:57 PM BST
Sampo CEO says Topdanmark purchases on backburner 01:56 PM BST
Soccer-Defender Huth gets Germany call-up for Asia tour 01:55 PM BST
TABLE-US chain store sales fell 0.3 pct last week-Redbook 01:55 PM BST
Russia, U.S. hold talks on cutting nuclear weapons 01:54 PM BST
UPDATE 1-NHC says Florida storm will not develop 01:54 PM BST
PKN Orlen to invest PLN 1.7 bln this year 01:51 PM BST
UPDATE 1-Sasol to pay higher fine for fertilizer price fixing 01:49 PM BST
Sri Lanka's Rajapaksa wins 25-year civil war 01:47 PM BST
Norilsk chairman says post-crisis merger possible 01:46 PM BST
UPDATE 1-High River continues to seek financing 01:46 PM BST
Europe shares pare gains after US housing data 01:45 PM BST
Canada housing starts likely to fall in '09 --CMHC 01:44 PM BST
Norilsk chairman says post-crisis merger possible 01:44 PM BST
Ferrovial spurned GIP bid for Gatwick -sources 01:43 PM BST
S.Lanka shares steady on war-end sentiment, rupee flat 01:42 PM BST
US copper trims early gains after weak housing data 01:41 PM BST
TREASURIES-Bonds lower after housing starts data 01:40 PM BST
Clinton to make announcement on Pakistan aid 01:40 PM BST
Clinton to make announcement on Pakistan aid 01:40 PM BST
Ecuador sees oil price up to $65 in late 2009 01:40 PM BST
Dollar trims losses vs euro after U.S. housing starts 01:40 PM BST
Bipolar patients often relapse: study 01:39 PM BST
US STOCKS SNAPSHOT-Futures pare gains after housing data 01:38 PM BST
Sri Lanka's Rajapaksa wins 25-year civil war 01:38 PM BST
Green power producers gets Canada election lift 01:37 PM BST
Olympics-Russia to double bonuses for medal winners in Vancouver 01:37 PM BST
NEWSMAKER-Sri Lanka's Rajapaksa wins 25-year civil war 01:36 PM BST
Collins Stewart breaks even 01:35 PM BST
UPDATE 1-German union boss sceptical on Fiat-Opel deal 01:35 PM BST
Device helps ease severe asthma without drugs 01:35 PM BST
Baltic Sea dying, coastal states must act: Finnish PM 01:33 PM BST
DIARY - European Central Bank (ECB) events to July 16 01:32 PM BST
U.S., states join Medicaid suits against Wyeth 01:32 PM BST
US housing starts, permits hit record lows in April 01:31 PM BST
Lafarge sets size 8-year bond at 350 mln stg -IFR 01:31 PM BST
Saudi Arabia rescues African migrants - SPA 01:31 PM BST
Chemical test offers quick prostate cancer check 01:30 PM BST
Drugmaker links vital to pandemic fight - U.N. chief 01:30 PM BST
$60 carbon price key to cutting CO2: power retailer 01:29 PM BST
Soccer-Russia want Hiddink to spearhead World Cup bid 01:29 PM BST
HEADLINE STOCKS-U.S. stocks to watch on May 19 01:29 PM BST
UPDATE 3-Collins Stewart breaks even, Evolution profitable 01:29 PM BST
Norway's greenhouse gases down 2.2 percent in 2008 01:27 PM BST
China carmaker Geely in $142 mln share sale -IFR 01:26 PM BST
China export hub can cut emissions 12-24 percent: WWF 01:25 PM BST
UPDATE 1-Credit Suisse raises Morgan Stanley price target 01:25 PM BST
France Telecom unit in offer for Egypt's Mobinil 01:25 PM BST
Morgan Stanley sees boost from MUFG loan book 01:23 PM BST
China export hub can cut emissions 12-24 pct -WWF 01:22 PM BST
Brazil's Perdigao to take over Sadia in stock deal 01:22 PM BST
Saks jumps after narrower firt-quarter loss 01:22 PM BST
UPDATE 1-OpenTable raises IPO range to $16-$18 01:22 PM BST
Canada's oil sands emit more CO2 than average: experts 01:21 PM BST
Bank Austria confirms CEO steps down 01:21 PM BST
FACTBOX - The world's top coal trading companies 01:20 PM BST
PG&E Calif. Diablo Canyon 2 reactor cut to 48 pct 01:20 PM BST
Moody's downgraded four notes issued by Chrome Funding Limited 01:20 PM BST
BEFORE THE BELL-Saks jumps after narrower Q1 loss 01:20 PM BST
FACTBOX - More than one million displaced in Pakistan 01:20 PM BST
Figure skating-Plushenko eyes Olympic comeback in Vancouver 01:18 PM BST
Baltic Sea dying, coastal states must act-Finnish PM 01:18 PM BST
Tenet Health jumps after upgrade 01:18 PM BST
Sunoco Marcus Hook assessment could take at least a week 01:17 PM BST
FACTBOX: More than one million displaced in Pakistan 01:17 PM BST
ANALYSTS' VIEW - Speaker to step down 01:17 PM BST
TIMELINE - Marks & Spencer's profit decline 01:16 PM BST
Russia Gazprombank to raise up to $3 bln in loans 01:16 PM BST
BEFORE THE BELL-Tenet Health jumps after upgrade 01:16 PM BST
China to build two dams in Sierre Leone 01:15 PM BST
China to build two dams in Sierre Leone 01:15 PM BST
FACTBOX-More than one million displaced in Pakistan 01:15 PM BST
Carbon windfall profits seen for EU industry 01:15 PM BST
RPT-BAY STREET-Nortel may shrink, but it won't vanish 01:15 PM BST
CORRECTED - German state premier says now more optimistic on Opel 01:12 PM BST
TIMELINE-Marks & Spencer's profit decline 01:11 PM BST
China signs $10 bln loan-for-oil Petrobras deal 01:10 PM BST
BNY Mellon to help foreign firms list in China 01:08 PM BST
Anti-piracy body backs off on international maritime force 01:07 PM BST
FOREX-Dollar falls as equities shine, optimism grows 01:07 PM BST
UPDATE 1-JA Solar posts net loss, to miss sales goal 01:06 PM BST
U.S. to expand jail immigration checks: report 01:04 PM BST
India's Grasim sees double-digit growth in cement 01:04 PM BST
RPT-FEATURE-Bangladesh river pollution threatens millions 01:04 PM BST
FEATURE-Luxembourg hopes to turn rules to advantage 01:04 PM BST
CANADA STOCKS-TSX may open higher on oil 01:03 PM BST
Xcel Prairie Island 1 reactor shut 01:02 PM BST
RPT-FEATURE-Tennis-New Wimbledon rekindles old memories for Graf 01:02 PM BST
RPT-FEATURE-Rugby league-Sex scandal prompts tears and promises 01:02 PM BST
RPT-FEATURE-Motor racing-Sutil still haunted by Monaco memories 01:02 PM BST
ICAP profit beats forecasts, LCH talks continue 01:02 PM BST
Soccer-UEFA Cup final-Shakhtar braced for Bremen brawn-Lucescu 01:01 PM BST
Ctrip eyes 10-15 percent sales growth in '09 01:01 PM BST
WHO urges continued seasonal flu vaccine making-Glaxo 01:01 PM BST
WHO urges continued seasonal flu vaccine making-Glaxo 01:01 PM BST
RPT-FEATURE-Blue collar U.S. males lose more ground 01:00 PM BST
US House panel to begin debating climate change bill 01:00 PM BST
PRESS DIGEST - Canada - May 19 01:00 PM BST
STOCKS NEWS EUROPE-ProSieben gains; Commerzbank upgrades 12:58 PM BST
RPT-Ecuador says debt sale participation "excellent" 12:58 PM BST
COLUMN-BofI shares welcome debt buyback: Margaret Doyle 12:58 PM BST
UPDATE 3-Third Kazakh lender halts debt repayments 12:58 PM BST
Police arrest 10 at Tamil demonstration in London 12:57 PM BST
Toyota cranks up heat on Honda with new Prius 12:57 PM BST
HSBC says consolidation to spur buying opportunity 12:57 PM BST
UPDATE 3-ICAP profit beats forecasts, LCH talks continue 12:57 PM BST
Entergy Mass. Pilgrim reactor starts to exit refuel 12:57 PM BST
Afghan president visits victims of U.S. air strikes 12:56 PM BST
UPDATE 1-DHT Maritime Q1 profit falls on charge 12:56 PM BST
Cipriani snubbed by England again 12:55 PM BST
England squad to face Barbarians and Argentina 12:55 PM BST
U.S. set to boost seasonal flu vaccine production 12:55 PM BST
Volkswagen stymies Porsche attempts to merge 12:53 PM BST
ABN AMRO to cut 5,000 jobs 12:52 PM BST
UPDATE 1-Vitec sees 2009 outturn below prior forecast 12:51 PM BST
