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UN team to visit Myanmar over child soldiers 11:59 PM BST
UN team to visit Myanmar over child soldiers 11:59 PM BST
Data helps extend Wall Street rally; Kraft slips late 11:58 PM BST
UPDATE 1-Dow Chem raises $2.75 bln in debt, to pay off loan 11:57 PM BST
Donald Trump to return to Atlantic City casinos 11:56 PM BST
Worst of recession is over for Canada, says PM 11:56 PM BST
Australia charges three men on terrorism offences 11:56 PM BST
Obama to chair U.N. council meeting on nuclear arms 11:56 PM BST
UPDATE 3-Donald Trump to return to Atlantic City casinos 11:55 PM BST
Obama to chair UN council meeting on nuclear arms 11:53 PM BST
Liverpool agree to sell Xabi Alonso to Real 11:50 PM BST
Portsmouth say more players may need to be sold 11:50 PM BST
Treasury hits BofA, Wells on mortgage modifications 11:46 PM BST
UPDATE 3-Treasury hits BofA, Wells on mortgage modifications 11:45 PM BST
Obama rallies Democrats for healthcare reform 11:42 PM BST
Global carmakers beat forecasts 11:39 PM BST
Board endorses direction of reorganised GM 11:39 PM BST
UPDATE 1-Brazil's Pao de Acucar net more than doubles 11:37 PM BST
UPDATE 2-Big 5 Sporting Q2 EPS tops view, sees strong Q3 profit 11:37 PM BST
Board endorses direction of reorganized GM 11:36 PM BST
United States Box Office 11:36 PM BST
U.S. oil and gas companies see upbeat year as costs slide 11:36 PM BST
Obama rallies Democrats for healthcare reform 11:35 PM BST
UPDATE 2-NetJets CEO leaves, may affect Buffett succession 11:35 PM BST
UPDATE 2-Board endorses direction of reorganized GM 11:35 PM BST
WRAPUP 3-US oil and gas companies see upbeat year as costs slide 11:35 PM BST
Sprint reports big rise in cell subsidies 11:34 PM BST
Russia says raises readiness of troops in S.Ossetia 11:34 PM BST
Sprint reports big rise in cell subsidies 11:33 PM BST
High-speed rail to replace some flights 11:32 PM BST
UPDATE 1-Worst of recession is over, says Canada PM 11:31 PM BST
WRAPUP 2-Obama rallies Democrats for healthcare reform 11:29 PM BST
BRIEF-Moody's upgrades Evenflo's CFR to B3 11:26 PM BST
Russia says raises readiness of troops in S.Ossetia 11:26 PM BST
Russia says raises readiness of troops in S.Ossetia 11:26 PM BST
What Does Spotify's Funding Say About Freemium Music Fortunes?  11:25 PM BST
UPDATE 1-Conseco Q2 profit in line with estimates 11:25 PM BST
Spotify Close To Getting Its Funding, Between £20 Million And £30 Million  11:24 PM BST
UPDATE 1-Aecon earnings slide on oil sands slowdown 11:22 PM BST
Sony plans $199 U.S. e-reader 11:21 PM BST
US DOE to delay review on USEC uranium plant loan 11:20 PM BST
GE to pay $50 mln to settle fraud charges 11:18 PM BST
UPDATE 1-Canada's Pason Systems posts Q2 loss 11:18 PM BST
UPDATE 2-Sotheby's Q2 results fall on lower auction sales 11:18 PM BST
White House still seeking cybersecurity czar 11:15 PM BST
BRIEF-Moody's assigns B2 to Inverness Medical's senior notes 11:11 PM BST
White House still seeking cybersecurity czar 11:07 PM BST
Tweeting Sports Stars Pose A Problem To Teams  11:06 PM BST
White House still seeking cybersecurity czar 11:05 PM BST
Senate will OK "clunker" extension this week: Reid 11:02 PM BST
Global automakers beat forecasts, stay cautious 11:02 PM BST
Sen. Corker says could support more "clunker" funds 11:02 PM BST
Senate may OK cash-for-clunkers 11:02 PM BST
Toyota trims loss forecast, cautious on demand recovery 11:02 PM BST
UPDATE 1-Jones Lang LaSalle posts second-quarter net loss 11:00 PM BST
US STOCKS-Data helps extend Wall St rally; Kraft slips late 11:00 PM BST
UPDATE 2-Senate will OK 'clunker' extension this week-Reid 10:58 PM BST
Pricetag to raise a child in the U.S. -- $291,570 10:58 PM BST
UPDATE 1-National Financial posts higher Q2 profit 10:58 PM BST
UK to replace short-haul flights with rail-paper 10:57 PM BST
UPDATE 1-Esco posts Q3 results below estimates, cuts '09 view 10:56 PM BST
Chile stocks end higher on retail gains, peso flat 10:54 PM BST
Dow Jones High/Low - Aug 4 10:53 PM BST
Obama administration to announce battery funding 10:52 PM BST
U.S. terror suspects spoke of "jihad" - FBI wiretaps 10:52 PM BST
Sirius XM shares up as cars, iPhone fuel optimism 10:52 PM BST
UPDATE 1-DynCorp posts profit, raises year outlook 10:52 PM BST
PREVIEW-Sirius XM shares up as cars, iPhone fuel optimism 10:51 PM BST
Dow Jones Open/Close - Aug 4 10:50 PM BST
UPDATE 1-Jack in the Box Q3 adj profit beats Street 10:50 PM BST
Soccer-Champions League third qualifying round summaries 10:50 PM BST
Miners and banks send FTSE into retreat 10:49 PM BST
World stocks mostly steady, oil slips back 10:49 PM BST
Obama administration to announce battery funding 10:49 PM BST
Pricetag to raise a child -- $291,570, says U.S. 10:48 PM BST
Hugh Jackman gets his movie musical wish 10:46 PM BST
UPDATE 1-Soccer-Portsmouth say more players may need to be sold 10:46 PM BST
UPDATE 2-Venezuela will nationalize coffee roasters-Chavez 10:45 PM BST
U.S. terror suspects spoke of "jihad": FBI wiretaps 10:44 PM BST
Crude rises after surprise API stock draw 10:44 PM BST
UPDATE 1-Insulet posts narrower Q2 loss 10:44 PM BST
Soccer-Maccabi Haifa stage amazing comeback in Champions League 10:43 PM BST
U.S. terror suspects spoke of 'jihad'-FBI wiretaps 10:43 PM BST
Hugh Jackman gets his movie musical wish 10:42 PM BST
NYMEX-Crude rises after surprise API stock draw 10:41 PM BST
UPDATE 1-Molex posts Q4 loss, says may post profit in Q1 10:33 PM BST
UPDATE 1-ValueClick Q2 tops Street 10:32 PM BST
EA results surpass Street view, shares climb 10:32 PM BST
UPDATE 2-EA results surpass Street view, shares climb 10:32 PM BST
UPDATE 2-Cephalon 2nd-quarter profit rises 10:31 PM BST
Brazil's Pao de Acucar Q2 net more than doubles 10:31 PM BST
Issuers rev up $6.5 billion of TALF supply 10:30 PM BST
New Issue-FirstEnergy Solutions sells $1.5 bln debt in 3 parts 10:29 PM BST
UPDATE 1-US panel backs rules for ViroPharma drug copies 10:27 PM BST
FirstEnergy Solutions sells $1.5 bln in 3-part sale 10:27 PM BST
UPDATE 1-Dolan Media posts higher Q2 profit, raises FY outlook 10:23 PM BST
U.S. business frustrated with Obama on Mexico trucks 10:22 PM BST
US business frustrated with Obama on Mexico trucks 10:21 PM BST
UPDATE 2-UDR quarterly FFO tops forecasts 10:20 PM BST
UPDATE 1-Yamana Gold profit falls on charges, prices 10:18 PM BST
Weight gain after birth-control shot may last 10:17 PM BST
New Issue-Dow Chemical Co sells $2.75 bln in 3 parts 10:17 PM BST
Beyonce and Lady Gaga top MTV music award nominees 10:16 PM BST
PTSD raises heart disease risk in Iraq war vets 10:15 PM BST
UPDATE 1-Boston Beer posts higher Q2 profit; backs '09 EPS view 10:15 PM BST
UPDATE 2-Citadel lets some clients exit as funds thrive 10:15 PM BST
PTSD raises heart disease risk in Iraq war vets 10:15 PM BST
Bill Clinton leaves North Korea - report 10:15 PM BST
CANADA STOCKS-TSX climbs to 10-month high above 11,000 10:14 PM BST
Blood test may diagnose lung cancer, company says 10:14 PM BST
Dish, Echostar happy on Tivo development 10:14 PM BST
UPDATE 1-Charles River posts lower Q2 profit, cuts '09 rev view 10:13 PM BST
U.S. senator says could support more "clunker" funds 10:13 PM BST
Senate expected to OK "clunker" extension this week 10:13 PM BST
US Cash Crude-HLS leads grades up on Valero restart 10:12 PM BST
UPDATE 1-BigBand sees Q3 loss; shares plunge 10:12 PM BST
Beyonce, Lady Gaga top MTV music award nominees 10:11 PM BST
UPDATE 1-Dish. Echostar happy on Tivo development 10:09 PM BST
World stocks mostly steady, oil slips back 10:09 PM BST
Beyonce, Lady Gaga top MTV music award nominees 10:08 PM BST
US consumer confidence sags in latest week - ABC 10:08 PM BST
UPDATE 1-Unum Q2 profit jumps, raises 2009 earnings view 10:08 PM BST
U.S. consumers spared big costs in climate bill 10:07 PM BST
N.Y. Money Closing - AUGUST 04,2009 10:07 PM BST
GLOBAL MARKETS-World stocks mostly steady, oil slips back 10:06 PM BST
WITNESS - Fleeing the Islamic sect that lived in our midst 10:06 PM BST
WRAPUP 1-US consumers spared big costs in climate bill 10:06 PM BST
Inadequate vitamin D levels common in U.S. children 10:04 PM BST
Canada auto sales weaken in July, but Ford shines 10:04 PM BST
CORRECTED - UPDATE 1-Lyondell seeks bankruptcy financing extension 10:03 PM BST
Sen. Corker says could support more "clunker" funds 10:03 PM BST
Canada auto sales weaken in July, but Ford shines 10:01 PM BST
"Twilight" author accused of plagiarism 10:01 PM BST
General Growth judge OKs $2.75 million loser fee 10:01 PM BST
UPDATE 1-Innospec Q2 results beat expectations 10:01 PM BST
UPDATE 1-Sen. Corker says could support more 'clunker' funds 10:01 PM BST
CORRECTED - UPDATE 1-EA Q1 results surpass Street view 10:00 PM BST
UPDATE 2-Merrill brokerage head Sontag to leave 10:00 PM BST
Dow Chemical sells $2.75 bln notes in three parts-IFR 09:59 PM BST
Iraq war reparations to Kuwait could be reduced - UK 09:59 PM BST
UPDATE 1-Tennis-LA Championships women's singles results 09:58 PM BST
Mexico stocks gain on local fund buying, U.S. data 09:58 PM BST
UPDATE 1-Kenexa posts lower Q2 profit 09:57 PM BST
First drop in US farmland value since 1987: USDA 09:55 PM BST
EC Survey: Third Of Young People Won't Pay For Online Content  09:55 PM BST
UPDATE 3-MOVES-Bank of America, RBC, ABA, others 09:55 PM BST
High cholesterol in middle age may lead to dementia 09:54 PM BST
Georgia man says alleged terror support "just talk" 09:52 PM BST
UPDATE 1-Coinstar Q2 beats Street, sees strong FY profit 09:50 PM BST
UPDATE 1-True Religion Apparel Q2 results top Street 09:50 PM BST
Economy hits Alaska cruise business 09:50 PM BST
UPDATE 1-CommVault 1st-qtr profit beats Street view 09:49 PM BST
Soccer-Champions League third qualifying round results 09:48 PM BST
PREVIEW-Industry, truckers to seek energy speculation curbs 09:48 PM BST
CANADA STOCKS-TSX closes above 11,000, at 10-month high 09:48 PM BST
US STOCKS-Wall St hits 9-month highs on upbeat data 09:48 PM BST
TEXT-NZ's Hallenstein Glasson says year profit to fall 09:47 PM BST
UPDATE 3-TransDigm Q3 profit tops market, shares hit year-high 09:47 PM BST
AFTER THE BELL-Cephalon slips after quarterly results 09:47 PM BST
"Twilight" author accused of plagiarism 09:47 PM BST
CORRECTED - UPDATE 2-Trump to return to Atlantic City casinos 09:46 PM BST
Disarray hobbles U.S. financial regulation effort 09:46 PM BST
UPDATE 1-Iraq war reparations to Kuwait could be reduced-UK 09:46 PM BST
Iraq war reparations to Kuwait could be reduced-UK 09:46 PM BST
"Twilight" author accused of plagiarism 09:45 PM BST
UPDATE 3-Disarray hobbles U.S. financial regulation effort 09:44 PM BST
Canadian Privacy Commissioner: Beware the Smart Grid 09:44 PM BST
UPDATE 1-Board endorses direction of reorganized GM 09:43 PM BST
USW pulls out of refinery safety talks with API 09:43 PM BST
UPDATE 3-U.S. climate bill costs low for households - EIA 09:42 PM BST
UPDATE 2-USW pulls out of refinery safety talks with API 09:42 PM BST
UPDATE 1-GT Solar 1st-qtr profit misses estimates 09:39 PM BST
Judge keeps Stanford criminal attorney on case 09:37 PM BST
AFTER THE BELL-Whole Foods surges after results 09:37 PM BST
UPDATE 1-Tessera Q2 tops Street; sees Q3 revenue above view 09:36 PM BST
UPDATE 1-Miranda Technologies posts lower Q2 profit 09:35 PM BST
UPDATE 1-BMC Software Q1 profit beats Street, ups 2010 shr view 09:35 PM BST
Whole Foods profit tops Wall Street view 09:34 PM BST
UPDATE 1-DaVita second-quarter profit rises 11 percent 09:33 PM BST
Auction for NHL's Coyotes team delayed until September 09:33 PM BST
UPDATE 1-Auction for NHL's Coyotes team delayed until Sept. 09:32 PM BST
CANADA FX DEBT-Flaherty's remarks knock C$ from 10-mth high 09:32 PM BST
Electronic Arts jumps after results 09:31 PM BST
UPDATE 1-First Solar down on competition, exec share sales 09:31 PM BST
UPDATE 1-Petrohawk plans 25 mln stock offering; shares fall 09:31 PM BST
Nonstop corporate bond rally raises eyebrows 09:31 PM BST
AFTER THE BELL-Electronic Arts jumps after results 09:30 PM BST
Georgia man says alleged terror support "just talk" 09:30 PM BST
Forward Calendar - U.S. corporate bond new issues 09:28 PM BST
PA Upping Real-Time Football Data, With Live Player Animations  09:28 PM BST
UPDATE 3-Canada's Flaherty talks of "steps" to slow C$ rise 09:28 PM BST
Bill Clinton gets second chance with North Korea 09:27 PM BST
Closest hospital may not be best for stopped heart 09:27 PM BST
Gym class injuries sending more kids to ER 09:27 PM BST
Mystery gas hospitalizes 117 in Massachusetts 09:26 PM BST
UrbanMole is a Sewer-Based FedEx 09:26 PM BST
June consumer spending, pending home sales rise 09:25 PM BST
Buick withdraws sponsorship of two PGA Tour events 09:24 PM BST
Bill Clinton gets second chance with North Korea 09:24 PM BST
Inadequate vitamin D levels common in U.S. children 09:24 PM BST
Sen. Corker says could support more 'clunker' funds 09:24 PM BST
Closest hospital may not be best for stopped heart 09:23 PM BST
Health impacts from 2001 U.S. attacks linger 09:23 PM BST
UPDATE 1-Golf-Buick withdraws sponsorship of two PGA Tour events 09:22 PM BST
Blood test may diagnose lung cancer, company says 09:22 PM BST
Health impacts from 2001 U.S. attacks linger: study 09:21 PM BST
Auction for NHL's Coyotes team delayed until Sept. 09:20 PM BST
US Geothermal Completes CAN $10.9M Private Placement Deal 09:20 PM BST
Kraft slips following results 09:19 PM BST
AFTER THE BELL-Kraft slips following results 09:18 PM BST
Venezuela will nationalize coffee roasters - Chavez 09:16 PM BST
NY Fed hires PIMCO as collateral monitor for TALF 09:14 PM BST
Dollar edges up but hovers near 2009 low vs euro 09:13 PM BST
FOREX-Dollar edges up but hovers near 2009 low vs euro 09:12 PM BST
CANADA STOCKS-TSX plays catch up, closes above 11,000 09:12 PM BST
Blood test may diagnose lung cancer, company says 09:12 PM BST
Strategy For Sustainability: A Business Manifesto 09:11 PM BST
