Smucker profit rises on sales increase - November 16, 2007 15:00

CHICAGO (Reuters) – Peanut butter and jelly maker J.M. Smucker Co posted higher quarterly profit on Friday as price increases and an acquisition helped offset soaring commodity costs. Read More…

Futures signal rebound heading to weekend (Reuters) - November 16, 2007 15:00

Futures signal rebound heading to weekend (Reuters) Reuters – Stock index futures on Friday signaled a bounce-back after recent losses, while investor worries about weakening consumer spending and credit market losses could limit gains. Source: news.yahoo.com

Uncertainty hovers over OPEC summit - November 16, 2007 15:00

Cartel contends with politics, prices and its future RIYADH, Saudi Arabia – In September 1960, after the mighty Standard Oil of New Jersey dictated a cut in the price it was willing to pay for Middle Eastern oil, an angry group of leaders from the region Read More…

FTSE falls as banking jitters linger - November 16, 2007 13:00

London equities fell further, with investors still wary of the banking sector as the deadline for rescue bids for Northern Rock loomed. Read More…

Pace of Chinese investment quickens, rate rise seen - November 16, 2007 13:00

Pace of Chinese investment quickens, rate rise seen BEIJING (Reuters) – Chinese capital spending in October rose at the briskest pace in over a year, rounding out a strong batch of monthly economic data and cementing expectations of a fresh rise in interest rates, possibly as early as Friday. Source: feeds.reuters.com Kohl’s posts lower profit, […]

Gourmet chocolate exports lead to Australia’s first commercial cocoa farm - November 16, 2007 13:00

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US worries knock Asian markets - November 16, 2007 11:00

US worries knock Asian marketsShares fell across the Asia-Pacific region on the possibility of higher interest rates in China, the stronger yen and worries about the effect of a US housing recession and financial market turmoilSource: www.ft.com

FCC approves AT&T’s acquisition of Dobson - November 16, 2007 11:00

WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The U.S. Federal Communications Commission said on Thursday it approved AT&T Inc.’s acquisition of Dobson Communications Corp. . Read More…

OPEC members seek convergence in Riyadh summit: Iran - November 16, 2007 11:00

OPEC members seek convergence in Riyadh summit: Iran TEHRAN (PIN) Irans new Oil Minister Gholamhossein Nozari here yesterday said the third OPEC summit in the Saudi capital Riyadh aimed to create convergence among its members. Nozari, who won vote of confidence in yesterdays open session of Majlis Source: c.moreover.com Officials: Ecuador to rejoin OPEC at […]