Vanmaker LDV withdraws administration filing 12:50 PM BST
Vodafone accelerates cost cuts 12:49 PM BST
PSEG NJ Hope Creek reactor exits outage 12:49 PM BST
TIMELINE - Vodafone's plan to boost cost cuts 12:49 PM BST
GLOBAL MARKETS-Banks lead stocks higher; oil hits 6-mth peak 12:49 PM BST
Wilkinson hopes Toulon move will mark change of luck 12:49 PM BST
Sodick Plustech <6401.Q>-2008/09 group forecast 12:48 PM BST
Sodick Plustech <6401.Q>-2008/09 parent forecast 12:48 PM BST
Sodick Plustech <6401.Q>-2008/09 parent results 12:48 PM BST
Sodick Plustech <6401.Q>-2008/09 group results 12:48 PM BST
AMD sees turning a profit by year's end 12:48 PM BST
BEFORE THE BELL-Home Depot stock falls after results 12:46 PM BST
TABLE-US chain store sales fell 1.2 pct last week-ICSC 12:45 PM BST
US STOCKS-Futures rise on Home Depot optimism, oil 12:45 PM BST
UPDATE 1-Sprint to sell Palm Pre for $200 after rebate 12:45 PM BST
Commercial property prices seen falling faster 12:42 PM BST
Brazil's Perdigao, Sadia to announce tie-up Tues 12:42 PM BST
James out of England qualifiers 12:41 PM BST
SocGen and Daiwa see gap in European M&A 12:41 PM BST
ECB has done what it can so far: Tumpel-Gugerell 12:40 PM BST
STOCKS NEWS EUROPE-Lloyds include 24p cashcall option value 12:40 PM BST
Soliton Systems <3040.Q>-2008/09 parent results 12:40 PM BST
Soliton Systems <3040.Q>-2008/09 group results 12:40 PM BST
Lagardere has no plans to charge for Web content 12:39 PM BST
Madoff trustee sues Fairfield group for $3.5 billion 12:38 PM BST
UPDATE 2-Endace FY rev jumps 26 pct; says confident of '09/10 12:38 PM BST
France call up Leicester's Dupuy 12:37 PM BST
Schiphol airport, union deal to cost 1 in 5 jobs 12:36 PM BST
COLUMN-No comeback for fuel oil in US power system: John Kemp 12:36 PM BST
UPDATE 1-UK bank stakes sale talk premature-govt source 12:35 PM BST
FACTBOX - Juventus signing Fabio Cannavaro 12:35 PM BST
Health officials weigh supply of global flu vaccines 12:35 PM BST
Health officials weigh supply of global flu vaccines 12:35 PM BST
Health officials weigh supply of global flu vaccines 12:35 PM BST
Many Swedes want new euro vote, survey shows 12:34 PM BST
Moody's asgns (P)A3 to Atlantic Finance and guaranteed by Aldar 12:34 PM BST
Mizrahi Tefahot Bank Q1 profit down 39 pct 12:33 PM BST
Europe shares rise for 4th day; banks, miners lead 12:32 PM BST
STOCKS NEWS EUROPE-FTSE Small Caps up 1.3 pct at midday 12:31 PM BST
Rugby-England squad to face Barbarians and Argentina 12:31 PM BST
STOCKS NEWS EUROPE-Paragon up; H1 PBT falls, div up 12:30 PM BST
UPDATE 1-Braemore Resources in short-term funding talks 12:29 PM BST
STOCKS NEWS EUROPE-Spectris falls after update 12:28 PM BST
TUI Travel's year on track as bookings strengthen 12:27 PM BST
Rugby-France call up Leicester's Dupuy for first time 12:27 PM BST
India's Maruti Suzuki says can upgrade 800 engine 12:24 PM BST
Georgia, Russia hold security talks in Geneva 12:24 PM BST
HSBC says consolidation to spur buying opportunity 12:22 PM BST
UPDATE 4-Vodafone accelerates cost cuts to counter downturn 12:19 PM BST
Bank stakes sale talk premature-govt source 12:18 PM BST
New Issue-SBI Holdings prices 10.0 bln yen 2010 bond 12:17 PM BST
Moody's upgrades series 2008-1 notes issued by Arosa Funding 12:17 PM BST
Sunoco says fire extinguished at Marcus Hook refinery 12:15 PM BST
U.N. chief seeks global talks to curb nuclear arms 12:15 PM BST
Banners Co., ltd <3011.T>-2008/09 parent results 12:15 PM BST
Banners Co., ltd <3011.T>-2008/09 group results 12:15 PM BST
Thai minister says tourist did not die from H1N1 12:15 PM BST
REFILE-BRIEF-Moody's cuts PKN Orlen to junk, outlook negative 12:15 PM BST
Lagardere eyes profit growth in sports 12:15 PM BST
Lagardere eyes profit growth in sports 12:13 PM BST
Jalco <6812.Q>-2008/09 group forecast 12:10 PM BST
Jalco <6812.Q>-2008/09 parent forecast 12:10 PM BST
India shares extend post-poll rise; outsourcers fall 12:09 PM BST
Speaker to quit in expenses scandal 12:08 PM BST
Vodacom focuses on data as profit drops after debut 12:06 PM BST
UPDATE 1-HSBC says consolidation to spur buying opportunity 12:06 PM BST
Obama to unveil most aggressive auto fuel standards 12:06 PM BST
STOCKS NEWS EUROPE-Renew gains after results 12:03 PM BST
Financials, miners lift FTSE, M&S drags on retailers 12:03 PM BST
Porsche says in talks with potential investor 12:03 PM BST
VW-Porsche deal open to investors: Lower Saxony 12:03 PM BST
Bank of Ireland says needs no more state capital 12:03 PM BST
UK bank stakes sale talk premature-govt source 12:02 PM BST
Ethiopia denies reports troops in Somalia 12:01 PM BST
UPDATE 1-Nigerian 2009 budget deficit seen at 8.5 pct -IMF 12:00 PM BST
Bank of Ireland soars on debt buyback plan 12:00 PM BST
Soccer-Bielefeld call in "fireman" Berger to rescue them 11:59 AM BST
Israeli settlers reject Obama call to halt building 11:57 AM BST
Inflation hits lowest rate since Jan '08 11:57 AM BST
Credit card backlash bill comes due in Senate 11:56 AM BST
Lafarge plans 8-yr sterling bond -IFR 11:56 AM BST
RPT-UPDATE 2-Anthracite amends credit facilities, shares soar 11:56 AM BST
Pampered pets still find luxury online 11:55 AM BST
UPDATE 2-TUI Travel's year on track as bookings strengthen 11:55 AM BST
Ethiopia denies reports troops in Somalia 11:54 AM BST
Ethiopia denies reports troops in Somalia 11:54 AM BST
Six bidders progress to Springer second round 11:54 AM BST
UPDATE 3-MUFG books $2.2 bln Q4 loss, sees recovery 11:54 AM BST
Israeli settlers reject Obama call to halt building 11:54 AM BST
ASEAN says Suu Kyi trial a "grave concern" 11:52 AM BST
In recession, pampered pets still find luxury online 11:51 AM BST
UPDATE 2-Vodacom focuses on data as profit drops after debut 11:51 AM BST
Serbia awards CDMA licences, moves to end monopoly 11:51 AM BST
UPDATE 2-Soccer-Juve bring back Cannavaro, still keen on Diego 11:50 AM BST
Anti-piracy body backs off on international maritime force 11:50 AM BST
Shell planning for long downturn 11:48 AM BST
Oil hits six-month high above $60 11:48 AM BST
TOCOM posts first net loss, sees in red again 09/10 11:47 AM BST
Banque Populaires plans 5-yr covered bond -IFR 11:47 AM BST
Anti-piracy body backs off on int'l maritime force 11:47 AM BST
UPDATE 2-Victrex H1 profit slumps, says orders picking up 11:47 AM BST
UPDATE 1-Accel-KKR raises bid for SumTotal, trumping Vista 11:44 AM BST
UPDATE 1-SKF CEO says stands by Q2 demand outlook 11:44 AM BST
Thai PTT Chemical plans plant shutdown in late Q3 11:43 AM BST
UPDATE 1-French police raids banks in investor probe 11:43 AM BST
UPDATE 1-Canada's Viterra to buy Australia ABB for $1.2 bln 11:40 AM BST
Europe stocks rise 11:39 AM BST
Homeserve year profit up 11:39 AM BST
Italy says four banks seek 6 billion euros in aid 11:39 AM BST
ASEAN says Suu Kyi trial a "grave concern" 11:34 AM BST
Trial of Suu Kyi begins in Myanmar 11:34 AM BST
UPDATE 2-Homeserve year profit up, sees quick unit sale 11:33 AM BST
Human Rights Watch accuses DRC troops of war crimes 11:32 AM BST
Human Rights Watch accuses DRC troops of war crimes 11:32 AM BST
UPDATE 2-UC RUSAL sees aluminium stocks rising into 3rd-quarter 11:31 AM BST