Sectors soften on strong housing data 09:10 PM BST
Health impacts from 2001 U.S. attacks linger-study 09:10 PM BST
UPDATE 1-Dundee REIT posts higher Q2 FFO 09:08 PM BST
Majors and WGC events now the pressing concern for Casey 09:08 PM BST
Buick withdraws sponsorship of two PGA Tour events 09:08 PM BST
PepsiCo to buy bottlers for $7.8 billion; shares up 09:04 PM BST
Renewable Ventures Completes $200M Solar Fund 09:04 PM BST
GE to close Canadian lightbulb factory 09:03 PM BST
UPDATE 4-PepsiCo to buy bottlers for $7.8 bln; shares up 09:02 PM BST
UPDATE 3-Deals of the day -- mergers and acquisitions 09:00 PM BST
WITNESS-Fleeing the Islamic sect that lived in our midst 09:00 PM BST
ADVISORY-Witness story on Nigeria religious violence 09:00 PM BST
Dow Chemical increases note sale to $2.75 bln - IFR 08:58 PM BST
Zero DS: A More Aggressive Electric Motorcycle 08:58 PM BST
Citadel lets some clients exit as funds thrive 08:56 PM BST
UPDATE 3-Zebra Tech Q2 lags Wall Street, sees weak Q3 rev 08:55 PM BST
Oil falls on profit-taking, market awaits U.S. data 08:55 PM BST
REUTER MONEYGRAPH-IMF SDR RATES-Aug 4 US 1.56903 08:53 PM BST
New Issue-General Electric Cap Corp sells $2 bln notes 08:52 PM BST
TREASURIES-Prices retreat as housing data suggests recovery 08:51 PM BST
Gold rises above $970 on weak dollar, risk appetite 08:51 PM BST
Brazil CTC, BASF to develop drought-tolerant cane 08:51 PM BST
Brazil CTC, BASF to develop drought-tolerant cane 08:50 PM BST
UPDATE 1-Oncothyreon to sell $15 mln of securities 08:49 PM BST
INTERVIEW-Iraq reparations to Kuwait could be reduced-UK 08:48 PM BST
Q+A - What can Bill Clinton accomplish in North Korea? 08:47 PM BST
GECC sells $2 bln 10-year notes 08:46 PM BST
DIARY - Today in Washington - Aug. 5 08:46 PM BST
METALS-Copper rises to 10-month high on strong housing data 08:44 PM BST
U.S. climate bill costs low for households: EIA 08:43 PM BST
PRESS DIGEST-New Zealand newspapers - Aug 5 08:42 PM BST
U.S. terror suspects spoke of 'jihad'-FBI wiretaps 08:42 PM BST
Israelis quietly question U.S. resolve against Iran 08:41 PM BST
BUY OR SELL-Is it time to add Vale convertible notes? 08:40 PM BST
Senate will OK "clunker" extension this week-Reid 08:40 PM BST
KKR moves another step closer to Euronext 08:39 PM BST
UPDATE 2-Safilo posts H1 net loss, open to binding offers 08:38 PM BST
NYMEX-Crude ends lower, eyes stock build forecast 08:38 PM BST
Slumping economy hits Alaska cruise business 08:38 PM BST
UPDATE 1-KKR moves another step closer to Euronext 08:38 PM BST
Lyondell seeks extension of bankruptcy financing 08:37 PM BST
Club kid, gay, Asian? "Sex and the City" wants you 08:37 PM BST
Petrobras says wants to buy Chilean LNG 08:36 PM BST
Oil falls on profit-taking, market awaits U.S. data 08:33 PM BST
GM and Germany could decide on Opel buyer by weekend 08:33 PM BST
UPDATE 8-Oil falls on profit-taking, market awaits U.S. data 08:32 PM BST
Al Qaeda allies suspected in Christian killings 08:30 PM BST
GM, Germany could decide on Opel buyer by weekend 08:29 PM BST
UPDATE 4-GM, Germany could decide on Opel buyer by weekend 08:28 PM BST
ADM says US ethanol blend likely to rise in 2010 08:28 PM BST
ADR Report-ADRs slip as investors pause, banks fall 08:28 PM BST
JA Solar chairman to take on CEO post 08:28 PM BST
JA Solar chairman to take on CEO post 08:26 PM BST
Kodak shares surge to three-month high 08:26 PM BST
Q+A: What can Bill Clinton accomplish in North Korea? 08:25 PM BST
Kodak shares surge to 3-month high, recoup recent loss 08:25 PM BST
Drug-dispensing contact lens passes early tests 08:23 PM BST
North Korea's Kim releases U.S. journalists - report 08:23 PM BST
Golf-Majors and WGC events now the pressing concern for Casey 08:20 PM BST
Bond insurer shares surge on home sales data 08:19 PM BST
UPDATE 1-Deutsche Bourse Q2 EBITA falls, lags expectations 08:19 PM BST
China, U.S. offer no quick boost to solar slump 08:18 PM BST
Bill Clinton meets Kim Jong-il in North Korea 08:17 PM BST
US copper at new 10-mth peak on improved sentiment 08:17 PM BST
U.S. candy firms moving due to low labor costs 08:16 PM BST
U.S. crude futures settle lower after seesawing 08:13 PM BST
U.S. crude futures settle lower after seesawing 08:12 PM BST
Bill Clinton in North Korea, meets Kim Jong-il 08:11 PM BST
US gold rises above $970 on weak dlr, risk appetite 08:10 PM BST
CORRECTED - Chile bourse rises on strong retail; peso flat 08:08 PM BST
FACTBOX-Deutsche Boerse Q2 sales, profit by division 08:07 PM BST
Club kid, gay, Asian? "Sex and the City" wants you 08:07 PM BST
UPDATE 5-CVS Caremark posts higher profit, raises view 08:07 PM BST
Kenya reaps the wind 08:04 PM BST
Vestas wins court order for blade factory 08:04 PM BST
Club kid, gay, Asian? "Sex and the City" wants you 08:03 PM BST
EMERGING MARKETS-Debt spreads narrowest since September 08:03 PM BST
Spain acquits sole black man in ID parade 08:02 PM BST
Earnings: Moneysupermarket.com Profits Plunge In Recession  07:58 PM BST
Villa sign England under-21 midfielder Delph 07:57 PM BST
SpinVox's New Finance In Excess Of £15 Million  07:56 PM BST
PGA Tour advice is good and bad for teenager Lee 07:56 PM BST
Taliban rockets land near embassies in Afghan capital 07:55 PM BST
FACTBOX-Security developments in Afghanistan, Aug 4 07:55 PM BST
UPDATE 3-Niger votes on presidential power extension 07:54 PM BST
Niger votes on presidential power extension 07:54 PM BST
Evidence for acupuncture in impotence is weak 07:53 PM BST
Golf-PGA Tour advice is good and bad for teenager Lee 07:50 PM BST
BRIEF-Soccer-Villa sign England under-21 midfielder Delph 07:49 PM BST
Arthritis drugs raise cancer risk in kids: FDA 07:48 PM BST
Pilgrim's Pride says still on road to recovery 07:48 PM BST
Israelis quietly question U.S. resolve against Iran 07:48 PM BST
TransDigm Q3 profit tops market, shares hit year-high 07:47 PM BST
FACTBOX-Security developments in Afghanistan, Aug 4 07:46 PM BST
CVS CFO silent on possible Aetna PBM deal 07:46 PM BST
Canada pressured to cut foreign aid to Ethiopia 07:44 PM BST
ADM misses Street view as earnings drop 83 percent 07:43 PM BST
Israelis quietly question US resolve against Iran 07:43 PM BST
Dow rally for real? "Big money" thinks so: study 07:42 PM BST
Tom's New Deodorant Packaging Is Fully Recyclable (Where Accepted) 07:41 PM BST
UPDATE 2-Soccer-Liverpool agree to sell Xabi Alonso to Real 07:39 PM BST
Fuel stocks drop at S.Africa's main airport 07:31 PM BST
Australia police foil suicide attack on army base 07:31 PM BST
UPDATE 3-ADM misses Street view as earnings drop 83 percent 07:30 PM BST
Dow rally for real? 'Big money' thinks so - study 07:30 PM BST
Sales at Simon, Macerich malls dip, shares rise 07:28 PM BST
White House calls Ahmadinejad elected leader of Iran 07:28 PM BST
Eli Lilly offers buyouts to 4,000 U.S. sales reps 07:28 PM BST
Caterpillar confirms '09 target, sets 2012 goal 07:26 PM BST
NYMEX-Crude choppy, slips ahead of supply report 07:26 PM BST
Eleven drown as river boat sinks in Sudan 07:26 PM BST
Sales at Simon, Macerich malls dip, shares rise 07:26 PM BST
U.S. consumers spend more in June 07:25 PM BST
German official says progress made in Opel talks 07:24 PM BST
PepsiCo to buy bottlers for $7.8 bln 07:22 PM BST
D. Boerse Q2 EBITA falls 34 pct to 250 mln eur 07:16 PM BST
Soccer-Europa League third qualifying round result 07:16 PM BST
Firms to suffer from hasty loan modifications-Ocwen 07:14 PM BST
Guardian News & Media Will Be 'Smaller,' Even After The Recovery  07:13 PM BST
Industry Moves: C4 Sales/VOD; Digitalis; Discovery Networks-BSkyB  07:13 PM BST
A Year Late, AOL Launches Spinner Music Blog In UK  07:13 PM BST
German official says progress made in Opel talks 07:12 PM BST
First Solar shares drop on price pressure fears 07:12 PM BST
U.S. Senate to approve more cash for clunkers-Reid 07:11 PM BST
Reid: Senate will pass cash-for-clunkers this week 07:09 PM BST
What's in a name? Holding the Internet together 07:09 PM BST
D.R. Horton loss deeper than consensus 07:06 PM BST
Britain's Brown will not congratulate Ahmadinejad 07:04 PM BST
FACTBOX - Liverpool midfielder Xabi Alonso 07:04 PM BST
UPDATE 4-D.R. Horton loss deeper than consensus 07:03 PM BST
Pakistan suspects Al Qaeda allies killed Christians 07:02 PM BST
Pakistan hurt by killing of Christians-church head 07:02 PM BST
Jordan's Arab Bank says H1 profit down 26 pct 07:00 PM BST
BRIEF-Soccer-Norway midfielder Tettey joins Rennes 06:59 PM BST
UPDATE 1-Soccer-Liverpool agree to sell Xabi Alonso to Real 06:59 PM BST
UPDATE 2-FTI Consulting Q2 profit tops St; outlook disappoints 06:58 PM BST
FACTBOX-Liverpool midfielder Xabi Alonso 06:57 PM BST
UPDATE 1-Maire Tecnimont could beat 2009 orders target-CEO 06:56 PM BST
UniCredit Q2 net tops f'cast, Sept decision on bond 06:56 PM BST
CORRECT: Kefir won't stop diarrhea in many kids 06:54 PM BST
Berlusconi's daughter raps dad over model scandal 06:54 PM BST
LG Electronics chief sees rise in 2009 sales 06:52 PM BST
TREASURIES-Bonds fall as home sales data saps safety bid 06:52 PM BST
Canada finance minister warns on C$ rise 06:52 PM BST
Pakistan hurt by killing of Christians: church head 06:49 PM BST
Mexico stocks jump on Walmex sales data bets 06:49 PM BST
NSea Crude-Forties rises, Brent bid at parity 06:48 PM BST
GLOBAL MARKETS-US stocks up on housing data, oil little changed 06:47 PM BST
UPDATE 2-Rowan Q2 results beats view, sees lower costs in '09 06:45 PM BST
U.S. military reviews use of Twitter, other sites 06:45 PM BST
First Energy Solutions launches $1.5 bln 3-pt sale 06:44 PM BST
Peru pushes back auction of energy lots to October 06:44 PM BST
Archbishop says Pakistan hurt by Christian killings 06:42 PM BST
Europe Distillates/Fuel Oil-HSFO up; jet swaps in contango 06:41 PM BST
UPDATE 1-FDA expects to wrap up Mylan probe within weeks 06:40 PM BST
Cuba publishes collection of Fidel Castro thoughts 06:40 PM BST
AMEX TALF ABS sales may soar to $9.8 bln by yr-end 06:40 PM BST
Brown will not congratulate Ahmadinejad 06:40 PM BST
Pakistan hurt by killing of Christians-church head 06:33 PM BST
Clinton to deliver tough message to Kenya's leaders 06:32 PM BST
UPDATE 2-Ocwen Q2 profit beats market, plans $250 mln offering 06:32 PM BST
U.S. military reviews use of Twitter, other sites 06:31 PM BST
Europe Gasoline-Firms near 2009 high on outages, West Africa 06:31 PM BST
Harrington ready for success after toiling for eight months 06:31 PM BST
U.S. energy companies bullish on Marcellus shale 06:29 PM BST
RPT-UPDATE 1-Adaltis files for bankruptcy in Canada 06:28 PM BST
New Issue-Coca-Cola sells $250 mln in 10-yr notes 06:28 PM BST
Schumer, Schapiro say "flashes" under the gun 06:28 PM BST
Golf-Harrington ready for success after toiling for eight months 06:27 PM BST
Big drugmakers start trials of swine flu vaccines 06:24 PM BST
Glaxo gets shot in arm from new H1N1 vaccine orders 06:24 PM BST
Clinton to deliver tough message to Kenya's leaders 06:24 PM BST
Canada Manitoba oat acreage down more than expected 06:22 PM BST
FACTBOX-China's economic interests in Algeria 06:22 PM BST
FACTBOX-China's economic interests in Algeria 06:22 PM BST
CORRECTED - TREASURIES-Bonds fall as home sales data saps safety bid 06:20 PM BST
UPDATE 2-Glaxo gets shot in arm from new H1N1 vaccine orders 06:19 PM BST
UPDATE 3-S.African union threatens power strike 06:19 PM BST
CoBank earnings down slightly for second quarter 06:18 PM BST
End of the line for Benson the monster carp 06:18 PM BST
Lost generation? U.S. grads work for free, look abroad 06:18 PM BST
Berlusconi's daughter raps dad over model scandal 06:18 PM BST
UPDATE 2-Schumer, Schapiro say 'flashes' under the gun 06:17 PM BST
UPDATE 2-TIM Brasil shares rise on margin prospects 06:15 PM BST
FOREX-Dollar trades near 2009 low after US housing data 06:15 PM BST
UPDATE 2-Iconix Q2 profit beats St; maintains FY earnings view 06:14 PM BST
UPDATE 3-Cognizant Q2 profit beats Wall Street; ups '09 outlook 06:14 PM BST
UPDATE 1-Atlantia first-half profit up 5 pct 06:13 PM BST
UPDATE 2-Domtar Q2 profit doubles, sees pulp markets improving 06:12 PM BST
No decision on Opel buyer on Tuesday, says GM 06:12 PM BST
UPDATE 2-Hewitt raises FY09 EPS view, shares rise 06:12 PM BST
Carbon offsets not perfect but can slash costs: CBO 06:09 PM BST
UPDATE 3-GM, Germany talk on Opel buyer, need more time 06:09 PM BST
Northern Rock loss swollen by charges 06:09 PM BST
Carbon offsets not perfect but can slash costs-CBO 06:08 PM BST
UPDATE 1-Vornado second-quarter FFO falls 06:07 PM BST
Clinton has no Obama message for North Korea - White House 06:05 PM BST
TREASURIES-U.S. 30-year bond sells off a full point 06:05 PM BST
Housing recovery, energy to boost timber use: U.N. 06:01 PM BST
South Korea unveils CO2 target plan 06:00 PM BST
Clinton meets Kim Jong-il 06:00 PM BST
US STOCKS-Wall Street edges up on home sales data 05:59 PM BST
Iraq says Iranian exiles not allowed to stay 05:59 PM BST
PepsiCo deals a welcome windfall for investors 05:59 PM BST
DIARY - Spain corporate events 05:59 PM BST
Reid seeks to push ahead with cash for clunkers 05:59 PM BST
U.S. refiners see shakeout under climate change bill 05:58 PM BST
UPDATE 2-Colorado State cuts Atlantic storm forecast again 05:58 PM BST
Colorado State cuts Atlantic storm forecast again 05:58 PM BST
UPDATE 2-Genpact Q2 profit in line with St, revenue trails 05:57 PM BST
PREVIEW-Mexico's Walmex July same-store sales seen up 3.4 pct 05:57 PM BST
Iraq says Iranian exiles not allowed to stay 05:57 PM BST
Mexico aims to bring CO2 cut plan to climate talks 05:57 PM BST
BRIEF-Soccer-Bolivia club seek derby damages from rivals 05:57 PM BST
Judge releases Thomas Cook staff in Ireland 05:56 PM BST
U.S., Canada courts approves Nortel enterprise unit auction 05:55 PM BST
U.S. says African farming has role in green push 05:55 PM BST
U.S. needs 45 more nuclear reactors by 2030: study 05:55 PM BST
Remove environmental goods talks from Doha: U.S. groups 05:55 PM BST
