Revised Data Indicate Euro Area Recession
Date: 03 September 2012
By Bloomberg News
Bloomberg News
Euro area manufacturing contracted more than initially estimated in August, suggesting the economy might struggle to avoid a recession in the third quarter.
Full Article
Valeant to Buy Medicis, Maker of Dermatology Drugs
Date: 03 September 2012
By Bloomberg News
Bloomberg News
The $2.6 billion all-cash deal would be the largest for Valeant since its creation in 2010.
Full Article
Moody’s Reduces Its Outlook for Europe’s Credit Rating
Date: 03 September 2012
By Bloomberg News
Bloomberg News
Moody’s said the European Union’s rating would be particularly vulnerable to any changes in the ratings of Germany, France, Britain and the Netherlands.
Full Article
Expectation of Stimulus Lifts European Markets
Date: 03 September 2012
By Bloomberg News
Bloomberg News
As reports show that the global economic slowdown is worsening, investors speculate that central banks will do more to stimulate growth.
Full Article
Sporting News
Date: 03 September 2012
By David Amsden
David Amsden
The latest fitness gear broadcasts your health to the world. Motivational or mortifying?
Full Article
Flawed Political Persona May Be Obama's Greatest Challenge
Date: 02 September 2012
By Albert R. Hunt | Bloomberg News
Albert Hunt
Be it Democratic politicians or members of Congress, campaign contributors or business leaders, there is a common refrain: Barack Obama does not much identify with us or even much respect what we do.
Full Article
Storm Coverage Online Hints at Future of Times-Picayune
Date: 02 September 2012
By Christine Haughney
Christine Haughney
As Hurricane Isaac passed through New Orleans, the Times-Picayune still printed newspapers, but its Web site, Nola.com, became the primary destination for residents seeking storm coverage.
Full Article
Egypt Abuzz as Newsreader on State TV Wears Hijab
Date: 03 September 2012
By Scott Sayare
Scott Sayare
The appearance is said to be the first of a veiled news presenter on state television, which had enforced a de facto ban during the Mubarak era.
Full Article
Parties Do Some Convention Spin on Sunday Talk Shows
Date: 02 September 2012
By Brian Knowlton
Brian Knowlton
President Obama’s aides say accuse the Republicans of “lies” after their convention, but Republicans say Mitt Romney “a home run” with his speech.
Full Article
Rivals Jostle Before Apple Announces New iPhone
Date: 02 September 2012
By Brian X. Chen and Nick Wingfield
Brian Chen
Some major tech companies are running elaborate product announcements this week, hoping to grab the news media’s undivided attention before Apple announces its new iPhone on Sept. 12.
Full Article