UPDATE 2-Greece's PPC posts record quarterly profit 11:31 AM BST
Akebono Brake Industry <7238.T>-2008/09 parent 11:30 AM BST
Akebono Brake Industry <7238.T>-2008/09 group 11:30 AM BST
Pakistani forces battle Taliban in Swat towns 11:29 AM BST
Pakistani forces battle Taliban in Swat towns 11:29 AM BST
French police raids banks after investor complaint 11:29 AM BST
TABLE-India's Grasim March qtr net falls 5 pct 11:28 AM BST
Britain's Brown to hold news conference at 1630 GMT 11:28 AM BST
FACTBOX-Telenor's legal battles in Russia and Ukraine 11:27 AM BST
Dana Petroleum share placing raises £56 mln 11:25 AM BST
Manila suspends consular services in Osaka over flu 11:25 AM BST
FOREX-Euro gains, supported by ZEW poll, risk demand 11:25 AM BST
Russia's AvtoVAZ to slash work week in June 11:24 AM BST
Neptune says buy energy and staples 11:23 AM BST
U.S. set to boost seasonal flu vaccine production 11:23 AM BST
U.S. set to boost seasonal flu vaccine production 11:23 AM BST
SSL FY operating profit up 31 pct 11:23 AM BST
UPDATE 2-Dana Petroleum share placing raises $86 mln 11:21 AM BST
UPDATE 1-Malaysia Axiata Q1 net drops; forex losses weigh 11:21 AM BST
SE Asia Stocks-S'pore at one-week high, energy helps Thailand 11:19 AM BST
Hurdles loom for Japanese stocks 11:18 AM BST
Topdanmark raises 2009 outlook 11:18 AM BST
UPDATE 2-SSL FY operating profit up 31 pct, beating hopes 11:18 AM BST
TIMELINE-Vodafone's plan to boost cost cuts 11:17 AM BST
Norway's greenhouse gases down 2.2 pct in 2008 11:17 AM BST
Nippon Antenna <6930.Q>-2008/09 parent results 11:17 AM BST
Nippon Antenna <6930.Q>-2008/09 group results 11:17 AM BST
Premier Oil sees Oilexco buy complete by end May 11:15 AM BST
STOCKS NEWS EUROPE-Melrose Resources up as raises forecast 11:15 AM BST
TABLE-AAK 3-month results 11:13 AM BST
SK Telecom eyes "smart grid" for growth 11:13 AM BST
FACTBOX-Soccer-Juventus signing Fabio Cannavaro 11:12 AM BST
Martin said to be resigning 11:12 AM BST
RPT-UPDATE 2-Ukraine aims to store record gas, payment unclear 11:11 AM BST
Former Pakistan batsman Ijaz bailed in fraud case 11:10 AM BST
Indian shares provisionally fall 0.5 pct 11:05 AM BST
Philippines seeks to improve Spratly structures 11:04 AM BST
Finnish April mobile phone sales up 2 pct y/y 11:03 AM BST
STOCKS NEWS UK SMALL-Melrose Resources up on FY output forecast 11:01 AM BST
Comcast and NFL near deal on digital package: report 11:00 AM BST
Mask-wearing de rigeur as flu spreads in Japan 11:00 AM BST
Malawians vote in test for political stability 10:58 AM BST
Indian shares turn negative after rising 4.5 pct 10:58 AM BST
Nokia to cut further 490 jobs 10:56 AM BST
UPDATE 1-C.Agricole sees tough climate for further 1-2 yrs 10:56 AM BST
SKF CEO repeats Q2 demand outlook 10:56 AM BST
SK Telecom eyes "smart grid" for growth 10:56 AM BST
U.S. stock index futures point to higher open 10:55 AM BST
STOCKS NEWS EUROPE-Arena Leisure up on positive update 10:54 AM BST
Indian army tests nuclear-capable Agni missile 10:53 AM BST
Lagardere eyes double-digit sport EBIT rise 10:53 AM BST
India election verdict may rekindle share sales 10:52 AM BST
Italy says Unicredit asked for govt backed bonds 10:52 AM BST
UK's Parliament Speaker to resign-British media 10:50 AM BST
REFILE-China boosts vehicle, home appliance subsidies 10:49 AM BST
UPDATE 3-Japan's Lawson drops bid for am/pm Japan 10:49 AM BST
HSBC says industry consolidation to drive opportunity 10:49 AM BST
UAW says GM talks to intensify as jobs issue looms 10:48 AM BST
Miley Cyrus blasts cyber-bullies for calling her fat 10:47 AM BST
INTERVIEW-UPDATE 1-ANZ to expand Asia commodities trading team 10:46 AM BST
Canada's Viterra to buy Australia's ABB for A$1.6bln 10:45 AM BST
Bank of Ireland sees improved funding conditions 10:43 AM BST
China asks PNG to protect citizens after looting 10:43 AM BST
HSBC says industry consolidation to drive opportunity 10:42 AM BST
Aid chief says EU failing poor states in crisis 10:42 AM BST
Aid chief says EU failing poor states in crisis 10:42 AM BST
RPT-CORRECTED-Torm CEO says product tanker market improving 10:41 AM BST
RPT-Fiat must keep open all 5 plants in Italy- minister 10:40 AM BST
CORRECTED-Torm CEO says product tanker market improving 10:40 AM BST
Collins Stewart touches profit 10:40 AM BST
ICAP annual profit growth beats forecasts 10:40 AM BST
Ethiopia denies reports troops in Somalia 10:40 AM BST
Bank of Ireland sees improved funding conditions 10:38 AM BST
Fiat must keep open all 5 plants in Italy- minister 10:37 AM BST
STOCKS NEWS EUROPE-Circle Oil up on oil and gas find 10:37 AM BST
HIGHLIGHTS - India's Singh urges more inclusive growth 10:36 AM BST
Renovo to split Juvidex into two products 10:36 AM BST
UPDATE 1-HIGHLIGHTS-India's Singh urges more inclusive growth 10:35 AM BST
UPDATE 1-Maersk says CFO resigns for personal reasons 10:34 AM BST
Tate&Lyle sweetened by new CEO 10:32 AM BST
Vintage Ferrari sets auction record 10:31 AM BST
Orange Participations in offer for Egypt's Mobinil 10:31 AM BST
UPDATE 3-Gulf Finance House posts Q1 loss, shares fall 10:29 AM BST
Martin Currie Pacific targets domestic growth 10:29 AM BST
Hungarian mortgage bank FHB Q1 net profit down 38% 10:25 AM BST
Sterling rises broadly, hits year's high vs dollar 10:25 AM BST
Moody's ups notes issued by Pacific Capital International Ltd 10:25 AM BST
Nissan says Japan green car orders surge in May 10:25 AM BST
UPDATE 2-Nissan says Japan green car orders surge in May 10:24 AM BST
Ferrexpo at full capacity 10:22 AM BST
UPDATE 1-UK's Renovo to split Juvidex into two products 10:21 AM BST
STOCKS NEWS EUROPE-Rheinmetall gains on new order 10:19 AM BST
C.Agricole sees tough climate for further 1-2 yrs 10:19 AM BST
Cricket-Former Pakistan batsman Ijaz bailed in fraud case 10:18 AM BST
Miners and banks lift FTSE 10:17 AM BST
FACTBOX-Three major issues in U.S.-Israel talks 10:17 AM BST
STOCKS NEWS EUROPE-SSL up as FY results beat forecasts 10:17 AM BST
C.Agricole sees tough climate for further 1-2 yrs 10:16 AM BST
Total to sign final LNG deal with Japan-Indonesia 10:16 AM BST
Moody's placed UR Deal rtng under review for possible downgrade 10:15 AM BST
Europe stocks rise as banks add to sharp gains 10:15 AM BST
STOCKS NEWS EUROPE-Pfleiderer gains, D.Bank upgrades 10:13 AM BST
Leumi to sell Union Bank stock for 101 mln shekels 10:13 AM BST
MUFG: break-even for shareholdings was Nikkei 8,500 10:13 AM BST
Euro briefly jumps after strong ZEW sentiment reading 10:12 AM BST
STOCKS NEWS EUROPE-Blinkx down; backdrop and cash concern 10:12 AM BST
STOCKS NEWS EUROPE-Gem Diamonds up on positive update 10:11 AM BST
Hirata <6258.Q>-2008/09 parent results 10:11 AM BST
Hirata <6258.Q>-2008/09 group results 10:11 AM BST
Citi's Williams to join Credit Suisse 10:11 AM BST
CPI falls to lowest since January 2008 10:10 AM BST
UPDATE 1-Cap&Reg in talks to amend loan covenants 10:10 AM BST
Shigematsu Works <7980.Q>-2008/09 parent results 10:10 AM BST
Wilson Learning Worldwide <9610.Q>-2008/09 group 10:10 AM BST
C. Agricole official rules out SocGen merger 10:10 AM BST
Wilson Learning Worldwide <9610.Q>-2008/09 parent 10:10 AM BST
UPDATE 2-Ferrexpo at full capacity, trading profitably 10:10 AM BST