WRAPUP 1-Better Cameron outlook the fruit of subsea health 05:55 PM BST
WAfrica Crude-Angolan moves steadily, Nigerian firms 05:54 PM BST
Protesters back Sudanese woman in trousers case 05:54 PM BST
INTERVIEW-Iraq says Iranian exiles not allowed to stay 05:54 PM BST
US, Canada courts OK Nortel enterprise unit auction 05:54 PM BST
Climate change to encourage coffee pest: study 05:53 PM BST
UPDATE 1-Judge releases Thomas Cook staff in Ireland 05:53 PM BST
GE to pay $50 mln to settle SEC fraud charges 05:52 PM BST
UPDATE 1-India's Reliance can hit peak gas output by Oct-Govt 05:52 PM BST
REFILE-UPDATE 1-Rotork H1 profit up, sees year in line 05:50 PM BST
UPDATE 3-GE to pay $50 mln to settle SEC fraud charges 05:50 PM BST
Zimplats Q2 revenue up 25 pct, secures loan 05:49 PM BST
Cuba publishes collection of Fidel Castro thoughts 05:49 PM BST
US Cash Products- NYH mogas up on uncertain supply 05:49 PM BST
European shares slip back from nine-month highs 05:47 PM BST
BRIEF-Atlantia H1 net profit up 5.1 pct 05:46 PM BST
Duke, Entergy profits slide as recession weighs 05:46 PM BST
WRAPUP 1-Duke, Entergy profits slide as recession weighs 05:45 PM BST
TIMELINE-Morocco in the last 10 years 05:44 PM BST
NYMEX-Crude choppy, bounces off low with equities 05:43 PM BST
UPDATE 3-Statoil's tax rate hides sound Q2 operations 05:43 PM BST
Emerson profit misses forecasts, shares down 05:43 PM BST
WRAPUP 2-Munich Re, L&G shares hit despite diverging profit 05:42 PM BST
CORRECTED - CORRECTED-UPDATE 1-Hewitt Q3 profit beats Street; raises FY09 EP 05:41 PM BST
South Africa arms body allows North Korea exhibit 05:41 PM BST
INSTANT VIEW: U.S. personal income fell in June 05:41 PM BST
European banks see some light 05:40 PM BST
REFILE-Miners and banks send FTSE into retreat 05:39 PM BST
WHO maintains 2 billion estimate for likely H1N1 cases 05:38 PM BST
UPDATE 2-Chinese, Algerians fight in Algiers - witnesses 05:38 PM BST
Chinese, Algerians fight in Algiers - witnesses 05:38 PM BST
Mexico stocks jump as Walmex up ahead of sales data 05:37 PM BST
UPDATE 2-Pekao share sale fears outweigh strong results 05:36 PM BST
U.S. bank regulators dig in against Obama shake-up 05:35 PM BST
WHO maintains 2 billion estimate for likely H1N1 cases 05:35 PM BST
Dow Chemical launches $2.5 bln 2-part note sale - IFR 05:33 PM BST
Big drugmakers start trials of swine flu vaccines 05:33 PM BST
Man released by police in Milly Dowler case 05:32 PM BST
Coach driver gives Ponting shares in football club 05:32 PM BST
WHO maintains 2 bln estimate for likely H1N1 cases 05:32 PM BST
UPDATE 3-ICE hits out at CME influence; profit drops 05:32 PM BST
Latvia government okays plan to help with home loans 05:32 PM BST
REFILE-Cricket-Coach driver gives Ponting shares in soccer club 05:28 PM BST
StanChart raises £1 bln for Asia growth 05:27 PM BST
UPDATE 1-Independence Hub Q3 rates cut due to maintenance 05:26 PM BST
Senate may OK cash-for-clunkers on Wednesday: Stabenow 05:26 PM BST
UPDATE 1-Colonial says mortgage warehouse lending unit raided 05:25 PM BST
BRIEF-Soccer-Colombian Mosquera banned three games in Mexico 05:24 PM BST
StanChart raises $1.7 billion for Asia growth 05:23 PM BST
BRIEF-Soccer-Pogrebnyak suffers double woe at Frankfurt airport 05:23 PM BST
BRIEF-Soccer-Vermes takes over at Kansas 05:23 PM BST
UPDATE 4-StanChart raises $1.7 bln for Asia growth 05:22 PM BST
Anti-corruption group accuses Angola over oil bids 05:21 PM BST
BRIEF-Safilo statement on H1 results 05:20 PM BST
BRIEF-Italy's Maire Tecnimont statement on H1 results 05:17 PM BST
S&P cuts Clear Channel's rating after tender offer 05:16 PM BST
Ferrari blast Schumacher test block as unsporting 05:15 PM BST
Gold hits eight-week high as dollar pares gains 05:14 PM BST
Gym class injuries sending more kids to ER 05:14 PM BST
Eaton CEO: Hybrid Trucks Deliver, Big-Time 05:12 PM BST
UPDATE 1-CME July volume falls 25 percent on the year 05:11 PM BST
UPDATE 2-RiskMetrics cuts FY rev view, sees better Q4 renewals 05:11 PM BST
RPT-US auto workers seek to retrain for scarce new jobs 05:10 PM BST
Ferrari blast Schumacher test block as unsporting 05:08 PM BST
Schumacher to give driving lessons, says Ecclestone 05:08 PM BST
GECC launches $2 bln 10-yr notes - IFR 05:07 PM BST
UPDATE 3-Westlake Chemical profit falls 64 percent 05:07 PM BST
UPDATE 1-Aberdeen sues Simmers, First Uranium unit 05:07 PM BST
STOCKS NEWS EUROPE-UK small caps close 1.5 percent higher 05:05 PM BST
Playboy posts disappointing quarterly loss 05:04 PM BST
Brazil currency slids from 11-month high 05:04 PM BST
BMW to sell own-brand electric cars 05:03 PM BST
FACTBOX-Security developments in Iraq, Aug 4 05:03 PM BST
Soccer-Colombian fans banned from showing colours at away games 05:02 PM BST
US coal supply drops "small" 0.05 pct - Genscape 05:00 PM BST
UPDATE 2-Playboy posts disappointing quarterly loss 05:00 PM BST
FSA and oil industry seek response to CFTC 04:59 PM BST
UPDATE 2-BMW to sell own-brand electric cars,Q2 beats fcasts 04:59 PM BST
Mexico aims to bring CO2 cut plan to climate talks 04:57 PM BST
Nigeria president orders probe of sect leader death 04:56 PM BST
INTERVIEW-Mexico aims to bring CO2 cut plan to climate talks 04:56 PM BST
Cash for Clunkers 04:55 PM BST
PREVIEW-FSA and oil industry seek response to CFTC 04:54 PM BST
UPDATE 3-Och-Ziff reports loss; share price falls 04:50 PM BST
Big drugmakers start trials of swine flu vaccines 04:50 PM BST
UPDATE 1-Bradesco sees no new provision, faster loan growth 04:49 PM BST
Beyonce and friends to rock Formula 1 night race 04:49 PM BST
UPDATE 1-Great Wolf posts Q2 loss, shares up on strong RevPar 04:49 PM BST
Oil steady over $71, awaits U.S. inventory data 04:47 PM BST
Beyonce and friends to rock Formula 1 night race 04:47 PM BST
Southern states an epicenter for U.S. job losses 04:45 PM BST
Mexico recession shows downside of close U.S. links 04:45 PM BST
Debt-free Infineon to go on M&A prowl 04:45 PM BST
Madagascar rivals to hold talks in Mozambique 04:45 PM BST
Prosecutors given G20 protest death file 04:43 PM BST
US climate bill seen raising household energy cost 04:43 PM BST
UPDATE 1-Debt-free Infineon to go on M&A prowl 04:42 PM BST
Stanlib freezes Islamic expansion-manager 04:41 PM BST
Gartner posts lower Q2 profit; backs FY outlook 04:41 PM BST
Novartis says CEO's holiday home set on fire 04:41 PM BST
Vestas wins repossession order for UK blade factory 04:40 PM BST
Palladium hits 11-month high as gold rises 04:39 PM BST
European shares slip back from 9-month high 04:39 PM BST
More investors turn bearish on US Treasuries-poll 04:39 PM BST
FOREX-US dollar trades near 2009 low after US housing data 04:39 PM BST
UPDATE 1-Gartner posts lower Q2 profit; backs FY outlook 04:38 PM BST
CORRECTED - In Huron scandal, shadows of Arthur Andersen 04:35 PM BST
Brown will not congratulate Ahmadinejad 04:34 PM BST
SAfrica's biggest union may strike at power firm 04:31 PM BST
Egypt's NSGB bank's Q2 net profit falls 25 pct 04:30 PM BST
"Iron Man" helps Marvel soar past Wall Street 04:24 PM BST
S&P chops ratings of UK banks' Lower Tier 2 bonds 04:23 PM BST
US STOCKS SNAPSHOT-Indexes turn flat as financials rise 04:22 PM BST
REFILE-Gaylord Entertainment Q2 results beat Street view 04:22 PM BST
UPDATE 3-'Iron Man' helps Marvel soar past Wall Street 04:20 PM BST
Report: Digital Ad Spend Will Grow, But Overall Market Will Shrink  04:20 PM BST
UPDATE 1-Phoenix posts surprise Q2 loss; shares down 04:19 PM BST
Vestas wins repossession order for UK blade factory 04:19 PM BST
Sen. Schumer wants U.S. OTC derivatives repository 04:18 PM BST
Millennium Project Report Issued on the Future of the World 04:17 PM BST
Iraq arrests man over journalist killing in 2006 04:15 PM BST
WRAPUP 2-Global automakers beat f'casts; stay cautious 04:14 PM BST
US gold rises toward $970/oz as dollar cuts gains 04:11 PM BST
DIARY-Federal Reserve Events 04:11 PM BST
UPDATE 2-Century Aluminum divests bauxite, alumina stakes 04:10 PM BST
FX turnover slips to $118 bln in July due to holidays-Reuters 04:09 PM BST
TREASURIES-Bonds ease as housing data saps safety bid 04:09 PM BST
Iran's Mousavi to continue his vote fight-website 04:09 PM BST
S&P cuts Algosaibi Bahrain bank to default status 04:04 PM BST
US STOCKS-Market dips on caution, profit-taking 04:04 PM BST
One dead as Thai plane slides off runway 04:03 PM BST
Palestinians to keep resistance an option: Abbas 04:03 PM BST
FACTBOX-Forecasts for 2009 Atlantic hurricane season 04:03 PM BST
FACTBOX-Forecasts for 2009 Atlantic hurricane season 04:03 PM BST
PREVIEW-Garmin's Q2 seen on track; outlook remains blurred 04:02 PM BST
INTERVIEW-UPDATE 1-Daimler Trucks sees no quick end to slump 04:02 PM BST
Russia Sberbank lends 8.8 bln roubles to Evraz 04:02 PM BST
Leap, MetroPCS shares fall on price war concerns 04:01 PM BST
UPDATE 1-Mariella Burani says not in market-rigging probe 04:00 PM BST
Iraq arrests man over journalist killing in 2006 04:00 PM BST
BRIEF-Petrol Ofisi H1 net profit up 14 pct 04:00 PM BST
Brazil's central bank calls auction to buy dollars 03:59 PM BST
Dallas Fed delays Trimmed Mean PCE data to Aug. 28 03:58 PM BST
Growth in key money supply gauge slows 03:52 PM BST
Fed's Tarullo- don't repeat UK's supervision error 03:52 PM BST
Hedge fund FRM unit to invest $60 mln in new fund 03:51 PM BST
D.R. Horton loss deeper than analysts' forecasts 03:51 PM BST
Photo technique: depth of field 03:50 PM BST
US copper eases at open, home sales data supports 03:49 PM BST
"Sexting" craze on the rise among British children 03:49 PM BST
Mexico stocks, peso gain on US home sales data 03:49 PM BST
Fed's Tarullo- don't repeat UK's supervision error 03:47 PM BST
Reid seeks to push ahead with cash for clunkers 03:46 PM BST
Sri Lanka to test post-war popularity before major polls 03:46 PM BST
"Sexting" craze on the rise among children 03:45 PM BST
U.S. ready to help address Africa's food problems 03:44 PM BST
U.S. ready to help address Africa's food problems 03:44 PM BST
Family video of child driving prompts Quebec probe 03:44 PM BST
Antidepressant use doubles in U.S., study finds 03:44 PM BST
ArvinMeritor posts loss; to sell wheels unit 03:43 PM BST
UPDATE 1-Saputo profit rises on acquisition-related gains 03:43 PM BST
Israel's Barak says U.S. to present peace plan soon 03:42 PM BST
Abbas says keeping "resistance" still an option 03:42 PM BST
FDIC's Bair-new accounting rules provoke heartburn 03:40 PM BST
REFILE-Brazil's TIM says higher EBITDA margins possible 03:39 PM BST
UPDATE 3-TRW Automotive results top estimates, shares jump 03:38 PM BST
UPDATE 1-PPL Q2 adj profit lags market, cuts '10 view; shrs dip 03:37 PM BST
Italy July sporting bets up 9.6 pct-AAMS 03:37 PM BST
Palestinians to keep resistance an option - Abbas 03:36 PM BST
Chef Costello boils down the essence of cooking 03:34 PM BST
Bank of Canada term PRA avg yield 0.264 pct 03:34 PM BST
UPDATE 2-Discovery profit rises, helped by U.S. TV ratings 03:33 PM BST
NY Fed to hold Sept election for Class B director 03:33 PM BST
HEADLINE STOCKS-Some U.S. stocks on the move on August 4 03:33 PM BST
Schumacher to give driving lessons, says Ecclestone 03:32 PM BST
Big banks tout boost from new cash fund rules 03:31 PM BST
UPDATE 2-Health Net profit falls, misses Street forecast 03:31 PM BST
CANADA STOCKS-Resources boost TSX as market plays catch-up 03:30 PM BST
U.S. says African farming has role in green push 03:30 PM BST
Chile cenbank sells $40 mln at average 539.86 pesos 03:29 PM BST
BP warns of planned flaring at Carson refinery 03:28 PM BST
Bills Would Boost Renewable Energy, Storage 03:28 PM BST
UPDATE 1-Primary Energy seeks extension of loan term 03:26 PM BST
Pound hits 9-month high vs dollar 03:26 PM BST
TREASURIES-US govt bonds sell off as stocks recover 03:24 PM BST
UPDATE 3-ArvinMeritor posts loss; to sell wheels unit 03:24 PM BST
Rather sues to return CBS execs to $70 million suit 03:23 PM BST
OPEC unlikely to cut oil output in Sept: delegates 03:22 PM BST
U.S. ready to help address Africa's food problems 03:21 PM BST
Big banks tout boost from new cash fund rules 03:19 PM BST
Sterling hits 9-mth high vs dollar, trims some gains 03:18 PM BST
Pending home sales up for 5th straight month 03:17 PM BST
INTERVIEW-U.S. says African farming has role in green push 03:17 PM BST
NYMEX-Crude slips as caution weighs after surge 03:17 PM BST
TABLE-UNICREDIT Q2 results 2009 03:17 PM BST
INSTANT VIEW: Pending home sales rise in June 03:16 PM BST
BRIEF-Mariella Burani statement on La Repubblica report 03:16 PM BST
CORRECTED - TREASURIES-Prices climb with safe-haven support 03:16 PM BST
U.S. consumer spending rises in June 03:16 PM BST
U.S. pending home sales up for 5th straight month 03:15 PM BST
UPDATE 1-Irish court to hear developer appeal on Aug 11 03:15 PM BST
Pirate Bay's Chief Agitator Slunks Away From The Fight  03:13 PM BST
No need for tight trading limits -derivatives body 03:12 PM BST
Sarah Dunant talks about Renaissance convents 03:12 PM BST
UPDATE 1-RTI Q2 profit falls on weak demand 03:11 PM BST
Regulator seeks ombudsman for grocers 03:10 PM BST
TREASURIES-Bonds shed gains after pending home sales 03:10 PM BST
UPDATE 1-Diebold Q2 results beat Street view 03:10 PM BST
Dollar pares gains vs euro after home sales data 03:09 PM BST
Motor racing-Schumacher to give driving lessons, says Ecclestone 03:08 PM BST
US STOCKS SNAPSHOT-Wall St trims losses after home sales data 03:08 PM BST
UPDATE 3-UK regulator seeks ombudsman for grocers, suppliers 03:08 PM BST
Morgan Stanley could mull asset manager buy 03:07 PM BST
USW pulls out of refinery safety talks with API 03:05 PM BST
STOCKS NEWS EUROPE-SocGen, Axa, Lloyds report on Wed 03:04 PM BST
Acropolis museum backs down in Costa-Gavras film row 03:04 PM BST
US May natural gas production slips from April-EIA 03:03 PM BST
UPDATE 2-Church & Dwight Q2 profit up; raises dividend, outlook 03:02 PM BST
China says it holds 718 in Xinjiang over July riots 03:02 PM BST
