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Australia Raises Rates for a Third TimeNew York TimesBy BETTINA WASSENER HONG KONG — Australia, whose economy rebounded rapidly this year after the global financial turmoil, on Tuesday raised interest rates by a quarter of a percentage point for a third straight month, highlighting policy makers' …Australia Increases Benchmark Interest Rate to 3.75%BloombergAustralian Dollar Down Late Despite Another RBA HikeWall Street JournalAustralia cbank raises rates again, not done yetForbesReuters -AFP -MarketWatchall 711 news articles »

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Vivendi, GE Agree on Price for NBC Stake, Clearing Path to DealBloombergDec. 1 (Bloomberg) — General Electric Co. and Vivendi SA agreed on a $5.8 billion valuation for the French telecommunications company's 20 percent stake in NBC Universal, according to two people with knowledge of the …UPDATE 2-GE, Vivendi agree to value NBCU stake at $5.8 blnReutersGE, Vivendi Reportedly Reach AgreementTheStreet.comGE, Vivendi Forge Tentative Deal on NBC StakeWall Street JournalBoston Globe -BusinessWeek -Forbesall 507 news articles »

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More shopping online Cyber Monday, spend lessSan Francisco ChronicleMore Americans shopped online on Cyber Monday, but probably spent less on average than last year, echoing a trend that prevailed on Black Friday as the holiday season started off with overall sales on par with 2008 levels. …Cyber Monday Sales Rise 16% in US, Coremetrics SaysBloombergOnline retailers expect more Cyber Monday shoppersMarketWatchOnline retailers see big boost in sales, trafficBoston HeraldRichmond Times Dispatch -USA Today -The Express Times – LehighValleyLive.comall 1,776 news articles »

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Reuters

Amid probe, pharmacies cut back on liquid Tamiflu priceUSA TodayWalgreens has reduced its prices by nearly 20% and CVS nearly 10% for a scarce liquid form of the H1N1 drug Tamiflu amid state investigations into potential price gouging. Connecticut Attorney General Richard Blumenthal still …Suit says CVS sells expired productsBoston GlobeCVS sued by Connecticut AG over expired productsBizjournals.comConn. sues CVS, alleging stores sold expired itemsThe Associated PressConnecticut Post -Wilton Villager -NBC Connecticutall 132 news articles »

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The Money Times

S Korea Exports Rise On Year But Outlook MurkyWall Street JournalSEOUL (Dow Jones)–South Korea's exports and imports regained year-earlier levels in November, underscoring a revival in trade that has powered its economic recovery. But both rose at a slower pace than expected, suggesting the outlook may not be so …S.Korea exports rise for first time in 13 mthsReutersSouth Korea's exports jump 18.8% in NovemberMarketWatchINSTANT VIEW 2-S.Korea Nov exports rise 18.8 pct from year agoForbesUPI.com -AFP -Alibaba News Channelall 68 news articles »

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Straits Times

Yen Drops Most in 7 Weeks on BOJ Meeting; Japan Stocks RallyBloombergDec. 1 (Bloomberg) — The yen fell the most in seven weeks against the dollar and Japanese stocks rallied after the central bank announced an emergency policy meeting today, spurring speculation it will seek to limit the …WORLD FOREX: Dlr, Euro Up Vs Yen Ahead Of Unscheduled BOJ MeetingWall Street JournalBOJ to meet as govt pushes for quantitative easingForbesJGB 2-yr yield hits 4-yr low as BOJ calls meetingReutersAFP -Bloomberg -Bloombergall 352 news articles »

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Chinese Manufacturing Accelerates, HSBC PMI ShowsBloombergBy Bloomberg News Dec. 1 (Bloomberg) — China's manufacturing grew last month at the fastest pace in five years, a survey showed, helping Asia to lead the recovery from the global economic slump. The purchasing managers' index released today by HSBC …China Manufacturing Continued To Expand In NovemberWall Street JournalUPDATE 2-Chinese business surveys at peaks, signal rosy outlookReutersIndia's Manufacturing Sector Records Solid Growth In NovemberRTT NewsMarket News International -Forbes -MarketWatchall 99 news articles »

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UPDATE 2-GE, Vivendi agree to value NBCU stake at $5.8 blnReutersNEW YORK, Nov 30 (Reuters) – General Electric Co (GE.N) and Vivendi SA (VIV.PA) have agreed in principle to a deal in which GE would buy the French company's 20 percent stake in NBC Universal for $5.8 billion, …GE, Vivendi Forge Tentative Deal on NBC StakeWall Street JournalLogjam Breaks In NBC SaleForbesGE, Vivendi Move Closer to NBC DealBusinessWeekMarketWatch -Los Angeles Times -msnbc.comall 456 news articles »

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Washington Post

Some Asian banks may prosper even as interest rates riseMarketWatchBy Myra P. Saefong, marketwatch TOKYO (marketwatch) — Rising interest rates and tightening capital standards will be key themes for most Asian banks next year, some analysts say, as expected interest-rate hikes in much of the region could benefit many …Nikkei turns positive ahead of extra BOJ meetingReutersDollar May Fall as Emirates' Bank Aid Renews Demand for RiskBloombergJapan Warns on Soaring YenWall Street JournalNew York Times -Reuters -Reutersall 1,234 news articles »

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China Manufacturing Continued To Expand In NovemberWall Street JournalBEIJING (Dow Jones)–China's manufacturing activity continued to expand in November, supported by strengthening demand both at home and abroad, according to two nationwide purchasing managers surveys. The HSBC China Manufacturing Purchasing Managers …Chinese Manufacturing Grows at Faster Pace, HSBC PMI ShowsBloombergChina's PMI Unchanged, Growth Seen as SustainableNew York TimesHSBC's Nov China PMI hits record high of 55.7ForbesMarket News International -MarketWatch -Sydney Morning Heraldall 61 news articles »

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Straits Times

Asian Shares Mostly Up; Yen Fall Aids Japan ExportersWall Street JournalSINGAPORE (Dow Jones)–Asian shares were mostly higher Tuesday, with exporters recovering in Japan as the yen fell on expectations the Bank of Japan Bank may consider further steps to ease monetary policy at an …Yen Drops Most in 7 Weeks on BOJ Meeting, Helping Stocks RallyBloombergNikkei gains 1.4 pct on hopes for BOJ stepsReutersBOJ to meet as govt pushes for quantitative easingForbesReuters -Wall Street Journal -Bloombergall 320 news articles »

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