UPDATE 1-DONG Energy Q1 core profit falls, to cut costs 10:09 AM BST
Obama presses two-state solution in U.S.-Israel talks 10:08 AM BST
FACTBOX - Three major issues in U.S.-Israel talks 10:08 AM BST
STOCKS NEWS UK SMALL-SSL up as FY results beat forecasts 10:07 AM BST
Burberry says trading still tough 10:07 AM BST
DIARY - MidEast/African holidays to December 2009 10:04 AM BST
Citi banker Williams to join Credit Suisse -memo 10:04 AM BST
Vislink says year-to-date trading in line; orders fall in Q1 10:03 AM BST
UPDATE 2-Burberry says trading still tough as profits fall 10:03 AM BST
Vectura revenue up 10:02 AM BST
DIARY - Asian Market Holidays to December 2009 10:02 AM BST
Tennis-Australian Open loses another sponsor - report 10:00 AM BST
Shinwa Ox <2654.OS>-2008/09 parent results 10:00 AM BST
Shinwa Ox <2654.OS>-2008/09 group results 10:00 AM BST
RPT-UPDATE 2-Dutch Heijmans sees margin boost from restructures 10:00 AM BST
Sanyo Engineering <1960.T>-2008/09 parent results 10:00 AM BST
Sanyo Engineering <1960.T>-2008/09 group results 10:00 AM BST
UPDATE 2-Austrian Post scraps outlook as crisis hits volumes 10:00 AM BST
DIARY - European Market Holidays to December 2009 09:58 AM BST
DIARY - Americas Market Holidays to December 2009 09:57 AM BST
Number of UK children with sex diseases soars 09:55 AM BST
INSTANT VIEW: Inflation falls more than expected in April 09:55 AM BST
UPDATE 2-Vectura revenue up, key drugs to start Phase III 09:53 AM BST
Top bankers more upbeat on recovery 09:50 AM BST
World Bank says contraction easing 09:50 AM BST
UPDATE 2-China hikes jet prices 13 pct; motor fuel next? 09:49 AM BST
HK shares close at 7-½ month high in liquidity bounce 09:49 AM BST
Moody's affirms Asiana's ticket receivables-backed deal at A2 09:48 AM BST
UPDATE 1-EU court hurts Celesio expansion plan, shares sink 09:46 AM BST
Soccer-Scottish Premier League fixtures 09:46 AM BST
Soccer-Turkish championship fixtures 09:46 AM BST
Soccer-Portuguese championship fixtures 09:45 AM BST
Soccer-Belgian championship fixtures 09:45 AM BST
Soccer-Bundesliga fixtures 09:45 AM BST
Soccer-Serie A fixtures 09:45 AM BST
Soccer-Primera Liga fixtures 09:45 AM BST
Soccer-Ligue 1 fixtures 09:45 AM BST
Soccer-English Premier League fixtures 09:45 AM BST
Personal ties help small business in hard times 09:44 AM BST
UPDATE 1-Contraction easing, recovery expected-World Bank 09:42 AM BST
BNP sees European election success 09:41 AM BST
Yutaka Shoji <8747.Q>-2008/09 parent results 09:40 AM BST
Yutaka Shoji <8747.Q>-2008/09 group results 09:40 AM BST
STOCKS NEWS EUROPE-Arcandor down, chances for aid dwindle 09:39 AM BST
Q+A-What does Russia want with Germany's Opel? 09:35 AM BST
STOCKS NEWS EUROPE-CAMEC up; formalises DRC licences 09:34 AM BST
FOREX-Euro gains, dollar slides on higher risk demand 09:31 AM BST
INTERVIEW-$60 carbon price key to cutting CO2 -power retailer 09:30 AM BST
Rugby-Wilkinson hopes Toulon move will mark change of luck 09:29 AM BST
UPDATE 2-Dairy Crest profit falls, to cut future dividends 09:27 AM BST
Telefonica sizes bond tap at 500 mln euros -lead 09:27 AM BST
Renew Holdings H1 operating profit flat, keeps dividend 09:25 AM BST
STOCKS NEWS EUROPE-Arbonia-Forster climbs on broker upgrades 09:25 AM BST
Angry India skipper Bhutia waltzing towards club exit 09:25 AM BST
VW-Porsche deal open to investors - Lower Saxony 09:24 AM BST
Banks lead stocks higher 09:23 AM BST
UPDATE 1-Nokia to cut further 490 jobs 09:23 AM BST
UAE exploits workers on "arts" island- rights group 09:23 AM BST
Baidu says workers return after strike 09:22 AM BST
DIARY - Global Environment 09:21 AM BST
Moody's takes action on 24 JHF-guaranteed RMBS transactions 09:19 AM BST
Sterling rises broadly, hits year's high vs dollar 09:18 AM BST
UPDATE 1-ExxonMobil, Aramco's China refinery starts 09:17 AM BST
Kenya's Centum buys 22.6 pct stake in Carbacid 09:16 AM BST
UPDATE 2-DCC FY EPS up, announces Shell Oil bolt-on acquisition 09:16 AM BST
U.N. chief seeks global talks to curb nuclear arms 09:15 AM BST
Intralot wins New Hampshire lottery contract 09:14 AM BST
Carlsberg sets guidance on 2-part bond-IFR 09:13 AM BST
Miners, banks lift FTSE but M&S hits retailers 09:13 AM BST
Bank of Ireland sees Irish unemployment at 13 pct 09:13 AM BST
HIGHLIGHTS-India's Singh urges more inclusive growth 09:12 AM BST
PRESS DIGEST - Ireland - May 19 09:11 AM BST
UPDATE 1-Mecom sees signs of ad market stabilising 09:11 AM BST
DSG sells Electro World for 1 euro 09:11 AM BST
Blinkx FY loss narrows 09:11 AM BST
DIARY - Greece to June 30, 2009 09:10 AM BST
HK shares end at 7-½ month high in heavy turnover 09:10 AM BST
Maersk says CFO resigns for personal reasons 09:10 AM BST
UPDATE 1-Indonesia's Koba Tin on track for 9,017 T output 09:09 AM BST
STOCKS NEWS EUROPE-Celesio dives on EU court ruling 09:09 AM BST
UPDATE 1-Bank of New Zealand plans NZ$150 mln Tier 1 issue 09:07 AM BST
Lookers in talks to ensure funding; names new FD 09:06 AM BST
Sri Lanka confirms Tamil Tiger leader dead 09:06 AM BST
Sri Lanka confirms Tamil Tiger leader dead 09:06 AM BST
Telefonica unit plans tap of April 2016 bond -lead 09:04 AM BST
STOCKS NEWS EUROPE-Abertis falls as Spanish banks sell stake 09:02 AM BST
Leaders meet over expenses crisis 09:02 AM BST
U.S. home starts seen rising to 520,000 units in April 09:02 AM BST
Soccer-Goalkeeper James ruled out of England qualifiers 09:01 AM BST
Tate&Lyle appoints new chief 09:00 AM BST
Prime Network <2684.Q>-2008/09 group forecast 09:00 AM BST
Prime Network <2684.Q>-2008/09 parent forecast 09:00 AM BST
MUFG: books $6.3 bln loss on credit costs in 08/09 08:59 AM BST
EU court ruling scuppers Celesio expansion plans 08:59 AM BST
AllianzGI CEO says capital markets crisis ending 08:58 AM BST
Iran leader accuses U.S. of promoting terrorism 08:57 AM BST
Moody's upgrades 3 series of notes issued by Pacific Capital 08:57 AM BST
SMIC aims profitability in fourth quarter 08:57 AM BST
UPDATE 1-Lookers in talks to ensure funding; names new FD 08:56 AM BST
REC boosts "head room" with $1.4 billion financing plan 08:54 AM BST
RPT-UPDATE 2-Goldman, MS, others apply to repay TARP-sources 08:54 AM BST
Update 1-Regus 4-mth sales rise but earnings under pressure 08:54 AM BST
Reuters Summit-UPDATE 1-SMIC aims profitability in Q4 2009 08:54 AM BST
Mask-wearing de rigeur as flu spreads in Japan 08:52 AM BST
3-mth stg interbank rates rise; US swap spread tightens 08:52 AM BST
UPDATE 1-Chesnara Q1 results jolted by equity markets 08:51 AM BST
UPDATE 1-MOL sees flat or slightly higher retail sales in Q2 08:51 AM BST
Nichii Gakkan Co <9792.T>-2008/09 parent results 08:50 AM BST
Nichii Gakkan Co <9792.T>-2008/09 group results 08:50 AM BST
UPDATE 2-Dutch SNS Reaal, NIBC hit by impairments in Q1 08:49 AM BST
Ferrexpo trading profitably 08:49 AM BST
African Minerals says Tonkolili resource exceeds target 08:49 AM BST
CAMEC formalises terms of DRC mining licences 08:49 AM BST
Shin Kong sees 30 mln yuan premiums from China JV this yr 08:48 AM BST
Indian shares extend gains to over 4 pct 08:48 AM BST
Mitsubishi UFJ FG <8306.T>-2009/10 group forecast 08:47 AM BST
UPDATE 1-India stocks extend election rally; bond yields rise 08:47 AM BST