StanChart may list on other markets 03:01 PM BST
No plans to congratulate Iran president: White House 03:01 PM BST
EADS plans euro benchmark bond issue -IFR 03:01 PM BST
US May natural gas production slips from April-EIA 03:00 PM BST
USW pulls out of refinery safety talks with API 03:00 PM BST
UPDATE 2-OPEC unlikely to cut oil output in Sept-delegates 03:00 PM BST
US June pending home sales up 3.6 pct-NAR 03:00 PM BST
UPDATE 2-Devro posts higher H1 profit, shares rise 03:00 PM BST
Sidebottom added to England squad for Ashes 02:59 PM BST
White House: No plans to congratulate Iran president 02:58 PM BST
CORRECTED - UPDATE 1-GMAC net loss widens to $3.9 bln 02:58 PM BST
UPDATE 1-Cricket-Sidebottom added to England squad for Ashes 02:57 PM BST
Bradesco sees no new bad debt provisions-executive 02:57 PM BST
UPDATE 1-StanChart may list on other markets 02:56 PM BST
UPDATE 1-Pantry Q3 profit misses Street view 02:56 PM BST
Sen. Shelby- Fed central in oversight shortcomings 02:55 PM BST
UPDATE 2-Louisiana-Pacific loss narrows; costs down 02:54 PM BST
INSTANT VIEW - Toyota posts Q1 loss 02:54 PM BST
UPDATE 2-Montenegro confirms A2A wins power utility stake 02:54 PM BST
Taqa buys N.Sea assets from group including Chevron 02:54 PM BST
UPDATE 2-Russia's Inter RAO, Gazprom to sign Turkey deals 02:53 PM BST
UPDATE 1-Russia Rushydro ups '09 profit f'cast, stock soars 02:53 PM BST
UPDATE 1-Acorda posts wider Q2 loss as expenses rise 02:53 PM BST
MONEY MARKETS-Interbank rates at new lows; ECB, BOE eyed 02:51 PM BST
Sri Lanka shares gain on foreign blue-chip buying 02:51 PM BST
UPDATE 2-Henry Schein Q2 profit beats Wall Street view 02:51 PM BST
EU says a third of Europeans never used Internet 02:50 PM BST
July U.S. retail sales lack back-to-school bounce 02:48 PM BST
STOCKS NEWS EUROPE-Melexis hits 8-month high on car data 02:48 PM BST
Clinton has no Obama message for North Korea: White House 02:48 PM BST
W.House: Clinton has no Obama message for North Korea 02:46 PM BST
Egypt rejects France Telecom appeal on Mobinil bid 02:46 PM BST
UPDATE 1-Cossette asks holders to defer response to Cosmos offer 02:45 PM BST
Reliance Infra consortium wins Mumbai rail project 02:45 PM BST
FACTBOX-Major energy pipelines in central/south Europe 02:45 PM BST
U.S.-traded Toyota shares fall after loss reported 02:44 PM BST
Lifetime Digital, King.com Tie Up For Games Deal  02:44 PM BST
UPDATE 1-France raises electricity prices, EDF shares down 02:44 PM BST
UPDATE 1-PH Glatfelter posts adj Q2 loss; sees better Q3 02:44 PM BST
PREVIEW-Putin to seek Russian energy foothold on Turkey visit 02:44 PM BST
CVS Caremark posts higher profit, raises view 02:43 PM BST
UPDATE 1-Expeditors Q2 profit in line with Street, sales miss 02:43 PM BST
Kenya to add 270 MW to electricity grid, plans ration 02:43 PM BST
"Sexting" craze on the rise among children 02:43 PM BST
CANADA STOCKS-TSX rises sharply at open, led by resources 02:41 PM BST
American in Suu Kyi trial in hospital in Myanmar 02:40 PM BST
Irish court to hear developer appeal on Aug 11 02:40 PM BST
UPDATE 3-Emerson profit misses forecasts, shares down 02:39 PM BST
Rugby-Wallabies not out to con referees, says Sharpe 02:39 PM BST
Irish court to hear developer appeal on Aug 11 02:39 PM BST
UPDATE 1-Golar spin-off seeks to raise $150 mln 02:39 PM BST
Consumer spending rises in June, incomes fall 02:38 PM BST
UPDATE 1-UBS reorganises wealth management business -memo 02:38 PM BST
STOCKS NEWS EUROPE-Shares stay lower after U.S. open 02:37 PM BST
US STOCKS SNAPSHOT-Wall St opens lower as data sparks caution 02:36 PM BST
Israel's Barak says U.S. to present peace plan soon 02:35 PM BST
UPDATE 1-Perot Systems Q2 profit beats Street 02:35 PM BST
Israel's Barak says U.S. to present peace plan soon 02:35 PM BST
Munich Re bumper investments soothe, L&G disappoints 02:33 PM BST
China says it holds 718 in Xinjiang over July riots 02:30 PM BST
Colorado State lowers Atlantic hurricane forecast 02:28 PM BST
Colorado State lowers Atlantic hurricane forecast 02:28 PM BST
US STOCKS-Lower open eyed as mixed data spark caution 02:27 PM BST
UPDATE 1-Colfax profit lags Street; to close N. Carolina plant 02:25 PM BST
China says it holds 718 in Xinjiang over July riots 02:25 PM BST
China says it holds 718 in Xinjiang over July riots 02:25 PM BST
Chinese, Algerians brawl in Algiers - witnesses 02:24 PM BST
Freddie Mac, FHLB, Fannie Mae 2009 note calendar 02:24 PM BST
UPDATE 1-Fondiaria-SAI HI net short of estimate, shares fall 02:24 PM BST
FOREX-Yen, dollar rebound as stocks, oil prices fall 02:22 PM BST
No decision on Opel buyer on Tuesday, says GM 02:20 PM BST
Freddie Mac to sell 3-year reference notes on Wed 02:19 PM BST
Cognizant Q2 profit beats Wall Street; ups '09 outlook 02:19 PM BST
Home Depot and Habitat for Humanity Back Green Building 02:19 PM BST
NASCAR Track Puts Solar Power in the Pole Position 02:19 PM BST
NASCAR Track Puts Solar Power in the Pole Position 02:19 PM BST
Reality stars Jon & Kate back on air after split 02:16 PM BST
Scarred South Ossetia penniless and shaky year after war 02:16 PM BST
US Sen. Dodd questions Obama bank regulation plan 02:16 PM BST
Dubai ruler gets 6-month ban over horse doping 02:15 PM BST
BEFORE THE BELL-Valeant Pharma up after quarterly profit 02:14 PM BST
U.S. chides Kenya for inaction on post-poll chaos 02:14 PM BST
U.S. chides Kenya for inaction on post-poll chaos 02:14 PM BST
No decision on Opel buyer on Tuesday, says GM 02:13 PM BST
REUTER MONEYGRAPH-IMF SDR RATES-Aug 4 US 1.56903 02:13 PM BST
UPDATE 2-Seagate to cut 2,000 Singapore jobs, sees charges 02:12 PM BST
BlackRock says equities rally still supported 02:11 PM BST
BEFORE THE BELL-Marvel Entertainment up after quarterly profit 02:11 PM BST
UPDATE 1-Canadian banks face risk from poor job mkts - Blackmont 02:10 PM BST
FEATURE-Scarred South Ossetia penniless, shaky year after war 02:09 PM BST
FEATURE-Scarred South Ossetia penniless, shaky year after war 02:09 PM BST
Moody's on California Infrastruc. & Econ. Dev. Bank, CA 02:08 PM BST
BEFORE THE BELL-ArvinMeritor down after Q3 loss 02:06 PM BST
Guardian mulls future as smaller organisation 02:06 PM BST
India tells UNICEF to stop nutrition relief aid 02:06 PM BST
India tells UNICEF to stop nutrition relief aid 02:06 PM BST
England name squad for fourth Ashes test 02:02 PM BST
HEADLINE STOCKS-Some U.S. stocks to watch on August 4 02:01 PM BST
Cricket-England squad for the fourth Ashes test 02:00 PM BST
PepsiCo to buy two bottlers for $7.8 billion: source 01:59 PM BST
Failed Iraqi female teen suicide bomber sentenced 01:58 PM BST
Iochpe to buy ArvinMeritor wheel unit for $180 mln 01:58 PM BST
Moody's affirms the P-1 rtng on Kissimmee Utility Authority, FL 01:58 PM BST
Western concern grows over Somali war fallout 01:58 PM BST
Pension funds join battle over EU hedge fund rules 01:57 PM BST
Springboks name unchanged side to face Australia 01:56 PM BST
PepsiCo to buy two bottlers for $7.8 bln - source 01:55 PM BST
Pension funds join battle over EU hedge fund rules 01:55 PM BST
TABLE-US chain store sales fell 5.4 pct last week-Redbook 01:55 PM BST
Mousavi: accidental hero of Iran's opposition 01:54 PM BST
Aid groups say Sudan took millions during expulsions 01:54 PM BST
Aid groups say Sudan took millions during expulsions 01:54 PM BST
TABLE-FONDIARIA-SAI H1 results 2009 01:52 PM BST
ANALYSIS-Western concern grows over Somali war fallout 01:52 PM BST
UPDATE 2-Tullow finds oil in Ngara-1 well in Uganda 01:52 PM BST
BRIEF-Fondiaria-SAI first-half results statement 01:49 PM BST
Pepsico up, report says to buy 2 bottlers 01:49 PM BST
Rugby-Springboks name unchanged side to face Australia 01:49 PM BST
Endangered Kashmir deer in comeback as violence dips 01:48 PM BST
TABLE-U.S. June personal income fell 1.3 pct 01:47 PM BST
Three detained Americans being questioned in Iran: TV 01:47 PM BST
TABLE-U.S. June personal income fell 1.3 pct 01:47 PM BST
UPDATE 1-Indonesia's Excelcom plans $300 mln rights issue 01:45 PM BST
US STOCKS SNAPSHOT-Futures briefly add losses after PCE data 01:42 PM BST
Scientists study huge plastic patch in Pacific 01:42 PM BST
BEFORE THE BELL-Pepsico up, report says to buy 2 bottlers 01:40 PM BST
U.S. sees big difference in banks' mortgage aid 01:40 PM BST
Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac bill sale calendar 01:40 PM BST
Chile's Entel 1st half profits down 6 pct yr/yr 01:40 PM BST
TREASURIES-Bonds briefly extend gains after consumption data 01:39 PM BST
Football-style pay, but could bankers sell shirts? 01:39 PM BST
UPDATE 1-Gas pipeline company Spectra posts lower profit 01:39 PM BST
UPDATE 1-Valeant Q2 profit beats Street, ups '09 earnings view 01:39 PM BST
D.R. Horton down after quarterly loss 01:38 PM BST
UPDATE 1-Heartland Payment posts Q2 net loss, lowers '09 outlook 01:38 PM BST
Football-style pay, but could bankers sell shirts? 01:37 PM BST
UEFA voices concern over Premier League club finances 01:37 PM BST
Football-style pay, but could bankers sell shirts? 01:36 PM BST
Wipro wins 5-year deal from U.S. apparel retailer 01:36 PM BST
Agency brokers jump into bond trading, few to last 01:35 PM BST
GMAC net loss widens to $3.9 billion 01:34 PM BST
Europe war risk no longer unthinkable post Georgia 01:34 PM BST
Georgia peace fragile one year after war 01:34 PM BST
FACTBOX - Georgia's rebel regions one year after war 01:34 PM BST
FACTBOX - Facts about the 2008 war in Georgia 01:34 PM BST
Russia casts long shadow over aspiring Abkhaz state 01:34 PM BST
Saakashvili says Russia still wants him out 01:34 PM BST
STOCKS NEWS EUROPE-Rotork up as H1 exceeds expectations 01:34 PM BST
Rugby-South Africa team for Tri-Nations match against Australia 01:33 PM BST
U.S. consumer spending rises in June 01:32 PM BST
Soccer-style pay, but could bankers sell shirts? 01:32 PM BST
Private equity funds in Taiwan bank on China interest 01:29 PM BST
CANADA FX DEBT-C$ hits 10-mth high, backs off; bonds ease 01:28 PM BST
US STOCKS-Futures down after market run-up; data in focus 01:28 PM BST
India's Axis Bank says board OKs new share sale 01:27 PM BST
Asia Crude-India BPCL seeks sweet crude for Oct-sources 01:26 PM BST
Russia Rushydro ups '09 EBITDA f'cast to 51 bln rbls 01:26 PM BST
RLPC-Schneider Electric seeks loan refinancing-bankers 01:26 PM BST
Global stocks, commodities slip; dollar flat 01:24 PM BST
CANADA STOCKS-TSX may open lower as commodities fall 01:20 PM BST
China holds 718 in Xinjiang over July riots-Xinhua 01:19 PM BST
BEFORE THE BELL-Zebra Tech down after results 01:19 PM BST
China holds 718 in Xinjiang over July riots-Xinhua 01:18 PM BST
PE firms seek Brazil real estate investment-report 01:17 PM BST
Moody's review for possible downgrade on Emergence Offset notes 01:16 PM BST
Japan opposition fails to close gap with business 01:16 PM BST
Ocwen Q2 profit beats market, plans $250 million offering 01:16 PM BST
Brazil investment poised to rise on credit-report 01:15 PM BST
Russia's Interao, Gazprom to sign Turkey deals 01:14 PM BST
Pekao sees rebound in Polish corporate credit in Q4 01:14 PM BST
UPDATE 2-Spirent sees pick-up in Q4; shares rise 01:12 PM BST
UPDATE 1-Max Capital Q2 profit handily beats Street view 01:12 PM BST
Small business salaries lowest since 2006-survey 01:12 PM BST
UPDATE 1-Deutsche Bank ups price targets on Home Depot, Lowe's 01:10 PM BST
BEFORE THE BELL-TRW Automotive up after quarterly earnings 01:10 PM BST
Australia police foil suicide attack on army base 01:10 PM BST
Australia police say foil suicide attack on army base 01:10 PM BST
UPDATE 1-German engineering firms eye profit in 2009 01:09 PM BST
Russia says boosts readiness of troops in S.Ossetia 01:08 PM BST
Failed Iraqi female teen suicide bomber sentenced 01:07 PM BST
EU says a third of Europeans never used Internet 01:06 PM BST
Indonesia's Excelcom says plans $300 mln rights 01:05 PM BST
Everton in talks about buying Arsenal's Senderos 01:04 PM BST
Housing recovery, energy to boost timber use - UN 01:04 PM BST
Taliban rockets land near embassies in Kabul 01:03 PM BST
UPDATE 2-Northwest Natural Q2 results miss Wall Street view 01:03 PM BST
UPDATE 1-Cameron Q2 profit beats Street, ups forecast 01:02 PM BST
Protesters back Sudanese woman in trousers case 01:01 PM BST
Home Depot Foundation, Habitat for Humanity Give Green Building a $30M Boost 01:00 PM BST
Japan weighs defense review to boost U.S. alliance 12:59 PM BST
Contango play extends to oil, metals, softs -banks 12:58 PM BST
UK Guardian mulls future as smaller organization 12:58 PM BST
DIARY - European Central Bank (ECB) events to October 04 12:57 PM BST
UK Guardian mulls future as smaller organisation 12:55 PM BST
UPDATE 1-German new car registrations up 29.5 pct in July 12:54 PM BST
INQ Mobile Launches Two New Phones With Twitter, Media Syncing  12:53 PM BST
India says forests soak 10 percent emissions annually 12:53 PM BST
India's Reliance can produce more gas - TV 12:52 PM BST
EU mergers and takeovers (August 4) 12:51 PM BST
UPDATE 1-Powell Industries Q3 net jumps 66 pct 12:49 PM BST
Iran's opposition will keep up government protest: Karoubi 12:49 PM BST
Xstrata wary on outlook 12:48 PM BST
BHP Billiton names ex-Ford chief Nasser as chairman 12:48 PM BST
Abbas says "resistance" still an option 12:46 PM BST
FOREX-Yen, dollar gain as risk rally pauses 12:46 PM BST
Discovery profit rises, helped by U.S. TV ratings 12:45 PM BST
Discovery profit rises, helped by U.S. TV ratings 12:45 PM BST
TABLE-US chain store sales fell 0.2 pct last week-ICSC 12:45 PM BST
STOCKS NEWS EUROPE-Devro up on interim results 12:44 PM BST
INTERVIEW-Eritrea wants peaceful Somalia, denies meddling 12:43 PM BST
ICE Brent below $73, still near 2009 high 12:40 PM BST
BEFORE THE BELL-CVS Caremark rises after results, outlook 12:40 PM BST
HSBC appoints CICC, Citic Sec for Shanghai IPO 12:39 PM BST
UPDATE 1-Indonesia's Antam says Q2 sales hit by nickel prices 12:39 PM BST
