Monthly Archives: November 2011

Jobs’ Own Words Show Intimate Side

Written on November 30, 2011 by Editor - Job News

advertisement When Mark Milian set out to compile a book of Steve Jobs’ infamous emails to customers, he never thought the Apple co-founder would pass away before he could release it. The CNN technology writer began compiling and authenticating email … Continue reading →

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Clinton pressing Burma on reforms

Written on November 30, 2011 by Editor - World News

30 November 2011 Last updated at 22:59 ET Hillary Clinton is the most senior US politician to visit Burma since 1955 US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has met Burma’s President Thein Sein to discuss the pace of reform, on … Continue reading →

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China factory sector shrinks first time in nearly 3 years

Written on November 30, 2011 by Editor - Finance Top Stories

By Aileen Wang and Kevin Yao BEIJING (Reuters) – China’s factory sector shrank in November in the face of weakening demand both at home and abroad, two surveys showed on Thursday, underlining the central bank’s move to cut bank reserve … Continue reading →

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Asian stocks soar on joint central bank action (AP)

Written on November 30, 2011 by Editor - Stock Markets News

BANGKOK – Asian stock markets soared Thursday after major central banks acted in concert to lower borrowing costs, hoping to prevent a global credit crisis similar to the one that followed the collapse of Lehman Brothers in 2008. Japan’s Nikkei … Continue reading →

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Bag maker Coach’s shares start trade in Hong Kong (AP)

Written on November 30, 2011 by Editor - Stock Markets News

HONG KONG – Coach Inc. shares have started their first day of trading in Hong Kong as the U.S. luxury handbag maker completes its dual listing in the southern China financial center to raise its Asian brand profile. Coach, which … Continue reading →

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Getco to buy BofA’s NYSE market-making business (Reuters)

Written on November 30, 2011 by Editor - Stock Markets News

(Reuters) – Getco LLC, an electronic market maker and high-frequency trading specialist, on Wednesday said it agreed to buy Bank of America Corp’s (BAC.N) floor-trading operations at the New York Stock Exchange, significantly expanding its market-making operations. Terms were not … Continue reading →

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Asian shares jump in global rally

Written on November 30, 2011 by Editor - Top News Stories

30 November 2011 Last updated at 22:56 ET Traders have been seeing some of the most volatile trading in years Asian stocks have gained after a group of the world’s biggest central banks unveiled plans to support the global financial … Continue reading →

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Dry months raise drought concern

Written on November 30, 2011 by Editor - Top News Stories

30 November 2011 Last updated at 21:36 ET By Daniel Boettcher Environment Correspondent The unseasonably mild weather of late has seen springtime daffodils coming up in November The drought that has affected parts of England since June could last into … Continue reading →

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Iran likely to dominate EU talks

Written on November 30, 2011 by Editor - Top News Stories

30 November 2011 Last updated at 21:47 ET Mr Hague said there had been a “degree of regime consent” in the British embassy attack Discussion of new measures against Iran is expected to dominate a meeting of European foreign ministers … Continue reading →

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Public sector goes back to work

Written on November 30, 2011 by Editor - Top News Stories

30 November 2011 Last updated at 23:28 ET The unions and the government are in dispute about how many civil servants went on strike The government and the unions are to attempt to resolve the dispute about changes to public … Continue reading →

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