PRESS DIGEST - PORTUGAL - May 19 08:46 AM BST
UPDATE 2-REC boosts "head room" with $1.4 bln financing plan 08:45 AM BST
Himawari Holdings <8738.Q>-2008/09 parent results 08:45 AM BST
Himawari Holdings <8738.Q>-2008/09 group results 08:45 AM BST
Georgia, Russia resume security talks in Geneva 08:45 AM BST
Mitsubishi UFJ FG <8306.T>-2008/09 parent results 08:45 AM BST
Mitsubishi UFJ FG <8306.T>-2008/09 group results 08:45 AM BST
BRIEF-Norsk Hydro sees 10-15 pct demand fall in 2009 08:45 AM BST
UPDATE 1-CAMEC formalises terms of DRC mining licences 08:44 AM BST
Moody's changes Swire's rating outlook to stable from positive 08:44 AM BST
LG Innotek, LG Micron get ok on revived merger plan 08:43 AM BST
Carlsberg sets maturity on euro, stg bonds -IFR 08:43 AM BST
British political leaders meet over expenses crisis 08:43 AM BST
Torm Q1 pretax profit slightly lags consensus 08:42 AM BST
STOCKS NEWS EUROPE-Tate climbs as it appoints new CEO 08:42 AM BST
STOCKS NEWS EUROPE-Rising banks help boost Europe stocks 08:42 AM BST
UPDATE 3-Key Santhera drug misses late stage target 08:41 AM BST
STOCKS NEWS EUROPE-Kloeckner & Co up on UBS upgrade 08:40 AM BST
DIARY - Spain corporate events 08:39 AM BST
ExxonMobil, Aramco confirm start-up of China refinery 08:39 AM BST
UPDATE 1-Chariot Oil in $16 mln farm-out deal with Petrobras 08:39 AM BST
STOCKS NEWS EUROPE-Petroplus gains after naming new CEO 08:38 AM BST
Indonesia's Koba Tin: on-track for 9,017 T '09 output 08:37 AM BST
Melrose Resources ups FY production forecast 08:37 AM BST
Spectris sees profit at low end of view 08:37 AM BST
Victrex H1 profit slumps 08:37 AM BST
Heritage Oil says 2009 performance 'exceptional' 08:37 AM BST
Dana Petroleum plans placing to boost capex 08:37 AM BST
Soccer-Angry India skipper Bhutia waltzing towards club exit 08:36 AM BST
Greece's PPC Q1 net profit rises to 219.5 mln euros 08:36 AM BST
UPDATE 2-UK's Spectris sees profit at low end of view 08:33 AM BST
STOCKS NEWS EUROPE-M&S shares slide after profit, div hit 08:33 AM BST
DnB NOR sets guidance on senior euro bond -IFR 08:30 AM BST
J-Bridge <9318.T>-2008/09 group forecast 08:30 AM BST
J-Bridge <9318.T>-2008/09 parent forecast 08:30 AM BST
Hikari Tsushin <9435.T>-2008/09 group forecast 08:30 AM BST
CORRECTED - CORRECTED-BRIEF-Boston Scientific launches new drug-eluting sten 08:27 AM BST
Schoolboy Alfie not father of baby after all 08:26 AM BST
ASIA LOCAL BONDS- Thai yields up on view rate easing over 08:26 AM BST
Overnight deposits at ECB drop to near 8 month low 08:26 AM BST
Market Chatter -- Corporate finance press digest 08:25 AM BST
UPDATE 1-Guangzhou Auto to buy into Changfeng Motor -source 08:24 AM BST
STOCKS NEWS EUROPE-Bank of Ireland soars on debt buyback 08:23 AM BST
UPDATE 1-Melrose Resources ups FY production forecast 08:22 AM BST
Carlsberg plans euro, sterling bonds -IFR 08:21 AM BST
UPDATE 1-African Minerals says Tonkolili resource exceeds target 08:20 AM BST
Buoyant banks help Europe stocks extend gains 08:18 AM BST
China has 51 GW of small hydropower plants - report 08:14 AM BST
Labour suspends second MP in expenses scandal 08:11 AM BST
MOL sees flat or slightly higher retail sales in Q2 08:11 AM BST
Italian Stocks - Factors to watch on May 19 08:09 AM BST
Smaller U.S. banks could lose $200 bln by 2010-WSJ 08:08 AM BST
UPDATE 1-Dutch KPN CFO to leave by end-2009 08:08 AM BST
Car scrappage scheme begins with a hitch 08:07 AM BST
UPDATE 1-Heritage Oil says 2009 performance 'exceptional' 08:07 AM BST
Paragon Group H1 underlying profit sinks 08:05 AM BST
UPDATE 1-Faroe Petroleum to swap 10 pct in Trym field 08:05 AM BST
RPT-FEATURE-Bangladesh river pollution threatens millions 08:04 AM BST
Indian shares rise 2 pct, outsourcers fall 08:04 AM BST
S.Korea won up on economy hopes; importers weigh 08:03 AM BST
Nikkei rises 2.8 pct on much weaker yen, econ hopes 08:03 AM BST
Logging threat to Indonesia orangutans, tigers: report 08:03 AM BST
Sanko <6964.T>-2008/09 parent forecast 08:02 AM BST
Yamaichi Electronics <6941.T>-2008/09 parent 08:02 AM BST
Yamaichi Electronics <6941.T>-2008/09 group 08:02 AM BST
Sanyu Construction <1841.Q>-2008/09 parent results 08:02 AM BST
Nihon Kogyo <5279.Q>-2008/09 group forecast 08:02 AM BST
Nihon Kogyo <5279.Q>-2008/09 parent forecast 08:02 AM BST
Nihon Kogyo <5279.Q>-2008/09 parent results 08:02 AM BST
Seoul shares hit 7-1/2-mth closing high on techs 08:01 AM BST
Nihon Kogyo <5279.Q>-2008/09 group results 08:01 AM BST
IVY Cosmetics <4918.Q>-2008/09 parent results 08:01 AM BST
IVY Cosmetics <4918.Q>-2008/09 group results 08:01 AM BST
Sanko <6964.T>-2008/09 parent results 08:01 AM BST
Zeria Pharm <4559.T>-2008/09 parent results 08:01 AM BST
Zeria Pharm <4559.T>-2008/09 group results 08:01 AM BST
DONG Energy Q1 core profit falls, to cut costs 08:01 AM BST
Chichibu Railway <9012.Q>-2008/09 group forecast 08:01 AM BST
Chichibu Railway <9012.Q>-2008/09 parent forecast 08:01 AM BST
Marusho Hotta <8105.T>-2008/09 parent results 08:01 AM BST
Marusho Hotta <8105.T>-2008/09 group results 08:00 AM BST
T&D Holdings <8795.T>-2008/09 parent results 08:00 AM BST
T&D Holdings <8795.T>-2008/09 group results 08:00 AM BST
Shaklee Gloval Group <8205.Q>-2008/09 parent 08:00 AM BST
Shaklee Gloval Group <8205.Q>-2008/09 group 08:00 AM BST
Thailand tests dead tourist for H1N1 flu 07:59 AM BST
Mandate gives Singh freer hand on Pakistan 07:58 AM BST
RPT-GLOBAL MARKETS-Asian shares hit 7-month highs, oil at $60 07:58 AM BST
GLOBAL MARKETS-Asian shares hit 7-month highs, oil at $60 07:57 AM BST
Thailand tests dead tourist for H1N1 flu 07:57 AM BST
Logging threat to Indonesia orangutans, tigers-report 07:56 AM BST
Xchanging sees FY revenue below current view 07:54 AM BST
Sterling hits 5-mth high vs dollar 07:51 AM BST
Tuesday Papers: Wall Street soars as banks race to repay Tarp cash -- other news 07:50 AM BST
Shinnihon <1879.T>-2008/09 group forecast 07:50 AM BST
Shinnihon <1879.T>-2008/09 parent forecast 07:50 AM BST
JGBs sag on Nikkei, pare some losses after auction 07:48 AM BST
UPDATE 1-Premier Oil sees Oilexco buy complete by end May 07:47 AM BST
Keller says chairman to retire 07:47 AM BST
Tuesday Papers: UK looks abroad to sell bank holdings -- bid news and gossip 07:46 AM BST
TABLE-DAGON 3-month results 07:46 AM BST
Home asking prices rise 2.4 percent in May 07:46 AM BST
Companies freeze pay to counter downturn 07:45 AM BST
FOREX-Yen dips as stocks climb, risk appetite picks up 07:45 AM BST
TABLE-RESERVOIR EXPLORATION 3-month results 07:45 AM BST
UPDATE 1-Keller says chairman to retire, sees FY in line 07:44 AM BST
GM bankruptcy seen as all but inevitable 07:43 AM BST
Tuesday Papers: tips and comment 07:43 AM BST
Evolution profitable so far this year 07:43 AM BST
Labour Party faithful want Brown to quit 07:43 AM BST
UPDATE 2-Gt. Portland plans $267 mln rights issue 07:43 AM BST
GREECE - Factors to Watch on May 19 07:43 AM BST
Dairy Crest to cut future dividends 07:41 AM BST
Vlc HD <2467.NG>-2008/09 parent results 07:40 AM BST
Vlc HD <2467.NG>-2008/09 group results 07:40 AM BST
Car scrappage scheme begins with a hitch 07:38 AM BST
TUI Travel H1 operating loss widens 07:37 AM BST
Fujitsu eyes more M&A to boost software operations 07:35 AM BST