WITNESS - Fleeing the Islamic sect that lived in our midst 12:39 PM BST
FACTBOX-Security developments in Pakistan, Aug 4 12:38 PM BST
Manufacturers resilient through H1 slump 12:37 PM BST
BRIEF-Soccer-Everton in talks about buying Arsenal's Senderos 12:37 PM BST
MAN Diesel plant in Denmark to cut 500 jobs 12:36 PM BST
UPDATE 2-Macerich second-quarter FFO falls 12:35 PM BST
White House says Clinton visit to N.K. "solely private" 12:34 PM BST
StanChart looking at listing in key mkts - exec 12:34 PM BST
W.House says Clinton visit to N.K. "solely private" 12:34 PM BST
Westinghouse says to take part in CEZ tender 12:34 PM BST
REFILE-Indonesia's Antam says sales fall 44 pct in 2Q 12:32 PM BST
UPDATE 1-Entergy Q2 earnings fall on nuclear outages 12:32 PM BST
Soccer-Bundesliga divisions to see fall in revenues - poll 12:31 PM BST
US STOCKS-Futures slip as investors pause after run-up 12:30 PM BST
FTSE retreats after gains Monday; commods weigh 12:29 PM BST
M.Stanley eyes Shanghai property sale: sources 12:29 PM BST
ANZ, StanChart eye M&A in Asia to bolster growth 12:27 PM BST
UPDATE 1-Duke Energy quarterly profit falls 21 percent 12:26 PM BST
Detained Americans being questioned in Iran 12:25 PM BST
Mousavi - accidental hero of Iran's opposition 12:25 PM BST
ANALYSIS-Georgia peace fragile one year after war 12:25 PM BST
ANALYSIS-Georgia peace fragile one year after war 12:25 PM BST
UPDATE 1-M.Stanley eyes Shanghai property sale -sources 12:24 PM BST
STOCKS NEWS EUROPE-Carlsberg falls after Citi downgrade 12:24 PM BST
Beiersdorf hurt as consumers cut back on pampering 12:23 PM BST
Europe war risk no longer unthinkable post Georgia 12:22 PM BST
Lipper Snaps UK-Aberdeen High Yield leads bond funds in July 12:19 PM BST
UPDATE 3-BHP Billiton names ex-Ford chief Nasser as chairman 12:19 PM BST
Lipper Snaps UK-AIG Global leads mixed asset funds in July 12:19 PM BST
Lipper Snaps UK-Perennial leads real estate funds in July 12:19 PM BST
Lipper Snaps UK-UBS leads money market funds in July 12:18 PM BST
NEWSMAKER-Mousavi: accidental hero of Iran's opposition 12:18 PM BST
UPDATE 2-Tullett Prebon sees volatility driving growth 12:18 PM BST
Lipper Snaps UK-BNP Paribas leads commodities funds in July 12:17 PM BST
ANZ to buy RBS Asia units for $550 mln 12:17 PM BST
Endangered Kashmir deer in comeback as violence dips 12:17 PM BST
Lipper Snaps UK-Invesco leads absolute return funds in July 12:17 PM BST
BRIEF-Golar spin-off seeks to raise $150 mln 12:17 PM BST
Lipper Snaps UK-Fortis leads equities funds in July 12:17 PM BST
WRAPUP 1-UK manufacturers resilient through H1 slump 12:16 PM BST
SAfrica union in wage dispute with steel maker 12:15 PM BST
Stocks, commodities retreat while dollar flat 12:13 PM BST
EU says a third of Europeans never used Internet 12:12 PM BST
UPDATE 1-Dana Petroleum says TAJ-1 well not commercial 12:11 PM BST
FACTBOX-Georgia's rebel regions one year after war 12:11 PM BST
EU says a third of Europeans never used Internet 12:11 PM BST
TOPWRAP 2-Markets pause as banks, Toyota offer more hope 12:10 PM BST
UPDATE 1-HSBC appoints CICC, Citic Sec for Shanghai IPO 12:10 PM BST
INTERVIEW-Soccer-World Cup will bring races together - Jordaan 12:09 PM BST
STOCKS NEWS EUROPE-UK small caps up 0.5 pct at midday 12:09 PM BST
Toyota trims loss forecast, cautious on demand recovery 12:08 PM BST
Sterling hits 9-mth high vs dollar, trims some gains 12:08 PM BST
FACTBOX-Facts about the 2008 war in Georgia 12:07 PM BST
FACTBOX-Facts about the 2008 war in Georgia 12:07 PM BST
UPDATE 5-ANZ, StanChart eye M&A in Asia to bolster growth 12:07 PM BST
ANALYSIS-Europe war risk no longer unthinkable post Georgia 12:07 PM BST
Pekao sees credit portfolio steady in H2 12:07 PM BST
UPDATE 1-Taiwan says insurer Kuo Hua Life taken over 12:04 PM BST
GLOBAL MARKETS-Stocks, commodities retreat while dollar flat 12:02 PM BST
FACTBOX - Former U.S. President Bill Clinton 12:01 PM BST
Algerian firms worried by government import curbs 12:01 PM BST
StanChart share sale closes, seen priced 1,360-1,365p 12:00 PM BST
FACTBOX-Former U.S. President Bill Clinton 11:58 AM BST
Uzbek reporter jailing a travesty - rights group 11:57 AM BST
FACTBOX-Capital strength of major British banks 11:56 AM BST
STOCKS NEWS EUROPE-4imprint up on H2 outlook 11:56 AM BST
Indian shares fall 0.6 pct; Bharti, ONGC drop 11:56 AM BST
Russia's LUKOIL ups bond issue plans to 25 bln rbls 11:56 AM BST
PRESS DIGEST - Canada - August 4 11:55 AM BST
Weaker investments hit L&G earnings 11:55 AM BST
Taiwan says insurer Kuo Hua Life taken over 11:54 AM BST
Global automakers beat forecasts, remain cautious 11:54 AM BST
STOCKS NEWS UK-4imprint up on H2 outlook 11:53 AM BST
Toyota trims loss f'cast, cautious on demand recovery 11:53 AM BST
UPDATE 2-L&G says weaker investments hit H1 earnings 11:53 AM BST
SE Asia Stocks-Indonesia hits 13-month high, Singapore retreats 11:51 AM BST
Euro, stg, dlr Libor rates at record lows; spreads tighter 11:51 AM BST
Merkel will not congratulate Ahmadinejad 11:50 AM BST
Toyota - to gauge demand before revising U.S. sales view 11:49 AM BST
Toyota to gauge demand before revising U.S. sales view 11:48 AM BST
INSTANT VIEW: Toyota posts Q1 loss, ups cautious sales outlook 11:48 AM BST
European banks see some light, UBS clients decamp 11:47 AM BST
Banks, miners drag European shares lower 11:46 AM BST
BNP Paribas Q2 profits rise 11:46 AM BST
UBS still losing client money 11:46 AM BST
UBS still losing client money, sees improvement 11:43 AM BST
Barclays India wealth unit sees assets rising 11:41 AM BST
Moody's reviews Statnett's Aa3 rating for possible downgrade 11:40 AM BST
WRAPUP 1-European banks see some light, UBS clients decamp 11:40 AM BST
STOCKS NEWS EUROPE-Polar Capital rises as funds grow 11:38 AM BST
Moody's drops rtgs of Swiss Re Germany & Swiss Re Frankona Rueck 11:34 AM BST
Scientists study huge plastic patch in Pacific 11:32 AM BST
STOCKS NEWS EUROPE-Spirent rises on positive outlook 11:30 AM BST
UPDATE 3-Toyota trims loss f'cast, cautious on demand recovery 11:29 AM BST
Montenegro confirms A2A wins utility bidding 11:29 AM BST
Sembcorp Marine says eyes acquisition opportunities 11:28 AM BST
Algerian LNG tanker docked at UK terminal Tues-data 11:21 AM BST
GM delays Opel sale 11:20 AM BST
UPDATE 1-Macau gaming tycoon Ho undergoes brain surgery 11:19 AM BST
StanChart says in talks to buy China, India assets 11:18 AM BST
Stuck in Gaza, Fatah men watch congress on TV 11:18 AM BST
FACTBOX-Somalia's al Shabaab rebels 11:17 AM BST
StanChart placing indicated at 1,355p/shr -traders 11:15 AM BST
India's police undermine democracy, human rights-HRW 11:15 AM BST
India's police undermine democracy, human rights-HRW 11:15 AM BST
STOCKS NEWS EUROPE-Prysmian down; Draka deal doubt 11:15 AM BST
SDL H1 sales boosted by weak pound; shares fall 11:12 AM BST
India's SAIL cuts long steel prices, raises flat 11:12 AM BST
STOCKS NEWS UK-Spirent rises on positive outlook 11:12 AM BST
Jordan licenses National Bank of Abu Dhabi 11:12 AM BST
Soccer-Scotland squad to face Norway in World Cup qualifier 11:11 AM BST
S.Africa's Telkom workers to extend strike-union 11:10 AM BST
Stuck in Gaza, Fatah men watch congress on TV 11:10 AM BST
FACTBOX - Somalia's al Shabaab rebels 11:09 AM BST
UPDATE 2-SDL H1 sales boosted by weak pound; shares fall 11:09 AM BST
Thailand to import gas from Myanmar's M9 late 2013 11:08 AM BST
STOCKS NEWS EUROPE-EDF falls on electricity price plans 11:07 AM BST
Indian shares provisionally fall 0.7 pct 11:05 AM BST
India board plans own testing regime after WADA decision 11:03 AM BST
Bharti says to expand cable network to Bhutan 11:03 AM BST
STOCKS NEWS EUROPE-Mariella Burani falls on downgrade 11:02 AM BST
Singapore's ST Engineering says Q2 net profit down 9 pct 11:00 AM BST
ANALYSTS VIEW - Australia arrests four over attack plot 11:00 AM BST
Goldman employees told no big purchases: report 11:00 AM BST
Reuters quote of the day, August 4 11:00 AM BST
Stop & Shop Brings Aquarium's Expert Along for Sustainable Seafood Purchasing 10:59 AM BST
William Hill warns on profits as punters stay away 10:58 AM BST
China iron ore business carries on for small Oz miners 10:56 AM BST
Goldman employees told: no big purchases- NY Post 10:54 AM BST
ANALYSTS VIEW: Australia arrests four over attack plot 10:54 AM BST
Moody's affirms Aa3/VMIG 1 JEA, FL; outlook stable 10:54 AM BST
FOREX-Euro edges down from year's high vs dlr 10:53 AM BST
Bangladesh to issue $500 mln bonds to build bridge 10:52 AM BST
WRAPUP 1-China iron ore business carries on for small Oz miners 10:52 AM BST
UPDATE 2-William Hill warns on profits as punters stay away 10:51 AM BST
CORRECTED - PRESS DIGEST - British business - Aug 4 10:50 AM BST
UPDATE 3-UBS still losing client money, sees improvement 10:50 AM BST
ANALYSTS VIEW-Australia arrests four over attack plot 10:50 AM BST
DIARY - World Time Changes - Aug-Nov 2009 10:47 AM BST
Thai plane crashes on Koh Samui, 1 dead 10:46 AM BST
FACTBOX-Global interest rates in 2009 10:45 AM BST
ICC anti-corruption unit contacted by PCB 10:44 AM BST
India seeks cricket cash to assist Asian Cup bid 10:44 AM BST
Taliban rockets land near embassies in Afghan capital 10:44 AM BST
Taliban rockets land near embassies in Afghan capital 10:44 AM BST
M.Stanley eyes China property sale for $366 mln -sources 10:42 AM BST
BHP Billiton names ex-Ford chief Nasser as chairman 10:42 AM BST
F@N Communications <2461.Q>-2009 div forecast 10:42 AM BST
TABLE-Saudi banks' provisions for loan losses 10:41 AM BST
STOCKS NEWS EUROPE-L&G slumps after dividend cut, charges 10:40 AM BST
Singapore's Sembcorp Marine Q2 net profit up 7.6 pct 10:38 AM BST
Families face eviction as Kenya tries to save forest 10:38 AM BST
CORRECTED-(OFFICIAL) UPDATE 1-Nigeria Starcomms H1 losses treble 10:38 AM BST
Pertamina wants bigger stake in Mitsui refinery JV 10:36 AM BST
Amey preferred bidder for $4.57 bln UK contract 10:36 AM BST
Xstrata wary on outlook, sticks to no Anglo premium 10:36 AM BST
Poland doubles LNG terminal capacity plan 10:35 AM BST
Pertamina wants bigger stake in Mitsui refinery JV 10:35 AM BST
UPDATE 3-Xstrata wary on outlook, sticks to no Anglo premium 10:34 AM BST
FEATURE-Families face eviction as Kenya tries to save forest 10:34 AM BST
STOCKS NEWS EUROPE-BSS Group rises as Numis upgrades 10:34 AM BST
STOCKS NEWS EUROPE-GKN up on smaller pretax loss 10:33 AM BST
BNP Paribas profits rise, boosted by Fortis 10:32 AM BST
Kenyan Barclays Bank first-half pretax up 5 pct 10:32 AM BST
Kurdistan to take stake in merged Heritage/Genel 10:31 AM BST
CORRECTED - CORRECTED-Soccer-India seeks cricket cash to assist Asian Cup bi 10:30 AM BST
Citi Indonesia may grow through acquisitions 10:29 AM BST
Ponting and Strauss dwell on the positives 10:29 AM BST
UPDATE 2-Kenyan Barclays Bank first-half pretax up 5 pct 10:29 AM BST
Fall in power demand "unprecedented" 10:28 AM BST
Drax signs £235 million forward start loan 10:28 AM BST
Analysts raise ratings, targets on HSBC 10:27 AM BST
UPDATE 2-Givaudan sales seen bottoming, shares rise 10:27 AM BST
STOCKS NEWS UK-L&G sinks on fears over one-offs, dividend cut 10:26 AM BST
Philippines' Atlas to raise output at copper mine 10:24 AM BST
RLPC-Drax signs 235 mln stg forward start loan 10:24 AM BST
StanChart placing book covered - sources 10:24 AM BST
Singapore's DBS to offer cross-border yuan settlement 10:23 AM BST
DIARY - Global Environment 10:21 AM BST
StanChart placing book covered -sources 10:20 AM BST
STOCKS NEWS EUROPE-Portugal's J.Martins soars on buy call 10:20 AM BST
France to boost renewable energy funding 10:19 AM BST
France plans to raise electricity prices 10:18 AM BST
Abbas says chooses peace but "resistance" an option 10:18 AM BST
Stock futures point lower 10:17 AM BST
South Korea unveils CO2 target plan 10:16 AM BST
Europe shares extend losses as banks weigh 10:14 AM BST
UPDATE 3-S.Korea unveils CO2 target plan, sees three options 10:14 AM BST
S.Korea unveils CO2 target plan, sees three options 10:14 AM BST
S.Korea unveils CO2 target plan, sees three options 10:14 AM BST
U.S. stock index futures point lower 10:14 AM BST
STOCKS NEWS EUROPE-Recticel rise to 6-mth high on car regs 10:13 AM BST
Abbas says chooses peace but "resistance" an option 10:13 AM BST
Astellas to co-promote Astra asthma drug in Japan 10:13 AM BST
Iran's opposition will keep up protest - Karoubi 10:12 AM BST
Soccer-UEFA voices concern over Premier League club finances 10:11 AM BST
UPDATE 1-Taiwan's Mediatek sees stronger Q3 sales 10:11 AM BST
Iran's opposition will keep up govt protest-Karoubi 10:11 AM BST
Russian bank VTB expects capital to fall in Q2 -CFO 10:10 AM BST
Iran's opposition will keep up govt protest-Karoubi 10:08 AM BST
UPDATE 1-EcoSecurities swings to first-half profit 10:08 AM BST
STOCKS NEWS EUROPE-Jungheinrich rises, Cheuvreux upgrades 10:07 AM BST
China agency retracts report on suspended ore talks 10:06 AM BST
Iran leader approves Ahmadinejad presidency 10:06 AM BST
UPDATE 1-Daisy to buy assets of two firms 10:05 AM BST
Soccer-Turkish championship fixtures 10:05 AM BST
RPT-UPDATE 2-China agency retracts report on suspended ore talks 10:02 AM BST
Japan retail funds see first net inflow in a year 10:01 AM BST
UPDATE 2-Meggitt sees civil market slump bottoming out 10:01 AM BST
UPDATE 2-China agency retracts report on suspended ore talks 10:00 AM BST
South Korea banks embrace securitization; costs weigh 09:59 AM BST
JD Sports Fashion buys Canterbury rugby brand 09:58 AM BST
DEALTALK-S.Korea banks embrace securitisation; costs weigh 09:58 AM BST
Planex Communications <6784.Q>-6mth group results 09:57 AM BST
Planex Communications <6784.Q>-6-month group 09:57 AM BST
Planex Communications <6784.Q>-6-month parent 09:57 AM BST
UPDATE 1-JD Sports Fashion buys Canterbury rugby brand 09:55 AM BST
Cricket-India board plans own testing regime after WADA decision 09:55 AM BST
Soccer-Community Shield fixture 09:53 AM BST