Bayer's drug Riociguat effective in Phase II study 07:34 AM BST
Comcast and NFL near deal on digital package -WSJ 07:34 AM BST
UPDATE 1-Schoeller-Bleckmann profit slumps, orders vanish 07:33 AM BST
UPDATE 1-Fujitsu eyes more M&A to boost software operations 07:32 AM BST
German stocks - Factors to watch on May 19 07:31 AM BST
Europe Factors-Futures point to robust start ahead U.S. data 07:31 AM BST
Ohashi Technica <7628.T>-2008/09 parent results 07:31 AM BST
Ohashi Technica <7628.T>-2008/09 group results 07:31 AM BST
Daiichikoutsu <9035.FU>-2008/09 parent results 07:30 AM BST
Daiichikoutsu <9035.FU>-2008/09 group results 07:30 AM BST
RPT-Turkey sees energy deals helping its EU ambitions 07:30 AM BST
Lehman seeks OK to probe Barclays deal 07:30 AM BST
China to let HSBC issue yuan bonds in Hong Kong 07:30 AM BST
Harada Industry <6904.Q>-2008/09 parent results 07:30 AM BST
Harada Industry <6904.Q>-2008/09 group results 07:30 AM BST
Daishin Chemical <4629.Q>-2008/09 parent results 07:30 AM BST
Daishin Chemical <4629.Q>-2008/09 div forecast 07:30 AM BST
American Express to cut 4,000 jobs 07:25 AM BST
Homeserve FY profit rises 13 pct 07:24 AM BST
UPDATE 1-China to let BEA, HSBC issue yuan bonds in Hong Kong 07:24 AM BST
UPDATE 1-Evolution profitable so far this year, makes hires 07:23 AM BST
STOCKS NEWS EUROPE-Futures signal gains; housing data eyed 07:17 AM BST
ASEAN says Suu Kyi trial a "grave concern" 07:17 AM BST
Collins Stewart revenue to April flat at 57 mln stg 07:16 AM BST
Swiss stocks - Factors to watch on May 19 07:15 AM BST
DIARY-France to June 12 07:14 AM BST
Today in France - May 19 07:14 AM BST
South African Markets - Factors to watch on May 19 07:12 AM BST
UPDATE 1-Seven & I plans to sell own-brand products globally 07:12 AM BST
REC seeks up to $1.4 billion in new financing 07:12 AM BST
Indonesia's BCA plans to launch sharia bank in Sept 07:10 AM BST
European stock index futures point to firm start 07:09 AM BST
Seoul shares hit 7-1/2-mth closing high on techs 07:08 AM BST
Czech Republic - Factors To Watch on May 19 07:07 AM BST
Nikkei up 2.8 pct on sharply weaker yen, econ hopes 07:06 AM BST
Deals of the day -- mergers and acquisitions 07:06 AM BST
TABLE-NORSE ENERGY 3-month results 07:05 AM BST
Otani Kogyo <5939.Q>-2008/09 parent results 07:05 AM BST
Kotobuki Spirits <2222.Q>-2008/09 parent results 07:04 AM BST
Kotobuki Spirits <2222.Q>-2008/09 group results 07:03 AM BST
Daido Signal <6743.T>-2008/09 parent results 07:03 AM BST
Daido Signal <6743.T>-2008/09 group results 07:03 AM BST
Duo Systems <3742.T>-2008/09 parent results 07:03 AM BST
Duo Systems <3742.T>-2008/09 group results 07:03 AM BST
Watanabe Sato <1807.Q>-2008/09 parent results 07:03 AM BST
Watanabe Sato <1807.Q>-2008/09 group results 07:03 AM BST
Haltec <5916.T>-2008/09 parent results 07:03 AM BST
Kyoshin <4735.OS>-2008/09 parent results 07:03 AM BST
Kyoshin <4735.OS>-2008/09 group results 07:03 AM BST
Ukai <7621.Q>-2008/09 group forecast 07:03 AM BST
Ukai <7621.Q>-2008/09 parent forecast 07:03 AM BST
Totech <9960.Q>-2008/09 parent results 07:03 AM BST
Totech <9960.Q>-2008/09 group results 07:03 AM BST
UEX <9888.Q>-2008/09 parent results 07:03 AM BST
UEX <9888.Q>-2008/09 group results 07:02 AM BST
Yamadai <7426.Q>-2008/09 group forecast 07:02 AM BST
Yamadai <7426.Q>-2008/09 parent forecast 07:02 AM BST
Juki <6440.T>-2008/09 parent results 07:02 AM BST
TABLE-Tornos Holdings 1st quarter results 07:02 AM BST
Juki <6440.T>-2008/09 group results 07:02 AM BST
Kawashima Selkon Textiles <3009.T>-2008/09 parent 07:02 AM BST
Kawashima Selkon Textiles <3009.T>-2008/09 group 07:02 AM BST
Daito Koun <9367.Q>-2008/09 parent results 07:02 AM BST
Daito Koun <9367.Q>-2008/09 group results 07:02 AM BST
Furukawa-Sky Aluminum <5741.T>-2008/09 parent 07:01 AM BST
Furukawa-Sky Aluminum <5741.T>-2008/09 group 07:01 AM BST
Musashi <7521.Q>-2008/09 parent results 07:01 AM BST
Musashi <7521.Q>-2008/09 group results 07:01 AM BST
Chuo Build Industry <1971.T>-2008/09 parent 07:01 AM BST
Kawasumi Laboratories <7703.T>-2008/09 parent 07:01 AM BST
Kawasumi Laboratories <7703.T>-2008/09 group 07:01 AM BST
Sansei <6307.OS>-2008/09 group forecast 07:01 AM BST
Sansei <6307.OS>-2008/09 parent forecast 07:01 AM BST
PRESS DIGEST - Wall Street Journal - May 19 07:01 AM BST
Kawanishi Warehouse <9322.OS>-2008/09 parent 07:00 AM BST
Kawanishi Warehouse <9322.OS>-2008/09 group 07:00 AM BST
Daidoh Ltd <3205.T>-2008/09 parent results 07:00 AM BST
UK Stocks -- Factors to watch on May 19 07:00 AM BST
Daidoh Ltd <3205.T>-2008/09 group results 07:00 AM BST
Spanish stocks - Factors to watch on Tuesday 07:00 AM BST
UPDATE 1-Arlington to sell half FBR Capital stake for $73 mln 06:58 AM BST
UPDATE 1-Telkom sees lower profit on Nigeria, Vodacom charges 06:57 AM BST
India L&T in MOU with GE Hitachi for nuclear plants 06:56 AM BST
Afghanistan says no plan to put U.S. ex-envoy in charge 06:56 AM BST
PRESS DIGEST - Cyprus - May 19 06:54 AM BST
BRIEF-Austria Post says Q1 EBIT 47.8 million EUR 06:53 AM BST
Surgut to raise 2008 dividend on prefs 62 pct 06:52 AM BST
UPDATE 1-Nissan says Japan orders surge on green tax scheme 06:51 AM BST
Afghanistan says no plan to put U.S. ex-envoy in charge 06:51 AM BST
Colonial Property prices A$125 mln bond at 475bp 06:50 AM BST
Thai IRPC says Q2 refinery run rate close to normal 06:47 AM BST
UPDATE 1-Sonova year profit beats poll, outlook confident 06:44 AM BST
BRIEF-REC says to raise capital, new debt 06:43 AM BST
Indian steel demand seen up at least 5 pct in FY10 06:42 AM BST
DIARY - Egypt/Sudan - May 19 06:41 AM BST
Fujitsu eyes more M&A to boost software operations 06:40 AM BST
UPDATE 1-Tiger boosts H1 headline EPS, sees modest growth 06:39 AM BST
BlackRock closer to buying toxic assets 06:39 AM BST
SMIC aims for profitability in Q4 2009 06:37 AM BST
Hynix sees DRAM price rises, early break-even 06:33 AM BST
MONEY MARKETS-Aussie interbank futures point at lower rates 06:32 AM BST
Hokuto <1379.T>-2008/09 parent results 06:31 AM BST
Hokuto <1379.T>-2008/09 group results 06:31 AM BST
Saibo <3123.T>-2008/09 parent results 06:31 AM BST
Aso Foam Crete <1730.Q>-2008/09 parent results 06:31 AM BST
Saibo <3123.T>-2008/09 group results 06:31 AM BST
Tokyo Kisen <9193.T>-2008/09 parent results 06:31 AM BST
Tokyo Kisen <9193.T>-2008/09 group results 06:31 AM BST
Hong Kong shares jump 3 pct in increased turnover 06:27 AM BST
UPDATE 1-Novartis assumes rights to respiratory drug 06:26 AM BST
Taisei <4649.NG>-2008/09 parent results 06:20 AM BST
Taisei <4649.NG>-2008/09 group results 06:20 AM BST
Taiwan pedals ahead with bike tours to lure visitors 06:20 AM BST
Nikkei up 3 pct on sharply weaker yen, econ hopes 06:17 AM BST
India's L&T unit gets $109 mln Oman order 06:16 AM BST
M&S and Burberry to post plunging profits 06:16 AM BST
TEXT-Woodside says completes $1.1 bln debt facility 06:14 AM BST
MARKETS-FRANCE-BENELUX/STOCKS =2 XREF 06:12 AM BST
FACTBOX: House Democrats' compromise climate bill 06:11 AM BST
Bank of New Zealand plans NZ$150 mln Tier 1 issue 06:10 AM BST
UPDATE 1-China Mobile aims for home listing in near term 06:09 AM BST
Flu pattern worries global health experts 06:06 AM BST
Mask-wearing de rigeur as flu spreads in Japan 06:06 AM BST
India's M&M resumes production at Nashik plant 06:06 AM BST
Asian shares hit 7-month highs 06:03 AM BST
Rescuers find more bodies in Philippine landslide 06:02 AM BST
Rescuers find more bodies in Philippine landslide 06:02 AM BST
DIARY - Economic Indicators in Germany from May 19 06:02 AM BST
RPT-GLOBAL MARKETS-Asian shares hit 7-month highs, oil at $59 06:01 AM BST
Yokohama Maruuo <8045.Q>-2008/09 parent results 06:01 AM BST
Yokohama Maruuo <8045.Q>-2008/09 group results 06:01 AM BST
Sanshin Electronics <8150.T>-2008/09 parent 06:01 AM BST
Sanshin Electronics <8150.T>-2008/09 group results 06:01 AM BST
Hasegawa <8230.OS>-2008/09 parent results 06:01 AM BST
Hasegawa <8230.OS>-2008/09 group results 06:00 AM BST
Nichiha <7943.T>-2008/09 parent results 06:00 AM BST
GLOBAL MARKETS-Asian shares hit 7-month highs, oil at $59 06:00 AM BST
Nichiha <7943.T>-2008/09 group results 06:00 AM BST
Kawada Technologies <3443.T>-2008/09 parent 06:00 AM BST
Kawada Technologies <3443.T>-2008/09 group results 06:00 AM BST
US House panel to begin debating climate change bill 06:00 AM BST
Personal ties help small business in hard times 06:00 AM BST
DIARY - Today in Belgium/Luxembourg - May 19 06:00 AM BST
DIARY - Belgium to June 29, 2009 06:00 AM BST
Lambert, Allen to sing for 'American Idol' crown 06:00 AM BST
DIARY - Today in Germany - 19 May 2009 06:00 AM BST
DIARY - Germany - to 18 June 2009 06:00 AM BST
DIARY - European Central Bank (ECB) events to July 19 06:00 AM BST
PRESS DIGEST - New York Times business news - May 19 05:59 AM BST
Stars align for CBS fall schedule 05:59 AM BST
Japan Real Estate Invest <8952.T>-6mth results 05:56 AM BST
Nissan says Japan orders up 30 pct so far in May 05:56 AM BST
Tamil Tiger leader alive, says pro-rebel website 05:56 AM BST
Lionel Richie ready to "Go" with new music 05:55 AM BST
NORDIC STOCKS - Factors to watch on May 19 05:54 AM BST
LE LEADER DES TIGRES TAMOULS, PRABHAKARAN, EST TOUJOURS EN VIE,  05:52 AM BST
Miley Cyrus blasts cyber-bullies for calling her fat 05:51 AM BST
New Wimbledon rekindles old memories for Graf 05:50 AM BST
India's Unitech plans to raise long-term funds 05:49 AM BST
Indiabulls Real sells $550 mln in shares -sources 05:44 AM BST
Disney launches site selling parks merchandise 05:37 AM BST
Disney launches site selling parks merchandise 05:37 AM BST
Lionel Richie ready to "Go" with new music 05:35 AM BST
Indian shares fall 3 pct early on profit-taking 05:35 AM BST
UPDATE 1-Singapore's GIC still bets on UBS, Citi 05:32 AM BST
Brief-Tennis-China's Zheng sees record ranking as new start 05:24 AM BST
"We are safe" WHO boss tells flu meet, after break-in 05:19 AM BST
TABLE-India's Essar Oil swings to Q4 net profit 05:16 AM BST
"Law & Order" to return for 20th season 05:14 AM BST
Ichiyoshi Securities <8624.T>-2008/09 div forecast 05:12 AM BST
Disney launches site selling parks merchandise 05:09 AM BST
Guangzhou Auto to buy into Changfeng Motor -source 05:08 AM BST
TREASURIES-Steady to lower in Asia before housing data 05:06 AM BST
Wenders pairs with Bausch for 3-D dance feature 05:03 AM BST
Lifetime picks up Shepherd comedy 05:02 AM BST
RPT-PRECIOUS-Gold rises a day after retreat, US data eyed 05:02 AM BST
PRECIOUS-Gold rises a day after retreat, US data eyed 05:01 AM BST
Toyo Ink <4634.T>-2008/09 parent results 05:00 AM BST
Fox looks to music, dance and laughs for TV lineup 05:00 AM BST
Toyo Ink <4634.T>-2008/09 group results 05:00 AM BST
Recession to cut N. American summer electric use 05:00 AM BST
Disney launches site selling parks merchandise 05:00 AM BST
Thai Hot Stocks-Index hits 7-month high, energy shares lead 04:58 AM BST
Hynix says DRAM prices to rise further in H2 04:58 AM BST
FOREX-Yen dips after fall on improved risk appetite 04:56 AM BST
Indonesian shipping firm to issue bonds, sukuk 04:52 AM BST
Indian shares to extend rise; circuit breaker eyed 04:47 AM BST
Agricultural leaders see free trade as buffer against recession 04:30 AM BST
Square Enix HD <9684.T>-2008/09 parent results 04:30 AM BST
Square Enix HD <9684.T>-2008/09 group results 04:30 AM BST
VIDEO: Obama calls for two state solution 04:30 AM BST
S'pore GIC to stick with investment in Citi, UBS 04:29 AM BST
VIDEO: Global Tamil protests over defeat 04:28 AM BST
VIDEO: Global Tamil protests over defeat 04:28 AM BST
Ag leaders see free trade as buffer against recession 04:26 AM BST
VIDEO: Thousands protest for Suu Kyi 04:26 AM BST
VIDEO: Sri Lanka claims war victory 04:25 AM BST
China raises ex-refinery jet fuel prices - sources 04:24 AM BST
VIDEO: India may be forced to buy water 04:23 AM BST
VIDEO: India may be forced to buy water 04:23 AM BST
JGBs retreat on weaker U.S. Treasuries, Nikkei surge 04:20 AM BST
S.Korea won cuts gains on importers after 1-wk high 04:19 AM BST
China Mobile aims for home listing in near term 04:12 AM BST
PRESS DIGEST - British business - May 19 04:10 AM BST
Trump lawyers demand trial in defamation case 04:09 AM BST
"Glee" soars with heartfelt musical comedy 04:02 AM BST
UPDATE 3-Ecuador says debt sale participation "excellent" 04:02 AM BST
THAILAND-BOND/CALENDAR 04:01 AM BST
Co-op Chemical <4003.T>-2008/09 parent results 04:00 AM BST
Co-op Chemical <4003.T>-2008/09 group results 04:00 AM BST
Lohmeyer <2893.T>-2008/09 parent results 04:00 AM BST
Lohmeyer <2893.T>-2008/09 group results 04:00 AM BST
Imagination overwhelms story in "Antichrist" 03:56 AM BST
"Bright Star" finds poetry in romantic restraint 03:52 AM BST
"Bright Star" finds poetry in romantic restraint 03:51 AM BST
IMF Lipsky: future global demand may be different 03:49 AM BST
Atomix <4625.Q>-2008/09 parent results 03:42 AM BST
Atomix <4625.Q>-2008/09 group results 03:42 AM BST
Oil pauses after six-month high settlement 03:42 AM BST
PRESS DIGEST - Financial Times - May 19 03:41 AM BST
PRESS DIGEST-Indonesian Newspapers - May 19 03:41 AM BST
Nikkei gains 2.8 pct, exporters strong on yen 03:41 AM BST
Sony Ericsson to seek £88.5 million or more 03:39 AM BST
Oil pauses at $59 after six-month high settlement 03:36 AM BST
Sony Ericsson to seek $135.5 million or more 03:36 AM BST
Thai stocks seen higher, oil shares in focus 03:35 AM BST
Sony Ericsson to seek 100 mln euros or more -Sony 03:28 AM BST
HK Exchange says three firms buy back shares 03:21 AM BST
TAKE-A-LOOK: World stocks rise on economic hopes, bonds off 03:18 AM BST
PRESS DIGEST - Vietnam newspapers - May 19 03:17 AM BST
Singapore tycoon sues Citi over $684 mln losses-paper 03:16 AM BST
Seoul shares rally led by techs, banks; won eyed 03:15 AM BST
Nikkei climbs 2.8 pct as exporters, techs rise 03:10 AM BST
UPDATE 1-Philippine rate easing cycle not over-cenbank governor 03:06 AM BST
Morishita <3594.Q>-2008/09 parent results 03:04 AM BST
PRESS DIGEST - Thai newspapers May 19 03:03 AM BST
Winning experience has sharpened Lions says O'Connell 03:03 AM BST
FOREX-Yen steadies after fall on improved risk appetite 03:02 AM BST
Maruhachi Securities <8700.Q>-2008/09 parent 03:00 AM BST
Showa Shinku <6384.Q>-2008/09 parent results 03:00 AM BST
Seed <1739.OJ>-2008/09 parent results 03:00 AM BST
Showa Shinku <6384.Q>-2008/09 group results 03:00 AM BST