Soccer-Italian Super Cup final fixture 09:53 AM BST
Soccer-Bundesliga fixtures 09:53 AM BST
Soccer-Ligue 1 fixtures 09:52 AM BST
Iran leader approves Ahmadinejad presidency 09:52 AM BST
Construction decline slowest in 16 months 09:52 AM BST
Construction decline slowest in 16 months 09:51 AM BST
Indian shares extend losses to 1 pct 09:51 AM BST
INTERVIEW-Nigerian sect planned bomb attack during Ramadan 09:50 AM BST
Trezeguet says he could not betray Juve with Milan move 09:49 AM BST
STOCKS NEWS EUROPE-Profit warning sends Bauer ower 09:48 AM BST
One dead, seven hurt as Thai plane slides off runway 09:46 AM BST
Uniqlo's July sales falls 4.2 pct, hurt by weather 09:46 AM BST
UPDATE 3-DSM ups cost savings target, sees no quick upturn 09:45 AM BST
Fixed income unit boosts BNP Paribas CIB revenues 09:45 AM BST
UPDATE 1-Petroceltic completes Algerian well drilling 09:43 AM BST
FACTBOX - Capital positions at major British banks 09:42 AM BST
Malaysia Islamists booze ban could fuel feud 09:42 AM BST
STOCKS NEWS EUROPE-KBC at 2.5-month high on upbeat sentiment 09:41 AM BST
Private equity funds in Taiwan bank on China interest 09:40 AM BST
Saudi seen cutting all crude prices to Asia for September 09:40 AM BST
Hyundai says made no decision on new China plant 09:40 AM BST
Soccer-Trezeguet says he could not betray Juve with Milan move 09:39 AM BST
Europe shares weaken after Monday's rally; oils dip 09:38 AM BST
Soccer-Belgian championship fixtures 09:36 AM BST
Soccer-Dutch championship fixtures 09:36 AM BST
Munich Re Q2 earnings jump, eyes share buyback 09:33 AM BST
STOCKS NEWS EUROPE-FMC lower; tax one-offs boost results 09:32 AM BST
Citi hires Johnson as head Asia nat resources-source 09:31 AM BST
FTSE seen opening higher 09:31 AM BST
QinetiQ says helicopter upgrades boost trading 09:31 AM BST
StanChart says in talks to buy China, India assets 09:29 AM BST
UPDATE 2-Japan finmin: not worried about bond yield moves 09:29 AM BST
Aer Lingus pushes back long-haul fleet deliveries 09:27 AM BST
UPDATE 2-Munich Re Q2 earnings jump, eyes share buyback 09:24 AM BST
PRESS DIGEST - Western Balkans - Aug 4 09:24 AM BST
STOCKS NEWS EUROPE-Arkema up after D.Bank raises target 09:23 AM BST
STOCKS NEWS EUROPE-BATM up on H1 numbers; broker "buy" 09:22 AM BST
UPDATE 2-UPM Q2 profit sinks, but sees stabilising demand 09:22 AM BST
STOCKS NEWS EUROPE-Weir up on improved 2009 guidance 09:21 AM BST
Sterling adds to gains, hits 9-mth high vs weak dollar 09:21 AM BST
Atlas seeks price "fairness" in China iron ore deals 09:20 AM BST
FOREX-Euro edges down from year's high vs dlr 09:20 AM BST
UPDATE 2-Manila's PLDT Q2 net climbs 15 pct; ups year outlook 09:19 AM BST
UPDATE 1-Aer Lingus pushes back long-haul fleet deliveries 09:19 AM BST
Fixed income unit boosts BNP Paribas CIB revenues 09:17 AM BST
Bear hunt begins after rare attack in Russia 09:17 AM BST
UPDATE 1-StanChart says in talks to buy China,India assets 09:17 AM BST
TABLE-INDUTRADE 3-month results 09:16 AM BST
HSBC appoints underwriters for Shanghai IPO 09:16 AM BST
Fans urged to drink whisky to ward off swine flu 09:15 AM BST
REFILE-UPDATE 1-QinetiQ says helicopter upgrades boost trading 09:15 AM BST
F@N Communications <2461.Q>-2009 div forecast 09:15 AM BST
F@N Communications <2461.Q>-2009 parent forecast 09:15 AM BST
Northern Rock H1 loss swollen by charges 09:13 AM BST
UPDATE 2-Northern Rock H1 loss swollen by charges 09:13 AM BST
One dead in Tokyo ear-cleaning salon attack 09:13 AM BST
UPDATE 1-Maxima FY adjusted pretax profit falls, cuts final div 09:12 AM BST
HSBC appoints underwriters for Shanghai IPO 09:12 AM BST
Rieter shares slump as CEO leaves, H1 sales collapse 09:11 AM BST
HK shares snap 3-day rally; HSBC limits losses 09:11 AM BST
Morning Eyecatchers: L&G cuts dividend as H1 operating profits plunge 92% 09:08 AM BST
Russian bear hunt starts for woman's killer 09:07 AM BST
STOCKS NEWS EUROPE-Beiersdorf down, Q2 figs disappoint 09:06 AM BST
Economy hurts S.Africa's anti-poverty fight 09:05 AM BST
STOCKS NEWS EUROPE-Sportech up; broker bullish on outlook 09:03 AM BST
STOCKS NEWS UK-Weir up on improved 2009 guidance 09:01 AM BST
Gold-backed ETFs saw outflows in July 09:01 AM BST
Housefreedom <8996.FU>-6-month group forecast 09:00 AM BST
STOCKS NEWS EUROPE-Bookmakers fall after Wm Hill warning 09:00 AM BST
Housefreedom <8996.FU>-6-month parent forecast 09:00 AM BST
Guardian Managers sees value in building society debt 09:00 AM BST
TABLE-Alpha <3322.Q>-1qtr group results 09:00 AM BST
Advantage Capital eyes difficult mid-market deals 09:00 AM BST
Protesting former Thomas Cook staff arrested in Dublin 09:00 AM BST
Global automakers remain cautious 09:00 AM BST
Economy hurts SAfrica's anti-poverty fight -minister 08:59 AM BST
HarbourVest sees longer buyout cycles 08:59 AM BST
BarCap and HSBC eye capital market spoils 08:57 AM BST
Hedge fund Polar turns corner as assets rise again 08:56 AM BST
Soccer-Albanian bid for Serie A Bologna runs into trouble 08:55 AM BST
STOCKS NEWS UK-Bookmakers fall after William Hill profit warning 08:53 AM BST
FTSE 100 pension schemes turn to bonds 08:53 AM BST
UPDATE 1-4imprint H1 profit falls; sees progress in H2 08:51 AM BST
TABLE-Manila's Globe Telecom Q2 net profit up 16.5 pct yr/yr 08:50 AM BST
Seagate to close Singapore plant, to lay off 2,000 08:50 AM BST
NYSE eyes high-speed future with past in tow 08:44 AM BST
StanChart says in talk to buy RBS' India, China assets 08:43 AM BST
Next Fifteen buys U.S. PR consultancy 08:43 AM BST
UPDATE 1-BATM H1 pretax profit rises 34 pct 08:42 AM BST
RPT-North Korean coal exports to China hint at barter 08:41 AM BST
Terror charge Australian not to seek bail: court 08:41 AM BST
BHP Billiton names ex-Ford chief Nasser as chairman 08:41 AM BST
STOCKS NEWS EUROPE-European shares fall back 08:38 AM BST
Unipol says bank unit strategic, no Santander contact 08:37 AM BST
UPDATE 1-Next Fifteen buys U.S. PR consultancy 08:36 AM BST
Cricket-ICC anti-corruption unit contacted by PCB 08:34 AM BST
African Markets - Factors to watch on August 4 08:34 AM BST
Kazakhtelecom H1 net falls 16.6 pct 08:33 AM BST
UPDATE 1-Kurdistan to take stake in merged Heritage/Genel 08:32 AM BST
Drax says fall in UK power demand unprecedented 08:32 AM BST
Europe equities edge lower; commodity shares weigh 08:31 AM BST
UPDATE 2-Russia's VTB Q1 loss worse than forecast, shares drop 08:31 AM BST
UPDATE 1-Drax says fall in UK power demand unprececented 08:31 AM BST
Airtech Japan <6291.T>-6-month parent forecast 08:31 AM BST
TABLE-Tomy <7867.T>-1qtr group results 08:31 AM BST
TABLE-Tamron <7740.T>-6mth group results 08:31 AM BST
STOCKS NEWS EUROPE-Cookson up on improved debt levels 08:31 AM BST
TABLE-Youji <2152.OJ>-1qtr group results 08:30 AM BST
RPT-Europe equities edge lower; commodity shares weigh 08:30 AM BST
HSBC in talks to form securities JV in China 08:30 AM BST
TABLE-Oriental Land <4661.T>-1qtr group results 08:30 AM BST
Uzbekistan raps plan for new Russia military base 08:29 AM BST
HSBC in talks to form securities JV in China 08:28 AM BST
UPDATE 1-Roc Oil to miss 2009 production target of 11,000 boepd 08:28 AM BST
STOCKS NEWS EUROPE-UK small caps up 0.3 pct at the open 08:27 AM BST
Moneysupermarket.com to pay 4.93 pence special div 08:27 AM BST
Uzbekistan raps plan for new Russia military base 08:27 AM BST
Moneysupermarket.com to pay 4.93 pence special div 08:27 AM BST
STOCKS NEWS UK-Cookson up on improved debt levels 08:25 AM BST
UPDATE 1-RM says FY expectations unchanged 08:24 AM BST
Forests fall to beetle outbreak 08:24 AM BST
Daimler Trucks sees no quick end to market slump 08:23 AM BST
UPDATE 1-Moneysupermarket.com to pay 4.93 pence special div 08:20 AM BST
Deposits at ECB ease, covered bond tally climbs 08:19 AM BST
American in Suu Kyi trial in Myanmar hospital 08:18 AM BST
Xstrata sees volatile H2 prices, no Anglo premium 08:18 AM BST
Climate Legislation: Catalyst for Energy Efficiency 08:18 AM BST
Climate Legislation: Catalyst for Energy Efficiency 08:18 AM BST
HSBC in talks to form securities JV in China 08:16 AM BST
Ireland's economic gloom deep 08:16 AM BST
UPDATE 1-Maple Leaf in precautionary recall of 9 products 08:15 AM BST
Holcim unit prices A$500 mln 3-year bond-terms 08:12 AM BST
INTERVIEW-Daimler Trucks sees no quick end to market slump 08:10 AM BST
UPDATE 1-Hedge fund Polar turns corner as assets rise again 08:09 AM BST
China stocks up 0.3 pct at new 14-mth closing high 08:09 AM BST
TABLE-BMW AG 2nd quarter results 08:07 AM BST
Australian Super 15 bidder withdraws 08:05 AM BST
TABLE-INDUSTRIVARDEN 3-month results 08:05 AM BST
UPDATE 1-Holcim prices A$500 mln 3-yr bond issue 08:03 AM BST
Impress Holdings, Inc <9479.T>-1qtr group results 08:01 AM BST
TABLE-Takata <7312.T>-1qtr group results 08:01 AM BST
TABLE-PC Depot <7618.Q>-1qtr group results 08:01 AM BST
Torishima Pump Mfg <6363.T>-1qtr group results 08:01 AM BST
Kyowa Electronic <6853.T>-6-month group forecast 08:01 AM BST
Kyowa Electronic <6853.T>-2009 group forecast 08:01 AM BST
TABLE-Obayashi Road <1896.T>-1qtr group results 08:01 AM BST
Nippon Computer System <9709.OS>-6-month group 08:01 AM BST
Nippon Computer System <9709.OS>-6-month parent 08:01 AM BST
Nagano Japan Radio <6878.T>-1qtr group results 08:01 AM BST
TABLE-FJ Next <8935.T>-1qtr group results 08:01 AM BST
TABLE-Nippon Chemical <4092.T>-1qtr group results 08:00 AM BST
TABLE-Suido Kiko <6403.Q>-1qtr group results 08:00 AM BST
TABLE-Daisho <2816.T>-1qtr group results 08:00 AM BST
TABLE-Nippon Computer System <9709.OS>-1qtr group 08:00 AM BST
Bharti shares fall 3 percent on MTN deal concerns 08:00 AM BST
Moshi Moshi Hotline <4708.T>-1qtr group results 08:00 AM BST
TABLE-Isuzu Motors <7202.T>-1qtr group results 08:00 AM BST
TABLE-AFG Arbonia Forster 6 months results 08:00 AM BST
SPD's millionaire assails banks for credit crunch 07:59 AM BST
FACTBOX-Tie-ups between private equity, Taiwan firms 07:58 AM BST
Devro H1 pretax profit up 120 pct 07:58 AM BST
TABLE-Orell Fuessli 6 months results 07:57 AM BST
Spirent posts higher H1 results; raises dividend 07:57 AM BST
Nikkei at 10-month closing high, Toyota reports after bell 07:56 AM BST
RPT-GLOBAL MARKETS-Stocks trim gains but recovery hopes remain 07:56 AM BST
Meggitt profit up, civil market encouraging 07:55 AM BST
GLOBAL MARKETS-Stocks trim gains but recovery hopes remain 07:55 AM BST
INTERVIEW-SPD's millionaire assails banks for credit crunch 07:55 AM BST
Nikkei at 10-mth closing high, Toyota reports after bell 07:55 AM BST
UPDATE 1-NORDIC STOCKS - Factors to watch on Aug 4 07:54 AM BST
Italian Stocks - Factors to watch on Aug 4 07:53 AM BST
Toyota:to gauge demand before revising US sales view 07:53 AM BST
TABLE-Gildermeister AG 2nd quarter results 07:53 AM BST
Bank regulators dig in against Obama shake-up 07:52 AM BST
Tullow finds oil in Ngara-1 well in Uganda 07:52 AM BST
Marston's trade boosted by sharp rise in food sales 07:52 AM BST
Sportech H1 pretax profit up 4 pct 07:52 AM BST
Weir H1 pretax rises 12 pct, hikes dividend 07:52 AM BST
Tuesday Papers: Global manufacturing revival sends markets soaring -- other news 07:51 AM BST
Pekao Q1 net down 26 pct, better than expected 07:50 AM BST
European Factors -- Shares seen opening lower 07:49 AM BST
UPDATE 1-Japan's Elpida logs Q1 loss, ups output target 07:48 AM BST
INTERVIEW-Xstrata sees volatile H2 prices, no Anglo premium 07:47 AM BST
Rugby-Australian Super 15 bidder withdraws 07:47 AM BST
Tuesday Papers: ANZ to buy RBS' Asian assets for $550 million -- bid news and gossip 07:46 AM BST
TABLE-Austrian Airlines AG 2nd quarter results 07:46 AM BST
UPDATE 1-Sportech H1 pretax profit up 4 pct 07:44 AM BST
RPT-Elpida to begin mass-producing 2 gigabit chips 07:44 AM BST
DIARY - Egypt/Sudan - Aug 4 07:44 AM BST
North Korean coal exports to China hint at barter 07:43 AM BST
Seoul shares end up fueled by foreign buying 07:43 AM BST
MONEY MARKETS-Korean swaps basis tightens, Aussie futures fall 07:42 AM BST
Tuesday Papers: tips and comment 07:42 AM BST
German stocks - Factors to watch on August 4 07:42 AM BST
BHP not commenting on report of iron ore suspension 07:41 AM BST
UPDATE 1-Marston's trade boosted by sharp rise in food sales 07:41 AM BST
BRIEF-UPM Q2 profit sinks, sees stabilising demand 07:41 AM BST
JGBs down on Nikkei; 10-yr auction well received 07:41 AM BST
TABLE-Kuka AG 2nd quarter results 07:41 AM BST
BHP not commenting on report of iron ore suspension 07:40 AM BST
Chemipro Kasei <4960.OS>-1qtr parent results 07:40 AM BST
RPT-BRIEF-StatoilHydro keeps 2009 capex, sees volatile markets 07:39 AM BST
TABLE-Fresenius SE 6 months results 07:37 AM BST
STOCKS NEWS EUROPE-Demag Cranes down on Q3 figures 07:37 AM BST
STOCKS NEWS EUROPE-Index futures point to lower open 07:36 AM BST
Infosys BPO unit wins 5-year deal from T-Mobile UK 07:35 AM BST
Slovakia - Factors To Watch on Aug 4 07:34 AM BST
Russian bank VTB shares fall on Q1 loss 07:34 AM BST
UPDATE 1-Weir H1 pretax rises 12 pct, hikes dividend 07:34 AM BST
Tullett Prebon H1 profit beats expectations 07:34 AM BST
Cookson swings to H1 pretax loss 07:34 AM BST
GKN H1 loss smaller than expected, more jobs to go 07:34 AM BST
Rotork H1 profit up, sees year in line 07:34 AM BST
Holcim unit prices A$500 mln 3-yr notes-source 07:33 AM BST
GMO Internet <9449.T>-6-month group forecast 07:32 AM BST
TABLE-Harashin Narus Holdings <8255.T>-1qtr group 07:32 AM BST
TABLE-Sanyu <5697.OS>-1qtr group results 07:32 AM BST
Fukuoka Chuo Bank <8540.FU>-1qtr parent results 07:32 AM BST
TABLE-Daihen <6622.T>-1qtr group results 07:32 AM BST
GMO Hosting and Security <3788.T>-6-month group 07:31 AM BST
GMO Hosting and Security <3788.T>-2009 group 07:31 AM BST
TABLE-Shinki Bus <9083.OS>-1qtr group results 07:31 AM BST
TABLE-Will <3241.Q>-6mth group results 07:31 AM BST
BHP Billiton names ex Ford chief Nasser as chairman 07:31 AM BST
Shinki Bus <9083.OS>-6-month parent forecast 07:31 AM BST
Shinki Bus <9083.OS>-2009/10 parent forecast 07:31 AM BST