Williams Capital to manage $1 bln for Goldman 03:00 AM BST
Rugby-Winning experience has sharpened Lions says O'Connell 03:00 AM BST
Japan finmin says banks are raising capital smoothly 02:59 AM BST
HK shares open 2.5 pct higher; resources soar 02:57 AM BST
Woody Allen settles lawsuit over image for $5 million 02:56 AM BST
Sunderland defeat leaves them in danger 02:47 AM BST
English Premier League results and standings 02:47 AM BST
English Premier League summaries 02:47 AM BST
Malawians vote in test for political stability 02:43 AM BST
Australia APN says to raise up to A$99 mln 02:41 AM BST
UPDATE 2-BOJ mulls accepting foreign bonds as collateral -Nikkei 02:34 AM BST
Sokensha <7413.Q>-2008/09 parent results 02:30 AM BST
Sokensha <7413.Q>-2008/09 group results 02:30 AM BST
Blue collar males lose more ground 02:29 AM BST
Trial of Suu Kyi begins 02:29 AM BST
Obama's U.S. FDA pick wins Senate clearance 02:28 AM BST
Luxembourg hopes to find advantage 02:24 AM BST
HK shares seen higher on Wall Street rally 02:23 AM BST
Nikkei jumps, exporters climb on weaker yen 02:17 AM BST
North Korea reported to execute ex-point man on South 02:15 AM BST
Bangladesh river pollution threatens millions 02:14 AM BST
Sex scandal prompts tears and promises 02:13 AM BST
PRESS DIGEST - Hong Kong - May 19 02:10 AM BST
Australia APN seeks to raise A$100mln-sources 02:10 AM BST
BlackRock closer to buying toxic assets: report 02:06 AM BST
Bangladesh river pollution threatens millions 02:05 AM BST
U.S. to propose most aggressive auto fuel standards 02:04 AM BST
BlackRock closer to buying toxic assets-WSJ 02:02 AM BST
US to propose most aggressive auto fuel standards 02:01 AM BST
Super Value <3094.Q>-2008/09 parent results 01:51 AM BST
Super Value <3094.Q>-2008/09 group results 01:51 AM BST
Smith will not ride Mine That Bird in the Belmont 01:50 AM BST
UPDATE 1-Australia APN to announce capital management moves 01:48 AM BST
Madoff trustee sues Fairfield group 01:45 AM BST
National Australia Bank adds A$175 mln to 2012 notes 01:45 AM BST
China says BEA, HSBC can issue yuan bonds in Hong Kong 01:40 AM BST
Obama's U.S. FDA pick wins Senate clearance 01:32 AM BST
Bacon NY exhibit portrays brutality 01:31 AM BST
Kona Grill shareholder offers to take company private 01:31 AM BST
RPT-UPDATE 1-Obama's US FDA pick wins Senate clearance 01:30 AM BST
Porn star Marilyn Chambers died of heart disease 01:30 AM BST
UPDATE 1-Obama's US FDA pick wins Senate clearance 01:29 AM BST
Tech sector wary of H2 amid uptick 01:28 AM BST
Hollywood PR maven Lee Solters dies at 89 01:28 AM BST
Hollywood PR maven Lee Solters dies at 89 01:26 AM BST
Luxembourg hopes to turn rules to advantage 01:25 AM BST
PetroChina says to issue $3.8 bln in corporate bills 01:25 AM BST
UPDATE 3-Kona Grill shareholder offers to take company private 01:22 AM BST
Reuters Summit-WRAPUP 1-Tech sector wary of H2 amid uptick 01:22 AM BST
NYMEX-Crude edges higher above $59 on supply concerns 01:18 AM BST
Sutil still haunted by Monaco memories 01:17 AM BST
NZ's Nuplex confirms earnings forecast 01:15 AM BST
Australia APN to announce capital management moves 01:14 AM BST
S.Korea won hits 1-wk high on econ recovery hopes 01:13 AM BST
Nikkei jumps after Wall St gains, eyes on data 01:10 AM BST
FEATURE - Sutil still haunted by Monaco memories 01:09 AM BST
PRESS DIGEST - Singapore newspapers - May 19 01:07 AM BST
Seoul shares open up led by techs and banks 01:06 AM BST
China Resources Land says sells $551 mln in shares 01:06 AM BST
PRESS DIGEST - South Korean newspapers - May 19 01:05 AM BST
PRESS DIGEST - Malaysia - May 19 01:05 AM BST
Sri Lanka wins civil war, says kills rebel leader 12:59 AM BST
UPDATE 2-Goldman, MS, others apply to repay TARP-sources 12:59 AM BST
Lehman seeks OK to probe Barclays payment 12:59 AM BST
UPDATE 1-BOJ mulls accepting foreign bonds as collateral -Nikkei 12:57 AM BST
UPDATE 1-Lehman seeks OK to probe Barclays payment 12:57 AM BST
State Street sells stock, takes $3.7 billion charge 12:52 AM BST
UPDATE 6-State Street sells stock,takes $3.7 billion charge 12:49 AM BST
AMD sees turning a profit by year's end 12:48 AM BST
Marathon plans to halve Cook Inlet well program 12:48 AM BST
Lehman seeks to probe Barclays deal 12:46 AM BST
Morgan Stanley exec sees more follow-ons 12:43 AM BST
Senate confirms Wolin as Treasury Dept deputy 12:37 AM BST
UPDATE 2-Ecuador says debt sale participation "excellent" 12:37 AM BST
U.S. Senate confirms Wolin as Treasury Dept deputy 12:35 AM BST
Seoul shares seen up on U.S. gains, econ hopes 12:33 AM BST
Philippine rate easing cycle not over-cenbank governor 12:33 AM BST
Woody Allen wins $5 million in lawsuit over his image 12:31 AM BST
American Express to cut 4,000 jobs 12:31 AM BST
Obama presses two-state solution in U.S.-Israel talks 12:30 AM BST
Hungarian oil group MOL swings to large loss in Q1 12:29 AM BST
Congress gives final OK to mortgage fraud bill 12:28 AM BST
Malaysia-Market factors to watch May 19 12:26 AM BST
Labour Party faithful want Brown to quit 12:21 AM BST
Sri Lanka claims victory and says rebel leader killed 12:20 AM BST
U.S. to unveil new policy on auto fuel standards 12:18 AM BST
Nvidia CEO says demand "growing nicely" 12:18 AM BST
UPDATE 3-U.S. to unveil new policy on auto fuel standards 12:17 AM BST
Committee issues report on London 7/7 bombings 12:15 AM BST
Nikkei to rise after Wall St gains, eyes on data 12:07 AM BST
Blue collar males lose more ground 12:06 AM BST
Chemical test offers quick prostate cancer check 12:05 AM BST
Lehman seeks OK to probe Barclays payment 12:04 AM BST
UK gauges investor interest in bank stake sale-source 12:01 AM BST
FEATURE-Blue collar U.S. males lose more ground 12:00 AM BST

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Obama reins in vehicle emissions. 11:18 PM BST
Business update: Grim housing data 10:37 PM BST
US pledges $110 mln for Pakistan 10:10 PM BST
Netanyahu makes the rounds in DC 09:50 PM BST
Interview: Harvey Pitt 09:49 PM BST
Daimler CEO:Obama plan "tough" 09:43 PM BST
AT&T sees netbook boost 08:59 PM BST
Fishing to save bluefin tuna 08:34 PM BST
Painting relief for Haitians 08:01 PM BST
Singalong with Britney in Germany 06:11 PM BST
World data's rapid growth 06:07 PM BST
Britain's Speaker to step down 06:06 PM BST
Union sceptical about Fiat-Opel deal 05:45 PM BST
Housing woes 05:29 PM BST
Latvians buy pigs to beat crisis 05:28 PM BST
Answers to the call of nature 05:19 PM BST
Business update: UK bank sale 05:16 PM BST
Stars kick-off England World Cup bid 04:35 PM BST
"University G8" clashes in Italy 04:17 PM BST
The race to control Europe's gas 03:57 PM BST
UK Parliamentary speaker resigns 03:43 PM BST
Myanmar trial under fire 03:36 PM BST
Rebel leader death 'confirmed' 03:09 PM BST
Face to face with Rome's butterflies 02:48 PM BST
Pollution kills Dhaka's rivers 02:12 PM BST
Delta militants' defiant message 11:34 AM BST
Crash course 10:39 AM BST
Japan banks to raise billions 09:58 AM BST
Prince Charles gets green award 09:36 AM BST
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Obama calls for two state solution 12:10 AM BST
Talk of the Town 12:04 AM BST
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