Alfresa Holdings Corp <2784.T>-1qtr group results 07:31 AM BST
Toyo Sugar Refining <2107.T>-1qtr group results 07:31 AM BST
GMO AD Partners <4784.OJ>-6-month group forecast 07:31 AM BST
GMO AD Partners <4784.OJ>-2009 group forecast 07:31 AM BST
GMO AD Partners <4784.OJ>-6-month parent forecast 07:31 AM BST
TABLE-Intage <4326.T>-1qtr group results 07:30 AM BST
TABLE-Aichi Electric <6623.NG>-1qtr group results 07:30 AM BST
TABLE-Crops <9428.NG>-1qtr group results 07:30 AM BST
Sekisui House <1928.T>-6-month group forecast 07:30 AM BST
Sekisui House <1928.T>-6-month parent forecast 07:30 AM BST
TABLE-Beiersdorf AG 6 months results 07:28 AM BST
STOCKS NEWS EUROPE-Munich Re seen higher on good Q2 07:28 AM BST
UPDATE 1-Cookson swings to H1 pretax loss 07:27 AM BST
Elpida to begin mass-producing 2 gigabit chips 07:27 AM BST
Nikkei at 10-mth closing high, profit-taking weighs 07:27 AM BST
UPDATE 1-GKN H1 loss smaller than expected, more jobs to go 07:26 AM BST
China's steel group says iron ore price talks halted-report 07:26 AM BST
Soccer-JFA chief calls for new ban on controversial ref 07:26 AM BST
RPT-BRIEF-StatoilHydro keeps 2009 capex, sees volatile markets 07:25 AM BST
FOREX-Aussie holds firm near 10-month highs after RBA 07:24 AM BST
Spain's Rio Tinto copper mine set to reopen 07:24 AM BST
South African Markets - Factors to watch on Aug 4 07:23 AM BST
Toyota says difficult to gauge non-Japan demand 07:22 AM BST
TABLE-Demag Cranes AG 3rd quarter results 07:22 AM BST
Barclays launches A$, 3-year bond at 170bp 07:20 AM BST
UPDATE 1-Barclays launches A$, 3-year bond at 170bp 07:19 AM BST
FACTBOX - A look at North Korea's nuclear arms programme 07:19 AM BST
Russia backs North Korea sanctions, nuclear halt: U.S. 07:19 AM BST
UPDATE 2-BNP Paribas Q2 profits rise, boosted by Fortis 07:18 AM BST
European stock index futures point to lower start 07:17 AM BST
Cambodian lawmaker found guilty of defaming PM 07:17 AM BST
Malaria may have come from chimps 07:17 AM BST
Bank in knife-edge vote on whether to extend QE 07:16 AM BST
Alyssa Milano sitcom nears pickup at ABC 07:16 AM BST
TABLE-S.Korea Daewoo Sec FYQ1 profit more than doubles 07:15 AM BST
TABLE-Belimo Automation 6 months results 07:15 AM BST
Shenzhen Investment sells $144 mln shares at discount 07:15 AM BST
Alpine Electronics <6816.T>-1qtr group results 07:15 AM BST
INTERVIEW-UPDATE 1-Spain's Rio Tinto copper mine set to reopen 07:15 AM BST
Poland - Factors to Watch on Aug 4 07:14 AM BST
Handwashing, facemasks to prevent flu spread at home 07:14 AM BST
Vietnam has first death from H1N1 flu virus 07:14 AM BST
Japan's Elpida logs Q1 loss, ups output target 07:13 AM BST
PRESS DIGEST - Ireland - August 4 07:13 AM BST
TABLE-StatoilHydro Q2 operating results by division 07:13 AM BST
UPDATE 1-Merafe posts H1 headline loss on rand, prices 07:11 AM BST
Toyota Motor <7203.T>-1qtr group results(SEC) 07:10 AM BST
TABLE-Bank of Nagoya <8522.T>-1qtr group results 07:10 AM BST
TABLE-Metalart <5644.OS>-1qtr group results 07:10 AM BST
Synargy Marketing <3859.OJ>-6mth parent results 07:10 AM BST
Shinnaigai Textile <3125.OS>-1qtr group results 07:10 AM BST
Synargy Marketing <3859.OJ>-2009 group forecast 07:10 AM BST
Synargy Marketing <3859.OJ>-2009 parent forecast 07:10 AM BST
Toyota raises sales outlook 07:09 AM BST
Toyota post Q1 loss, lifts cautious forecasts 07:09 AM BST
TABLE-RHI AG 2nd quarter results 07:08 AM BST
Seoul shares end up fueled by foreign buying 07:08 AM BST
Toyota Motor <7203.T>-6mth group forecast(SEC) 07:08 AM BST
Nikkei hits 10-mth closing high, techs strong 07:08 AM BST
Toyota Motor <7203.T>-2009/10 group forecast(SEC) 07:08 AM BST
TABLE-Horiba <6856.T>-6mth group results 07:08 AM BST
TABLE-Pasco <9232.T>-1qtr group results 07:07 AM BST
TABLE-Meiwa Industry <7284.T>-1qtr group results 07:07 AM BST
TABLE-Earth Chemical <4985.T>-6mth group results 07:07 AM BST
Idemitsu Kosan <5019.T>-6-month group forecast 07:07 AM BST
Idemitsu Kosan <5019.T>-2009/10 group forecast 07:07 AM BST
Idemitsu Kosan <5019.T>-2009/10 parent forecast 07:07 AM BST
Toyota raises sales outlook, sees 09/10 dlr at Y92 07:07 AM BST
TABLE-Sysmex <6869.T>-1qtr group results 07:07 AM BST
Chofu Seisakusho <5946.T>-2009 group forecast 07:07 AM BST
Chofu Seisakusho <5946.T>-2009 parent forecast 07:07 AM BST
TABLE-T. Rad Co Ltd <7236.T>-1qtr group results 07:07 AM BST
TABLE-Toko <6801.T>-1qtr group results 07:07 AM BST
Original Engineering <4642.T>-2009 group forecast 07:07 AM BST
Australia's ANZ: own China growth plan on track 07:07 AM BST
Original Engineering <4642.T>-6-month parent 07:07 AM BST
Original Engineering <4642.T>-2009 parent forecast 07:06 AM BST
TABLE-Next <2120.T>-1qtr group results 07:06 AM BST
TABLE-Solekia <9867.Q>-1qtr group results 07:06 AM BST
TABLE-Nissei Build <1916.T>-1qtr parent results 07:06 AM BST
Namco Bandai Holdings <7832.T>-6-month group 07:06 AM BST
Namco Bandai Holdings <7832.T>-2009/10 group 07:06 AM BST
TABLE-Heiwa <6412.T>-1qtr group results 07:06 AM BST
Nippon Paper Group, Inc. <3893.T>-1qtr group 07:06 AM BST
TABLE-Fields <2767.Q>-1qtr group results 07:06 AM BST
TABLE-Elpida Memory <6665.T>-1qtr group results 07:06 AM BST
Chiba Kogyo Bank <8337.T>-1qtr group results 07:06 AM BST
TABLE-San-ai Oil <8097.T>-1qtr group results 07:06 AM BST
Osaki Engineering <6259.Q>-1qtr group results 07:06 AM BST
Namco Bandai Holdings <7832.T>-1qtr group results 07:06 AM BST
TABLE-Tecmo Koei HD <3635.T>-1qtr group results 07:06 AM BST
TABLE-Nisshin Oillio <2602.T>-1qtr group results 07:05 AM BST
TABLE-Marui Group <8252.T>-1qtr group results 07:05 AM BST
TABLE-Daikyo <8840.T>-1qtr group results 07:05 AM BST
Thine Electronics <6769.Q>-6mth group results 07:05 AM BST
TABLE-Futaba <6986.T>-1qtr group results 07:05 AM BST
TABLE-Chiba Bank <8331.T>-1qtr group results 07:05 AM BST
Kobayashi Pharmaceutical <4967.T>-1qtr group 07:05 AM BST
TABLE-OK Food <2905.Q>-1qtr parent results 07:05 AM BST
Di-Nikko Engineering <6635.Q>-2009 group forecast 07:05 AM BST
Di-Nikko Engineering <6635.Q>-2009 parent forecast 07:05 AM BST
Di-Nikko Engineering <6635.Q>-6-month parent 07:05 AM BST
TABLE-Marudai <2288.T>-1qtr group results 07:05 AM BST
TABLE-Tokyo Kohtetsu <5448.Q>-1qtr parent results 07:04 AM BST
TABLE-Riso Kagaku <6413.T>-1qtr group results 07:04 AM BST
TABLE-Elmic Wescom <4770.T>-1qtr parent results 07:04 AM BST
RKB Mainichi Broadcasting <9407.FU>-1qtr group 07:04 AM BST
NTT Urban Development <8933.T>-1qtr group results 07:04 AM BST
TABLE-Shimojima <7482.T>-1qtr group results 07:04 AM BST
TABLE-Medinet <2370.T>-9-mth group results 07:04 AM BST
TABLE-Aronkasei <7882.T>-1qtr group results 07:04 AM BST
Alps Transportation <9055.T>-1qtr group results 07:04 AM BST
TABLE-Fuji Seal International <7864.T>-1qtr group 07:04 AM BST
Kotobuki Spirits <2222.Q>-1qtr group results 07:04 AM BST
Secom Joshinetsu <4342.T>-1qtr group results 07:04 AM BST
Dainichiseika <4116.T>-6-month group forecast 07:04 AM BST
Dainichiseika <4116.T>-2009/10 group forecast 07:04 AM BST
Dainichiseika <4116.T>-6-month parent forecast 07:03 AM BST
Dainichiseika <4116.T>-2009/10 parent forecast 07:03 AM BST
TABLE-Asanuma <1852.T>-1qtr group results 07:03 AM BST
Nippon Denko <5563.T>-6-month group forecast 07:03 AM BST
Nippon Denko <5563.T>-6-month parent forecast 07:03 AM BST
Secom Techno Service <1742.T>-1qtr group results 07:03 AM BST
TABLE-Sankyo Kasei <8138.OS>-1qtr group results 07:03 AM BST
TABLE-Nichiden <9902.T>-1qtr parent results 07:03 AM BST
Teikoku Piston Ring <6463.T>-1qtr group results 07:03 AM BST
TABLE-Sun Messe <7883.Q>-1qtr parent results 07:03 AM BST
TABLE-Dainichiseika <4116.T>-1qtr group results 07:03 AM BST
TABLE-Muenchener Rueck AG 2nd quarter results 07:03 AM BST
DIARY - Turkey - to Dec 17, 2009 07:03 AM BST
TABLE-WebCrew <8767.T>-9-mth group results 07:02 AM BST
TABLE-Morinaga <2201.T>-1qtr group results 07:02 AM BST
Chofu Seisakusho <5946.T>-6mth group results 07:02 AM BST
Furukawa-Sky Aluminum <5741.T>-1qtr group results 07:02 AM BST
S'tomo Real Estate Sales <8870.T>-1qtr group 07:02 AM BST
TABLE-Santen Pharm <4536.OS>-1qtr group results 07:02 AM BST
Furukawa Electric <5801.T>-1qtr group results 07:02 AM BST
Nissei Build <1916.T>-6-month parent forecast 07:01 AM BST
TABLE-StatoilHydro Q2 pretax down, lags fcast 07:01 AM BST
Nissei Build <1916.T>-2009/10 parent forecast 07:01 AM BST
TABLE-Idemitsu Kosan <5019.T>-1qtr group results 07:01 AM BST
TABLE-Koha <6876.Q>-1qtr group results 07:01 AM BST
RKB Mainichi Broadcasting <9407.FU>-6-month group 07:01 AM BST
RKB Mainichi Broadcasting <9407.FU>-2009/10 group 07:01 AM BST
TABLE-Aoki Marine <1875.OS>-1qtr group results 07:00 AM BST
Toyota Motor <7203.T>-1qtr group results(SEC) 07:00 AM BST
Toyota Motor <7203.T>-2009/10 parent forecast 07:00 AM BST
UPDATE 1-Market Chatter -- Corporate finance press digest 06:59 AM BST
Indian shares fall 0.5 pct; Bharti, ONGC down 06:55 AM BST
StanChart says H1 pretax profit up 10 percent 06:53 AM BST
UK Stocks -- Factors to watch on August 4 06:52 AM BST
Vietnam has first death from H1N1 flu virus-report 06:51 AM BST
TABLE-Banque Cant. de Geneve 6 months results 06:51 AM BST
UPDATE 1-RHI turns to Q2 net loss on steel, glass weakness 06:51 AM BST
Munich Re Q2 net profit beats expectations 06:51 AM BST
Taiwan's Mediatek sees Q3 sales up 15-20 pct q/q 06:50 AM BST
RPT-Standard Chartered says H1 pretax profit up 10 pct 06:49 AM BST
Kenyan Barclays Bank pretax up 5 pct 06:47 AM BST
Standard Chartered says H1 pretax profit up 10 pct 06:47 AM BST
BRIEF-Intesa Sanpaolo on Findomestic sale impact 06:45 AM BST
TABLE-Taiwan's Mediatek Q2 profit up 80 pct 06:40 AM BST
TABLE-UBS AG 2nd quarter results 06:33 AM BST
Oil falls $1 to $70.58 amid worries of stocks build 06:33 AM BST
UPDATE 1-PKO BP moves up proposed $1.7 bln rights issue 06:31 AM BST
Chuetsu Pulp <3877.T>-6-month group forecast 06:31 AM BST
Chuetsu Pulp <3877.T>-6-month parent forecast 06:31 AM BST
TABLE-Chuetsu Pulp <3877.T>-1qtr group results 06:31 AM BST
DIARY - Germany - to September 3 06:30 AM BST
TREASURIES-Edge up in Asia after previous day's slide 06:29 AM BST
French and Benelux stocks - Factors to watch on Aug 4 06:29 AM BST
Sharapova stunts Groth at LA Championships 06:28 AM BST
TABLE-Givaudan AG 6 months results 06:26 AM BST
UPDATE 1-FMC Q2 net gains on higher revenue per treatment 06:26 AM BST
Spanish stocks - Factors to watch on Tuesday 06:25 AM BST
US reality stars Jon & Kate back on air after split 06:24 AM BST
UPDATE 6-Tennis-LA Championships women's singles results 06:16 AM BST
Taliban fire rockets at Afghan capital; no deaths 06:15 AM BST
Tennis-Sharapova stunts Groth at LA Championships 06:14 AM BST
REFILE-South Korean markets at 0500 GMT 06:11 AM BST
Trio of actresses cast in cable TV projects 06:10 AM BST
PKO BP moves up proposed rights record date 06:09 AM BST
PRESS DIGEST - New York Times business news - Aug. 4 06:08 AM BST
EXCLUSIVE-U.S. bank regulators dig in against Obama shake-up 06:07 AM BST
Punj Lloyd raises $140 mln in share sale-sources 06:05 AM BST
Thai Hot Stocks-Index erases some gains, Thoresen Thai slips 06:04 AM BST
HSBC, Barclays hit by surge in bad debt 06:02 AM BST
Barclays to launch A$, 3-year bond at 170bp-fund 06:02 AM BST
DIARY - Economic Indicators in Germany from August 4 06:02 AM BST
TABLE-Noritake <5331.T>-1qtr group results 06:01 AM BST
Kuribayashi Steamship <9171.T>-1qtr group results 06:01 AM BST
TABLE-Sohgo Security Services <2331.T>-1qtr group 06:01 AM BST
TABLE-Starzen <8043.T>-1qtr group results 06:01 AM BST
Bando Chemical <5195.T>-6-month group forecast 06:01 AM BST
Bando Chemical <5195.T>-2009/10 group forecast 06:01 AM BST
Bando Chemical <5195.T>-6-month parent forecast 06:01 AM BST
Bando Chemical <5195.T>-2009/10 parent forecast 06:01 AM BST
Mitsuboshi Belting <5192.T>-1qtr group results 06:01 AM BST
BRIEF-Moody's downgrades Titan to Caa3; outlook negative 06:01 AM BST
Mitsubishi Paper <3864.T>-1qtr group results 06:01 AM BST
Barclays to launch A$, 3-year bond at 170bp-fund 06:00 AM BST
Mitsuboshi Belting <5192.T>-6-month group forecast 06:00 AM BST
Mitsuboshi Belting <5192.T>-2009/10 group forecast 06:00 AM BST
TABLE-Nohmi Bosai <6744.T>-1qtr group results 06:00 AM BST
Yuraku Real Estate <8838.T>-1qtr group results 06:00 AM BST
Mitsubishi UFJ Lease <8593.T>-1qtr group results 06:00 AM BST
TABLE-Bando Chemical <5195.T>-1qtr group results 06:00 AM BST
TABLE-TV Tokyo <9411.T>-1qtr group results 06:00 AM BST
DIARY - Today in Belgium/Luxembourg - August 4 06:00 AM BST
DIARY - Belgium to Sept. 30, 2009 06:00 AM BST
DIARY - Today in Germany - August 4 06:00 AM BST
DIARY - European Central Bank (ECB) events to October 03 06:00 AM BST
July U.S. retail sales lack bounce 05:55 AM BST
Terror charge Australian not to seek bail: court 05:51 AM BST
NORDIC STOCKS - Factors to watch on Aug 4 05:47 AM BST
PRESS DIGEST - Wall Street Journal - Aug. 4 05:43 AM BST
SEC wants $22.6 million from former Kmart CEO: court filing 05:41 AM BST
MARKETS-FRANCE-BENELUX/STOCKS 05:40 AM BST
BRIEF-Rugby-All Blacks flanker Waldrom returns from broken back 05:40 AM BST
TABLE-Onamba <5816.OS>-1qtr group results 05:40 AM BST
US SEC wants $22.6 mln from former Kmart CEO-court filing 05:37 AM BST
Nikkei up 0.4 pct, near 10-mth high on econ optimism 05:32 AM BST
Indian shares see-saw in early deals 05:32 AM BST
Mitsui & Co <8031.T>-1qtr group results(SEC) 05:31 AM BST
Kaken Pharmaceutical <4521.T>-1qtr group results 05:30 AM BST
TABLE-Nittetsu Mining <1515.T>-1qtr group results 05:30 AM BST
TABLE-Mitsui-Soko <9302.T>-1qtr group results 05:30 AM BST
Mitsui & Co <8031.T>-1qtr group results(SEC) 05:30 AM BST
TABLE-Asahi Kasei <3407.T>-1qtr group results 05:30 AM BST
BRIEF-Moody's assigns Aa2 to JFM bond due 2029 05:28 AM BST
MPs urge full torture inquiry 05:28 AM BST
CLP wins approval to build $864 mln wind project 05:20 AM BST
UPDATE 1-AirAsia to cut debt with funding; stock falls 6 pct 05:15 AM BST
India Hyundai's exports may be hit by trade pact-report 05:12 AM BST
UPDATE 2-Tennis-Washington Classic men's results 05:12 AM BST
CORRECTED - CORRECTED-UPDATE 1-Sino Gold aims to cut costs, double 05:10 AM BST
FACTBOX-North Korea's missile arsenal 05:04 AM BST
FACTBOX: North Korea's missile arsenal 05:03 AM BST
TABLE-Toyobo <3101.T>-1qtr group results 05:01 AM BST
PREVIEW-July US retail sales lack back-to-school bounce 05:01 AM BST
TABLE-Marumitsu <8256.Q>-1qtr group results 05:01 AM BST
TABLE-Ono Pharm <4528.OS>-1qtr group results 05:01 AM BST
TABLE-Nippon Suisan <1332.T>-1qtr group results 05:01 AM BST
TABLE-Rengo <3941.T>-1qtr group results 05:00 AM BST
TABLE-Hanwa <8078.T>-1qtr group results 05:00 AM BST
TABLE-Tokan <7648.NG>-9-mth group results 05:00 AM BST
HSBC in talks to set up securities JV in China 05:00 AM BST
Isamu Paint <4624.OS>-6-month group forecast 05:00 AM BST
Isamu Paint <4624.OS>-2009/10 group forecast 05:00 AM BST
Isamu Paint <4624.OS>-6-month parent forecast 05:00 AM BST
Isamu Paint <4624.OS>-2009/10 parent forecast 05:00 AM BST
Indian shares seen making cautious start 04:58 AM BST
FACTBOX: A look at North Korea's nuclear arms program 04:55 AM BST
FACTBOX-A look at North Korea's nuclear arms programme 04:54 AM BST
FACTBOX-A look at North Korea's nuclear arms programme 04:54 AM BST
UPDATE 2-China main ports receive 56.5 mln T iron ore in July 04:50 AM BST
Lessons from the Smart Grid Trenches for Distributed Solar 04:46 AM BST
HSBC in talks to set up securities JV in China 04:45 AM BST
Soccer-Japan's Tulio blasts his Urawa team for 'sad' recruiting 04:42 AM BST
Hewitt opens U.S. hardcourt season in style 04:42 AM BST
Australia police extend probe of terror suspect 04:38 AM BST
India's Unitech may sell tower-making business-report 04:37 AM BST
Recovery rally lifts Asia stocks 04:35 AM BST
REFILE-AirAsia to cut gearing with capital raising - CEO 04:33 AM BST
Macau gaming tycoon undergoes brain surgery - report 04:33 AM BST
Bill Clinton in N.Korea to discuss US journalists 04:29 AM BST
Ex-U.S. President Bill Clinton lands in Pyongyang: report 04:26 AM BST
Bill Clinton in North Korea to discuss U.S. journalists 04:25 AM BST
Ex-U.S. President Bill Clinton lands in Pyongyang - report 04:25 AM BST
Google CEO Schmidt, Apple Board Part Ways; Jobs: 'Effectiveness Diminished'  04:23 AM BST
Manila's PLDT Q2 net profit climbs 15 pct on yr 04:22 AM BST
Australia's Myer says sales firmer in June 04:21 AM BST
PRECIOUS-Gold holds above $955, ETF steady 04:21 AM BST
TABLE-ValueCommerce <2491.T>-6mth group results 04:20 AM BST
Aussie women's coach slams Chinese hosts after brawl 04:18 AM BST
Soccer-Aussie women's coach slams Chinese hosts after brawl 04:16 AM BST
FOREX-Dollar stays near year's low on boosted risk appetite 04:14 AM BST
Seven rockets fired on Afghan capital; no deaths 04:13 AM BST
Seven rockets fired on Afghan capital; no deaths 04:10 AM BST
CORRECTED - CORRECTED-FOREX-Dollar near this year's low after upbeat data 04:03 AM BST
PRESS DIGEST - Financial Times - Aug 4 04:02 AM BST
South Korean markets at 0300 GMT 04:01 AM BST
Banners Co., ltd <3011.T>-1qtr group results 03:55 AM BST
Nikkei hits 10-mth high on economy optimism, earnings 03:54 AM BST
UPDATE 1-Hong Kong IPO Pipeline - Aug 4 03:49 AM BST
UPDATE 1-Australia to ease investment rules after China saga 03:48 AM BST
DIARY-Eurobond issuance in Asia ex-Japan:Petronas price guidance 03:47 AM BST
KKR names ex-StanChart exec as senior advisor 03:46 AM BST
Hyundai plans third plant in China - report 03:45 AM BST
Oil pauses after 3 pct rally, supply build up seen 03:44 AM BST
PRESS DIGEST-Indonesian Newspapers - Aug 4 03:43 AM BST
Holcim unit bond receives A$750 mln bids-funds 03:42 AM BST
Japan finmin: not worried about bond yield moves 03:40 AM BST
Bill Clinton off to North Korea to discuss U.S. journalists 03:37 AM BST
Bill Clinton off to North Korea to discuss U.S. journalists 03:36 AM BST
Clinton sets off for 7-nation Africa trip 03:36 AM BST
ITV offers pension changes - report 03:35 AM BST
Spotify close to securing new investment 03:34 AM BST
FSA launches equity markets review 03:34 AM BST
HK Exchange says one company buys back shares 03:33 AM BST
Man charged with planning terrorist act in Australia 03:33 AM BST
Man charged with planning terrorist act in Australia 03:30 AM BST
TABLE-Yamaha Motor <7272.T>-6mth group results 03:30 AM BST
Yamaha Motor <7272.T>-6-month group forecast 03:30 AM BST
Yamaha Motor <7272.T>-6-month parent forecast 03:30 AM BST
JGBs fall on Nikkei rise, wariness about 10-yr sale 03:26 AM BST
RPT-Australia detains 4 in suspected suicide terror plot 03:21 AM BST
Thai stocks to open up, gains likely to be capped 03:19 AM BST
DIARY - MidEast/African holidays to December 2009 03:19 AM BST
Cheerleading found to cause most serious sports injuries 03:19 AM BST
DIARY - Asian Market Holidays to December 2009 03:18 AM BST
TABLE-Bank of Okinawa <8397.T>-1qtr group results 03:15 AM BST
DIARY - European Market Holidays to December 2009 03:15 AM BST
DIARY - Americas Market Holidays to December 2009 03:14 AM BST
Global stocks up on U.S. data 03:07 AM BST
BRIEF-Soccer-Kansas sack coach Onalfo after Dallas crushing 03:07 AM BST
Michael Douglas' son arrested for drugs - reports 03:06 AM BST
Nikkei hits 10-mth high on economy optimism, earnings 03:06 AM BST
Michael Douglas' son arrested for drugs: reports 03:06 AM BST
Sterling hits over 9-mth high after strong data 03:05 AM BST
Seoul shares near one-year high; carmakers rally 03:01 AM BST
Roddick hopes to use Wimbledon success as springboard 03:00 AM BST
TABLE-Descente <8114.T>-1qtr group results 03:00 AM BST
TABLE-Unitika <3103.T>-1qtr group results 03:00 AM BST
HK shares open up 1.9 pct; HSBC surges 02:59 AM BST
Geithner loses his cool at regulators meeting: report 02:56 AM BST
FACTBOX: S.Korea's energy profile and greenhouse gas emissions 02:55 AM BST
Australian dollar hits 10-month high vs yen 02:55 AM BST
I'm number one, like it or not says Safina 02:54 AM BST
UPDATE 1-Geithner loses his cool at regulators meeting-WSJ 02:53 AM BST
FACTBOX-S.Korea's energy profile and greenhouse gas emissions 02:53 AM BST
FACTBOX-S.Korea's energy profile and greenhouse gas emissions 02:53 AM BST
US scientists study huge plastic patch in Pacific 02:52 AM BST
US scientists study huge plastic patch in Pacific 02:52 AM BST
China July seaborne coal imports 2.8 times yr-ago 02:47 AM BST
Tohto Suisan <8038.T>-6-month group forecast 02:45 AM BST
TABLE-Tohto Suisan <8038.T>-1qtr group results 02:45 AM BST
Brazil's TIM posts Q2 net loss of 15.2 mln reais 02:44 AM BST
Tennis-I'm number one, like it or not says Safina 02:43 AM BST
PRESS DIGEST - Hong Kong - Aug 4 02:42 AM BST
TABLE-Manila's Piltel Q2 net profit up 36 percent on yr 02:42 AM BST
South Korea says to set 2020 emissions target 02:37 AM BST
HK shares seen climbing on US data, HSBC earnings 02:34 AM BST
BofA to settle bonus case for $33 million 02:33 AM BST
Geithner loses his cool at regulators meeting-WSJ 02:30 AM BST
China ports received 25 percent more crude imports in July 02:30 AM BST
UPDATE 1-Shenzhen Investment shares suspended -HKex 02:28 AM BST
Oil rises over $2 a barrel 02:26 AM BST
No tax hike for middle class: White House 02:25 AM BST
Arab leaders, on U.S. visits, put onus on Israel 02:24 AM BST
ITV offers pension changes as deficit rises -paper 02:22 AM BST
Arctic Monkeys to release new single through Oxfam 02:14 AM BST
Nikkei hits 10-mth high on economy optimism, earnings 02:13 AM BST
Some Kansans reject Guantanamo detainees 02:12 AM BST
China rail freight rises in new sign of recovery 02:11 AM BST
UPDATE 1-Doe Run Peru says to seek restructuring 02:09 AM BST
UPDATE 1-China main ports receive 56.5 mln T iron ore in July 02:07 AM BST
Bill Clinton off to N.Korea to discuss U.S. journalists 02:05 AM BST
S.Korea says to set 2020 emissions target 02:05 AM BST
S.Korea says to set 2020 emissions target 02:05 AM BST
Gates holds secret meeting with Afghan commanders 02:04 AM BST
Gates holds secret meeting with Afghan commanders 02:04 AM BST
PRESS DIGEST - Philippine newspapers - Aug 4 02:01 AM BST
Gates holds secret meeting with Afghan commanders 02:01 AM BST
Gates holds secret meeting with Afghan commanders 02:01 AM BST
Jackson's mother gets custody of singer's children 02:01 AM BST
Huron shares plummet amid accounting scandal 01:55 AM BST
UPDATE 5-Huron shares plummet amid accounting scandal 01:54 AM BST
Spotify close to securing new investment - FT 01:34 AM BST
Eugene Island oil leak cleanup done: Coast Guard 01:31 AM BST
Australia police arrest several on attack suspicion 01:26 AM BST
Australia PM says attack plot not linked to Jakarta bombings 01:25 AM BST
U.S. car sales boosted by trade-in deal 01:24 AM BST
U.S. senators see support for "clunker" extension 01:24 AM BST
PRESS DIGEST - Malaysia - Aug 4 01:23 AM BST
Australia PM: attack plot not linked to Jakarta bombings 01:22 AM BST
UPDATE 1-Watson sees windfall as Toprol XL generic wins OK 01:21 AM BST
Senators see support for "clunker" extension 01:20 AM BST
Business deals could add millions to Jackson estate 01:20 AM BST
Troubled Doe Run Peru says to seek restructuring 01:18 AM BST
UPDATE 4-US senators see support for "clunker" extension 01:18 AM BST
UPDATE 1-Elpida eyes Qimonda's graphics DRAM unit 01:17 AM BST
Rocker Jarvis Cocker writing songs for comedy 01:15 AM BST
Business deals could add millions to Jackson estate 01:14 AM BST
PRESS DIGEST - South Korean newspapers - Aug 4 01:14 AM BST
INQ plans two new low-cost phones for data users 01:10 AM BST
Nikkei hits 10-month high on U.S. economy optimism 01:09 AM BST
U.S. bank regulator seen moving fast on private equity - sources 01:09 AM BST
PRECIOUS-Gold unchanged around $955, ETF steady 01:07 AM BST
Seoul shares open firm helped by autos, techs 01:04 AM BST
Japan July monetary base up 6.1 pct yr/yr - BOJ 01:02 AM BST
FDIC seen moving fast on private equity: sources 01:01 AM BST
Ten Network to raise $116 million in share sale 01:01 AM BST
AirAsia to sell 20% stake in $172 mln share placement 12:59 AM BST
FSA launches review of equity markets - report 12:59 AM BST
Australia's Swan a "cool" cancer survivor 12:57 AM BST
US bank regulator seen moving fast on private equity -sources 12:56 AM BST
Sun, Emerson Partnership to Boost Data Center Efficiency 12:56 AM BST
UK's FSA launches review of equity markets - FT 12:54 AM BST
GCL-Poly sells $475 mln shares for notes repayment 12:53 AM BST
AIG taps former MetLife chief Benmosche 12:53 AM BST
Australia's ANZ to buy RBS Asia units for $550 mln 12:51 AM BST
Massa arrives in Brazil for more tests 12:49 AM BST
Clinton sets off for 7-nation Africa trip 12:47 AM BST
HSBC, Barclays hit by surge in bad debt 12:47 AM BST
Venezuela's Chavez calls off Jamaica trip 12:46 AM BST
Ebay's PayPal shut globally for an hour 12:45 AM BST
Shanghai Air sees H1 loss on financial crisis, flu 12:44 AM BST
Clinton sets off for 7-nation Africa trip 12:43 AM BST
Clinton sets off for 7-nation Africa trip 12:43 AM BST
Clinton sets off for 7-nation Africa trip 12:43 AM BST
Carla Gugino lands "Sucker Punch" 12:42 AM BST
Carla Gugino lands "Sucker Punch" 12:42 AM BST
Jesse Ventura a man of mystery in new TV series 12:41 AM BST
Rocker Jarvis Cocker writing songs for comedy 12:38 AM BST
EBay's PayPal shut globally for an hour 12:38 AM BST
Seoul shares seen higher on U.S. data, autos 12:38 AM BST
CBS says no plans to change focus on scripted shows 12:38 AM BST
FDIC warns banks may need more home equity reserves 12:37 AM BST
U.S. auto sales bolstered by rush to dump "clunkers" 12:37 AM BST
UPDATE 2-Ebay's PayPal shut globally for an hour 12:37 AM BST
Ten Network to raise capital, shares halted 12:36 AM BST
Australia's ANZ Bank put on trading halt in New Zealand 12:36 AM BST
"Tourist" traps Theron and Worthington 12:36 AM BST
Australia's Myer says could see IPO this year 12:35 AM BST
CBS says no plans to change focus on scripted shows 12:34 AM BST
Nikkei seen hitting 10-month high on data, earnings 12:33 AM BST
Identity of 8th suspect in U.S. terror case revealed 12:31 AM BST
Nikkei seen hitting 10-month high on data, earnings 12:31 AM BST
Australia to ease investment rules 12:28 AM BST
Australia's Swan a "cool" cancer survivor 12:28 AM BST
FACTBOX - Key facts about the Australian economy 12:28 AM BST
Identity of 8th suspect in US terror case revealed 12:28 AM BST
Elpida in talks on Qimonda's graphics DRAM unit 12:26 AM BST
Elpida in talks on Qimonda's graphics DRAM unit 12:25 AM BST
Malaysia-Market factors to watch Aug 4 12:24 AM BST
Jackson's mother gets custody of singer's children 12:21 AM BST
Hungary's Richter Q2 net profit more than doubles 12:18 AM BST
Michael Jackson's mom gets custody 12:18 AM BST
UPDATE 2-Jackson's mom gets custody, seeks say in estate 12:17 AM BST
Jarvis Cocker writing songs for comedy 12:13 AM BST
Global stocks up on U.S. data 12:13 AM BST
Arctic Monkeys to release new single through Oxfam 12:10 AM BST
UPDATE 3-LeapFrog posts narrower 2nd-quarter loss 12:09 AM BST
Eugene Island oil leak cleanup done -Coast Guard 12:07 AM BST
MPs want inquiry into UK complicity in torture 12:07 AM BST
FTC to press on with Apple-Google board probe 12:06 AM BST
Google CEO Schmidt quits Apple board amid scrutiny 12:06 AM BST
UPDATE 4-Google CEO Schmidt quits Apple board amid scrutiny 12:05 AM BST
New plans may force points for passports 12:04 AM BST
Arctic Monkeys to release new single through Oxfam 12:03 AM BST
Australia police: arrested men planned suicide attack 12:02 AM BST
Lawmakers want inquiry into UK complicity in torture 12:01 AM BST
Waste Audits to Save Sonoco $1M Annually 12:01 AM BST
Waste Audits to Save Sonoco $1M Annually 12:01 AM BST
U.S. plans third redo of key housing aid effort 12:00 AM BST
RPT-UPDATE 1-U.S. plans third redo of key housing aid effort 12:00 AM BST

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